Freighter airlines are pioneering the use of a new advanced coating that imitates shark skin to reduce drag and save fuel. EVA Air and All Nippon Airways are the first…
Oregon’s Only International Container Terminal Faces Closure Without State Funding
A maritime shipping coalition, led by the Port of Portland, is requesting financial support from the state to keep Oregon’s only international container terminal operational. The terminal is currently losing…
Air Quality Crisis at the U.S.-Mexico Border: Industry Leaders Call for Action
Juan Baez, director of Bali Express Services, spoke at the North American Development Bank’s 2024 summit in San Antonio. He explained that switching freight trucks to green technology is currently…
U.S. Logistics Landscape Set for Major Shift with Schenker Sale
The sale of the logistics division of Germany’s national railway could lead to a major new supply chain player in the U.S. According to the reports, final bids put DB…
Canada Implements Full 100% Tariff on Electric Vehicles from China, Following U.S. Lead
Canada has put a 100% tax on electric cars from China starting October 1. This choice stems from worries about unfair trade that might hurt the global electric car market….
Missouri’s Former Mayor Sentenced for Identity Theft and Embezzlement of Drivers’ Funds
Corey Hendrickson, the former mayor of Willard, Missouri, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for identity theft and embezzlement on August 26, 2024. He admitted to wire fraud…
Canada’s Major Railroads Gear Up for Recovery Following Union Return
The two largest railroads in Canada, Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), are bracing for a significant recovery period following a brief shutdown that disrupted billions in…
Surge in Truck Cargo Theft in Mexico: Thieves Become More Violent and Strategic
Cargo theft has stirred up the trucking industry in North America during the first half of the year. According to Overhaul, a company specializing in supply chain visibility — cargo…
California Trucking Association Ends Legal Battle: Drops Appeal Against AB5, Signaling a New Era for Trucking Regulations
In a big shift, the California Trucking Association (CTA) chose to end its fight against Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), a law that changes how California labels truck drivers. This choice…
Trash Hauler Aims for Regulatory Exemption on Drug Testing for Drivers
The largest waste collection and landfill management company in the United States, Waste Management Holdings (WM), is seeking a regulatory exemption from federal drug testing requirements that currently apply to…