FreightWaves recently chatted with Daniel Walsh, president and CEO of TRAC Intermodal, about reported chassis shortages and the congestion issues facing the supply chain. This question-and-answer interview was edited for clarity and length. FREIGHTWAVES: How is chassis availability in the…
A truck driver hauling watermelons and peppers from the U.S. to Canada could face prosecution after border officers discovered nearly 70 pounds of cocaine hidden in her load of produce, authorities said. The driver, a Canadian citizen, was stopped by…
After a number of strategic acquisitions in 2020, AIT Worldwide Logistics continues with another year of purchases to expand its facilities and supply chain services. AIT announced Tuesday it has acquired Austin, Texas-based Intelligent Logistics, including the assets under its…
Peak season, for all practical purposes, is here. There are once again 25 or more container ships at anchor in San Pedro Bay off the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Rail lines UP and BNSF were so backed…
Ride-hailing company Lyft released its Q2 earnings after the bell on Tuesday, recording a massive 125% increase in year-over-year revenue and a 25% gain on last quarter’s revenue, while also recording profitable adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization…
This episode is brought to you by Emerge, The Digital Freight Marketplace. While market volatility is affecting everyone, you need an RFP expert to navigate the uncertainty. Industry expertise and technology for your RFP event, now and in the future.…
Presented by FreightWaves, in partnership with ArcBest, the Shipper of Choice award recognizes the manufacturers, distributors and retailers who do the best job of keeping the American economy moving by fighting driver detention, providing accessible facilities and understanding what it…
Transport Canada has approved modifications to some of the rules governing freight rail switching operations so that operations are “as safe as possible for railway employees and for people living close to railway lines.” The federal agency, working with the…
For logistics managers around the world, planning a budget for next year will be as easy as swimming in cement shoes. The inverted ratio for supply and demand is not expected to right itself anytime soon — and that means…
XPO Logistics Inc. announced it will be closing a distribution center in San Antonio, after one of its customers did not renew a contract. The permanent closure of XPO’s facility at 6707 Interstate 10 East will result in 29 employees…
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