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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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Update: Movers Group Seeks Review of $20B Contract for Military Moves

"Movers for America" is asking Congress to direct the U.S. Government Accountability Office to pause the $20 billion contract awarded to 91视频Safe Alliance, evaluate program for moving military members and their families.

May 28, 2024
BusinessFuelLogisticsFor-Hire

Penske Forms EV Infrastructure Advisory JV With Mitsui Unit

LAS VEGAS 鈥 Penske Transportation Solutions and ForeFront Power are teaming up for an electric vehicle infrastructure advisory joint venture to be known as Penske Energy, the partners said May 21.

May 28, 2024
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Canada Grants $10M to Top Mineral Port to Boost Supply Chain

Canada is investing C$10 million from its National Trade Corridors Fund to alleviate supply chain congestion and modernize an aluminum terminal at the Port of Sept-脦les.

May 28, 2024
BusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Trade Strains Boost Ocean Shipping Cargo Rates

Global goods trade is showing signs of accelerating after last year鈥檚 slump, pushing up shipping rates and giving some supply chain managers flashbacks to the demand spike three years ago.

May 28, 2024
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ATA Reports More Tonnage Declines for April

Truck tonnage continued to experience year-over-year declines in April, American Trucking Associations reported May 21.

May 24, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Embracing the Possibilities: Trucking鈥檚 AI Transformation

The rise of artificial intelligence promises to change the way people work and how companies manage their businesses in all sorts of industries, and freight transportation is no exception.

May 24, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Norfolk Southern to Pay $15 Million Fine Over Derailment

The federal government agreed to a $15 million fine for Norfolk Southern over the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and the railroad promised to pay $300 million to improve safety.

May 23, 2024
BusinessSafetyLogistics

Georgia鈥檚 Auto Port Has Its Busiest Month Ever

SAVANNAH, Ga. 鈥 The Georgia Ports Authority reported May 21 that April was its busiest month ever for automobile shipments at the Port of Brunswick.

May 21, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Candor Expedite Launches Cold Chain Division

Expedited freight specialist Candor Expedite unveiled a cold chain division in early May, building the launch around a specially designed pallet that can maintain cargo temperatures for days, the company said.

May 21, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

ATA Unveils New Image Campaign Slogan

SAN ANTONIO 鈥 American Trucking Associations has a new image campaign slogan: 鈥淣othing Without Trucking.鈥

May 21, 2024