US sanctions target Greek tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude Industry News US sanctions target Greek tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude Trump administration seeks to squeeze crude exports from Venezuela.kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 2, 2020
Marine industries’ contribution to US economy swells Industry News Marine industries’ contribution to US economy swells ‘Blue economy’ provides about $373 billion of nation’s gross domestic productkobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 2, 2020
No letup in volatility for air cargo market Industry News No letup in volatility for air cargo market The airfreight market is a volatile conundrum. Overall, demand is down. But with few planes…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 2, 2020
Clarence Werner steps down as executive chairman of Werner Enterprises Industry News Clarence Werner steps down as executive chairman of Werner Enterprises Werner Enterprises’ announced that Clarence L. Werner, its founder and executive chairman, has stepped down…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 2, 2020
Bezos among investors in UK freight startup Beacon Industry News Bezos among investors in UK freight startup Beacon Digital freight forwarding startup Beacon raises $15 million in Series A investment.kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 2, 2020
Schneider beefs up shipper offerings with FreightPower Industry News Schneider beefs up shipper offerings with FreightPower Schneider has continued its recent technology innovations with FreightPower, an offering that unlocks more capacity…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 2, 2020
Truckers on high alert amid reported interstate protest plans Industry News Truckers on high alert amid reported interstate protest plans Peaceful protests and civil unrest continue in many major cities, including Chicago, following the death…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 2, 2020
Police release tanker truck driver who drove into Minneapolis crowd Industry News Police release tanker truck driver who drove into Minneapolis crowd But action said to be “deferred,” not closedkobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 2, 2020
Nikola powers up and the state of supply chains: Midday Market Update (with video) Industry News Nikola powers up and the state of supply chains: Midday Market Update (with video) On today’s Midday Market Update, Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill are talking about the SONAR…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 2, 2020
Norfolk Southern shuffles its departments Industry News Norfolk Southern shuffles its departments The changes come as the eastern U.S. railroad enters another year of precision scheduled railroading.kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienJune 2, 2020