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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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LTL Carrier Roadrunner Announces Service Expansion

Less-than truckload carrier Roadrunner on Jan. 31 announced a significant expansion of its network with plans to add new lanes.

February 1, 2024
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Trucking Engaged in Tech Arms Race Against Cargo Criminals

The trucking industry has become embroiled in a technological arms race as the threat of cargo thefts rapidly rises and evolves.

February 1, 2024
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Ryder to Acquire Cardinal Logistics

Ryder System Inc. is acquiring Cardinal Logistics in a deal that will add 2,900 power units, 3,400 drivers and 200 operating locations to its existing network.

February 1, 2024
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China Overtakes Japan as Top Auto Exporter in 2023

TOKYO — Data from a Japanese auto industry association shows that China overtook Japan as the world’s largest vehicle exporter last year.

February 1, 2024
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$2 Million Michigan Grant Helps Fifth Wheel Freight Expand

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently touted a $2 million grant to Fifth Wheel Freight as an example of economic development funds strengthening the state’s supply chain network.

January 31, 2024
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House T&I Presses White House to Safeguard Supply Chain

House transportation policymakers renewed calls for the Biden administration to enhance its response to growing supply chain concerns.

January 31, 2024
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Forward Air Completes Acquisition of Omni Logistics

Forward Air on Jan. 25 announced the completion of its long-pending acquisition of Omni Logistics, with both companies’ leaders touting the benefits of the merger.

January 31, 2024
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Container Boom Leads to Q4 Earnings Dip at Hapag-Lloyd

HAMBURG, Germany — The sharp drop in freight prices following the pandemic has caused a slump in sales and profits at German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd.

January 31, 2024
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Georgia Ports Handled Record Number of Automobiles in 2023

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Georgia Ports Authority said that it moved a record number of automobiles across its docks in Brunswick in 2023, while goods sent to Savannah in containers declined 16%.

January 30, 2024
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Freight Elite Struggle to Hit Climate Goals as Demand Surges

Although there are signs of progress, the largest delivery companies have scaled back climate pledges and the industry isn’t keeping pace with climbing emissions from a global demand surge.

January 30, 2024