Logistics

The world’s critical shipping lanes are facing a group of modern-day “Barbary pirates” with the recent violence in the Red Sea, according to Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel.

China International Marine Containers Group, the world’s biggest manufacturer of shipping containers, is seeing a surge in revenues from its hydrogen business, a good sign for the fuel.

LAS VEGAS — Artificial intelligence promises to unlock greater efficiency in the freight transportation industry, but implementing AI functions is not without its challenges.

Profits at Carrier Global jumped 55.6% year-over-year in the fourth quarter on the back of higher refrigeration unit sales and improved operating margins.

XPO Inc. reported a year-over-year increase in revenue and earnings despite an overall softer freight environment during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company announced Feb. 7.

Werner Enterprises reported a drop in revenue and earnings year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company detailed Feb. 6.

Freight trains to and from the Port of San Diego were suspended again the night of Feb. 6 by a slow-moving landslide that threatens the tracks at San Clemente, Calif.

Averitt Express expanded three of its key facilities as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen its foothold in Nashville, Tenn., the company announced Jan. 31.

Changes are being made in a nearly 2-year-old federal government requirement regarding performance levels at four Class I freight railroads.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is using devices known as Auto-DollyTugs, electric autonomous vehicles complete with “robotic arms,” to handle baggage and cargo.