Logistics Management, September 15
The dismantling of Yellow Corp. assets has begun, and so has the realignment of the $58 billion less-than-truckload (LTL) landscape.
Carrier Exits Slow In August, Signaling Silver Lining
Trucking Dive, September 19
Carrier exits in August were not as steep as earlier months, suggesting potential stabilization in the trucking market, according to a report by Motive analyzing federal data.
Port Of Los Angeles Sees The First Volume Increase In 13 Months
Supply Chain Dive, September 19
Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles rose 3% YoY to 828,016 TEUs in August, marking the first increase in 13 months, port officials said.
National Diesel Average Rises For The Ninth Consecutive Week, Reports EIA
Logistics Management, September 19
The national average price per gallon of diesel gasoline continues to head in one direction—up—with data issued today by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) pointing to the ninth week of consecutive gains.
Economy, E-Commerce & Supply Chain
Women in Supply Chain: What They’re Doing Matters To the Future of Supply Chains
Supply & Demand Chain Executive, September 18
Of those 426 submissions, 341 were named winners due to their exemplary applications, which told a story about their journey, provided examples as to their achievements and provided a snapshot into their day-to-day lives as a female in the supply chain and Worldwide Express’ very own Bethany DeAngelo and Kate Cook are two of the winners!
Experts Warn Of Dire Supply Chain Effects From Prolonged UAW Strike
FreightWaves, September 18
Logistics and supply chain experts are sounding the horn warning that the ripple effects of the targeted United Auto Workers strike manufacturing strikes against the Detroit Three will hit the trucking industry hard and could leave the smaller tier 2 and 3 suppliers filing for bankruptcy.
Transport Technology & Innovation
The Wall Street Journal, September 17
Logistics companies say the latest automation technology demands new investment to keep the machines on track and goods moving.
Driverless Carmakers Are Pivoting To Trucks
Transport Topics, September 18
“It is becoming more and more evident that automating trucks and transportation on highways is a more realistic goal for AVs than solving the general urban traffic automation problem,” said Dimi Astropolous, senior scientist at Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute and the National Robotics Engineering Center.
Government, Safety & Labor
FreightWaves, September 19
BNSF and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way – Employes Division (BMWED) have struck a sick leave deal for union members.
California’s Zero-Emissions Rule Triggers a Run On Diesel Rigs
The Wall Street Journal, September 20
Carrillo’s is one of many logistics companies loading up on diesel big rigs as California prepares to roll out a rule requiring that trucks purchased after Jan. 1, 2024, that serve the state’s ports be zero-emission vehicles.
House Passes Internal Combustion Engines Legislation
Transport Topics, September 19
Legislation aiming to block efforts designed to prevent the sale of internal combustion engines was recently approved in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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