by Alex Pappas | Jul 26, 2019 | Behind the Scenes, Logistics, Technology
The PortCast E2: Craig Fuller of Freight Waves Pt1 Podcast Transcript: Wade Carlson Hey everyone and Welcome back. Thanks for joining us for the 2nd edition of our flagship podcast that we like to call: The PortCast – Where we speak logistics....
by Alex Pappas | Jul 11, 2015 | Technology, Week in Global Logistics
PierPass Will Raise Fees – PierPass fees will rise from $66.50 to $69.17 per TEU next month. Higher labor costs due to the new longshore contract are the reason for the increase. PierPass has been around for 10 years and has led to more than 50% of truck traffic to...
by Alex Pappas | Jun 26, 2015 | Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Samsung Creates “See-through” Truck – Samsung has launched a trial project of mounting a video screen to the back of trucks that projects images from a front mounted camera. The result allows drivers to “see through” the vehicle at road conditions ahead. Drivers...
by Alex Pappas | May 15, 2015 | Technology, Week in Global Logistics
TSA Carriers Recommend Increases – The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) announced recommendations for carriers to issue a series of surcharges over the next two months. They are advising their members to pass a General Rate Increase (GRI) in June and July...
by Alex Pappas | May 8, 2015 | Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Daimler Debuts Self-Driving Truck in U.S. – The German automaker Daimler chose to debut its self-driving 18 wheeler atop the Hoover Dam in Nevada. Daimler received licenses for two vehicles in Nevada to drive on public roads. The auto-pilot system will only take...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 10, 2015 | Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
ILWU Recommends Contract Approval – Late last week came word that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU are recommending approval of the proposed contract with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). 78% of delegates at the union’s caucus voted to...