Commentary: Building a more efficient supply chain Industry News Commentary: Building a more efficient supply chain Optimizing the supply chain is the Holy Grail of shipping, but many companies go about…Stephanie L. BondMarch 24, 2020
NWSA focused on keeping commerce moving during pandemic Industry News NWSA focused on keeping commerce moving during pandemic Ports of Seattle and Tacoma still operating normally but handling less cargo.Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
Autonomous vehicle whiz kid Levandowski pleads guilty to federal charges Industry News Autonomous vehicle whiz kid Levandowski pleads guilty to federal charges Anthony Levandowski, considered a pioneer in the development of autonomous transportation technology, has pleaded guilty…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
J.B. Hunt drivers and support personnel to get bonuses during outbreak Industry News J.B. Hunt drivers and support personnel to get bonuses during outbreak J.B. Hunt announces $500 one-time bonus for drivers and field staff serving during COVID-19 pandemic.Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
TTN tries to assure drivers: repairs on the road are OK under CISA rules Industry News TTN tries to assure drivers: repairs on the road are OK under CISA rules But attorney Gaines notes that there are some parts of the rules that might be…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
Toyota and Hino work on fuel cell heavy-duty trucks Industry News Toyota and Hino work on fuel cell heavy-duty trucks Toyota and Hino, its heavy truck subsidiary, are offering few details on an Asian heavy-duty…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
Federal Railroad Administration proposes on-time performance metrics for Amtrak Industry News Federal Railroad Administration proposes on-time performance metrics for Amtrak The Class I railroads would need to ensure that Amtrak can meet FRA’s on-time performance…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
OOIL profits swell with Long Beach sale proceeds Industry News OOIL profits swell with Long Beach sale proceeds “IT strength and capability” helping Orient Overseas (International) Limited service customers during coronavirus crisis.Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
Free flow of ocean cargo at rising risk from coronavirus Industry News Free flow of ocean cargo at rising risk from coronavirus Ocean shipping has functioned well during the outbreak but pressures are mounting.Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
Isolation on 18 wheels: How drivers are dealing with the coronavirus (with video) Industry News Isolation on 18 wheels: How drivers are dealing with the coronavirus (with video) How drivers are dealing with coronavirus, TQL layoffs and legal implications, staffing in a crisis…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020