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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.
 

Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

FreightVana Buys Brokerage Operations of Loadsmith

FreightVana believes the deal will boost its position in the power-only brokerage segment. Loadsmith provides power-only and standard freight brokerage.

December 9, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

RXO Invests $13.7 Million to Expand in North Carolina

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and other state officials announced a $13.7 million expansion by RXO in its Ballantyne operations to add 216 jobs over the coming years.

December 9, 2024
Business, Logistics

REPLAY: Economic Outlook for 2025 with ATA's Bob Costello

Over the past two and a half years, the trucking industry has persevered through a freight rate recession amid an oversupply of capacity while also navigating supply chain disruptions and uncertainty. When will freight rates rebound, and how much recovery can we expect?

December 9, 2024
Business, Logistics

Trucking Demand and Capacity Edge Closer to Equilibrium

“Broadly speaking, freight demand trends are gradually improving,” said Carter Vieth, research associate at ACT Research.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canada Trade Surplus With US Narrows as Tariff Fight Looms

Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. helped avoid a deeper deficit, underscoring the importance of its biggest trading partner as President-elect Donald Trump threatens hefty tariffs.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Port Operators Threaten to Halt Talks Over Automation Issue

Operators of East and Gulf Coast port terminals said they won’t continue bargaining with union dockworkers if it means giving up their right to invest in semi-automated cargo handling equipment.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

House and Senate Finalize Water Infrastructure Package

Transportation policymakers on Capitol Hill finalized a comprehensive water infrastructure legislative package, paving the way for its end-of-the-year passage.

December 4, 2024
Government, Equipment, Logistics

MARAD Awards $4.85M to Improve Cargo Flow on Marine Highways

USDOT's Maritime Administration has awarded $4.85 million in grants to fund several marine highway projects including new cargo-handling equipment in Louisiana and Washington.

December 4, 2024
Logistics

Holidays: From Alaska To Washington, Capitol Christmas Tree Shines Bright

A massive spruce tree that came to life in an Alaskan forest during former President Ronald Reagan’s White House days has arrived on a new flatbed trailer after a 4,293-mile journey to Washington, accompanied by two veteran truck drivers from Lynden Transport.   

December 4, 2024
Business, Logistics, Top 100

GXO CEO Wilson to Step Down as Company Spurns Sale Offers

GXO Logistics announced Dec. 3 that CEO Malcolm Wilson plans to retire in 2025, but he will continue to lead the company during the search for a successor.

December 3, 2024