ORLANDO, Fla. — Federal Maritime Commission member Carl Bentzel proposes to bring more transparency and efficiency to the ocean shipping industry. He unveiled his plan at the American Association of Port Authorities’ annual convention Oct. 17.

Kodiak Robotics Inc. has started piloting autonomous freight deliveries in Texas in cooperation with Ikea Supply Chain Operations, the companies announced Oct. 18.

In what is believed to be the first jury verdict related to Illinois’ strict biometrics privacy law, a $228 million judgment has been entered against BNSF Railway in a class-action lawsuit over the railroad’s collection of fingerprint data.

Warehouse operator GXO Logistics announced on Oct. 13 plans to hire about 4,000 employees across the U.S. by the end of the year, as it prepares for a busy holiday season in which it expects a surge in product returns.

North American supply chain solutions company NFI has acquired southeastern port service solutions provider MCO Transport Inc., the company announced Oct. 10.

A drought is spreading across the Midwest, drying up the Mississippi River and its tributaries that serve as a critical freight artery for the country.

The trucking industry’s push to recruit drivers is as strong as ever despite signs freight demand may be softening.

Uncertainty over labor negotiations at West Coast ports and East Coast facilities seeing a surge in business are just two signs port industry leaders see in a fast-evolving environment.

To alleviate bottlenecks along the country’s major supply chains, the Maritime Administration recently awarded nearly $39 million in grants to a dozen marine highway projects.