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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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Second Channel Opens at Baltimore Bridge Site

BALTIMORE — Crews opened a second temporary channel April 2 allowing a limited amount of marine traffic to bypass the wreckage of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

April 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Freight Railroads Must Keep Two-Person Crews

Major freight railroads will have to maintain two-person crews on most routes under a new federal rule that was finalized April 2.

April 2, 2024
BusinessSafetyLogistics

Cargo Ship Owner Seeks $44 Million Liability Limit

The owner of the ship that rammed a bridge in Baltimore, killing six workers and disrupting the eastern U.S. transportation network, is seeking to limit its liability to about $43.7 million.

April 1, 2024
BusinessLogistics

What Is a Truck Broker?

Curious about truck brokering? Learn how truck brokers connect carriers and shippers, negotiate rates, and streamline freight logistics in this quick video.

April 1, 2024
BusinessLogistics

What Is Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL)?

4PL, is an operational model where a business outsources its entire supply chain management and logistics to one external service provider.

April 1, 2024
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What Is Logistics?

Logistics refers to the transportation and storage of goods within a supply chain. Learn more here by watching this quick video.

April 1, 2024
BusinessLogistics

What Is the Difference Between Freight Broker and Truck Broker?

Confused about freight brokers vs. truck brokers? This quick video explains how they differ, who they serve, and their roles in shipping and logistics.

April 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Ontario Adds Truck Parking in Largest Rest Area Expansion

Canada’s Ontario province has embarked on an ambitious plan to help truckers by adding 165 parking spaces while upgrading 14 rest area sites and adding 10 along its highways.

April 1, 2024
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Landmark Ceramics to Invest $72 Million in Tennessee Logistics Hub

Landmark Ceramics will invest $72 million to expand its tile production near Nashville, Tenn., by creating a new logistics hub with advanced technology to enhance distribution operations.

April 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

East Coast Ports Scramble to Absorb Cargo

East Coast ports are modifying their operations to absorb cargo diverted from Baltimore harbor, where salvage specialists are starting to clear debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

April 1, 2024