Logistics News

About Logistics News...

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.
 

GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA

Gas-Tax Hike Needed for Roads, Maintenance, Ohio Transportation Panel Says

After two meetings, a committee formed by Gov. Mike DeWine to study options for fixing a shortfall in money for road construction and maintenance has come to a consensus that the state gasoline tax needs to increase.

February 7, 2019
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsTCA

Seattle Port Finds a Partner for Major Upgrade to Terminal

On Feb. 5, officials with the Northwest Seaport Alliance, the joint venture between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, unveiled a tentative deal with Seattle-based Stevedoring Services of America Terminals, one of the world鈥檚 largest terminal operators, to manage a planned 鈥渂ig ship鈥 loading facility on Terminal 5, just west of Harbor Island.

February 6, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Intermodal Volume Growth in 2018 Best in Five Years, IANA Report Says

Driven by tight trucking capacity and the threat of tariffs, intermodal volumes increased 5.6% in 2018, their highest growth in five years, according to the Intermodal Association of North America鈥檚 annual report.

February 6, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

N.Y. Mayor Says Amazon Will Prevail as City Needs Tech

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said he thinks Amazon.com will prevail in building its huge new campus in the city 鈥 despite an opponent being recommended to serve on a board with veto power over the transaction.

February 5, 2019
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 50

FitzMark Acquires Reliable Source Logistics

Two Indianapolis-based freight brokerage firms, FitzMark Inc. and Reliable Source Logistics, are joining forces in a quest to build a global 鈥渓ogistics powerhouse,鈥 company officials said.

February 5, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA

Truckers, Residents Voice Concerns Over Aging Syracuse Viaduct

AUBURN, N.Y. 鈥 U.S. Rep. John Katko held a town hall meeting regarding the fate of an aging viaduct in the center of Syracuse on Feb. 4, listening to concerns regarding the trucking industry, lakes, pollution and traffic.

February 5, 2019
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Next Secures $97 Million in Series C Round of Funding

Next, a company that uses smart matching and predictive load technologies to connect shippers and carriers, announced it has secured $97 million in its Series C round of funding. The company will use the funds in part to launch Relay, a service to address congestion at shipping ports.

February 5, 2019
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Saia Reports Record Fourth-Quarter Earnings

In the midst of a strong U.S. economy, less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. reported record fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 4.

February 5, 2019
BusinessLogistics

Forget the Super Bowl: Boston Celebrates Truck Day

One day after the New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl, Boston-area fans had more to celebrate as they marked Truck Day, when fans turned out at Fenway Park to send off trucks to spring training that are carrying the gear and equipment for the World Champion Red Sox.

February 4, 2019
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Stevens Transport Orders 1,600 Tractors, Trailers for Delivery in 2019

Refrigerated truckload carrier Stevens Transport is buying 1,600 new tractors and trailers for 2019 at a cost of $165 million, according to a statement released by the Dallas-based company Jan. 29.

February 4, 2019