Citing supply chain concerns, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined other transportation stakeholders in calling on the White House to assist with labor disputes in the freight rail sector.
July 12, 2022Logistics News
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.
Amazon Prime Day Comes Amid Slowdown in Online Sales Growth
Amazon is heading into its annual Prime Day sales event today much differently from how it entered the pandemic.
July 12, 2022Freight Market Volatility Highlights Importance of Broker-Carrier Relationships
The freight market volatility of the past few years has created an even greater need for carriers and brokers to strengthen their business relationships, especially as uncertainty and supply chain disruptions persist.
July 12, 2022Walmart Expands Program That Delivers Right to Your Fridge
Walmart can now drop off groceries right into customers’ refrigerators via its In°®¶¹´«Ã½ delivery service in several large metropolitan areas, the retailer announced July 6.
July 7, 2022Amazon, N.Y. Port Authority Fail to Reach Newark Airport Deal
Amazon .com Inc. and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey scrapped plans for a new air cargo facility at Newark Liberty International Airport, a project that local activists had criticized.
July 7, 2022Spot Market Decline Accelerates as Demand Softens
Trucking’s spot market is experiencing an accelerating decline as pre-pandemic conditions re-emerge.
July 7, 2022Louisiana Starts Pilot With Two-Container Trucks at Ports
Louisiana is working out details in a new experiment enabling trucks to carry two 20-foot containers in tandem to and from its ports to alleviate supply chain issues exacerbated by congestion and driver shortages.
July 7, 2022Price of a Postage Stamp Set to Increase July 10
The U.S. Post Office will raise the price of a First Class Forever Stamp by 2 cents, from 58 cents to 60 cents, starting July 10.
July 6, 2022ATA’s Costello Puts Chances of a Recession in 2023 at 50-50
Economic conditions in the country and in trucking remain relatively strong, but American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said he has concerns about early 2023 and puts the chance of a recession in the first quarter of the year at 50-50.
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