A slump in international trade, geopolitical conflicts and economic uncertainty created a difficult business environment for the largest transportation and logistics providers in 2023.
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Looking Up: Airfreight Demand Takes Off in 2024
Demand for global air cargo traffic continues to increase amid Âe-commerce growth and ocean shipping constraints, driving prices higher as carriers and airports seek new efficiencies to maximize capacity.
November 1, 2024CISA Issues Global Cyber Plan to Protect US Infrastructure
CISA released an international plan outlining steps to work more with overseas stakeholders to better safeguard online interconnections with the U.S. supply chain.
October 30, 2024Buttigieg, Lawmakers Tout IIJA on Third Anniversary
Approaching the three-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pete Buttigieg is pointing to the law’s impact on communities and commercial corridors.
October 29, 2024US Grants $2.4B for Rail Infrastructure Upgrades
Most of the money will go to track and bridge upgrades. Some will be used to bolster training and explore cleaner-burning alternatives to the diesel the rail industry has long relied on.
October 29, 2024New Indiana-Ireland Pact Seeks Direct Container Service
A business pact to form a container service between Indiana and Ireland was signed recently by officials from the Ports of Indiana and Port of Cork.
October 29, 2024New Arizona-Mexico Commercial Port Gets $275M Contract
The U.S. General Services Administration awarded a $275 million contract to create a large commercial border crossing in Arizona to facilitate bilateral trade with copper mines in Mexico.
October 29, 2024US Finalizes China Investment Restrictions on Key Tech
The rules, which come after more than a year of deliberation, ban some investments into those industries and require the U.S. government to be notified about others.
October 28, 2024Port of New Orleans Names CEO
Beth Ann Branch of Port of Mobile was chosen as the next CEO of the Port of New Orleans and Public Belt Railroad, putting a former Gulf Coast rival at the helm in New Orleans.
October 25, 2024Mississippi River Dries Up Again at Worst Time for Farmers
The Mississippi River is suffering from low waters for the third straight autumn, a crucial time of year when American farmers rely on the route to deliver their crops to the world.
October 25, 2024