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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, Private, Top 100

JBS Vote Spurs SEC Probe Request From Rand Paul

Shareholders in Brazil鈥檚 JBS, which has beef, chicken and pork operations stretching from Colorado to New Zealand, will meet on May 23 to vote on the plan to sell shares in New York.

May 19, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Saddle Creek Logistics to Lay Off 54 in Virginia

Saddle Creek Logistics plans to lay off 54 employees at its facility in South Richmond, Va., as freight shipping worldwide slows down because of uncertainty over tariffs and the economy.

May 19, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

How AI Could Help Streamline Logistics Operations

As artificial intelligence continues to advance, technology developers are beginning to introduce AI-powered virtual agents and assistants that could change how logistics work is done.

May 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment to Beef Up US E-Commerce Division

The acquisition of Plainfield, Ind.-based e-commerce fulfillment and retail distribution logistics provider IDS is intended to boost DHL鈥檚 reach among small and midsize customers.

May 16, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

DAT Buys Invoice Payment Specialist Outgo

In DAT鈥檚 second acquisition in six months, the Beaverton, Ore.-based company added automated invoice payment to the truckload freight marketplace and research group鈥檚 product suite.

May 16, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Court Approves Sale of Seven Additional Ex-Yellow Terminals

The court overseeing the bankruptcy proceedings of Yellow approved the sale of a further seven terminals, according to a filing.

May 16, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Tariff Truce Boosts Global Shippers

Importers rushing to ship Chinese goods to the U.S. using a short reprieve from paralyzing tariffs could provide a much-needed boost to global freighters including Maersk and Cosco.

May 16, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Fed鈥檚 Barr Says Supply Chain Chaos Could Boost Inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said the economy is on solid ground, but warned tariff-related supply chain disruptions could lead to lower growth and higher inflation.

May 15, 2025
Government, Safety, Logistics

House Panel Weighs Input on Highway Funding Priorities

The transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives recently reviewed proposals from its colleagues as a way to inform an upcoming multiyear highway policy measure.

May 15, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Walmart Says It Will Raise Prices Due to Tariff Costs

Walmart鈥檚 first-quarter profit slipped and it said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.

May 15, 2025