C.H. Robinson Worldwide profit in Q2 jumped 29.7% year over year as a result of higher seaborne services pricing, a bigger margin on truckload and LTL shipments and a decrease in head count.
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Liebherr to Build $176M Distribution Center in Mississippi
A top Swiss manufacturer of construction equipment has inked a $176 million deal with Mississippi state officials to build a massive distribution and logistics center to provide spare parts in North and South America.
August 1, 2024Sluggish Global Economy Weighs on Germany’s DHL in Q2
FRANKFURT — German logistics and delivery giant DHL reported second-quarter net profit of $802 million, a decline of 23.9% from a year ago, as a sluggish global economy dampened demand.
August 1, 2024Maersk Boosts Full-Year Guidance
A.P. Moller-Maersk, a bellwether for global trade, increased its full-year guidance due to higher freight rates caused by supply chain disruptions following attacks in the Red Sea.
August 1, 2024Senate Panel Approves TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers
A committee in the U.S. Senate recently approved a bill that would facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials.
July 31, 2024Werner Spots Signs of Hope Despite Disappointing Q2
Profit dropped at Werner Enterprises Inc. in the second quarter of 2024 as revenue slid more than analysts expected on the back of continued freight weakness, although executives are seeing more room for optimism from the last few weeks.
July 31, 2024Transportation Jobs Up in July ADP Data; Overall Hiring Slows
US companies added the fewest number of workers since the start of the year and wage growth slowed, consistent with signs of a softer labor demand. But the transportation sector showed resilience.
July 31, 2024Estes Eyes 12% Terminal Door Total Increase in 2024
Estes Express Lines expects the number of terminal doors in the less-than-truckload carrier’s portfolio to jump more than 12% in 2024 to a total exceeding 12,750.
July 30, 2024Norfolk Southern Accused of Delaying Amtrak Passenger Trains
U.S. authorities accused Norfolk Southern Corp. of causing repeated delays of Amtrak passenger trains along a lengthy route spanning New York City to New Orleans.
July 30, 2024Knight-Swift Buys Dependable Highway Express’ LTL Business
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings on July 30 announced that it is acquiring the less-than-truckload operations of Dependable Highway Express.
July 30, 2024