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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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US Meat’s Run of Growth to End in Pandemic

Meat-processing disruptions in America are set to strip billions of pounds of production, snapping a yearslong run of growth in the industry, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

May 12, 2020
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China Steps Up US Soybean Buying With Million-Ton Purchase

China is stepping up purchases of soybeans from the U.S. as Brazilian sales start to wane and the Asian nation seeks to meet its pledges under the trade deal with Washington, according to people familiar with the matter.

May 12, 2020
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USA Truck Posts Net Loss on Declining Revenue in Q1

USA Truck reported a net loss on decreased revenue during the first quarter, the company reported May 7.

May 8, 2020
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Expeditors Sees Profit, Revenue Fall in Q1; Workforce Remains Intact

Global disruptions created by the coronavirus pandemic depressed profits and revenue at Expeditors International in the first quarter.

May 8, 2020
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Minnesotans Lose Thousands in Auto Dealer-Shipper Scam

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning Minnesotans about scams in which auto dealers and shippers ask customers to wire money for cars they have bought online.

May 8, 2020
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Trump Casts Doubt on Future of China Trade Deal

President Donald Trump cast doubt on the future of his “phase one” trade deal with China, one of the biggest accomplishments of his first term, saying May 8 that he’s struggling with Beijing in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic.

May 8, 2020
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Musk’s Aim to Restart Tesla Plant Sets Up Potential Clash

Tesla Inc. plans to reopen its sole U.S. car factory as soon as May 8, possibly setting up another battle with local health authorities in California.

May 8, 2020
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Former XPO Executive to Become Next Postmaster General

A Republican fundraiser and political donor from North Carolina who also worked as an executive at XPO Logistics will be the next postmaster general.

May 7, 2020
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Daseke Reports Revenue of $391 Million for Q1

Daseke Inc., the Addison, Texas-based flatbed transportation and logistics company, extended its losses in the first quarter as the rate environment softened.

May 7, 2020
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Tesla Idles China Plant, Suspending Vehicle Output Worldwide

Tesla Inc. suspended production at its plant on the outskirts of Shanghai, according to people familiar with the matter, bringing to a halt all of the company’s vehicle manufacturing globally.

May 7, 2020