FreightSaver

13/01/2023

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/10/diesel-prices-soar-adding-inflationary-pressures/

The cost of a gallon of diesel fuel is soaring even as regular gas prices fall, putting new pressures on U.S. shipping and consumer prices.

25/12/2022

11/06/2021

Over the last 12 months over 10 million containers have been processed through the Port of LA making it the first to reach that milestone.

“With our sustained focus on supply chain digitization, infrastructure investments and strong business relationships, we have the opportunity to build on this historic milestone,” says Executive Director Gene Seroka.

12/05/2021

The Department of Transportation has issued further allowances for freight haulers affected by the pipeline cyber attack.

The U.S. Department of Transportation on May 11 announced additional measures to help states that have been impacted by the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline.

10/05/2021

Capacity is at an all-time low, with demand still increasing. See what industry experts are saying about the upcoming months.

An April survey of supply chain executives showed “continued downward pressure on transportation capacity” with prices surging to a 2.5-year high.

07/05/2021

Despite the favorable freight market for carriers, driver jobs are still down compared to recent annual numbers.

By either the standard of seasonal or not seasonal jobs, gains in employment are slow given the demand for drivers.

06/05/2021

Capacity is historically low and there are no immediate signs of it opening up.

An April survey of supply chain executives showed “continued downward pressure on transportation capacity” with prices surging to a 2.5-year high.

03/05/2021

Bad weather across the midwest this week among other places.

Truckers will have to dodge severe thunderstorms and tornadoes this week in the eastern half of the country (with forecast video).

28/04/2021

Many shippers turned to air freight due to port congestion and trucking capacity, now airports across the country are struggling to move the cargo.

Cargo congestion has gone from bad to worse at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, forcing importers to wait several days to retrieve shipments and

26/04/2021

China is utilizing the US-Mexico border for a lot of their imported goods. Take a look at why that has become a major step in commodity imports from China.

China is the second-largest international trading partner for the three largest land border crossings in the Lone Star State.

26/04/2021

Numbers of ships at the port are finally down, total ships anchored off shore have been under 20 for 5 consecutive days.

Ship congestion outside the busiest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia eased over the past week, with the number of container vessels waiting to enter the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach staying below 20 for five straight days.