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Rise in Cargo Thefts Likely to 'Get Worse Before It Gets Better'

According to cargo security company Overhaul, there were 38% more cargo thefts in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same timeframe last year.

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Global Shipping Activity Leaps Most Since 2010 After Red Sea Attacks

The marker, which multiplies the volume of cargo transported by the distance it sails, is heading for an increase of 5.1% compared to 2023.

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 21: In an aerial view, a shipping crane sits idle at the Port of Oakland on May 21, 2024 in Oakland, California. Container shipping rates have surged nearly 30 percent as ships continue to be diverted from the Red Sea due to attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Ports of LA, Long Beach Invest $25M in Charging for Electric Trucks

The ports will partner with regional air quality agencies to install 207 charging units at eight sites in Southern California.

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Canada Rail Union Reauthorizes Strike Ahead of Uncertain Summer

The vote gives the union the authority to call for a strike within the next 60 days if ongoing labor negotiations with CN and CPKC fall through.

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U.S. Industries Fearing a Port Strike Urge Biden to Revive Labor Talks

The current agreement, which covers about 45,000 dockworkers at facilities including six of the 10 busiest US ports, expires September 30.

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HERE Technologies Launches Software to Optimize Vehicle Delivery Fleets

HERE's Fleet Optimization package uses artificial intelligence to analyze historical traffic data to map the most efficient routes for fleet vehicles.

Photo courtesy of HERE Technologies.

Route Resilience: 5 Strategic Priorities for Logistics Excellence in the Next Year

Our webinar will cover a comprehensive guide for logistics professionals grappling with the stressors of the industry, like the pressure to optimize operations amidst tightening budgets and sustainability concerns.

Port of Charleston Terminal to Reopen After Years-Long Labor Dispute

The dispute dates back to the opening of the terminal in 2021, when SC Ports attempted to use non-union state employees as crane operators.

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Norfolk Southern Takes Heat for Decision to 'Vent and Burn' Chemicals After Derailment

The NTSB said that Norfolk Southern's decision to "vent and burn" the chemicals in the derailed train cars was based on "misleading information."

Photo: Ted Auch, FracTracker Alliance, 2023, via Flickr Creative Commons.

Rise of Same-Day Shipping Drives 25% Increase in Global Air Freight Emissions

Just three operators — FedEx, UPS and Amazon Air — generated more than 27% of the industry's carbon emissions globally in 2023.

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Red Sea Delays the 'New Normal' Headed into Peak Shipping Season

Supply chain visibility platform Project 44 estimates that passages through the Suez Canal dipped by 80% between May 2023 and May 2024.

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Report: Majority of Women Truckers Have Faced Harassment on the Job

Roughly one in six women drivers surveyed said they experience harassment or discrimination daily.

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