Countries cut red tape to speed up cargo relief flights Industry News Countries cut red tape to speed up cargo relief flights Some countries are making it easier for airlines to adjust operations in response to the…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
US lets up on import tariffs for Chinese medical supplies Industry News US lets up on import tariffs for Chinese medical supplies The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative acknowledged, “the imposition of tariffs on certain Chinese…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
Singapore tanker operator fined $1.65 million for oil bilge dumping Industry News Singapore tanker operator fined $1.65 million for oil bilge dumping UNIX Line’s tanker, Zao Galaxy, discharged the contaminated water overboard in early 2019 during a…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
Nor’easter coming close to a few high-volume freight markets (with forecast video) Industry News Nor’easter coming close to a few high-volume freight markets (with forecast video) Snowstorm clipping three Northeast high-volume freight markets in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
Today’s Pickup: FourKites announces virtual sustainability summit Industry News Today’s Pickup: FourKites announces virtual sustainability summit FourKites has announced a virtual sustainability summit, plus a teen helps out truckers, suppliers are…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
Could we see 20% unemployment in 2020? Industry News Could we see 20% unemployment in 2020? Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stated the US unemployment rate may reach 20% in the short term…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
Navistar idles Ohio truck plant for two weeks Industry News Navistar idles Ohio truck plant for two weeks Supply chain disruption from coronavirus adds Navistar plant in Ohio to truck operations suspending production…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
Commentary: COVID-19 and supply chain force majeure collide Industry News Commentary: COVID-19 and supply chain force majeure collide The Chinese government is using the reason "Acts of God" to void many contracts due…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
Nebraska’s rest stops are open after disruption tied to toilet paper Industry News Nebraska’s rest stops are open after disruption tied to toilet paper A truck driver rolling through Nebraska carrying toilet paper to the shelves may have encountered…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020
What autonomous truck startups can learn from Starsky’s failure Industry News What autonomous truck startups can learn from Starsky’s failure Starsky Robotics believed it had a viable path to autonomous trucking, but investors didn’t agree…Stephanie L. BondMarch 23, 2020