In this edition from the March 1975 issue of American Shipper, FreightWaves shares an article discussing the resumption of citrus shipping from Florida to Japan after an embargo. Japan grapefruit trade resumes The Japanese embargo against fresh Florida citrus was lifted February 10, and ships began loading in three Florida ports at a rate indicating…
One day before the weekend that was projected to mark the reopening of a collapsed section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia, the major north-south interstate is back in business. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the reopening at about noon Eastern time Friday via Twitter, which he has used as his primary vehicle for updates. The…
The use of electronic bill of lading (eBOL) capabilities is gaining steam throughout the less-than-truckload industry, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) said Friday. The goal is to create one industrywide standard for carriers, shippers and 3PLs, eventually replacing the various digital platforms used today. The NMFTA’s Digital LTL Council has been working on…
Every time a driver moves a truck, there is some level of risk that an accident, injury or damage will occur. Even when the truck is sitting idle, theft, fire or storms could impact your vehicle, costing your business losses not only for repairs but for potentially missed productivity. These risks exist to some extent…
CLEVELAND — For decades, most shippers relied on knowing when an order was scheduled to pick up and deliver — and barely much else. Today, everyone from retailers to manufacturers and distributors wants to be informed about the status of their shipments all along the supply chain, said Bart De Muynck, the chief industry officer…