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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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Kodiak Transports Refrigerated Freight for Martin-Brower

Kodiak Robotics鈥 autonomous semis are carrying loads for logistics group Martin-Brower Co. on routes between Dallas and Oklahoma City, the companies said Feb. 29.

March 1, 2024
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Navistar Launches Integrated Powertrain

Truck maker Navistar announced Feb. 26 it has made the first deliveries of its International LT Series equipped with the International S13 Integrated Powertrain.

February 29, 2024
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Spot Market Remains Suppressed Amid Stubborn Capacity

The trucking spot market has remained in a down cycle for more than a year as the number of trucks and drivers diminished 鈥 albeit at a slower rate than the decline in overall freight demand.

February 29, 2024
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Could Free Shipping Be Coming to an End for Online Shoppers?

A Google search for 鈥渆nd of free shipping鈥 churns out dozens of media and trade group reports.聽This time, however, consumer concerns may be warranted.

February 29, 2024
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FMC鈥檚 Maffei Highlights Supply Chain, Overseas Disruptions

President Joe Biden鈥檚 nominee to lead the Federal Maritime Commission told senators investing in infrastructure projects would continue to enhance supply chain connectivity.

February 29, 2024
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Forward Air Reports 138% Earnings Drop for Q4

Forward Air Corp. experienced a 138% earnings drop year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Feb. 28.

February 29, 2024
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EPA Announces $3 Billion in Clean Port Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 billion in grants are available this year in a Clean Ports Program to pay for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure.

February 29, 2024
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Higher Container Volumes Signal Strong Start to New Year

The four major West Coast ports reported significantly higher volumes to open the new year.

February 29, 2024
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USDOT's Camden on Freight Initiatives

USDOT Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discusses the agency's freight initiatives that are in the works or being planned for the future.聽

February 28, 2024
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Contractor Passes IT Systems Test for Military Moves

The U.S. Transportation Command reported that the contractor for a multibillion-dollar military moving contract passed a test of its IT systems that had caused an implementation delay.

February 28, 2024