Trade volatility hits Hapag-Lloyd profits
Hapag-Lloyd saw profits tumble as global trade uncertainty hurt container rates despite higher revenue. The post Trade volatility hits Hapag-Lloyd profits appeared first on FreightWaves.
3PL Systems and Shiplify bring new transparency to LTL accessorials
In less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, even seasoned brokers struggle to quote shipments accurately. The issue rarely lies with the base rate; it’s the hidden accessorial charges that disrupt margins and relationships.…
Trucking’s Two-Front War: Capacity Contracts And Costs Explode
In this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson sits down with Michael Precia to break down how fleets can manage rising operational costs by avoiding some of the…
European Union moves to revoke duty-free status for parcel imports
The European Union is cracking down on the wave of low-value e-commerce shipments from China. Importers could soon have to pay duties on parcels that currently can enter the zone…
FMCSA redacts English-proficiency guidance; CVSA pushes back
In May, FMCSA sent English-proficiency enforcement guidance to CVSA. However, the public was given a redacted version.
Non-Domiciled CDL Restrictions Paused
An appeals court has temporarily put a halt to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s emergency interim final rule severely restricting states’ ability to issue “non domiciled” commercial drivers licenses.
Oregon law pumps $4.3B into roads, bridges and infrastructure
Oregon’s governor signed into law a transportation funding bill that includes notable changes to truck taxes, but it may be challenged.
Lights out: Mack, Volvo recall thousands of trucks
Mack and Volvo Trucks recall alert: headlight, marker light and seat belt flaws spark safety fixes. Check if your truck is affected.
DOT says California ‘illegally issued’ 17,000 CDLs
According to the DOT, the California DMV admitted to “illegally issuing 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs to dangerous foreign drivers.”
US-China Soybean Trade Stalls After Early Surge
After a flurry of orders late last month — which were the first of this season — Chinese imports of U.S. cargoes seem to have faltered, according to traders who…