A steep, across-the-board decline in imported cargo, exports and empty containers during March dropped volumes at several major ports to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ports on West and East Coasts Show Sharp Decline in March
West Coast Dockworkers Have a Tentative Deal on Some Issues
The labor union representing 22,000 U.S. West Coast dockworkers in contract renewal talks said it has reached a tentative agreement with their employers on “certain key issues.”
Rebalanced Supply Chain Still Leaves Empty-Mile Problem
The underlying issues causing empty miles and unfilled trucks persist even as a balancing supply chain has softened them, experts warned.
Pete Buttigieg Talks Safety, Supply Chain on 2024 Budget
President Joe Biden’s fiscal 2024 budget request paves the way for improvements to the safety and connectivity of the nation’s mobility system, Secretary Pete Buttigieg said April 20.
XPO Names Dave Bates New COO
Dave Bates is joining XPO as chief operating officer after 12 years in an executive role at Old Dominion Freight Line.
Marten Transport Posts Mixed Financials for Q1
Marten Transport’s earnings declined despite increased revenue during the first quarter, the company reported April 18.
Boeing Plans to Boost Output of 737s Despite Glitch
Boeing Co. is moving ahead with plans to hike output of its cash-cow 737 jetliner while dealing with the ripple effects from a new production flaw uncovered by one of its largest suppliers.
Nippon Express in Talks to Buy Logistics Firm Cargo-Partner
Nippon Express Holdings Inc. is in talks to buy Austrian logistics provider Cargo-Partner GmbH, people with knowledge of the matter said.
April 18, 2023NFI Ramps Up Battery-Electric Truck Deployment in California
NFI Industries will deploy 50 Class 8 battery-electric trucks (BETs) in Southern California, the for-hire truckload carrier said.
April 18, 2023Truck Tonnage Falls 5% in March
Truck tonnage experienced its steepest declines since 2020 amid slowdowns across multiple sectors, American Trucking Associations announced.