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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.
 

Government, Business, Logistics

China Vows to Retaliate as Trump Targets $200 Billion in Tariffs

Trade tensions between the world鈥檚 biggest economies intensified, with China vowing to retaliate 鈥渇orcefully鈥 against President Donald Trump鈥檚 threatened tariffs on an additional $200 billion in Chinese imports.

June 19, 2018
Business, Logistics

Bright Light Partners Expands Logistics, Drayage Footprint

Bright Light Partners has expanded the geographic footprint of its logistics and drayage operations, purchasing First Coast and Mile High Logistics, affiliated firms based in Jacksonville, Fla., that claim more than 1,600 drivers at 60 locations primarily serving the Southeast, East Coast, Mid-Atlantic and Gulf Coast.

June 19, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

XPO, Nestle Team on UK Distribution Center

XPO Logistics has joined with food and drink giant Nestle to create a 638,000-square foot distribution center that will feature robotics and state of the art automation in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The center is scheduled to be completed in 2020.

June 18, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics

Here鈥檚 How a US-China Trade War Could Play Out

President Donald Trump is betting Beijing will blink first in the showdown over tariffs. Such an outcome is far from assured 鈥 and it also could take a while.

June 18, 2018
Government, Technology, Logistics, TCA

鈥楽mart City鈥 Columbus Cites Technology, Collaboration as Keys to Future

Few things annoy futurist David Staley as much as when he is in his car stopped at a traffic light and no one is moving.

June 18, 2018
Business, Logistics, TCA

Steam Logistics Continues International Growth Despite Tariff Threat

Despite growing concerns of a trade war, one of Chattanooga, Tenn.鈥檚 fastest-growing international companies still expects to grow by more than 60% this year shipping goods worldwide.

June 18, 2018
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Amazon鈥檚 No Enemy 鈥 In Fact, It Needs Us, U.S. Xpress CEO Says

A vague mention of Amazon.com Inc.鈥檚 interest in any sector might be enough to send investors into a tizzy, but the top executive of U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. is unfazed.

June 18, 2018
Business, Safety, Logistics

Airfreight in Brazil Seen as Way to Overcome Crime, Poor Infrastructure

Azul SA, Brazil鈥檚 newest airline, thinks it can help solve one of the nation鈥檚 oldest problems.

June 18, 2018
Business, Logistics

The Jordan Co. Embarks on Logistics Buying Spree

The summer has brought heat to mergers and acquisitions in the logistics sector, led by private equity firm The Jordan Co. moving aggressively to gather several firms under its umbrella.

June 18, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Shippers Opt for Collaboration to Strengthen Supply Chains, TMSA Panelists Say

FORT MYERS, Fla. 鈥 Shippers are looking for collaborative transportation partners willing to understand their specific business challenges and work toward solving their current and future needs, a panel of experts said at a sales and marketing conference June 12.

June 18, 2018