Union Pacific is exploring an acquisition of Norfolk Southern, setting up what could rank as the largest railroad deal ever, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Port of Long Beach Reports Downturn in June
Cargo slowed at the Port of Long Beach last month but officials said they expect a bounceback in July because of the ongoing pause on tariffs.
July 17, 2025ArcBest’s Judy McReynolds to Retire as CEO at End of Year
McReynolds has spent 28 years with ArcBest, including the past 15 as CEO. She was ArcBest’s chief financial officer before becoming the top executive.
July 17, 2025Truck Parking, Multimodal Projects Among $488M in DOT Grants
Sean Duffy's announcement noted 77% of the funds were allocated to roads and bridges “to reinforce the arteries of the American economy†while $35 million went to port improvements.
July 17, 2025Duffy Pushes Infrastructure Fixes, Permitting Reform
The aim of his agenda, Sean Duffy explained, is to further invest in freight and commuter connectivity corridors as well as expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects.
July 16, 2025Amazon Emissions Climb 6% in 2024 on Data Centers, Fuel Use
Amazon.com's carbon emissions rose for the first time in three years in 2024, driven by data center construction and fuel consumption by its delivery providers.
July 16, 2025Transloading Company MacMillan-Piper 'Ceasing Operations'
Transloading company MacMillan-Piper “will be permanently ceasing operations effective July 10, 2025,†parent company GSC Logistics wrote to the state of Washington.
July 16, 2025J.B. Hunt Posts Q2 Profit Dip on Flat $2.93 Billion Revenue
J.B. Hunt Transport Services maintained balanced revenue with the prior-year period during the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 15.
July 16, 2025Equation for Success: Service as a Freight Strategy
Brokers and carriers often pursue new freight while undervaluing existing clients. Expanding current relationships is more cost-effective. Delivering high-quality service—accurate quoting, proactive communication, shipment visibility, analytics, and efficient invoicing—builds trust, boosts retention, and increases freight volume.
October 1, 2024Grassley Presses Senate to Tackle Cargo Theft Losses
The leader of the Senate Judiciary Committee recently called on colleagues to approve legislation designed to reduce cargo theft nationwide.
July 15, 2025