Bracing for a U.S. coronavirus epidemic
We game out best, base, and worst cases for the U.S. macroeconomy, financial markets, and…
Self-driving vehicle company Waymo announces first outside investment: $2.25 billion
Waymo, Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous vehicle unit, announced Monday it had raised $2.25 billion in a…
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 2, 2020
TFI buys courier services business as it polishes US logistics ‘diamond’
Canadian transportation company puts its money to work after raising $230 million in U.S. IPO…
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 2, 2020
Ports begin enforcing bunker fuel carriage ban
Ships found carrying noncompliant fuel risk detention, monetary penalties.
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 2, 2020
LTL carrier Polaris acquires PRI Logistics
Polaris Transportation Group will get access to more freight for its Canada-to-U.S. less-than-truckload business with…
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 2, 2020
Tractor-trailers involved in deadly weekend crashes in Wyoming
“Weather is reported to be a factor in the crashes.”
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 2, 2020
Coronavirus slashing US port volumes
American Association of Port Authorities says year-over-year cargo volumes in the first quarter could be…
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 2, 2020
Coronavirus claims another victim: Major maritime conference
People might be willing to travel for business, but companies are nixing nonessential trips. Many…
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 2, 2020
IMO urged to amend fire safety regulations
Misdeclared cargo blamed for container ship fires, including last year’s blaze on the Yantian Express.
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 2, 2020
