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US House Votes to Rescind California Truck Rules

The U.S. House of Representatives on April 30 voted to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency's 2023 approval of California's plans to require a rising number of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks, Reuters reported. The House also voted to repeal an EPA waiver issued in December under former President Joe Biden for California's “Omnibus” low-NOx regulation for heavy-duty highway and off-road vehicles and engines. The U.S. House was expected to vote separately on May 1 ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd Lowers ’25 Result Despite Record Q1

German container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd reported first quarter first quarter earnings up 17 percent, while forecasting lower earnings expectations for 2025. Operating profit jumped 24 percent, to US$500 million in the first quarter, while revenue rose nearly 19 percent to US$5.1 billion. Strong demand pushed transport ... [+]

Logility Finds Gaps, Gains in GenAI Supply Chain

Despite escalating tariffs, labor shortages and digital disruption, supply chain leaders are betting big on GenAI. Yet, a new report reveals that many organizations are still struggling to convert investment into impact. Logility, an AI-driven supply chain management leader, recently released its Supply Chain Horizons 2025 ... [+]

US Chamber Hires Capitol Hill Veteran Andres

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on April 23 said it has hired 15-year Capitol Hill veteran Doug Andres as vice president of political communications. Andres held senior communications roles for top party leaders in the House and Senate, most recently serving as national press secretary for ... [+]

enVista Joins GreyOrange’s Partner Network

GreyOrange Inc., a provider of warehouse and store inventory management software, said it has partnered with enVista, a supply chain and enterprise solutions provider. enVista, a supply chain and enterprise consulting firm, joins GreyOrange’s Certified Partner Network of system integrators providing custom automation and store solutions ... [+]

Tariffs to Drive Weaker Dry Bulk Demand, BIMCO

Dry bulk’s supply/demand balance will weaken in 2025 and 2026 due to the U.S.-China tariff tit-for-tats, according to international shipping association BIMCO.             Tariff increases are expected to directly affect 4 percent of dry bulk tonne-mile demand, as shipments to the U.S. may stagnate or decrease. ... [+]

Truck Tonnage Slips as Tariff Impacts Looms, ATA

The U.S. freight market slowed in March after a robust February, but data for the first quarter of 2025 suggested a turnaround was underway, the American Trucking Associations said April 23 in a Transport Topics report. Truck freight tonnage in March decreased 1.5 percent after rising ... [+]

CSX Adds 18 Rail Served Select Site Properties

CSX Corp. announced its latest group of high-ranking rail-served properties to receive CSX Select Site designation under the industrial development program. Eighteen sites across 12 states have earned a gold, silver, or bronze rating based on an evaluation of a wide range of site characteristics.  CSX said ... [+]

CSX Reaches Deals with Signalmen, Boilermakers

Class-I railroad CSX Corp said April 30 it has secured ratification of new five-year collective bargaining agreements with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, or BRS, and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Forgers & Helpers, or IBB. “Ratifying these agreements reflects the trust we’ve ... [+]

Drewry Extends Global Coverage in CFRI Service

Drewry Supply Chain Advisors, the ocean freight cost benchmarking and procurement support division of Drewry Shipping Consultants, said it is significantly expanding lane coverage within its flagship spot market ocean freight rate benchmarking service, Container Freight Rate Insight, or CFRI. The London-based maritime research and consultancy ... [+]

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