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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, Logistics, For-Hire

Kenan Advantage Group Expands Dry Bulk Unit in Alabama

Kenan Advantage Group will buy Mobile, Ala.-based Evergreen Transport for an undisclosed sum, adding to the ongoing expansion of its dry bulk operations.

March 7, 2025
Business, Logistics

Watch: Auto Haulers Eye Initial Jack Cooper Tailwind in Weak Market

The collapse of auto hauler Jack Cooper Transport is expected to provide an initial tailwind for other carriers in the sector. Macroeconomic trends promise decrease in capacity as sales fall.  

March 7, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Top 100

Costco’s Profit Miss Reflects Broader Retail Concerns

Costco slipped in late trading after the big-box retailer posted profit that missed Wall Street’s expectations. Retailers have taken a more cautious outlook in recent weeks.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

CMA CGM Pledges $20 Billion for US Shipping Expansion

An estimated 10,000 new jobs would be created by the effort, President Donald Trump said at an event at the White House alongside CMA CGM CEO Rodolphe Saadé.

March 6, 2025
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

DHL Subsidiary to Cut 8,000 Jobs in Germany

German postal company Deutsche Post announced on March 6 that it will cut 8,000 jobs by the end of the year, citing high costs, just two days after striking a deal with workers on a 5% pay rise.

March 6, 2025
Business, Logistics

A. Duie Pyle Enters North Carolina for First Time

A Duie Pyle entered the North Carolina market for the first time in recent weeks, the latest in a series of expansions of the LTL-focused carrier’s footprint and operations.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Congressional GOP Rallies Behind Trump’s Economic Vision

Transportation leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trump’s call to action to streamline infrastructure construction regulations and jump-start domestic energy initiatives.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trade Tensions Put American Crop Exports in Jeopardy

“Mexico could put their own import tariffs on — that could reduce the U.S. freight advantage. It’s a matter of how fierce the trade war gets,” said Pat Boova.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Trump Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption for US Automakers

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, amid fears that the trade war could harm U.S. manufacturers.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Trump to Decide on Canada, Mexico Relief Today, Lutnick Says

President Donald Trump is set to announce changes to the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, with potential relief for autos and other sectors, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said March 5.

March 5, 2025