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For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
 

Government, Business, Logistics

Shifting Tariff Policies, Uncertainty Keep Carriers on Edge

Tariffs have the potential to impact trucking capacity, freight lanes, and new and used equipment costs, and uncertainty over what will happen is introducing new challenges for trucking.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Cargo Numbers Increase in February at Port of Los Angeles

Cargo numbers continued to push higher at the Port of Los Angeles in February but it came with some caution that the pace could slow by midyear due to tariffs and lower consumer confidence.

March 20, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

AI Helps Moving Companies Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs

There are many uses for AI programs for moving companies and for-hire carriers in general executives said.But preparation is key to their effective use.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Bidens Energy Department Suppressed LNG Study, GOP Says

The analysis is likely to intensify criticisms that former President Joe Bidens pause was politically motivated and could cast doubts on the results of a second assessment.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Florida Port Gains $2M State Grant to Boost Truck Traffic

As Florida continues to attract more domestic and international business, it is critical that we bolster Floridas ports for greater operations, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Shipping Group Says Trump Port Fee Plan Will Hurt Economy

Bimco says a plan by the Trump administration to introduce fees on the use of Chinese commercial ships is likely to damage the U.S. economy.

March 19, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

MasterMind TMS: A Modern Solution for Private Fleets

Learn how Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) eliminated manual bottlenecks and optimized fleet operations with Mastery's cloud-native platform. By leveraging real-time visibility and Mastery's proprietary driver mobile app, KDP has improved communication, streamlined load execution, and enhanced data-driven decision-making.

March 18, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

EU Seeks Talks With Trump Before Retaliatory Tariffs

The EU wants to engage with the U.S., Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris said. We should do that rather than having further announcements and then trying to respond.

March 18, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Hong Kong Raises Concerns About Deal for Panama Canal Ports

HONG KONG Hong Kongs leader has waded into a controversy over a prominent conglomerates decision to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium including American investment bank BlackRock, a deal that has angered Beijing.

March 18, 2025
Business, Logistics, Breaking News

Truck Tonnage Rises 3% in February, Signaling Recovery

The freight market experienced a 3% sequential tonnage increase in February as well as its second straight year-over-year gain, furthering optimism it is emerging from its recession.

March 18, 2025