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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.
 

Government, Business, Logistics

Federal Grant to Improve Access at Indiana Agribusiness Park

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced a $1.75 million grant to a rural Indiana county to provide better access for heavy trucks at an agricultural business park.

October 24, 2023
Logistics, For-Hire

Ryder to Buy Impact Fulfillment Services

Ryder System Inc. is to buy IFS Holdings, also known as Impact Fulfillment Services (IFS), for an undisclosed sum, the Miami-based company said Oct. 23.

October 24, 2023
Business, Logistics, Breaking News

Tonnage Dips 4.1% in September

Truck tonnage slumped 4.1% in September compared with year-ago levels, the steepest annual drop in nearly three years and an indication that the U.S. freight market remains turbulent.

October 24, 2023
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Walmart Chooses Georgia Site for Dairy Facility

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Walmart Inc. will invest $350 million to open a new dairy facility along the Interstate 75 freight corridor. Operations are expected to begin in 2025.

October 24, 2023
Safety, Logistics

Crews Clear Wreckage on Highway Near New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — Crews worked into Tuesday morning clearing the wreckage of more than 150 vehicles involved in a series of crashes the day before on Interstate 55 near New Orleans.

October 24, 2023
Safety, Logistics

At Least 7 Dead in Massive Louisiana Pileups Due to ‘Superfog’

NEW ORLEANS — At least seven people were killed after a “superfog” of smoke from south Louisiana marsh fires and dense fog caused multiple massive car crashes Oct. 23 involving 158 vehicles.

October 23, 2023
Business, Logistics

CSX Quarterly Profit Falls 24%, but Efficiency Improves

OMAHA, Neb. — CSX reported a 24% drop in the railroad’s third-quarter profit Oct. 19 as it hauled 2% less freight, but the CEO said customers are noticing that its trains are running more smoothly.

October 19, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics

Convoy Shuts Down After Failing to Find Buyer

Digital freight network Convoy Inc. was forced to shut its doors after no viable options to continue operations emerged, CEO Dan Lewis said in an Oct. 19 memo to employees.

October 19, 2023
Business, Logistics

Autonomous Trucks Could Create Safer Roads

Experts say technology goes beyond greater efficiency in freight transportation. Autonomous truck developers and their industry partners see opportunities for this technology to improve road safety and create more desirable jobs for drivers.  

October 19, 2023
Business, Logistics

ATA Chairman Boyle Views Selection as Opportunity to Serve

Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation, an Andlauer Healthcare Group company, knows the commitment that comes with being named chairman of American Trucking Associations. But he views it as an opportunity to serve.   

October 19, 2023