In the true spirit of going green, Grain de Sail has commissioned its second wind-powered containership. It will carry 200 TEUs of wine and chocolate in the TransAtlantic trade. It boasts a 13 day transit time from France to New York.
But, unlike the old days, this ship is made of aluminum and has all the latest navigation technologies.
The International Longshoremen's Association's (ILA) strike was suspended on October 3rd after immense pressure by the Biden Administration on the members of United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to sweeten the wage offer. The employer group originally offered a 32%...
We like to have fun on Halloween. We had smaller numbers dress up this year, but have no fear, we exerted enough peer pressure to ensure we have more next year. We had a scary clown, Carmen San Diego, a vampire, a zombie, an Oompa Loompa and an 80's tribute. Good...
The Extended Hour Gate Fee at SSA's terminal in Oakland will increase from $40 to $45 effective today, November 1, 2025. The fee is assessed on every container regardless of the time of day it is transacted. While this increase is specific to SSA, be prepared for the...
Our hats are off to Dee Sova for being awarded the American Trucking Associations' John Lex Premier Achievement Award. Dee has been an outspoken supporter of the independent contractor model as well as for women in trucking. While we do not have the good fortune of...
The American Truck Research Institute (ATRI) surveys drivers and trucking companies annually to determine the top industry issues. This year, the respondents from California diverged rather sharply from the rest of the nation. Nationwide, the top three issues are: The...