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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.
 

Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

Consumers Switch to Slower Shipping, Squeezing UPS, FedEx

More people are switching to slower delivery options to save money, and profits at FedEx Corp. and UPS Inc. are getting squeezed.

October 17, 2024
Business, Logistics

CSX Sees 8% Profit Growth Despite Southeast Storm Damage

The Florida-based railroad is recovering from hurricanes Helene and Milton that battered its network in the Southeast. Some trains had to be rerouted as tracks are cleared and repaired.

October 16, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

States Temporarily Lift Fuel Tax Rules for Hurricane Relief

The exemptions are designed to facilitate aid delivery to Southern states still recovering from hurricanes Milton and Helene.

October 16, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt Q3 Profit Beats Expectations, Boosts Share Price

Profit at J.B. Hunt Transport Services fell in the third quarter of 2024 but outperformed analyst expectations as intermodal volume rose year over year.

October 16, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon, Google Make Dueling Nuclear Investments

Amazon on Oct. 16 said it was investing in small nuclear reactors, coming just two days after a similar announcement by Google, as both tech giants seek new sources of carbon-free electricity.

October 16, 2024
Business, Logistics

Dellinger Installed as ATA’s 80th Chairman

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations wrapped up MCE 2024 on Oct. 15 with an evening of celebration after electing Dennis Dellinger as the federation’s 80th chairman.

October 16, 2024
Business, Logistics

Family, Faith, Trucking: Dennis Dellinger’s Road to ATA Chair

The rise of the 80th ATA chairman is the story of a tough but fair trucking leader, a hardworking, astute man who has advanced over nearly four decades to the top of his profession.

October 15, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

DeSantis Grants SeaPort Manatee $9.5M After Hurricane Milton

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded SeaPort Manatee a $9.5 million grant to help repair berths and infrastructure after the port sustained $225 million in damages from Hurricane Milton.

October 15, 2024
Business, Logistics

Americans Plan to Cut Holiday Gift Buying in Hit to Retail

U.S. shoppers say they’re going to spend less on holiday gifts this year, which would deliver another blow to retailers that have struggled with waning demand.

October 15, 2024
Business, Logistics, Private

Walgreens to Close 1,200 US Stores

Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turn around a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss.

October 15, 2024