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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, Logistics

Executives, Analysts See Less Cloudy Truckload Market Outlook

The outlook for truckload freight markets and rates is less cloudy after a dismal first quarter, according to carriers and analysts.

May 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

Uber to Launch Shuttle Buses at Airports, Concert Venues

Uber Technologies is launching shuttle bus services to and from airports, concert venues and sports stadiums, bringing a lower-cost service already available overseas to the U.S.

May 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Chooses Volvo VNR Electric as First Class 8 BET in US

E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. plans to deploy 47 Volvo VNR Electric tractors across its Southern California operations, its first Class 8 battery-electric trucks.

May 14, 2024
Business, Logistics

XPO Opens Three New Facilities Acquired From Yellow Closure

XPO recently opened three new facilities that were acquired by the less-than-truckload carrier as part of the Yellow Corp. bankruptcy.

May 14, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire

Ryder: Switching to a Class 8 EV May Double Vehicle Costs

A new analysis by leasing and logistics specialist Ryder System indicates the business case for swapping a diesel or gasoline van or truck for an EV is shaky for much of the trucking industry.

May 14, 2024
Business, Logistics, TCA

GXO Opens Warehouse in Maryland for Conair

GXO Logistics has opened an approximately 2.1 million-square-foot distribution center in Maryland, a facility that will exclusively serve Conair.

May 14, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Delaware Enlarging Port With New $635 Million Terminal

Delaware announced it will join Enstructure, the operator of the Port of Wilmington, to build a new port terminal in Edgemoor in a $635 million project.

May 13, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

What's That? Sustainable Transportation

Sustainable transportation is about moving goods efficiently while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and society.

May 13, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

Warehouses Look at Ways to Improve Recruitment, Retention

The use of automation in warehouses to streamline efficiencies, already part of the conversation pre-pandemic, has accelerated.

May 13, 2024
Business, Logistics

M&A Deals Require Intention and Involvement During Process

The joining of trucking companies comes with challenges throughout the merger and acquisition process. The slow-moving procedure was exacerbated during the boom/bust cycle of 2022-23.

May 10, 2024