Good signs for trucking from produce? Industry News Good signs for trucking from produce? Produce season has arrived, pushing rates higher than 2019 in many areas. Will this impact…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 6, 2020
Freight railroads, Port of New Orleans brace for Cristobal Industry News Freight railroads, Port of New Orleans brace for Cristobal The tropical storm, expected to make landfall Sunday evening, could cause shipment delays because of…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 6, 2020
COVID-19 makes lasting impact on sourcing and consumption patterns Industry News COVID-19 makes lasting impact on sourcing and consumption patterns In the wake of COVID-19, businesses are looking to reshape and insulate their core sourcing…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 6, 2020
Strong volumes again – up 7% year-over-year Industry News Strong volumes again – up 7% year-over-year Volumes keep chugging alongkobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 6, 2020
Surprising unemployment data, consumer spending shifts – On the Spot (with video) Industry News Surprising unemployment data, consumer spending shifts – On the Spot (with video) JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland sit down to discuss the state of the economy and…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 5, 2020
Jacksonville firefighters injured battling car carrier blaze Industry News Jacksonville firefighters injured battling car carrier blaze Höegh Xiamen still smoldering as authorities investigate cause of Florida explosionkobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 5, 2020
Airlines restore some service, but finances remain grim Industry News Airlines restore some service, but finances remain grim Airlines are looking at a multiyear road to parity with 2019, but bookings have given…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 5, 2020
Tanker stocks eke out more gains as storm clouds gather Industry News Tanker stocks eke out more gains as storm clouds gather Banner day on Wall Street buoys tanker names as pressure builds.kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 5, 2020
Lawmaker touts handgun bill’s self-defense value to truckers Industry News Lawmaker touts handgun bill’s self-defense value to truckers Bill provides added protection at truck stops, according to its main sponsor.kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 5, 2020
FreightWaves Flashback 1979: Containerized shipping presents challenges for coffee importers Industry News FreightWaves Flashback 1979: Containerized shipping presents challenges for coffee importers Coffee importers experiment with putting bagged coffee in containers.kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 5, 2020