According to Transport Topics, U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% in September from the previous month, marking the third consecutive increase. The retail sales data, released by the Commerce Department on October 17, are not adjusted for inflation, though overall prices of goods slightly decreased during the month.
According to FreightWaves, ten ports remain closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, including two major commercial ports in Florida along the Gulf Coast—Port Tampa Bay and Seaport Manatee. The U.S. Coast Guard has implemented port condition "Zulu," suspending commercial vessel traffic.
According to CNBC, trucking and rail operators are rushing to move billions in cargo ahead of a potential strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), set to begin after midnight if wage negotiations with port management fail. The strike would impact 14 major U.S. ports, including New York, Savannah, and Houston, with $14 billion in trade arriving just last week.
According to FreightWaves, The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is considering a $1.6 billion Rio Indio reservoir project to address future droughts and enhance the canal's resilience. Following a historic drought, the ACP plans to increase daily transit slots to 36 starting in September, marking a return to higher capacity.
According to FreightWaves, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking input from motor carriers on whether its guidance documents should be updated or, in some cases, eliminated. A 2015 congressional mandate requires the FMCSA to review its guidance every five years to ensure clarity, consistent enforcement, and ongoing relevance.
According to Container News, the Port of Los Angeles set a new record in July, handling 939,600 TEUs, marking a 37% increase over the previous year and making it the busiest July in the port's 116-year history. This performance puts the Port 18% ahead of its 2023 pace just seven months into 2024.
Hauling large amounts of cargo is always challenging, but this summer’s record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather have made it even more difficult for truckers, forcing them into dangerous driving conditions and delaying shipments. According to FreightWaves, the extreme heat has caused major highways in several states to buckle and close, while increased temperatures have led to higher traffic congestion and a surge in car breakdowns, further complicating travel.
According to Supply Chain Dive, The Port of Long Beach achieved a record-breaking June by processing 842,446 TEUs, marking a 41% year-over-year increase. This surge, attributed to high consumer demand, potential tariff hikes, and labor contract concerns for East and Gulf Coast ports, surpassed the previous record set in June 2022.
According to FreightWaves, California’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule is likely to impact Mexico cross-border trucking operators. Many fleet owners are not ready to comply with this rule, which takes effect in January 2025.
According to FreightWaves, the U.S. Supreme Court has made a decision that could help freight carriers challenge regulations more easily. In a 6-3 ruling, the Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, a 40-year-old policy that required lower courts to always side with federal agencies when regulations were unclear.
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