In 2009 the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program was started to help repair America’s infrastructure. It was renamed Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) by the Trump administration, and it’s recent $900 million in funds was just awarded to 55 projects in 35 different states. Let’s take a closer look at
Recently the South Carolina Ports Authority outlined a plan to utilize 19,000 TEU container ships using new large cranes. The vision also includes better use of land, deeper harbors and a container terminal to be opened in 2021. Let’s take a closer look at this project. Lots of Money Spent Over $1.7 billion will
Virtual reality has overgone quite a bit of advancement as of late, and it’s not just for gamers anymore. It can be used in education and training in many industries. For example, VR can be used by trucking companies to train their drivers on how to properly drive and park in various situations. Road-related accidents
Trans-Atlantic carriers are boosting total capacity from Europe to American by more than 10%. The US has imposed more than $7.5 billion in tariffs on goods from Europe, which can potentially threaten the almost 7% volume growth seen this year. Trade Will Increase North Europe and East Coast US trade capacity will increase over
Planning for the holiday season sometimes starts years in advance in the logistics sector. The uncertainty with the current Brexit situation has left businesses in the UK scrambling to stockpile goods to prevent potential shortages. All this stockpiling has left warehouses stuffed to the brim. The reality of warehouse shortages is affecting the entire logistics
Oversized boxes can be quite the headache, both on the sending and receiving end. Nevertheless, oversized boxes are still used in the shipping industry. Why? Let’s take a look at some ways the shipping industry is trying to move towards smarter boxing. Big Box Woes According to customer surveys, receiving giant boxes much bigger
How New York and New Jersey Will Benefit from the New Port Rail Project In case you haven’t heard yet, the Port of New York and New Jersey is considering a plan to open up its rail terminal in Elizabeth, NJ. This move will allow more than one train to enter or leave the terminal
We’ve seen the benefits of smart technology in our everyday lives, with mundane tasks and conveniences, but its reach is far more powerful than that. Smart technology can make the world of shipping and receiving a much safer and predictable place. Read on to learn more. What is a Smart Container? A smart container is
It has arrived! The new electric drayage truck is here, and it is making positive strides in the logistics industry. The first delivery by an electric drayage truck was completed by a trucker in the Port of New York and New Jersey and it has everyone excited for the future. Here are some reasons to