Plus: PTL truck struck by BNSF train, Carrier411 cuts ties in Mexico, license scheme bust in Florida, and more in today’s FreightCaviar newsletter.
Carrier411 ends access for a Mexican staffing partner amid LA protest. U.S.-Mexico freight trade decreased but remains strong.
Florida authorities arrest eight in a driver’s license scheme involving "illegal aliens." DMV employees issued licenses without proper testing.
In 2023, 46.67 million twenty-foot equivalent units of cargo passed through the top 12 U.S. seaports, normalizing to pre-pandemic levels.
Bridge collapse disrupts Port of Baltimore, affecting exports and mid-Atlantic trucking. States scramble to adapt.
February saw significant cargo volume increases at San Pedro Bay Complex and Port Houston.
February's U.S. container imports dip yet highlight a solid year-over-year growth. Amid global shifts, the freight market faces mixed fortunes.
A strong start to 2024: LA and Long Beach ports see cargo boom in January.
Despite Red Sea tensions and canal hiccups, U.S. ports are pulling off some solid cargo numbers.
"Southern California ports are winning back U.S. containerized imports, benefiting from labor peace and canal disruptions.
Additionally, empty container exports plunged 41% year-over-year, while imports of empty containers rose 25% year-over-year.
US ports face new challenges with a surge in West Coast imports and East Coast disruptions due to Red Sea attacks.
The Port of New York and New Jersey has seen a continuous drop in cargo volumes over the past year.
Panama Canal faces its direst drought, impacting global shipping. As slots drop and delays rise, West Coast ports poised to reclaim dominance.
September sees a 12% YoY dip in cargo at South Carolina Ports with retailers adjusting to the change.
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