Weekly Fuel Report: June 15, 2021
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June 15, 2021
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The Daily Dash: A call for truck-parking standards
The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we highlight the lack of standards among truck-parking notification systems, changes at the top at Lordstown Motors and more. The High Five 1.…
June 15, 2021
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Bus and battery maker Proterra exits SPAC with $640M payout
Electric bus and battery maker Proterra Inc. begins its life as a publicly traded company Wednesday, ringing the bell on the Nasdaq as it collects a $640 million payout from its special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsor. But Proterra CEO…
June 15, 2021
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Dwindling dwell: How Class I railroads are addressing supply chain congestion
Improving train speeds and communicating more closely with the ports are some of the ways the Class I railroads are seeking to relieve the delays plaguing the freight supply chain, according to comments made by executives at recent investor conferences.…
June 15, 2021
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Shifl partners with Terminal49 to leverage drayage data expertise
Shifl, an international freight forwarder, announced Monday it has partnered with Terminal49, a shipment- and container-tracking platform, to give customers accurate, real-time visibility that synchronizes all parties involved with international shipping. “The partnership with Terminal49 has been amazing,” said Shabsie…
June 14, 2021
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Judging a product by its packaging — WTT
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of product packaging. In the quest for sustainability, is one of the most obvious areas of improvement being ignored? What sells and is sustainable? We’ll find out. Plus,…
June 14, 2021
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Home Depot now has its own ship. That’s an ominous sign
One of America’s largest retailers, Home Depot (NYSE: HD), has just reserved a ship for its sole use. The move underscores just how tight trans-Pacific capacity has become and how worried retailers are about getting goods on shelves at any…
June 14, 2021
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First Air Canada freighter routes include Miami, Mexico and S. America
Air Canada (TSX: AC) on Monday announced the initial routes it plans to operate this fall when its first pure freighter converted from a passenger aircraft enters service. The news is the outcome of a major strategic decision to more…
June 14, 2021
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FreightWaves Flashback: Crisis on the Mississippi River
FreightWaves Classics articles look at various aspects of the transportation industry’s history. If there are topics that you think would be of interest, please send them to fwclassics@freightwaves.com. The many industries that make up the world of freight have undergone…
June 14, 2021
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Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern announce retirements, appointments
Kansas City Southern’s chief innovation officer to retire Brian Hancock, Kansas City Southern’s (NYSE: KSU) chief innovation officer, will retire from Kansas City Southern (KCS) effective July 2, according to a company filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.…
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