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EBE Technologies Launches SHIPSMobile 5.1.0
At EBE Technologies, we are excited to announce the release of SHIPSMobile Content version 5.1.0, the latest evolution of our innovative mobile solution designed specifically for the transportation industry. After 14 months…
US weekly rail traffic up again, thanks to intermodal
WASHINGTON — U.S. rail traffic continued its pattern for most of 2024 in the week ending Nov. 9, with strong intermodal growth leading to an overall gain compared to 2023. According to the Association of American Railroads,…
Homeland Security Department Releases AI Framework
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other critical infrastructure.
Amazon promises equal priority for third-party air cargo, own parcels
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – The executive in charge of Amazon’s new air cargo service for third-party shippers reassured freight forwarders their cargo won’t be bumped from overloaded flights to preserve space for Amazon (NASDAQ:…
Ford Hit With $165 Million Penalty on Recall Failure
Ford Motor Co. agreed to a $165 million civil penalty to settle allegations the company failed to recall cars with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner.
Uber Freight could see more bookings through new broker tech
Uber Freight on Thursday unveiled a new program, Broker Access, that offers freight brokers direct access to its carrier network and digital platform. Broker Access, built on its 2021 offering Market Access, allows brokers to…
Surprise! Tariffs could slash prices where they hurt you most
The standard arguments against increasing tariffs on China often revolve around fears that: Inflation is due to increased costs of imported goods. Retaliatory tariffs from China could impact our exports. However, there’s a…
Global Oil Market Faces a Million-Barrel Glut Next Year
Global oil markets face a surplus of more than 1 million barrels a day next year as Chinese demand continues to falter, the International Energy Agency said.
Hapag-Lloyd Profitable Despite Global Downturn
HAMBURG, Germany — The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd says it has made a good profit so far this year, despite the economic downturn and several international crises.
Trucking Sector Weakness Looms Over Q3 Results
The trucking industry continued to bounce along the bottom of the freight cycle with third-quarter earnings being generally weak, according to analysts.
