The Port of New Orleans reported a 4% year-over-year increase in breakbulk cargo volume in May, fueled by shipments of rubber, steel and heavy-lift/project cargo. The port handled 147,921 tons of breakbulk cargo for the month, compared to 141,869 tons…
Container shipping dominates the headlines, but in its shadow, dry bulk shipping is posting its best first half in a decade. Dry bulk, which is notorious for abruptly losing momentum, is still going strong. “This year’s remarkable rally is yet…
The debate over which Canadian railway would provide greater benefits to stakeholders through a merger with Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU) appears to be pitting regions of the U.S. against each other, based on Monday releases from both railways. Canadian…
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are taking in a double feature. First, they’ll review Liam Neeson’s new trucking thriller, “The Ice Road.” Then they’re joined by FreightWaves copy editor Steve Barrett for a retrospective on Stephen King’s cult…
Every company aims for maximum profitability. The rapid introduction of technology has allowed companies across the supply chain to drill deeper into their business models and discover previously hidden opportunities to bring in more revenue. For less-than-truckload carriers, that has…
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…
2020 marked a turning point in consumer behavior. Not only did the sudden stay-home requirements shift how people shopped for food and other basic necessities, research shows that the shared struggle of COVID-19 and the witnessing of California wildfires and…
Similar to Interstate 2 in Texas and Interstate 4 in Florida, Interstate 12 (I-12) is an interstate highway located entirely within the state of Louisiana. These (and other highways) are designated as interstate highways (although they are intrastate) because they…
From the coronavirus pandemic to Brexit, the past 18 months have been characterized by disruption around the globe. Every segment of the supply chain has been forced to endure lightning-fast changes and restrictive regulations. While some companies have crumbled under…
Shares of Electric Last Mile Systems (NASDAQ: ELMS) jumped as much as 10% in early morning trading on Monday after the electric vehicle maker made its public trading debut following its merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Forum Merger…
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