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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.
 

Business, Logistics

U.S. Xpress Enterprises Announces IPO

U.S. Xpress Enterprises has launched an initial public offering of 18,056,000 shares of its Class A common stock, the Chattanooga, Tenn.-based company announced June 4.

June 4, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

WiseTech Global Buys SaaS Transportation

International logistics software firm WiseTech Global purchased SaaS Transportation, a provider of less-than-truckload and logistics transportation management solutions that include integrated quoting, booking and tracking.

June 4, 2018
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Old Dominion Freight Lines Opens Five New Service Centers

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. announced that by the end of the second quarter it will have opened five new service centers across the United States.

June 1, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Top 100

Pitt Ohio Tests Two Mack Anthem Natural Gas Trucks

Carrier Pitt Ohio is testing two natural gas-powered Mack Anthem models equipped with Cummins Westport ISX12N engines as it seeks to use alternative fuels to reduce emissions.

June 1, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 50

DHL to Open Americas Innovation Center, Relocates Florida Facility

International logistics giant DHL has been active in the United States this spring, laying the foundation for a major marketing and education center and growing a service facility in Florida.

June 1, 2018
Technology, Logistics

Building Blockchain Applications for the Transportation Industry

From rating and billing to optimizing operations and business processes, Blockchain applications are poised to have a significant impact for transportation and logistics companies. To start understanding what Blockchain technology will do for your company’s business, and how it can create competitive advantages, download our guide.

June 1, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Tech Platform Consolidates Port of Oakland Data

The Oakland Portal, a new high-tech platform, has been introduced by the Port of Oakland, Calif., to provide a single point for information about its operation, according to the West Coast hub.

May 31, 2018
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100

XPO Invests $90 Million in LTL Fleet

XPO Logistics this year plans to spend more than $90 million to purchase 770 new tractors for its less-than-truckload network in North America.

May 31, 2018
Business, Logistics

Produce Season Is Here — And It Could Bring a Rich Harvest for Shippers

Spring traditionally begins the produce season in the United States, with Florida shipping the vegetables it grew during the winter months and California loading up its vast bounty of vegetables, fruits and nuts to be trucked across the nation.

May 31, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics

CP Rail Strike Ends as Company Reaches Deal With Teamsters

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. reached a tentative four-year deal with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, ending a strike that began late May 29.

May 30, 2018