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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, Private, Top 100

Walmart Invests $6 Billion in Mexico Even as Economy Slows

Walmart de Mexico SAB (Walmex), the local unit of the U.S. retail giant, plans to invest $6 billion this year in its Mexico operations to add more locations and robotic logistics hubs.

March 28, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

House Committee Eyes Major Parking Fixes for Truck Drivers

Members of the panel, tucked within the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, displayed bipartisan support for issues that matter to trucking during the March 26 session.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Mississippi to Invest $12.85 Million in Inland Port Upgrade

Offering a cost-effective shipping gateway to the Gulf of America (formerly the Gulf of Mexico), the public port sits near the confluence of the Tennessee River and the Tombigbee Waterway.

March 27, 2025
Business, Logistics

Echo Global Logistics Opens Mexico City Office

Echo Global Logistics opened an office in Mexico City ahead of an expected doubling of its cross-border freight business in 2025 compared with 2024, the freight broker said.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Dole Says Port Fees on Chinese Ships Would Hike Banana Prices

Dole says a proposal to curb China’s dominance of the maritime industry would have a big impact on bananas — and aggravate consumers already sensitive to higher prices at the grocery store.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Trump Nominates Navy Veteran Brent Sadler to Lead MARAD

Sadler is a 26-year U.S. Navy veteran and former submariner. He is a senior research fellow in naval warfare and advanced technology at The Heritage Foundation.

March 26, 2025
Business, Logistics

US Ports See February Cargo Surge Across Coasts

The Port of Los Angeles processed 801,398 20-foot equivalent units, a 2.5% increase from the 781,434 containers in 2024. This marked the second-busiest February on record for the port.

March 26, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

Descartes Acquires TMS Provider 3GTMS for $115 Million

Shippers, third-party logistics providers and freight brokers can use 3GTMS’ products for automating planning, rating, consolidation and routing of over-the-road shipments.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Fleets and Insurers Respond to Freight Theft Surge

The industry has made some progress in its response to theft but needs to develop more effective countermeasures, according to multiple insurance brokers.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Costello Warns That Port Fee Plan Could Upend Supply Chain

ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello points to two international issues that could upend supply chains: a U.S. plan for fees on Chinese-built ships and "cabotage."

March 24, 2025