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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.
 

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Autonomous Trucking Startup Gatik to Deploy 50 Rigs in Canada

The plan would be the largest deployment of self-driving trucks in North America, according to Gatik, a sign that autonomous freight transport is starting to gain traction.

September 23, 2025
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Amazon Battles Claims of 'Control' Over Contract Drivers

Amazon.com exercised 鈥渙verwhelming control鈥 over subcontracted drivers it claimed weren鈥檛 its employees, U.S. labor board attorneys told a judge Sept. 22.

September 23, 2025
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Trial to Start Examining Amazon's Prime Sign-Up Process

A federal trial beginning in Amazon鈥檚 hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service.

September 22, 2025
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As Supply Chain Volatility Rises, 4PLs Prove Strategic

The role of a 4PL typically has been that of a 鈥渢rusted adviser" that聽manages a customer鈥檚 entire supply chain at a single point of contact.

September 22, 2025
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Walmart Adds 91视频 Delivery for Ozempic, Insulin

Shoppers can receive refrigerated prescriptions along with groceries and other products in a single online order, which can be delivered in as fast as 30 minutes.

September 22, 2025
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Uber Freight, Tesla Launch EV Purchase Accelerator

The partners鈥 鈥淒edicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program鈥 aims to entice carriers to speed adoption of battery-electric trucks by subsidizing the cost of the hardware.

September 22, 2025
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Trump Supports Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Deal

The proposed merger, which would create a massive single railroad company controlling shipments across the continental U.S., is being weighed by the Surface Transportation Board.

September 22, 2025
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FedEx Revenue, Net Income Increase for Q1 2026

鈥淥ur earnings growth underscores the success of our strategic initiatives, as we are flexing our network and reducing our cost-to-serve," CEO Raj Subramaniam said in a statement.

September 19, 2025
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Canada, Mexico Lay Out Action Plan Before USMCA Review

The Canadian and Mexican leaders committed to coordination ahead of a high-stakes review in 2026 of their trade pact with the U.S. as President Trump鈥檚 tariff threats put the accord at risk.

September 19, 2025
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Shippers Warn IMO Net-Zero Plan Could Cost $300B by 2035

The IMO has set a goal of net zero for shipping by midcentury and next month aims to formally adopt a plan that would see ships pay levies for at least some of their emissions.

September 19, 2025