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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.
 

GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Duffy Extends Marine Highway 848 Miles, Spurs River Economies

Kentucky鈥檚 barge business will benefit since three of its rivers now rank among four new marine highways designated by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

July 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Port of Los Angeles Experiences Busiest June on Record

The busiest trade hub in the U.S. saw container traffic rebound last month after a slump in May, as importers grapple with volatility driven by President Donald Trump鈥檚 trade war.

July 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogisticsPerspective

Perspective: How to Combat Auto Transport Fraud

While most transactions in the movement of cars go smoothly, scams often lie in wait. The good news: Carriers already have the necessary tactics and tools to fight back.

July 14, 2025
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Tesla Semi Generally Matches ArcBest鈥檚 Diesels, Pilot Finds

ArcBest offered the latest window into what to expect from the long-awaited Tesla Semi battery-electric tractor, including energy consumption ratings matching its diesel peers.

July 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

EU, US Spar Over Car and Farm Tariffs

People familiar with the negotiations cautioned that any potential deal could be upended by President Trump, who has yet to comment publicly on the arrangements under discussion.

July 11, 2025
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US, India Nearing Interim Tariff Deal Below 20%

India doesn鈥檛 expect to receive a tariff demand letter 鈥 unlike many other nations this week 鈥 and anticipates the trade arrangement will be announced through a statement.

July 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTop 100

Amazon Accused of Hiring Spree to Block Canadian Union Drive

Amazon 鈥渂ombarded鈥 employees with messages that were generally anti-union, the labor body said, though the company said it was 鈥渟imply providing facts.鈥

July 11, 2025
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US Tariff-Driven Customs Receipts Top $100 Billion

The Treasury Department recorded $27 billion in customs-duties revenue for June, bringing fiscal year-to-date inflows from levies to $113 billion.

July 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

US Again Closes Border With Mexico to Livestock Imports

The U.S. has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, saying a flesh-eating parasite has moved farther north in Mexico than previously reported.

July 11, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Performance Food Draws Takeover Interest From US Foods

Performance Food Group has attracted takeover interest from US Foods, a potential deal that would create a food distribution company with combined sales of roughly $100 billion.

July 11, 2025