UPS, Teamsters Poised for Massive Contract Talks
High-stakes negotiations could start April 17 between the Teamsters and package delivery giant UPS that could have far-reaching reverberations.
April 14, 2023Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.
Boeing’s Parts Issue Stifles 737 Max Deliveries
Boeing Co. is pausing deliveries of some 737 Max jets to address a production issue on the rear end of some aircraft.
April 14, 2023Port of L.A.’s Seroka: No Contingency Plans for Strike
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said April 12 that there are no contingency plans if labor negotiations turn into a work stoppage or strike.
April 13, 2023Brookfield Infrastructure to Buy Triton in $4.7 Billion Deal
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners agreed to buy Triton International, the world’s largest owner of intermodal shipping containers, for $4.7 billion.
April 12, 2023House Lawmakers’ Bill Targets Shipping Operations
Enhancements to the connectivity and security of the nation’s supply chain are proposed in legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
April 12, 2023Get Ready to Pay More for a Stamp in July
The U.S. Postal Service is set to raise the cost of a first-class stamp from 63 cents to 66 cents, effective July 9.
April 12, 2023Boeing Overtakes Airbus in Plane Deliveries
Boeing Co. delivered more jets in a single quarter than its archrival Airbus SE for the first time since mid-2018.
April 11, 2023Laredo Regains Status as No. 1 US Port for February
The Port of Laredo, Texas, just went from the No. 1 inland port in the U.S. to the country’s No. 1 international trade port overall, beating large cities like Chicago and Los Angeles.
April 10, 2023Ex-FedEx Cargo Jet to Get New Life as Airbnb
A former FedEx cargo jet embarked on a final journey April 6 — not in the air but instead carefully hauled on an Alaskan highway at 20 mph from Anchorage’s Merrill Field airport to Big Lake.
April 10, 2023Changes Possible at Four US-Canada Vehicle Crossings
With U.S.-Canada border traffic volumes lower than before the pandemic at three entry ports in North Dakota and one in Idaho, federal officials have temporarily extended operating hours.
April 10, 2023