July 2025

July 1, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 July

Do you know what this part is? Hint, it is something used in truck or container transportation. Play “Name That Part” on our Facebook page.

July 1, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 July

California took three of the Top 25 most loved road trips…Pacific Coast Highway, 17-Mile Drive and Highway 395. If you want to avoid the crowds, Highway 395 is a beautiful stretch of road on the eastern side of […]

July 1, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 July

CMA-CGM made its first Suez crossing since March 2024 with the CMA-CGM Osiris. The transit was part of a convoy from Singapore to Alexandria and appears to be a regular routing going forward. Tensions flared in other parts […]

July 1, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 July

The American Trucking Association (ATA) is showcasing the impactful difference truck drivers make in our lives, their lives and to the lives of those around them in a new docuseries entitled “Driven.” We encourage you to watch the […]

July 1, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 July

California’s taxes on gas and diesel are set to rise again today. The annual “cost of living” increases go into effect as well as the updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program. The LCFS increase is yet to […]

July 1, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 July

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is reviewing whether the World Shipping Council (WSC) has standing to fall under the jurisdiction of the FMC and, therefore, enjoy anti-trust immunity. The crux of the issue is, while members of the […]

June 2025

June 2, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 June

Both the US Congress and US Senate voted to revoke the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) waivers allowing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to continue to enact their low-NOx Omnibus regulation as well as their Advanced Clean Truck […]

June 2, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 June

The Reno Rodeo was ranked the 4th best rodeo in the country by the readers of USA Today. The “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West” is a ten-day event starting June 19th. Get your tickets here and enjoy […]

June 2, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 June

Imagine waking up with a containership in your front yard. That is exactly what happened to Johan Helberg of Byneset Norway. The 443 NCL Salten failed to turn when entering the Trondheim fjord and landed in his front […]

June 2, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 June

Tariff activity is difficult to keep track of as it changes constantly. Below is a recap of what transpired last month. On May 12th, tariffs between China and the US were temporarily slashed from 125% to 10%. For […]

June 2, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 June

Modern Worker Empowerment Act is a bill seeking to codify a clear and straightforward definition of Independent Contractor and provide certainty to truck drivers, gig workers and anyone choosing the independent lifestyle. Currently, the rules and definitions are […]

June 2, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 June

Take a look at the video above giving the pros and cons of phasing out the mighty penny from US currency. Once the penny goes, so do all of our penny phrases: A penny for your thoughts – […]

June 2, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 June

Take a look at the video above giving the pros and cons of phasing out the mighty penny from US currency. Once the penny goes, so do all of our penny phrases: A penny for your thoughts – […]

June 2, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 June

For you lead-footers out there, North Dakota is raising their speed limit to 80 miles per hour effective August 1st. Do not get too excited. Along with the increased speed limit comes increased fines. North Dakota is the […]

June 2, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 June

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. Keep up the good work and thanks for all you do managing the family’s logistics.

June 2, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 June

The Port of Oakland is again offering its free harbor tours. The tours sail monthly and give a unique perspective of port operations. Click here for more information and registration.

June 2, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 June

London-based BlueNose developed an aerodynamic “nose” which can be retrofitted onto the bow of a containership. The device will reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency by 5%. The company states the technology can save $1M per vessel per […]

May 2025

May 1, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 May

The above video was posted to social media outlets earlier week by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It demonstrates their determination not to “kneel down” to US pressure for a trade agreement as well as try to gain […]

May 1, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 May

The marine terminals in Oakland will be closed today in recognition of May Day (ie, International Workers’ Day). The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) repurpose their monthly stop-work meeting (normally held the second shift of the third […]

May 1, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 May

As we previously reported, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew their waiver request with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule. The good news, without a waiver, CARB cannot enforce the rule. […]

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