A COVID outbreak that has partially shut one of the world’s busiest container ports is heightening concerns that the rapid spread of the delta variant will lead to a repeat of last year’s shipping nightmares.
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China’s Port Shutdown Raises Fears of Closures Worldwide
PS Logistics Continues Acquisition Strategy With Patriot Deal
PS Logistics announced that it has purchased all substantial transportation assets of Patriot Transit and Patriot Logistics. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Truckload Carriers Association Forms Search Committee to Find New President
The Truckload Carriers Association formed a search committee Aug. 10 to find a replacement for President John Lyboldt, who is retiring.
August 12, 2021FMCSA to Streamline Household Goods Moving Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced plans to update regulations for transportation of household goods to reduce costs for movers and mitigate the growing problem of fraud in consumer moves.
Trucking Industry Legend Frank Beelman Jr. Dies at 100
Frank Beelman Jr., a trucking executive and military combat veteran decorated with the Silver Star Medal, died Aug. 4 in his hometown of St. Libory, Ill.
Railroad Bidding War Back On: CP Ups Bid for KCS
NEW YORK — Canadian Pacific has upped its offer for Kansas City Southern to approximately $31 billion, potentially reigniting a bidding war with rival railroad Canadian National.
Startup TextLocate Seeks to Improve Freight Tracking
In today’s digitally connected world, the status and location of most freight shipments can be immediately determined by GPS trackers, phone apps or simply making a cellphone call to the trucker hauling the package for delivery.
Maersk’s Green Shipping Plan Runs Up Against Scarce Cooking Oil
A.P. Moller Maersk A/S’s efforts to become carbon-neutral face an unusual hurdle: There isn’t enough used cooking oil to make the biofuel that powers the vessels.
Americold Swings to Q2 Loss
Refrigerated warehouse operator Americold Realty Trust saw revenue rise in the second quarter but swung to a loss for the period because of disruptions in the global food supply chain.
Amazon Tells Warehouse Workers to Mask Up Again
Amazon .com Inc. is ordering frontline U.S. employees to resume wearing masks at work regardless of vaccination status, joining the ranks of companies ramping up precautions in response to the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant.