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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.
 

BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Truck Driver Recruitment and Retention Face Q2 Headwinds

The Q2 2025 Driver Recruiting and Retention Data Download report found that the pool of truck drivers declined in the second quarter even as the number of job postings grew.

August 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Tariff Confusion Drives Record Volume at Los Angeles Port

The spike in July was due to traders rushing to front-load their cargo to be able to reach U.S. stores before Trump’s import duties take effect, said Executive Director Gene Seroka.

August 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Outpost Unveils New Gate Automation Platform

The platform uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to cut costs, improve yard security and automatically capture more gate events with auditable data.

August 14, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Performance Food Sees ‘No Basis’ to Engage With US Foods

Last week, US Foods urged Performance Food to accept its invitation to explore a merger.

August 13, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Fleet-Tracking Startup Motive Picks JPMorgan for US IPO

The startup is generating about $500 million of annualized recurring revenue from its more than 100,000 customers.

August 13, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivate

Amazon to Offer Same-Day Grocery Deliveries in 2,300 Cities

Amazon’s expansion of same-day delivery suggests the company believes it can shift more food spending online.

August 13, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Panama Canal to Enter Ports Business as Trump-China Feud Stews

The Panama Canal is planning to enter the ports business with a tender for two terminals, a move that comes amid a high-profile clash between the U.S. and China over the waterway.

August 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Bankrupt Del Monte Tweaks Auction Rules to Attract Bids

Bankrupt canned fruit company Del Monte Foods won court permission to hold an auction of its assets after giving potential bidders more time to make an offer.

August 12, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Forward Air Earnings Improve Despite Revenue Decline in Q2

Forward Air grew earnings, despite a decrease in revenue, amid ongoing efforts to improve second-quarter operations and finances, the company reported Aug. 11.

August 12, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousTop 100

Autonomous Truck Firm Waabi Hires Uber Freight's Lior Ron

Trucking industry veteran Lior Ron is joining autonomous technology company Waabi to help scale the commercial deployment of driverless trucks, the company announced Aug. 12.

August 12, 2025