Puerto Rico governor Pedro R. Pierluisi, alongside officials from the Department of Housing and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA), visited Trailer Bridge’s Army Terminal in Puerto Rico this week to unveil a US$85.3 million investment in the rehabilitation of the terminal’s finger pier.
This significant investment aims to enhance terminal efficiencies and bolster the company’s ongoing weekly Jones Act service to the island. Also, the funding for this project is sourced from the CDBG-MIT...
The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Trailer Bridge and ATS International donate to Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico, UPS makes $38,000 in donations to Down Syndrome Alabama and MSC moves Operation Smile medical supplies.
Trailer Bridge, ATS International boost housing in Puerto RicoFreight servicers Trailer Bridge Inc. and ATS International recently announced they have donated $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Puerto...
Nine logistics companies were recognized on Inc. magazine’s sixth annual list of Best Workplaces.
The list is the result of a wide-ranging measurement of American companies that have created exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether their teams are operating in person or remotely.
Collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc.singled out 429 honorees this year. Each nominated company took part in a comprehensive employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, on topics including...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/9-logistics-companies-named-to-inc-s-best-workplaces
Port HoustonContainer moves at Port Houston in March climbed 20% year-over-year — and set a monthly record.
Port Houston handled 297,397 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in March compared to 248,840 TEUs in the same month last year. The March figure is the highest monthly total ever, surpassing the record set in October by 1,187 TEUs.
“We are seeing significant increases in cargo,” Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther said in a statement this week. “As container demand surges across...
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The California port crisis is shattering records when compared to the 2015 congestion caused by contract negotiations with unionized dockworkers. The 2021 crisis has lasted longer and involved more freight than in 2015 and it still is expected to last into summer.
Canada’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate will not be enforced initially because no ELD has been certified for use in Canada yet. The mandate goes into effect June 12 and has similarities to the U.S. ELD rules due to...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/putting-port-congestion-in-perspective-—-midday-market-update
20 carriers listed as best fleets of 2021
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TCA and Carriers Edge released their list of best fleets to drive for in 2021, with four companies new to the list and 16 returning carriers.
The overall winners will be announced at TCA’s annual convention in Las Vegas, but the newcomers are Chief Carriers, Erb Transport, Jetco Delivery and Wilson Logistics. Notable returns include five-time awardee Garner Trucking. Grand Island Express has made the list for 10 consecutive years.
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/which-fleets-to-flock-to-in-2021-midday-market-update
A strong company culture isn’t established overnight; it takes months or even years to forge and must withstand hard times. In this episode of Company Culture Update, Indie Bollman, Trailer Bridge’s vice president of organization development, discussed the company’s dedication to trust, safety and flexibility as it pushes through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trailer Bridge specializes in asset-based logistics, providing ocean carriage, integrated logistics and trucking for the U.S., Mexico, Puerto...
https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/company-culture-update-maintaining-trust-safety-and-flexibility
Innovations in technology have provided freight brokers with efficient solutions for their clients. But as digital freight brokerages gain traction, in what capacity does the human element factor into each transaction? On this episode of Company Culture Update, Trailer Bridge Vice President of Logistics Eric Masotti discussed the benefits of incorporating virtual solutions and human engagement with Emily Szink, FreightWaves’ executive vice president of content.
Although freight tech has enabled...
Workforces across industries are still navigating uncharted waters as COVID-19 continues to disrupt our everyday lives. Some of the biggest challenges facing companies today have been maintaining open dialogue with both customers and co-workers and ensuring the well-being of affected team members.
On this episode of Company Culture Update, Trailer Bridge President and CEO Mitch Luciano talked with FreightWaves research analyst Andrew Cox about the importance of maintaining transparency...
Collaboration and culture-building have become difficult for companies to achieve as the nation approaches nearly half a year since social distancing measures began. While COVID-19 may have isolated workforces from each other, there are still many ways to participate in office engagement.
On this episode of Company Culture Update, Trailer Bridge President and CEO Mitch Luciano talked with Emily Szink, FreightWaves executive vice president of content, about the importance of communication in...
https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/company-culture-update-remain-engaged-in-times-of-hardship