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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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Amazon Tries to Calm Fears Over Supply Chain Woes

Amazon .com Inc. is talking up the size of its delivery operation to ease public alarm that a supply chain crisis could strangle holiday shopping.

October 25, 2021
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Long Beach Relaxes Container-Stacking Rule

Officials in Long Beach, Calif., relaxed restrictions on storing shipping containers in a bid to ease a bottleneck that’s left nearly 80 vessels waiting offshore to enter the biggest U.S. gateway for ocean freight.

October 23, 2021
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Perspective: A Time to Bring Back Veteran Drivers

While the driver shortage is not new, COVID worsened the problem.

October 22, 2021
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Daseke Reports $424.6M Revenue for Q3

Daseke Inc. saw revenue and earnings increase during the third quarter of 2021, the company reported Oct. 22.

October 22, 2021
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United Road Introduces Guaranteed Pay Benefit for Drivers

United Road is expanding its guaranteed pay benefit to all of its drivers, the vehicle transport logistics company announced Oct. 20.

October 22, 2021
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Containerships Headed for US Poised to Worsen Port Bottlenecks

The backlog of ships outside the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — America’s largest gateway for ocean freight — is poised to worsen.

October 22, 2021
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Walmart Extends Delivery Hours for Orders Coming From Stores

The world’s largest retailer announced Oct. 21 that it is “delivering added convenience” with extended store delivery hours, more delivery windows and increased selection for same-day and next-day orders coming from local stores.

October 21, 2021
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Landstar Reports Record Earnings, Revenue for Q3

Landstar System Inc. saw revenue and earnings reach records during the third quarter of 2021, the company reported Oct. 20.

October 21, 2021
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Volvo Warns More Chip Woes Will Curtail Truck Production

Volvo Group said the chip shortages and supply chain snarls will continue to cap truck making, leaving the Swedish manufacturer with little choice but to turn away some customers.

October 21, 2021
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Union Pacific Reports Strong Q3 Earnings

As freight volumes surge, Omaha, Neb.-based Union Pacific Railroad reported strong third-quarter results that significantly exceeded the company’s report from this time last year and beat Wall Street analysts’ expectations.

October 21, 2021