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ATA applauds the Senate's approval of the transportation screening modernization bill.
The Senate has unanimously passed the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, bringing it closer to becoming law. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) praised the bipartisan effort to
Read MoreTIA criticizes FMCSA's Broker Transparency NPRM for ignoring freight fraud, highlighting the significant threat it poses to the billion-dollar industry.
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) criticized the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for lacking measures to address freight fr
Read MoreThe Port of Los Angeles processed an unprecedented number of TEUs in October.
In October, the Port of Los Angeles achieved a record handling of 905,026 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), marking a 25% year-over-year increase and the first time surpassing 900,000 TEUs for four
Read MoreThe Maersk Halifax has been transformed into a dual-fuel ship.
The Maersk Halifax has become the first large container ship retrofitted as a dual-fuel vessel capable of operating on methanol, with the conversion completed in 88 days at Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard, Ch
Read MoreTarget's investments in its supply chain drive its goals for the holiday season.
Target anticipates processing over 400,000 packages daily at its sortation centers during the holiday season, a significant increase from regular output. To support this surge, the company will utiliz
Read MoreLowe's prepares for possible increases in tariffs.
Lowe’s has diversified its supply chain since the initial tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, yet around 40% of its products are still imported. Executives noted that new tariffs could in
Read MoreAmazon has decided not to raise fulfillment fees in 2025.
Amazon has announced that it will not raise or introduce new fulfillment fees for third-party sellers in 2025, aiming to simplify operations and reduce costs for sellers. This decision follows a shift
Read MoreTrump chooses Howard Lutnick to be the Secretary of Commerce.
Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, to lead the Department of Commerce, focusing on tariffs and trade policies. Lutnick, a longtime Trump supporter a
Read MorePorts focus on acquiring cargo handling equipment using EPA funding.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is allocating $3 billion to 55 ports through its Clean Ports Program to support their transition to zero-emission operations. The funding will enhance cargo h
Read MoreAir freight rates have slightly decreased in anticipation of the busy season.
Air freight rates experienced a slight decline in the week ending November 18, with the global Baltic Air Freight Index dropping by 1.6%, though it remains 1% higher than last year. Spot rates from Ch
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