Plus: Canada backs off digital tax after tariff threats, Werner beats a $100M verdict, Samsara teams up with HappyRobot to bring AI voice into freight ops... and more in today's newsletter.
Samsara aims to improve its services with investment with HappyRobot
Texas Supreme Court reverses $100 million verdict against Werner, ruling the carrier wasn’t liable in 2014 crash caused by out-of-control pickup.
The Port of New York and New Jersey has seen a continuous drop in cargo volumes over the past year.
In a turn of events, the Port of New York and New Jersey has seen a continuous drop in cargo volumes over the past year. Interestingly, when looking back to pre-pandemic levels, October 2023's figures were actually 11% higher than those of October 2019.
Rick Cotton highlights the project's potential to streamline operations and keep the port ahead of the curve in cargo handling efficiency. This investment is a strategic move to boost the port's capacity and resilience against future challenges.
Hey @NjPier, found this on the Fb group for the NY/NJ port truckers. Any more info on this? Looks like they’re going to go broke pulling freight out of there. pic.twitter.com/n2yxfKeKbi
— James Bowen (@JamesBowenLFLS) December 6, 2023
Source: Supply Chain Dive
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes fell 5% in May due to rising tariffs.
U.S. ports posted strong April container volumes as importers rushed shipments ahead of tariffs. A slowdown is expected.
The Port of Los Angeles saw a 30% drop in inbound shipments in early May following new Trump-era tariffs. Port leaders warn trade uncertainty is disrupting U.S. cargo flows.
The looming US East Coast port strike could disrupt 550,000 TEUs weekly, prompting shippers to turn to Canadian ports as a potential alternative.
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