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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.
 

Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Trump鈥檚 Latest Trade Move: Tariffs on Imported Cars

The move is the latest in a rapidly widening trade war as Trump delivers on his campaign pledges to institute sweeping tariffs on U.S. allies and rivals alike.

February 14, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Auto Hauler Jack Cooper Shuts Down After Losing Ford, GM

The dominoes started to topple when automaker Ford decided in January to end its relationship with Jack Cooper, bringing the curtain down on an approximately 40-year relationship.

February 14, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Knight-Swift, A. Duie Pyle, TFI Buy Ex-Yellow Terminals

The three carriers bought a total of seven former Yellow terminals in private deals from the bankrupt LTL carrier鈥檚 administrators as each sought to bolster its LTL operations.

February 13, 2025
Business, Logistics

GXO Caps Record-Setting Year With Q4 Revenue High-Water Mark

The Greenwich, Conn.-based contract logistics firm posted net income of $100 million, or 83 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending Dec. 31.

February 13, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Bank of Canada Lowers Rates as Tariff Concerns Grow

Bank of Canada officials acknowledged that the economic uncertainty created by a potential trade battle supported their decision to cut interest rates last month.

February 12, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Ryder Reports Growth From Strong Operations During Q4

鈥淲e are pleased to report that this quarter is the first quarter in the last eight with year-over-year comparable earnings growth," CEO Robert Sanchez said during a call with investors.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

EU Trade Chief and Trump Officials Discuss Tariff Dispute

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic spoke with three top members of U.S. President Donald Trump鈥檚 incoming administration on how to find a solution to the brewing transatlantic trade dispute.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Canada Gives Halifax Port C$25 Million for Green Initiatives

Canada has granted C$25 million to the Halifax Port Authority for sustainable environmental infrastructure and establish a hydrogen production facility.

February 12, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Trucking Experts Link Cybersecurity to Company Culture

Businesses can better protect themselves from breaches by building a company culture that prioritizes security while also developing closer relationships with key stakeholders.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous

AI, Shifting Supply Chains Dominate Discussion at Manifest

Exhibitors and speakers at the annual event presented innovations and shared strategies aimed at helping transportation companies adapt to a changing business environment.

February 12, 2025