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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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Bridging the Shipper Data Gap: A Logistics Performance & Benchmarking Report

Loadsmart’s Freight Data Insights Report provides analysis of millions of quotes and hundreds of thousands of pickups and deliveries in over 680,000 U.S. lanes. Download the report to take a look back and plan ahead with industry-specific insights.

May 1, 2021
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Forward Air Reports $362.2 Million Revenue for Q1

Forward Air Corp. saw revenue and earnings increase during the first quarter of 2021, the company reported April 29.

April 30, 2021
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Universal Logistics Reports Record Q1 Earnings

Universal Logistics Holdings Inc. reported April 29 record highs for the first quarter of 2021.

April 30, 2021
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Drone Startup Manna Raises Cash for US Expansion

Manna has raised $25 million to expand its drone fleet’s operations, including the addition of delivery services for prescription medical supplies and an initial expansion into the U.S.

April 30, 2021
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New Ware2Go Service Helps E-Commerce Merchants With Warehouse Placement

The UPS-founded Ware2Go launched a free application to help e-commerce merchants with strategic fulfillment planning, the company announced April 27.

April 28, 2021
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Despite Lower Bid, Canadian Pacific Touts Value of KCS Offer

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s chief executive officer tried to quash speculation that a bidding war is at hand for Kansas City Southern.

April 28, 2021
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Saia Posts Strong Q1 Income, Revenue Gains

Saia Inc. reported large gains in profit and revenue during the first quarter as it overcame weather challenges to take advantage of increasing freight demand.

April 28, 2021
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C.H. Robinson Posts Big Q1 Gains in Profit, Revenue

C.H. Robinson Worldwide posted large gains in profits and revenue during the first quarter, driven by higher pricing and increasing cargo volume across most of its service lines.

April 28, 2021
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DSV to Buy Agility’s Logistics Unit for $4.1 Billion

DSV Panalpina A/S agreed to buy Agility Public Warehousing Co.’s Global Integrated Logistics business for $4.1 billion, extending its reach in the air and sea transport industry.

April 27, 2021
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Apple’s $430 Billion US Investment Includes XPO-Run Facility

XPO Logistics will operate a $100 million “state-of-the-art” facility and distribution center in Clayton, Ind., for technology giant Apple, the company said April 26.

April 27, 2021