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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

Canadian Hockey Stick Factory Fends Off Trump Tariffs

As Roustan Hockey faces a trade war launched by President Donald Trump, the disruption underscores the broader turmoil that’s left the Canadian economy reeling.

October 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Mexico Risks New Tariff Hit on $15 Billion of Truck Exports

Mexican officials vowed to push back against new tariffs the Trump administration is planning on heavy trucks, yet another hurdle the U.S. is throwing in front of its southern neighbor.

October 8, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Dynamic Pricing Momentum on the Upswing in LTL, 3PL Segments

Dynamic pricing is not new to the trucking industry, but momentum is growing and may be at a tipping point in the LTL and 3PL segments, CSCMP Edge 2025 attendees were told.

October 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Rapid Transformation & Record Results at Grand Island

Learn how Grand Island Express reallocated 80% of planners from routine work to high-value strategy. By automating decisions with Optimal Dynamics, the company topped revenue and loaded mile records leading to an increase of 17.3% in weekly revenue per truck.

October 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

States’ Commercial Vehicle Dragnets Snag ELP, CDL Violations

Three states recently ramped up enforcement in response to renewed U.S. Department of Transportation attention to English-language proficiency issues.

October 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Trump Approves Alaska Road Project, Stake in Trilogy Metals

President Donald Trump on Oct. 6 ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals.

October 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Car Shipper Hoegh Drops on Weaker Trade and Port Fee Warning

U.S. port fees on China-built vessels are due to commence Oct. 14.

October 7, 2025
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Trump Delays US Tariffs on Heavy-Truck Imports to Nov. 1

President Donald Trump said 25% duties on medium- and heavy-duty trucks would begin Nov. 1, the latest expansion of his tariff regime aimed at protecting domestic industries.

October 6, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

FedEx Freight Completes Executive Team With New CFO Witt

Marshall Witt's appointment marks a return to familiar ground. He spent 15 years at FedEx earlier in his career, including in senior finance leadership positions at FedEx Freight.

October 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

Walmart to Open $300M Fulfillment Center in North Carolina

The facility is expected to open in 2027, and will ship large items to consumers, sometimes for next-day delivery.

October 6, 2025