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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

Possibilities, Costs ‘Enormous’ for A2A Rail

The backers of a new rail line to link Alaska to Canada and Lower 48 markets insist it would generate upward of $5 billion of freight revenue through the state.

December 5, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Port of Savannah on Track for Record Year

The Georgia Ports Authority is on track to set yet another record with more than 4.6 million 20-foot equivalent container units.

December 4, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Michigan Lawmakers Weigh Bill on Tolling Feasibility Study

Michigan legislators are considering a bill that would authorize a study on the feasibility of tolling certain highways.

December 4, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, TCA

Tunnel Planned for California Bullet Train Under Burbank Airport

The complexity of building a bullet train through Southern California’s urban maze is leading state officials to consider two major additions: a tunnel under the Burbank airport and a project that would help a freight railroad expand its switching yards in the Inland Empire.

December 3, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

CN Rail Downgrades Financial Outlook as Result of Strike

Canadian National Railway is making a quick recovery from the eight-day strike by 3,200 Teamsters Canada Rail Conference conductors and yard crews, according to the Montreal-based railroad.

December 3, 2019
Business, Logistics

Advantage Reinvests in Capital City Trucking

Advantage Capital announced a $3.37 million investment in Richland, Miss.-based Capital City Trucking.

December 2, 2019
Business, Logistics, Top 50, TCA

3PL Giant Kenco Offers Residential Delivery

Logistics giant Kenco has started offering “white glove” home delivery of merchandise for some of its business customers in five areas of the country, including Chattanooga, Tenn., with plans to expand the service.

December 2, 2019
Business, Logistics

Peter Levesque Appointed President of Ports America

Beginning in February, there will be a new president of Ports America, the largest marine terminal operator and stevedore in North America.

December 2, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics

SAS Cargo Partners With WebCargo

SAS Cargo will partner with WebCargo, a Freightos Group Co., to provide freight forwarders a digital air cargo service with fully digital live rates, capacity and e-booking, the companies said in a Nov. 26 news release.

December 2, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

Schneider Launches Load-Booking Tool for Third Parties

Schneider launched an automated tool that enables third-party carriers to instantly book loads with the click of a button, the carrier said in a Nov. 26 news release.

November 27, 2019