Truckload pricing grew just 1.1 percent for the month compared to December 2014, the tenth consecutive monthly increase, according the latest Cass Truckload Linehaul Index.
Lufthansa Cargo reports drop in throughput
The German cargo airline carried 1.6 million tons of freight and mail in 2015, around a 2 percent decline from 2014.
Is Amazon entering the ocean freight business?
An Amazon China unit has registered as a non-vessel-operating common carrier with the Federal Maritime Commission, a move that could make it easier for third party companies to sell goods through the e-commerce giant’s “Marketplace.”
Virginia ports handle record container volumes in 2015
Container terminals managed by the Virginia Port Authority handled 2.5 million TEUs last year, a 6.5 percent increase compared with 2014.
Canada to proceed with North Coast tanker ban despite legal issues
Transport Minister Marc Garneau says the government will not be deterred by potential difficulties with a proposed ban on oil tanker traffic in the waters off British Columbia.
Charleston harbor deepening project sent to Congress for funding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued its “record of decision” on deepening Charleston’s harbor to 52 feet, opening the way for Congress to authorize the project.
Singapore offers port dues concession for container vessels
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will begin granting an additional 10 percent concession on port dues for container vessels calling the Port of Singapore, effective Jan. 15.
ATA: Industry data shows improvement in trucking safety
The rate of fatal crashes involving heavy-duty trucks fell for the second straight year to 1.40 per 100 million miles traveled, according to an American Trucking Associations analysis of data from the Department of Transportation.
PSA’s throughput sinks 2% in 2015
The terminal operator handled 64.1 million TEUs at its ports around the world in 2015, a 2 percent decline from 2014.
Port of Duluth-Superior sees 11.3% decline in 2015 volumes
A total of 32.3 million tons of waterborne cargo passed through the Port of Duluth-Superior in 2015, an 11.3 percent year-over-year decrease.