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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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Philly’s Port Prepares for Further Growth: Bigger Ships, Expanded Cargoes, New Cranes

At the Port of Philadelphia, two harbor cranes, as large as any in the world, will arrive in early March.

January 2, 2018
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St. George Logistics Acquires Channel Distribution

St. George Logistics has acquired Channel Distribution Corp., a warehousing and final-mile company based in Bensenville, Ill.

December 28, 2017
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Full Speed Ahead for Economy, Trucking in 2018

Trucking firms are revved up for 2018, with predictions of tight capacity and strong demand for freight hauling setting the stage for an anticipated big year ahead for the industry, and indicators pointing to a potentially sustained period of business expansion in the United States and around the globe.

December 28, 2017
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J.B. Hunt Estimates 4Q Revenue Will Grow More Than 10%

J.B. Hunt predicted earnings between $85 million and $90 million for the fourth quarter, a decline of 20-30% versus the final three months of 2016. Financial statements will be formally released Jan. 18.

December 28, 2017
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CSX Takes ‘Interim’ Tag off CEO Jim Foote

Only two months after being hired, Jim Foote is now the top executive at CSX Corp. after the unexpected death of CEO Hunter Harrison on Dec. 16.

December 27, 2017
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Penske to Assume Control of Kroger Distribution Center in Texas

Penske Logistics will officially take over control of a Kroger distribution center in Texas on Dec. 29, the third-party logistics company told Transport Topics.

December 27, 2017
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Capitol Agenda: The Best of 2017

No matter your place on the political spectrum, it is undeniable passage of the Republican-led tax reform measure was a monumental feat. This week we highlight our favorite news items from Capitol Agenda in 2017.

December 26, 2017
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Retailers Balance Post-Holiday Returns Between In-Store and 3PL Options

In November and December, online shoppers surfed their favorite websites and sent holiday gifts to the front doors of homes nationwide. In January, the last-mile supply chain shifts in reverse as Americans return the items they don’t like.

December 26, 2017
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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Helps Kick Off New Dixie Highway Project in Louisville

Louisville, Ky., kicked off construction for the New Dixie Highway project Dec. 22 with an event featuring Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao.

December 26, 2017
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Greek Shipper Bets $1 Billion on Fuel Rule Upending World Trade

A Greek shipowner is predicting new rules for marine fuel will put thousands of the world’s merchant vessels out of business in the next two years, roiling global trade. In fact, he’s wagering $1.1 billion on it.

December 21, 2017