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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, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: A Case Study on Building EV Charging Networks

The level of stakeholder buy-in required to propel electrification in trucking cannot be overstated, as a single example in California illustrates.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Tariff Fears Hit Autos, Chipmakers, China-Exposed Stocks

The threat of tariffs has loomed large over U.S. equities. Investors and strategists warn that high levies can reignite inflation in the country, and in turn, weigh on stocks.

January 31, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Economists Race to Assess Trumps Tariff Plans

The potential fallout depends on the specifics of what President Donald Trump announces. It also depends on how Canada and Mexico respond.

January 31, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

White House Confirms Tariffs Set for Feb. 1

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective Feb. 1, the White House said.

January 31, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

ArcBest Sees Profit, Revenue Declines in Q4 2024

The Fort Smith, Ark.-based logistics company posted net income of $29 million, or $1.24 a diluted share, for the three months ending Dec. 31.

January 31, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Military Moving System Plagued by Late Pickups, Deliveries

About 1,000 service members have faced late pickups or deliveries of household goods under the initial phase-in of the Defense Departments revamped system for relocations.

January 31, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Trumps Potential Tariffs Are a Wild Card for US Economy

Tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as this weekend could drive up the price of gasoline, pickup trucks, avocados and more.

January 31, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Panamas President Rejects US Canal Negotiations

Its impossible, I cant negotiate, Mulino said when asked about returning the canal to U.S. control. That is done. The canal belongs to Panama.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump: Tariffs on Canada, Mexico Still Set to Begin Feb. 1

President Donald Trump said his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Feb. 1, but hes still considering whether to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes.

January 30, 2025
Business, Logistics

US Ports End Year on High Note

U.S. ports capped off 2024 with solid growth, as most major facilities reported volume increases for December.

January 30, 2025