Photo Gallery: The BelugaST delivers satellite for rocket launch

The beluga is an odd-looking whale found in the cold waters of the Arctic Circle. An aircraft that mimics the whale’s bulging forward attracts a lot of attention. It could become a more frequent visitor to North America after recently receiving operating authority from the Federal Aviation Administration. European aerospace manufacturer Airbus has commercialized the…

Uber Freight surpasses $18B in freight under management worldwide

Managed transportation provider Uber Freight announced Tuesday its European division has surpassed 200 million euros ($218.3 million) in freight under management, topping $18 billion in freight under management worldwide. “Our European business is accelerating because we’re dedicated to offering precisely that. We bring the optionality and expertise needed to keep pace in a rapidly evolving…

Seatbelt use can now be used as evidencein accident lawsuits in Indiana

Gov. Eric Holcomb of Indiana on Monday signed into law a bill that allows a plaintiff’s failure to use a seatbelt to be introduced as evidence in vehicle accident lawsuits. The bill permits juries to reduce damage awards based on that information. House Bill 1090 has drawn praise from Chris Spear, president and CEO of…

Werner moves into the future with innovative vision, commitment to customers

For more than 68 years, Werner has made a name for itself as one of the most innovative transportation companies in the industry. Today, Werner and its leaders are focused on the future by investing in the solutions, innovations and processes needed to drive success. Ultimately, Werner selects customers with similar values and a winning…

US container imports robust in February; inbound volume forecast dicier

February’s U.S. container import volumes decreased 6% from January — a better-than-expected performance as the sector enters its slow season. But other signs point to potential softness in domestic freight in March and April. The 2.14 million twenty-foot equivalent units imported in February represent a 23.3% year-over-year increase, according to the latest monthly report from…