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Companies With The Largest Port Strike Exposure

October 07, 2024

Data from ImportGenius and Arbor Data Science highlights the companies with the greatest exposure to the strike based on the number of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) imported at these ports over the past year. Walmart emerged as the most exposed company overall.

RANKED: Top 2024 U.S. Distribution Hubs

October 07, 2024

A recent report by CommercialSearch ranks the top 20 U.S. metropolitan areas for distribution and warehouse activity, highlighting Dallas, Phoenix, and Savannah as leaders. The report evaluated the 100 largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) based on total distribution space, taking into account space inventory, distribution costs, and logistics infrastructure.

Cyberattacks and Phishing Thrive In Logistics

October 07, 2024

Phishing continues to be a significant issue, especially in industries that heavily rely on email, like logistics. According to research by Cloudflare, phishing accounts for more than 35% of all detected email threats.

FMCSA Operating Data Shows Capacity Decrease In Q3

October 05, 2024

Data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration indicates that trucking capacity in the industry decreased in Q3, moving closer to equilibrium.

J.B Hunt Launches Logistics Venture Lab with UP.Labs

October 05, 2024

J.B. Hunt is partnering with UP.Labs to establish the Logistics Venture Lab (LVL), a new initiative aimed at addressing challenges in logistics and freight.

Blue Northern Distributing: Carrier Review 🏆

October 05, 2024

This week, we spotlight Blue Northern Distributing, a specialized carrier headquartered in Eau Claire, WI, with a fleet of 17 trucks. Known for delivering milk and dairy products to schools and businesses across Western Wisconsin, Blue Northern also serves a variety of other industries throughout the region.

U.S. Ports Reopen After Dockworkers End Strike

October 05, 2024

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance have reached a tentative agreement on wages and extended their existing master contract through January 15, 2025.

Massive Cargo Theft from Moving Semi-Trucks

October 05, 2024

The suspects allegedly participated in multiple thefts in Mississauga and Oakville during May and June 2024. On May 28, they followed a Purolator tractor-trailer, breached the trailer while it was moving, and stole $1.8 million in merchandise.

Trucking Company Owner Used Semis To Smuggle Drugs to Chicago

October 05, 2024

A Texas trucking company owner has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in coordinating a drug pipeline from Mexico to Chicago. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Farias coordinated with truck drivers in 2015 and 2016 to transport large quantities of narcotics concealed in the hollowed-out wheel axles of tractor-trailers.

$17.4 Million Meth Seized at Pharr Bridge Hidden Within Coconuts

October 05, 2024

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Pharr International Bridge seized over $17.4 million in methamphetamine during a recent enforcement action.

JB Hunt Launches Electric Semi Route

October 04, 2024

Following successful implementations in the Pacific Northwest, North Carolina, and Mexico, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is expanding its electric semi fleet into Arizona in collaboration with long-time partner JB Hunt.

Ranked: What America Moved By Rail In 2023

October 04, 2024

Rail freight is a crucial component of U.S. infrastructure, transporting millions of tons of various materials and connecting the nation’s ports and cities to enhance both domestic and international trade. In 2023, the focus was on the types of materials moved by U.S. rail.

FBI Boards Maersk Saltoro On Early Saturday Morning

September 23, 2024

On Saturday morning, the FBI and other federal law enforcement agents boarded the Maersk Saltoro, a large container ship at the Port of Baltimore.

Organized Crime Fuels Cargo Theft Surge In Mexico

September 23, 2024

Organized crime groups are contributing to a surge in cargo theft in Mexico, which averaged approximately six incidents per day in August, according to the National Association of Vehicle Tracking and Protection Companies.

Port of Los Angeles Sees Busiest Month Since Pandemic

September 23, 2024

In August, the Port of Los Angeles handled 960,597 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking a 16% increase compared to the previous year and making it the busiest month ever outside the pandemic.

Cargado's Cross-Border Load Board For Mexico-US Freight

September 23, 2024

With the nearshoring of manufacturing and the increasing demand for U.S.-Mexico trade, a logistics technology startup aims to simplify cross-border freight operations.

Indiana Weigh Station Inspection Turns Into Cocaine Bust

September 23, 2024

Indiana State Police (ISP) seized a significant quantity of cocaine from a semi-truck at a weigh station in Porter County. ISP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division stopped the truck at the I-94 eastbound scales for a motor carrier violation.

Cargo Theft Booms 600% and Brokers are "Under Siege": TIA

September 20, 2024

The trucking industry is currently facing a significant rise in fraud, particularly affecting brokers, as they navigate the complexities of cargo theft, which has surged by 600%.

Cass Freight Index Soft Again In August

September 20, 2024

August data from Cass Information Systems indicates the freight market remains in a downturn. Both shipments and freight expenditures decreased compared to the previous year.

$1.2 Million In Cocaine Found Within Flatbed Truck

September 20, 2024

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility seized over a million dollars' worth of cocaine this past week. The seizure occurred when CBP officers stopped a 34-year-old man driving a commercial tractor-trailer and empty flatbed while applying for entry from Mexico into the United States.

FMCSA Registration Modernization Meeting

September 20, 2024

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will hold its third Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day next month.

Produce Market Trends for August

September 19, 2024

We took a fresh look at USDA data to find the top 10 commodities traveling by reefers across the U.S. in August. We crunched the numbers (in millions of pounds) to show where these popular produce items come from and highlight regional production patterns.

Maersk, PepsiCo Lead Electric Truck Charging Corridor Pilot

September 19, 2024

Several of the world’s largest shippers and carriers are set to pilot heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging along the first-ever U.S. over-the-road electrified corridor.

Gozal Incorporated: Carrier Review 🏆

September 19, 2024

This week, we spotlight Gozal Incorporated, a trucking company based in Hooven, OH, with a fleet of 81 dry vans. Since their start in 2014, Gozal has been committed to setting new standards of excellence in the industry by offering tailored logistics solutions, prioritizing reliability, and valuing customer feedback.

Four In Custody After Operation Beef Bandit

September 19, 2024

Four men have been taken into custody in connection with an alleged meat cargo theft ring that has operated on the East Coast for several years.

Lithium Battery Truck Catches Fire Outside Las Vegas

September 19, 2024

A crash involving a truck carrying lithium batteries led to a fire and caused the closure of a section of U.S. Highway 95 on Tuesday morning. This is the latest in a series of incidents where trucks transporting lithium batteries have been involved in crashes and subsequent fires, disrupting traffic.

Investors Rebel As TuSimple Pivots To Gaming, AI

September 16, 2024

TuSimple is now attempting to relocate its assets to China to support a new venture focused on AI-generated animation and video games.

Port of Seattle Shares Ransomware Attack Details

September 16, 2024

The Port of Seattle confirmed on Friday that it was targeted by a ransomware attack. The attack occurred on August 24, with the Port, which also manages Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, reporting system outages indicative of a potential cyberattack.

What Shippers Look For In 3PL Partnerships

August 06, 2024

These insights are drawn from the 2024 Inbound Logistics 3PL Perspectives report. In our 19th annual report, we've gathered and analyzed data from both 3PLs and shippers to examine the current services offered by 3PLs, identify what shippers seek in their 3PL partners, and explore the common challenges they face.