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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.
 

BusinessLogistics

TFI Buys Tank Truck Specialist Vedder in Ninth Deal of 2023

TFI International Inc. acquired tank transport specialist Vedder Transportation Group, the company said, in what was its ninth acquisition so far in 2023.

September 6, 2023
GovernmentTechnologyLogisticsGlobal Freight

AI Fused With Trade Data Could Smooth Clunky Supply Chains

The dawn of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT may revolutionize the way data can be used to ferret out risks and opportunities in the $32 trillion global trading system.

September 5, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Montana Seeks Longer Canadian Border Hours for Trucks

Montana鈥檚 Wild Horse border crossing into Canada must remain open 24 hours to handle higher truck traffic, declared a letter to President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

September 5, 2023
BusinessLogistics

Maximize Email Efficiency Through AI

Traditional freight brokerage operations have been historically inefficient. Manual processes and associated errors are now being overhauled by AI-driven technology that streamline the manual and time-consuming workflows, all while providing next-gen insights that foster data-driven decisions. Download the whitepaper to explore how we鈥檙e empowering brokers to maximize efficiency through automation.

September 1, 2023
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Comprehensive Guide On In-House Vs Outsourced Maintenance

Deciding between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations. We've put together a guide to help you evaluate the pros and cons of each strategy within the context of your business.

September 1, 2023
BusinessLogistics

Barge Freight Rates Surge as Mississippi River Levels Drop

The cost to transport America鈥檚 harvest from the Midwest to the rest of the world is soaring as shrinking water levels on the Mississippi River drive up barge freight rates.

August 31, 2023
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

UPS Offers Buyouts to 167 Pilots as Air Cargo Slumps

UPS Inc. is offering a voluntary severance package for 167 pilots amid a slump in air freight volume.

August 31, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Panama Canal Congestion Threatens US Trucking

Panama Canal officials say limiting how many ships can go through the waterway could have downstream effects on U.S. trucking like slowdowns and bottlenecks.

August 31, 2023
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivate

Amazon, Shopify Open Amazon Logistics Resources to Sellers

Amazon .com Inc. and Shopify Inc. have struck a deal to allow merchants who pay for Shopify鈥檚 e-commerce tools to use Amazon鈥檚 logistics network.

August 31, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

Florida Starts to Recover as Idalia Rain Hits North Carolina

Florida has started to dig out from the aftermath of Idalia, which weakened to a tropical storm even as it brought heavy rain across Georgia and the Carolinas.

August 31, 2023