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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.
 

BusinessLogistics

Cardboard Box Sales Slump, Stoking Lackluster Holiday Fears

U.S. corrugated box shipments fell to the lowest Q3 reading since 2015, maintaining the more measured pace seen in the previous quarter, according to data from the  Fibre Box Association.

November 3, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Hackers, Crime Rings Team Up on Cargo Theft, Report Finds

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint said hackers are targeting trucking carriers and freight brokers, seeking to infect their computer networks with tools that provide remote access.

November 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US to Pause Port Fees on China Ships Starting Nov. 10

From Nov. 10, the U.S. will pause measures designed to combat China’s shipping dominance, the White House said. Meanwhile, Beijing said it would suspend the countermeasures it imposed.

November 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsPerspective

Perspective: Trucking Battles Lawsuit Abuse

Most every trucking company began with one person, one truck and a belief in a better tomorrow. But today, we face a challenge unlike any we’ve seen before, writes new ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.

November 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Air Travel Delays Stack Up as Shutdown Strains Staffing

U.S. air travel is beginning to show signs of strain as the government shutdown drags on, with traffic controller shortages snarling thousands of flights into the weekend.

October 31, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Landstar Profit Falls by More Than Half on Review Write-Downs

“We are working toward a late 2025 or early 2026 sale of Landstar Metro and have thus far experienced a good deal of interest in that company,†CEO Frank Lonegro said.

October 31, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Cloud Computing Growth Pushes Amazon Earnings Higher

Analysts are assessing Amazon's results, along with other retailers' earnings performances, to get insight into how shoppers are spending heading into the holiday season.

October 31, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

AI Pays Off Big for C.H. Robinson

The company’s stock was up more than 20% at mid-session Oct. 30, its biggest intraday gain since 2007, and led the S&P 500 Index, putting it on track to close at its highest level ever.

October 31, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Saia Beats Analyst Expectations as Q3 Profit Slides 7%

The Johns Creek, Ga., LTL carrier beat consensus analyst revenue expectations of $833.4 million by posting $839.6 million in Q3 2025, according to Zacks Equity Research.

October 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Trucking Industry Waits With Congress Stuck in Neutral

Bills meant to expand access to truck parking as well as enhance the safety of the nation’s pipeline system await consideration in the transportation policy and funding panels.

October 30, 2025