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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.
 

GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump’s Trade Pick Pushes Strategic Decoupling From China

Jamieson Greer, who’s been nominated as the U.S. trade representative, played a key role in imposing tariffs on China during Trump’s first term.

November 27, 2024
BusinessLogistics

NMFTA’s LTL Freight Classification Updates Coming July 2025

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has set July 19, 2025, as the date it will launch its updated less-than-truckload freight classification system.

November 27, 2024
EquipmentSafetyLogistics

Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in Washington From Alaska

A massive spruce from an Alaskan forest, chosen to be the Capitol Christmas Tree, arrived in Washington on a new flatbed trailer, accompanied by two veteran truckers from Lynden Transport.

November 26, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Kenan Advantage Expands Dry Bulk With Two November Deals

North Canton, Ohio-based KAG has expanded its dry bulk transportation services with two acquisitions, strengthening its logistics capabilities across North America.

November 25, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Schneider Acquiring Cowan Systems in $390 Million Deal

Schneider is acquiring Baltimore-based Cowan Systems in a $390 million deal that will expand the carrier’s dedicated trucking services. The transaction is set to close by the end of 2024.

November 25, 2024
BusinessLogistics

October Port Container Volume Keeps Strong Pace

U.S. ports continued to report strong year-over-year gains for cargo handling in October.

November 25, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Tariff Concerns Propel Chinese Exports to Record Heights

China's export growth will accelerate to 7% in the final three months from the same period last year, according to the median forecast of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg Nov. 15-21.

November 25, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

TMS Software Providers Tailor Offerings to Meet Fleets' Needs

In an industry as diverse as freight transportation, the operational needs and priorities of one trucking business can vary drastically from those of the next.

November 22, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsTCA

With I-40 Closed, Truckers Find Mountain Roads Tricky

The closure of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge after Hurricane Helene has created challenges for some tractor-trailer drivers going between North Carolina and Tennessee.

November 22, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

EU Prepares Two-Track Plan for Trump Trade Ties

The EU is exploring potential areas for deeper cooperation with the U.S., such as increased liquefied natural gas imports and closer alignment on addressing China’s trade practices.

November 21, 2024