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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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Uber Gets Back Into Drone Delivery With Flytrex Investment

Tests with Flytrex鈥檚 autonomous drone delivery system will begin in Uber Eats pilot markets by the end of the year.

September 18, 2025
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Amazon Spends $1 Billion to Increase Pay for US Workers

Amazon also said it will lower the cost of its entry health care plan to $5 per week and $5 for co-pays, starting next year.

September 18, 2025
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For-Hire Carriers Gain Record Share of Private Fleet Freight

Private fleet owners are applying more sophisticated analytics to their inbound freight needs but have to ensure any changes don't complicate their outbound freight requirements.

September 17, 2025
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Outlook Remains Difficult for Intermodal Logistics

鈥淭o say that we live in interesting times is an understatement,鈥 said Anne Reinke, speaking to Intermodal Expo attendees for the first time as IANA鈥檚 new president and CEO.

September 17, 2025
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Amazon Revamps AI Agent for Online Sellers Hit by Trade War

The souped-up Seller Assistant is designed to predict demand and manage inventory in a holiday shopping season clouded by the trade war.

September 17, 2025
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DOT Pilot Programs to Explore HOS Rest-Break Flexibility

The Split Duty Period and Flexible Sleeper Berth pilot programs were included in the Department of Transportation's so-called Pro-Trucker Package.

September 17, 2025
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UK Pauses Push to End US Steel Tariffs Before Trump Visit

As President Donald Trump heads to the U.K. for a state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has punted negotiations on removing U.S. steel tariffs, according to a source.聽

September 16, 2025
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Performance Food, US Foods Agree to Evaluate Possible Deal

The companies will evaluate regulatory issues and cost savings of a deal, according to a statement. The accord doesn鈥檛 assure a transaction will be proposed.

September 16, 2025
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End of De Minimis Exemption Helped Sink Luxury Retailer Ssense

Ssense filed for bankruptcy protection after the end of a U.S. duty exemption for small shipments dealt a final blow to the struggling retailer.

September 15, 2025
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Canada Deficit to Hit $50.6 Billion Amid Trade War Costs

Mark Carney鈥檚 task is to convince Canadians and opposition lawmakers that his planned spending will eventually boost the resilience and productive capacity of the economy.

September 15, 2025