Panama Canal transits sink to new drought-driven low in December

The Panama Canal has faded from the headlines amid all the focus on the Red Sea. But fallout to global supply chains from Panama’s drought is far from over. The country has entered its dry season, which extends until May. Transits declined yet again in December as reservations were further restricted, according to newly released…

J.B. Hunt highlights improved intermodal volume but also rate pressure

J.B. Hunt kicks off earnings season On Thursday’s analyst call (see Todd Maiden’s earnings writeup here), J.B. Hunt highlighted both improved intermodal volume and pressure on intermodal rates. Intermodal volume exceeded most industry participants’ expectations for a lack of peak season in the fourth quarter of last year. The carrier’s intermodal volumes were up 6.5%…

How this ruling is impacting 4,000 warehouses in SoCal and your freight – WTT

On episode 671 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Amazon’s top plush seller, Molson Hart, about the state of e-commerce, challenges of selling on Amazon and life lessons in retail. Zero Rig’s Ollie Danner and EV Fleet Semi Corp.’s Jake Guerra talk about what WAIRE means for 4,000 warehouses in California and your…

Running on Ice: It’s the 2024 Freezer Challenge

Hello, and welcome to the coolest community in freight! Here you’ll find the latest information on warehouse news, tech developments and all things reefer madness-related. I’m your controller of the thermostat, Mary O’Connell. Thanks for having me! All thawed out  (Photo: Shutterstock) It’s time for the annual Freezer Challenge. What is the Freezer Challenge? Great…