Congestion could clog California ports into February, Hapag-Lloyd warns

Dive Brief: Hapag-Lloyd expects the current congestion at West Coast port facilities to continue into at least February, according to a recent update from the carrier. The back up has resulted in 35 ships currently anchoring away... READ MORE

Transportation Capacity Tightens Further, Prices Climb Higher

Capacity contracts for sixth consecutive month, says November LMI report

Spillover from TL Contract Market Elevates Van Spot Rates

The growth rate in dry van spot rates reached a new high, at 59% YoY for the week ended Friday, according to the latest freight report from R.W. Baird and Co. A demand for trucks drove the rates, as Truckstop.com's Market Demand Index grew... READ MORE

Intense Peak Season on Tap

Three top transportation executives speaking in the NASSTRAC Track at Virtual EDGE 2020 say this year's peak will be "bigger, faster, come quicker and stay longer,"

Thompson Hine: SmarTrade Weekly Roundup

Here is a look back on the week’s international trade law news from our blog, SmarTrade.