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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, Equipment, Logistics

Stellantis Offers Tariff Aid to Struggling Parts Suppliers

It’s unclear what percentage of the cost Stellantis is willing to pay and suppliers would have to meet a number of requirements in order to qualify for the program.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

DOT Seeks Input on Cutting Transportation Regulations

President Donald Trump’s orders since he took office have set goals for agencies to cut regulations where possible. DOT is asking for input from truckers, trade organizations and small businesses.

April 7, 2025
Business, Logistics

Trade News: Port Fee Plans Could Upend Supply Chain

In addition to uncertainty around tariffs, other less-publicized issues are threatening to upend global supply chains.   

April 4, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Smarter Maintenance: How Fleets Are Leveraging AI

Increasingly in fleet maintenance, artificial intelligence has been used to guide technicians on repairs and diagnose problems proactively.

April 4, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Maersk Buys Panama Canal Railway Despite Trump Threat

A.P. Moller-Maersk purchased a railway linking ports at both ends of the Panama Canal, undermining the U.S.'s presence along a trade route where Donald Trump is trying to elbow out competitors.

April 3, 2025
Business, Logistics

DHL Group Acquires White-Glove Logistics Specialist Cryopdp

DHL Group acquired white-glove logistics specialist Cryopdp from Nashville, Tenn.-based Cryoport to expand its capabilities in the specialty pharmaceuticals logistics arena.

April 2, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Kenan Advantage Group Acquires M.C. Tank Transport

Kenan Advantage Group continued to expand its bulk transportation capabilities March 31 with the acquisition of liquid bulk carrier M.C. Tank Transport.

April 2, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

BRW Earns Full DOD Approval for Military Freight Services

BRW took a major step further into government and defense contracting by securing approval to handle more military freight, the company announced March 20.

March 28, 2025
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