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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.
 

BusinessLogisticsTop 100

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
BusinessLogisticsTop 50

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
BusinessLogistics

DSV to Buy Agility鈥檚 Logistics Unit for $4.1 Billion

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

April 27, 2021
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 50

Apple鈥檚 $430 Billion US Investment Includes XPO-Run Facility

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

April 27, 2021
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

Amazon to Pass Walmart in Retail Sales in 2025, Report Says

Amazon.com Inc. will supplant Walmart Inc. as the biggest U.S. retailer by 2025, according to a new report, suggesting the e-commerce giant has too much momentum for Walmart to stop despite big investments in its own e-commerce offerings.

April 27, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

U.S. Xpress Reports Revenue of $450M for Q1

U.S. Xpress Enterprises saw revenue and earnings growth during the first quarter of 2021, the company reported April 22.

April 26, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trudeau Signals Move to End Dockworkers Strike at Montreal Port

Canada is planning legislation to end a general strike at the Port of Montreal that鈥檚 bound to worsen congestion at other sites and add to global shipping delays.

April 26, 2021
GovernmentLogistics

Truck Parking Gets New Congressional Push

Efforts to enhance access to parking for the nation鈥檚 truckers are alive in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here's our Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

April 26, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Orders for Durable Goods Rebound in March

WASHINGTON 鈥 Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods rebounded 0.5% in March as U.S. factories recovered from February weather disruptions. However, the recovery was not as strong as most had expected due to ongoing supply chain disruptions that continue to ensnare U.S. manufacturers.

April 26, 2021
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Republicans Counter Biden With $568 Billion Infrastructure Plan

A $568 billion plan that focuses on surface transportation connectivity improvements and greater access to broadband internet for rural residents was unveiled by the Republican leadership in the U.S. Senate April 22.

April 22, 2021