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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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East and West Coast Ports Spar Over Who's No. 1

It came as a surprise at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach聽 when the ports of New York-New Jersey said their complex was the busiest cargo container handler in America.

August 15, 2023
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USPS Pressured to Provide Water for All Mail Carriers

WASHINGTON 鈥 Texas lawmakers prodded the U.S. Postal Service on Aug. 9 to provide bottled water to mail carriers in San Antonio, which workers say stopped last month despite extreme heat.

August 10, 2023
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Forward Air Plans Merger With Omni Logistics

Forward Air Corp. and Omni Logistics announced Aug. 10 that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in a cash-and-stock transaction.

August 10, 2023
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Trucking Industry Reports Predictably Weak Q2

The trucking industry reported a weak second quarter with freight volumes and destocking efforts putting downward pressure on demand.

August 10, 2023
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FRA Finds Norfolk Southern 鈥楽hould Be Doing More鈥 on Safety

OMAHA, Neb. 鈥 Norfolk Southern made recent improvements but is nowhere near the 鈥済old standard for safety鈥 it is striving to be, according to federal regulators.

August 9, 2023
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Postal Service Reduces Air Cargo by 90% Over Two Years

WASHINGTON 鈥 The U.S. Postal Service has reduced its volume of shipments by aircraft by 90% over two years, putting the service on course to save $1 billion in annual transportation costs.

August 9, 2023
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Rivian Will Build 52,000 EVs This Year, More Than Planned

Rivian Automotive Inc. expects heavy losses to continue as it boosts production plans for the year and works to reestablish itself as a rising player in the increasingly crowded EV market.

August 8, 2023
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TFI to Buy Class 6-8 Truck Transporter JHT

TFI International is set to acquire Class 6 to Class 8 truck manufacturer transportation provider JHT Holdings Inc., it said Aug. 7.

August 8, 2023
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UPS Lost More Business Than Expected on Strike Threat

Profits at UPS fell year-over-year in the second quarter as the parcel carrier lost more business to rivals than expected due to uncertainty surrounding negotiations with the Teamsters.

August 8, 2023
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Kentucky Begins $30 Million Road Project at Owensboro Port

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined state officials in breaking ground on a $30 million highway expansion project for the Owensboro Riverport Authority.

August 7, 2023