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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, TCA

Port of Oakland Has a Problem, and Its Name is Mud

That dredging process at the Port of Oakland has enormous implications for the future of shipping and transportation in the Bay Area, and may hold the key to protecting local shorelines.

April 10, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

New Oil Standard Will Help Fleets

The Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Trucks Plan, to take effect by 2027, is targeting a 75% reduction in nitrogen oxide.

April 7, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

L.A., Long Beach Ports Close for Second Day on Labor Shortage

The largest container gateway into the U.S. remained closed April 7 as a shortage of dockworker labor that halted operations April 6 goes into a second day.

April 7, 2023
Business, Logistics, Private

CMA CGM’s CEO Forges Ahead With China, Media Deals

CMA CGM SA CEO Rodolphe Saade said the world’s third-largest container line has reached new supply deals in China and an investment in a French online media company.

April 6, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Rep. Rick Crawford Talks Truck Parking, IIJA Oversight

The likelihood of Congress advancing parking-centric legislation meant to assist truck drivers in the country is increasing.

April 5, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics

Shippers Advance 3PL Focus Post-Pandemic

The shipper community continues to increase its use of third-party logistics providers in the aftermath of the pandemic and major technological changes.

April 5, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Spot Rate Bottom Unclear Amid Capacity, Demand Mix

Excess capacity in the spot market amid weakening demand has raised uncertainty over whether rates have actually hit bottom.

April 5, 2023
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Breaking News, For-Hire

FedEx to Merge Ground, Express Units

FedEx Corp. will combine nearly all of its ground, air and other operations by June 2024 as part of a $4 billion cost-cutting initiative, the company announced April 5.

April 5, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Monroe Container Port to Move Michigan Autos, Agriculture

Michigan’s first container terminal is rising in Monroe, potentially positioning the state to grow its supply chain, support auto manufacturing and move the state’s agricultural goods.

April 4, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Some CSX Conductors to Be First With Sick Time

OMAHA, Neb. — A group of CSX conductors will soon become the first train crew employees at one of the major U.S. freight railroads to have paid sick time.

April 4, 2023