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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.
 

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Amazon to Expand US Drone Service

Amazon.com’s Prime Air drone program has been cleared by regulators to fly devices beyond the visual line of sight of pilots, increasing range and giving more customers access to the service.

May 30, 2024
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Johns Hopkins Team Assessing Nation’s Bridges

BALTIMORE — Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore are assessing the country’s bridges to determine the likelihood of a disaster like the one that collapsed the Key Bridge.

May 30, 2024
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Cargo Thefts Remained Unusually High in First Quarter

The trucking industry struggled through an unusually high number of cargo thefts during the first quarter, according to Verisk Analytics’ CargoNet report.

May 29, 2024
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Ports Report More Volume Gains for April

U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April, with the Port of Los Angeles reporting its ninth consecutive month of year-over-year growth.

May 29, 2024
BusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Some Shipping Container Costs Hit $10,000

Companies transporting goods from Asia face costs of as much $10,000 for an urgent full-size shipping container over the next month — about double current spot rates.

May 29, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Update: Movers Group Seeks Review of $20B Contract for Military Moves

"Movers for America" is asking Congress to direct the U.S. Government Accountability Office to pause the $20 billion contract awarded to °®¶¹´«Ã½Safe Alliance, evaluate program for moving military members and their families.

May 28, 2024
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Penske Forms EV Infrastructure Advisory JV With Mitsui Unit

LAS VEGAS — Penske Transportation Solutions and ForeFront Power are teaming up for an electric vehicle infrastructure advisory joint venture to be known as Penske Energy, the partners said May 21.

May 28, 2024
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Canada Grants $10M to Top Mineral Port to Boost Supply Chain

Canada is investing C$10 million from its National Trade Corridors Fund to alleviate supply chain congestion and modernize an aluminum terminal at the Port of Sept-ÃŽles.

May 28, 2024
BusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Trade Strains Boost Ocean Shipping Cargo Rates

Global goods trade is showing signs of accelerating after last year’s slump, pushing up shipping rates and giving some supply chain managers flashbacks to the demand spike three years ago.

May 28, 2024
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ATA Reports More Tonnage Declines for April

Truck tonnage continued to experience year-over-year declines in April, American Trucking Associations reported May 21.

May 24, 2024