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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, Equipment, Logistics

West Coast Ports May Permanently Lose Volume Share to East Coast

For at least one month, August, the Port of New York and New Jersey was the busiest container port in the U.S. as it nudged ahead of longtime leader Port of Los Angeles in total 20-foot-equivalent units processed.

September 27, 2022
Business, Logistics

GXO, Bayer Grow Partnership With Nebraska Warehouse

GXO Logistics Inc. celebrated the opening of a new warehouse with Bayer in Kearney, Neb., the companies announced Sept. 27.

September 27, 2022
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

MSC Launches Air Cargo Business

Mediterranean Shipping Co., the world鈥檚 largest container line, will expand into air cargo using four leased Boeing Co. wide-body freighters after missing out in a bid for Italy鈥檚 flag-carrier airline.

September 27, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

USPS Prices Going Up for Holiday Season

It鈥檒l cost more to mail letters and packages this holiday season. Starting Oct. 2, the U.S. Postal Service is increasing its rates for both commercial and retail products.

September 26, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Amazon to Hold Holiday Shopping Event in October

Amazon said Sept. 26 that in October it will hold a second Prime Day-like shopping event, making it the latest major retailer to offer holiday deals earlier this year to entice cautious consumers struggling with tighter budgets.

September 26, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Pump Prices Soar as Supply Cracks Outweigh Weak Demand

The U.S. is running low on gasoline on the West Coast and in the Midwest, where prices are surging on the street, defying falling futures markets.

September 23, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Isaac Adds McLeod Integration

Fleet telematics provider Isaac Instruments announced it has completed a technology integration with McLeod Software to help joint customers streamline their operations.

September 23, 2022
Business, Logistics

Movers Coalition Visits Washington to Raise Awareness, Expand Network

American Trucking Associations鈥 Moving & Storage Conference highlighted combating fraudulent 鈥渞ogue鈥 operators and promoting better economic conditions during its recent advocacy meeting in Washington.

September 22, 2022
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Gulf, East Coast Port Volume Rises; West Coast Activity Lags

Container volumes at West Coast ports are beginning to moderate but remain at a strong pace, while facilities on the Gulf and East coasts are seeing increases.

September 22, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Deal That Prevented Rail Strike Still Needs Worker Support

OMAHA, Neb. 鈥 A last-minute deal prevented a railroad strike for now, but many rail workers remain unhappy with working conditions, including some who protested outside their workplaces Sept. 21 ahead of votes to approve the new contracts.

September 22, 2022