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Steam Logistics Continues International Growth Despite Tariff Threat

Despite growing concerns of a trade war, one of Chattanooga, Tenn.鈥檚 fastest-growing international companies still expects to grow by more than 60% this year shipping goods worldwide.

June 18, 2018
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Amazon鈥檚 No Enemy 鈥 In Fact, It Needs Us, U.S. Xpress CEO Says

A vague mention of Amazon.com Inc.鈥檚 interest in any sector might be enough to send investors into a tizzy, but the top executive of U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. is unfazed.

June 18, 2018
BusinessSafetyLogistics

Airfreight in Brazil Seen as Way to Overcome Crime, Poor Infrastructure

Azul SA, Brazil鈥檚 newest airline, thinks it can help solve one of the nation鈥檚 oldest problems.

June 18, 2018
BusinessLogistics

The Jordan Co. Embarks on Logistics Buying Spree

The summer has brought heat to mergers and acquisitions in the logistics sector, led by private equity firm The Jordan Co. moving aggressively to gather several firms under its umbrella.

June 18, 2018
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Shippers Opt for Collaboration to Strengthen Supply Chains, TMSA Panelists Say

FORT MYERS, Fla. 鈥 Shippers are looking for collaborative transportation partners willing to understand their specific business challenges and work toward solving their current and future needs, a panel of experts said at a sales and marketing conference June 12.

June 18, 2018
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics

Stormy Sailing Expected When Cargo Ship Fuel Standard Changes

A surge in demand is coming for diesel and related fuels as shipping companies close in on a deadline to reduce sulfur emissions.

June 15, 2018
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA

In Prelude to Trade War, US Details Tariffs on $50 Billion of Chinese Goods

WASHINGTON 鈥 The Trump administration, rekindling its simmering trade war with China, issued a list of $50 billion of Chinese imports June 15 that would be subject to hefty tariffs.

June 15, 2018
BusinessLogisticsTCA

Amazon Eyeing Another Big Shipping Hub South of Dallas

Digital retail giant Amazon is growing its footprint again in North Texas.

June 14, 2018
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

UPS Says New Tax Law Creates 鈥榃hack-a-Mole鈥 Game

U.S. multinationals face a 鈥渢ricky situation鈥 in trying to plot a tax strategy around the new base erosion and anti-abuse tax (BEAT) in the 2017 U.S. tax law, a UPS official said.

June 14, 2018
BusinessLogistics

Bayonne Bridge Rebuild 1 Year Ago Pays Dividends for Ports

One year after completing the nearly $1.7 billion task of raising the Bayonne Bridge to a height of 215 feet, the Port of New York and New Jersey said the project is resulting in larger ships calling on its ports and is contributing to record-setting cargo volume and economic activity.

June 14, 2018