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US Container Volumes Set for Sharp Reversal Over Tariffs

The number of shipping containers carrying U.S. imports fell for a second straight month, putting the economic indicator on course for one of the sharpest year-on-year reversals on record.

July 21, 2025
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Port of Oakland Shipments Drop 10.1% in June

The effects of international tariffs are being felt at the Port of Oakland, which saw a 10.1% drop in overall shipping volume in June compared to the previous month.

July 18, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

4 Former Yellow Terminals Sell for $6.85 Million

A Queens, N.Y.-based building firm, Kordun Construction, bought the most expensive property of the four 鈥 a Plainview, N.Y., service center 鈥 for $4 million.

July 18, 2025
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Union Pacific Said to Be Exploring Deal for Norfolk Southern

Union Pacific is exploring an acquisition of Norfolk Southern, setting up what could rank as the largest railroad deal ever, according to people familiar with the matter.

July 17, 2025
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Port of Long Beach Reports Downturn in June

Cargo slowed at the Port of Long Beach last month but officials said they expect a bounceback in July because of the ongoing pause on tariffs.

July 17, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

ArcBest鈥檚 Judy McReynolds to Retire as CEO at End of Year

McReynolds has spent 28 years with ArcBest, including the past 15 as CEO. She was ArcBest鈥檚 chief financial officer before becoming the top executive.

July 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Truck Parking, Multimodal Projects Among $488M in DOT Grants

Sean Duffy's announcement noted 77% of the funds were allocated to roads and bridges 鈥渢o reinforce the arteries of the American economy鈥 while $35 million went to port improvements.

July 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Duffy Pushes Infrastructure Fixes, Permitting Reform

The aim of his agenda, Sean Duffy explained, is to further invest in freight and commuter connectivity corridors as well as expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects.

July 16, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100Top 50

Amazon Emissions Climb 6% in 2024 on Data Centers, Fuel Use

Amazon.com's carbon emissions rose for the first time in three years in 2024, driven by data center construction and fuel consumption by its delivery providers.

July 16, 2025
BusinessLogisticsTCA

Transloading Company MacMillan-Piper 'Ceasing Operations'

Transloading company MacMillan-Piper 鈥渨ill be permanently ceasing operations effective July 10, 2025,鈥 parent company GSC Logistics wrote to the state of Washington.

July 16, 2025