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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, Government, Logistics

Port of Long Beach CEO Slangerup to Resign

Jon Slangerup announced his resignation as CEO of the Port of Long Beach, effective Oct. 28, to take another executive position at an aviation technology company.

September 9, 2016
Business, Logistics

Swift Transportation Founder, CEO Jerry Moyes to Retire

Jerry Moyes, the founder and CEO of Swift Transportation will retire at the end of the year, the company announced Sept. 8.

September 9, 2016
Business, Logistics

From Steaks to Furniture, Hanjin Shipping Collapse to Raise Freight Costs

The collapse of Hanjin Shipping will boost the cost to U.S. businesses and consumers of a wide range of imported goods, from furniture and clothing to fresh fruit and frozen meat, according to federal agencies, shippers and retailers.

September 9, 2016
Business, Logistics

CSX Says Third-Quarter Earnings Will Decline

CSX Corp. has announced that third-quarter earnings will trail both the 2015 period and second quarter profit because freight volumes have slumped.

September 8, 2016
Business, Logistics

Hanjin Bankruptcy Could Affect US Holiday Sales

Troubled South Korean firm Hanjin Shipping has been granted temporary bankruptcy protection in the United States.

September 8, 2016
Business, Logistics

Port of Virginia Announces New Restrictions in Wake of Hanjin Bankruptcy

The impact of the bankruptcy filing by South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping Co. continues to be felt in Hampton Roads.

September 7, 2016
Business, Logistics

Hanjin鈥檚 Ghost Ships Seek Havens as Food, Water Start to Dwindle

South Korea鈥檚 cash-strapped Hanjin Shipping Co. is adrift at sea 鈥 and in more ways than one.

September 6, 2016
Business, Logistics

Officials Call For Action on Cargo Delivery Crisis at Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach

Politicians gathered at the Port of Long Beach on聽Sept. 4聽to call for the flow of cargo to Southern California to resume, days after the bankruptcy of one of the world鈥檚 largest shipping lines disrupted the global supply chain.

September 6, 2016
Business, Logistics

Hanjin Group to Provide $90 Million in Aid to Shipping Line

Hanjin Shipping Co.鈥檚 owner will provide聽$90 million (100 billion won)聽 as part of efforts to contain disruptions to the global supply chain stemming from the container line鈥檚 court-receivership filing.

September 6, 2016
Perspective, Business, Government, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Opinion: Jake Brakes Keep Drivers Safe on Steep Roads

You can鈥檛 work in the trucking industry for long without realizing the interconnectedness of the trucking world 鈥 goods with communities, roads with ports, airports and railways, regulations across international and provincial borders and municipal boundaries, you name it. Another connection may not be immediately apparent: Canada鈥檚 National Trucking Week and 鈥淛ake鈥 brakes.

September 5, 2016