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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.
 

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Tariffs, Capacity Keep Freight Industry on Edge

Tariffs and carrier capacity continue to be the two top issues increasing the length of transportation executives’ worry lines, according to attendees of the CSCMP Edge 2025 conference.

October 10, 2025
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ATS’ Logistics Division to Acquire Trailer Bridge Logistics

Anderson Trucking Service’s logistics division is expanding its reach by acquiring Trailer Bridge Logistics, a move aimed at strengthening ATS’ position in the U.S. freight market.

October 10, 2025
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Some China-Bound Ships Carrying Oil Canceled on Port Fees

China announced Oct. 10 that it would impose fees on U.S. ships in retaliation for similar measures due to be imposed by the Trump administration Oct. 14.

October 10, 2025
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China Hits US Ships With Retaliatory Port Fees

They would take effect on Oct. 14, the same day that the United States is due to start imposing port fees on Chinese vessels.

October 10, 2025
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Supply Chain Firms Need Risk Mitigation Plans, Experts Say

Supply chain companies need to develop risk mitigation plans that leverage insights and technologies, according to a panel of experts.

October 9, 2025
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Unpredictable Tariff Rules Rattle Supply Chain, Experts Say

“Tariffs, I think, have taken most of the air out of the room this year,” said Andrei Quinn-Barabanov, supply chain and risk management leader at Moody’s.

October 9, 2025
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Logistics Leaders Urge Resilience as Costs Climb

CSCMP’s 2025 State of Logistics Report found that annual expenditures associated with moving freight grew 5.4% year over year to $2.58 trillion in 2024 compared with 2023.

October 9, 2025
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ATA Presses Congress on Safety, Efficiency Priorities

ATA President Chris Spear in an Oct. 8 letter detailed several matters for Congress such as boosting entry-level driver training as well as English-language proficiency requirements.

October 9, 2025
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Cargo Theft Costs Trucking, Logistics Firms $18M Daily

ATRI researchers conducted numerous interviews with industry participants who lost goods due to cargo theft. They also had input from experts who work to monitor and prevent this crime.

October 9, 2025
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Ocean Shippers Find Work-Arounds to Avoid New US Port Fees

The U.S. is set to start charging large Chinese vessels millions of dollars when they call at American ports from Oct. 14.

October 9, 2025