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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, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Global Freight, Top 100, Top 50

Will Amazon’s AI Bet Pay Off?

More than any of the megacap technology stocks, Amazon.com Inc.’s big-spending ways are coming at the expense of profits, and its shares are being punished as a result.

August 20, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

ATA Names Dan Hilton MSC Executive Director

Dan Hilton, an alumnus of Capitol Hill and trade associations with extensive experience in government and advocacy, is the new executive director of ATA’s Moving & Storage Conference.

August 19, 2024
Business, Logistics

Port Traffic Booms Despite Recession Fears

The busiest port complex in the U.S. is churning through import volumes near the highs set during the pandemic despite worries about a cooling economy.

August 19, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian National Issues Lockout Notice to Railway Teamsters

Canadian National Railway Co. issued a formal notice Aug. 18 that union-affiliated workers will be locked out in the coming days if a labor agreement is not reached.

August 19, 2024
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Private, Top 100

Private Carrier Sector Rankings Reflect Fleet Growth

Although freight market conditions have been favorable to shippers for the past two years, many of the largest private carriers in North America operate larger fleets now than in years past.

August 16, 2024
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Private, Top 100

Going Private: Shippers Strengthening In-House Fleets

Even at a time when for-hire truck capacity is readily available at com­petitive rates, many shippers have continued to invest in their own private fleets.

August 16, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

Rivian Pauses Output of Amazon’s Electric Delivery Van

Rivian Automotive Inc. has paused production of the electric commercial van it makes for Amazon.com Inc. due to a parts shortage in the latest supply chain snafu for the EV maker.

August 16, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Labor Minister Not Intervening in Canada Rail Dispute

The Canadian government has denied an arbitration request by Canadian National Railway Co., increasing the likelihood of a nationwide work stoppage by thousands of its unionized workers.

August 15, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

New Overweight Hauling Law Helps Wisconsin Cheesemakers

Wisconsin cheesemakers and the state’s trucking association are applauding the passage of a new law that boosts hauling capacity for dairy farmers.

August 15, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Toll Rates Climb on Three Indiana-Kentucky Bridges

Tolling rates rose recently on three bridges connecting Louisville, Ky., and southern Indiana as part of an annual adjustment.

August 15, 2024