Freight Futures daily curve: 4/8 Industry News Freight Futures daily curve: 4/8 Trucking Freight Futures are relatively unchanged as a normal trading pattern returns on Tuesday.Stephanie L. BondApril 8, 2020
Commentary: Trucking during a pandemic, a firsthand account Industry News Commentary: Trucking during a pandemic, a firsthand account Written by a trucker (me) to tell the world what is going on (out here)…Stephanie L. BondApril 8, 2020
Today’s Pickup: Medical cannabis firm begins next-day deliveries as COVID-19 stokes demand Industry News Today’s Pickup: Medical cannabis firm begins next-day deliveries as COVID-19 stokes demand Canada’s Aleafia Health aims to minimize risks to its older patients and ensure steady supply…Stephanie L. BondApril 8, 2020
Volumes drop, but not evenly – FreightWaves NOW Industry News Volumes drop, but not evenly – FreightWaves NOW Zach Strickland looks at volumes dropping unevenly within the freight market in the Carrier Update…Stephanie L. BondApril 8, 2020
Railroads must adopt technological strategies to stay relevant Industry News Railroads must adopt technological strategies to stay relevant A report from Boston Consulting Group suggests that the Class I railroads must look beyond…Stephanie L. BondApril 8, 2020
The $2 trillion stimulus package’s effect on transportation Industry News The $2 trillion stimulus package’s effect on transportation Congress just passed a $2 trillion stimulus package. This figure equates to 9% of 2019…Stephanie L. BondApril 8, 2020
Flooding could hit major western US freight market (with forecast video) Industry News Flooding could hit major western US freight market (with forecast video) Heavy rainfall next two days could delay freight flow in Southern California, including major market…Stephanie L. BondApril 8, 2020
Commentary: Steel rivers of grain continue to flow Industry News Commentary: Steel rivers of grain continue to flow Transporting grain is a major source of revenue for the railroads. How will the coronavirus…Stephanie L. BondApril 8, 2020
Shippo raises $30 million in Series C investment Industry News Shippo raises $30 million in Series C investment Shippo is a next-generation shipping platform for ecommerce businesses, helping them provide their end consumers…Stephanie L. BondApril 8, 2020
Career Tracks: Port of Mobile and Seaborn Networks Industry News Career Tracks: Port of Mobile and Seaborn Networks New CEO named to lead Alabama State Port Authority and senior VP appointed to head…Stephanie L. BondApril 8, 2020