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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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C.H. Robinson CEO Bob Biesterfeld Steps Down

C.H. Robinson on Jan. 3 announced the departure of CEO Bob Biesterfeld, and set in motion a process to find a permanent replacement while tapping an interim leader from its board of directors.

January 3, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Fresh Fragility in Global Trade Set to Be Revealed in 2023

Since 2020, a pandemic-fueled supply crunch, Russia鈥檚 war with Ukraine, and a deepening rift in the U.S.-China trade relationship have hammered home the idea that the world needs more resilient trade networks.

January 3, 2023
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Nebraska Opens Lincoln South Beltway

One of Nebraska鈥檚 largest transportation projects is completed with the recent opening of the main part of the four-lane, east-west Lincoln South Beltway.

January 3, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Rural Freight Corridors Among $273.9 Million in Grant Funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $273.9 million to 12 projects that are designed to improve safety and freight movement on rural roadways in several states.

December 29, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Shippers Remain in Control of Rates, but 2023 Could Bring Balance

Shippers are in the driver鈥檚 seat as spot and contract rates continue to soften, but industry analysts said rates likely will stabilize throughout 2023.

December 29, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Ascend Adds Georgia Terminal

Ascend 鈥 a dry van, full truckload carrier that offers middle-mile supply chain solutions 鈥 announced it acquired a new terminal in McDonough, Ga.

December 29, 2022
GovernmentEquipmentSafetyLogistics

New Pocket Guide Includes Key Transportation Metrics

A 72-page 鈥淧ocket Guide to Transportation 2023鈥 from the federal government is available online and in print with key statistical data and highlights of major national transportation data trends.

December 28, 2022
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

DOT Gets Funding Increase in $1.7 Trillion Federal Budget

The spending budget for the federal government鈥檚 fiscal 2023 includes an increase in funding for the Department of Transportation that is higher than the level requested by the White House.

December 28, 2022
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogisticsGlobal Freight

Shipping Insurers Back Off of Russia-Ukraine Trade

A host of shipping insurers altered their policies for 2023 to exclude claims linked to Russia鈥檚 war in Ukraine, a further sign of the industry鈥檚 growing concerns about losses stemming from the conflict.

December 28, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Freight Trends Continue to Affect Driver Recruitment

The trucking industry likely will see a continued slowdown in driver recruitment efforts as freight demand continues to normalize in 2023.

December 27, 2022