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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

Postal Service Reduces Air Cargo by 90% Over Two Years

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service has reduced its volume of shipments by aircraft by 90% over two years, putting the service on course to save $1 billion in annual transportation costs.

August 9, 2023
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Rivian Will Build 52,000 EVs This Year, More Than Planned

Rivian Automotive Inc. expects heavy losses to continue as it boosts production plans for the year and works to reestablish itself as a rising player in the increasingly crowded EV market.

August 8, 2023
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

TFI to Buy Class 6-8 Truck Transporter JHT

TFI International is set to acquire Class 6 to Class 8 truck manufacturer transportation provider JHT Holdings Inc., it said Aug. 7.

August 8, 2023
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

UPS Lost More Business Than Expected on Strike Threat

Profits at UPS fell year-over-year in the second quarter as the parcel carrier lost more business to rivals than expected due to uncertainty surrounding negotiations with the Teamsters.

August 8, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Kentucky Begins $30 Million Road Project at Owensboro Port

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined state officials in breaking ground on a $30 million highway expansion project for the Owensboro Riverport Authority.

August 7, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Cargo Airline Western Global Goes Bankrupt

Florida-based Western Global Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection with plans to slash its debt load after the cargo airline faced a cash crunch.

August 7, 2023
BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Tyson Foods to Close Four Chicken Processing Plants

Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants as it looks to lower costs.

August 7, 2023
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

XPO Reports Q2 Income, Revenue Decline

XPO saw second-quarter net income and revenue decline, but the company sees momentum headed into the third quarter.

August 4, 2023
BusinessLogistics

Canada’s Titanium Transportation Buys Georgia’s Crane

Titanium Transportation Group acquired Oakwood, Ga.-based Crane Transport to drive growth of the Canadian company’s U.S. logistics business, it said.

August 4, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Yellow Closure Reshuffles LTL Sector

Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp.'s ceasing of operations on July 30 after nearly 100 years in business is causing an upheaval for both its customers and the broader LTL market.

August 3, 2023