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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, Safety, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: Getting Endpoint Security Right

Securing logistics endpoints is no longer just an IT concern — it’s a critical business imperative that demands the same attention as safeguarding physical cargo.

November 18, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Moran Transportation Expands Into Ohio With RMX Acquisition

The acquisition brings 50 to 60 trucks and three service centers into Moran’s operations, increasing its total to 12 service centers and more than 675 pieces of equipment across the Midwest.

November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Manhattan Trucks Face $14.40 Toll as Congestion Plan Begins

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved a revised congestion pricing plan for Manhattan that President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to terminate once he takes office.

November 18, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Landstar Taps Beacom and Miller for New Roles

Joe Beacom will become president of Landstar System Holdings. Matt Miller will succeed Beacom as vice president and chief safety and operations officer.

November 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

Uber Freight Launches Capacity-as-a-Service Platform

A capacity-as-a-service platform, Broker Access is designed to boost productivity, service levels and business growth for brokers, Uber Freight said.

November 15, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt Promotes Trio of Executives

J.B. Hunt Transport Services recently announced a series of executive appointments.

November 15, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

GXO Plans 400 More Layoffs This Year

GREENWICH, Conn. — GXO Logistics this year has laid off more than 500 employees in the U.S., while it plans to cut nearly 400 more positions across two sites, according to public records.

November 15, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Kuehne + Nagel Acquires Majority Stake in IMC Logistics

Kuehne + Nagel, a Switzerland-based global transportation and logistics company, acquired a majority stake in marine drayage provider IMC Logistics, it announced Nov. 14.

November 14, 2024
Business, Logistics

Port of Long Beach Smashes All-Time Record in October Surge

The Port of Long Beach moved nearly 1 million containers in October, beating a record set just two months ago.

November 14, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private

Leading Freight Companies Prepare for Trucking Turnaround

Two of the largest for-hire carriers are making operational and financial preparations for an anticipated upturn in the freight market after months of weak demand, executives said.

November 14, 2024