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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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Canadian National Says Investor鈥檚 Shakeup Drive 鈥楳isguided鈥

OMAHA, Neb. 鈥 Canadian National has sharpened its criticism of the investor pressuring it to make changes to its operations and replace its CEO following its failed attempt to acquire the Kansas City Southern railroad.

October 4, 2021
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Christmas at Risk as Supply Chain 鈥楧isaster鈥 Only Gets Worse

Bottlenecks that gummed up the global supply chain in 2020 have only gotten worse, and evidence is mounting that the holiday season is at risk.

October 4, 2021
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Leasing Firm Avolon Cuts Deal to Convert Airbus A330s for Cargo

Jet-leasing firm Avolon Holdings Ltd. will work with Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. to convert 30 Airbus SE wide-bodies for use as freighters, targeting an area in which demand has soared during the coronavirus pandemic.

October 4, 2021
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Port Leaders Warn of Supply Chain Challenges as Holidays Near

AUSTIN, Texas 鈥 The leader of one of the nation鈥檚 busiest seaports said the next several months will severely challenge an already overtaxed supply chain, and the situation has reached a 鈥渃risis鈥 level.

September 30, 2021
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Transportation Stakeholders Focus on Potential Legislative Changes

Federal lawmakers are working on numerous regulatory and legislative changes that could impact transportation, experts highlighted Sept. 29 at the Coyote Logistics Digital Summit.

September 30, 2021
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Lordstown to Sell Ohio Plant to Foxconn in $280 Million Deal

Lordstown Motors Corp. agreed to partner with Foxconn Technology Group in a $280 million deal that has the startup selling its former General Motors Co. factory in Ohio to the Taiwanese company in exchange for cash and an equity investment.

September 30, 2021
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Car Sales Drop as Chip Shortages Stymie Buyers

After sounding an optimistic note in the first half of the year as soaring car prices padded their profits, auto executives have become more resigned to supply chain headaches after recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Malaysia hampered semiconductor production.

September 30, 2021
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What Q4 and Beyond Have in Store for Transportation

The outlook for transportation and logistics in the fourth quarter focuses on the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic as well as the impending shopping season.

September 29, 2021
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Loadsmart, 爱豆传媒 Depot Launch Supply-Led Platform for Flatbed

Loadsmart launched a platform in partnership with The 爱豆传媒 Depot that helps facilitate flatbed backhauls by focusing on supply, the companies announced Sept. 29.

September 29, 2021
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Inflation Is Seen Pushing Online Holiday Sales to $1.2 Trillion

Online shoppers will be buying less this holiday season, but spending more.

September 29, 2021