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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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Truck Parking, Multimodal Projects Among $488M in DOT Grants

Sean Duffy's announcement noted 77% of the funds were allocated to roads and bridges “to reinforce the arteries of the American economy” while $35 million went to port improvements.

July 17, 2025
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Duffy Pushes Infrastructure Fixes, Permitting Reform

The aim of his agenda, Sean Duffy explained, is to further invest in freight and commuter connectivity corridors as well as expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects.

July 16, 2025
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Amazon Emissions Climb 6% in 2024 on Data Centers, Fuel Use

Amazon.com's carbon emissions rose for the first time in three years in 2024, driven by data center construction and fuel consumption by its delivery providers.

July 16, 2025
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Transloading Company MacMillan-Piper 'Ceasing Operations'

Transloading company MacMillan-Piper “will be permanently ceasing operations effective July 10, 2025,” parent company GSC Logistics wrote to the state of Washington.

July 16, 2025
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J.B. Hunt Posts Q2 Profit Dip on Flat $2.93 Billion Revenue

J.B. Hunt Transport Services maintained balanced revenue with the prior-year period during the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 15.

July 16, 2025
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Equation for Success: Service as a Freight Strategy

Brokers and carriers often pursue new freight while undervaluing existing clients. Expanding current relationships is more cost-effective. Delivering high-quality service—accurate quoting, proactive communication, shipment visibility, analytics, and efficient invoicing—builds trust, boosts retention, and increases freight volume.

July 16, 2025
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Grassley Presses Senate to Tackle Cargo Theft Losses

The leader of the Senate Judiciary Committee recently called on colleagues to approve legislation designed to reduce cargo theft nationwide.

July 15, 2025
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60 Seconds: Nikola Bankruptcy Leaves Truck Buyers Scrambling

With Nikola Corp. in Chapter 11, maintenance gaps — not just fuel costs — are driving carriers to reconsider the future of their hydrogen fleets.   

July 15, 2025
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Duffy Extends Marine Highway 848 Miles, Spurs River Economies

Kentucky’s barge business will benefit since three of its rivers now rank among four new marine highways designated by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

July 14, 2025
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Port of Los Angeles Experiences Busiest June on Record

The busiest trade hub in the U.S. saw container traffic rebound last month after a slump in May, as importers grapple with volatility driven by President Donald Trump’s trade war.

July 14, 2025