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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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Outpost Unveils New Gate Automation Platform

The platform uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to cut costs, improve yard security and automatically capture more gate events with auditable data.

August 14, 2025
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Performance Food Sees ‘No Basis’ to Engage With US Foods

Last week, US Foods urged Performance Food to accept its invitation to explore a merger.

August 13, 2025
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Fleet-Tracking Startup Motive Picks JPMorgan for US IPO

The startup is generating about $500 million of annualized recurring revenue from its more than 100,000 customers.

August 13, 2025
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Amazon to Offer Same-Day Grocery Deliveries in 2,300 Cities

Amazon’s expansion of same-day delivery suggests the company believes it can shift more food spending online.

August 13, 2025
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Panama Canal to Enter Ports Business as Trump-China Feud Stews

The Panama Canal is planning to enter the ports business with a tender for two terminals, a move that comes amid a high-profile clash between the U.S. and China over the waterway.

August 12, 2025
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Bankrupt Del Monte Tweaks Auction Rules to Attract Bids

Bankrupt canned fruit company Del Monte Foods won court permission to hold an auction of its assets after giving potential bidders more time to make an offer.

August 12, 2025
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Forward Air Earnings Improve Despite Revenue Decline in Q2

Forward Air grew earnings, despite a decrease in revenue, amid ongoing efforts to improve second-quarter operations and finances, the company reported Aug. 11.

August 12, 2025
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Autonomous Truck Firm Waabi Hires Uber Freight's Lior Ron

Trucking industry veteran Lior Ron is joining autonomous technology company Waabi to help scale the commercial deployment of driverless trucks, the company announced Aug. 12.

August 12, 2025
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US Loses Top Spot in Canada’s Car Market to Mexico

Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on foreign vehicles has disrupted the long-standing system that mostly allowed the free flow of vehicles and parts across the three North American countries.

August 12, 2025
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Echo Global Expands Network With FreightSaver Acquisition

The deal is part of Echo’s ongoing strategy to scale its managed transportation business through targeted acquisitions, adding both operational capacity and regional coverage.

August 12, 2025