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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.
 

Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Auto Haulers Eye Initial Jack Cooper Tailwind in Weak Market

The collapse of auto hauler Jack Cooper Transport is expected to provide an initial tailwind for other carriers in the sector, and possibly stimulate some appetite for mergers.

February 27, 2025
Business, Logistics

Forward Air Reports Mixed Q4 Amid Stabilization Efforts

Forward Air remained focused on stabilizing operations in the aftermath of a major acquisition and change in direction leading up to the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported Feb. 26.

February 27, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Federal Reversal Clears Path for Louisiana Port Development

The state had previously OK鈥檇 the construction of a grain elevator in an area along the west bank of the Mississippi River, but federal red tape prevented the project from moving forward.

February 27, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

US Ports Experience Strong Start to 2025

The Port of Long Beach reported its strongest January on record,聽largely driven by retailers moving cargo ahead of the anticipated tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada.

February 27, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

Triumph Financial Acquiring Greenscreens for $160 Million

Greenscreens.ai provides short-term freight market pricing intelligence using machine learning, allowing customers to make data-informed pricing and purchasing decisions.

February 27, 2025
Business, Logistics

Eastern Engineered Wood Products to Open South Carolina Hub

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has announced a wholesale distributor of engineered wood products is investing $18.7 million to build a distribution center to serve four states.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Port Strike Averted as Dockworkers Ratify New Contract

The ILA-USMX accord is good news for the importers, retailers and consumers on edge from the uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration鈥檚 trade policies and tariffs.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Florida Officials Celebrate Ice Cream Hub Groundbreaking

Florida officials hosted a kickoff for an ice cream distribution hub to be built along the Gulf Coast near Interstate 10. It's a joint venture between Damian鈥檚 Enterprises and ATL Cold Storage.

February 25, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

WattEV Transport Takes Delivery of First Two Tesla Semis

The Semis will be available for drayage use at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the first time the Class 8 battery-electric truck has been used at the largest port complex in the U.S.

February 25, 2025
Business, Logistics

Costello: Amid Inflation, Some Segments Strong for Trucking

鈥淧eople are looking at the prices of things and freaking out,鈥 Bob Costello said Feb. 20 at the 2025 Recruitment & Retention Conference in Nashville.

February 25, 2025