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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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GXO Reports Higher Revenue, Lower Earnings for Q3

GXO Logistics Inc. reported revenue growth and a decline in earnings in its third-quarter report released Nov. 8.

November 10, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Ohio Answers Some Parking Needs by Converting Weigh Stations

To address a shortage of spaces, Ohio is converting more than a dozen weigh stations into truck parking lots and modernizing rest areas.

November 8, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Touts FLOW Data Initiative

More than half a year after the launch of an information-sharing forum meant to facilitate communication between freight stakeholders, the country鈥檚 top transportation officer gave it a resounding endorsement.

November 7, 2022
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Ascend Acquires Fuchs Trucking

Logistics services provider Ascend announced it acquired Fuchs Trucking, based in Sauk City, Wis., a move intended to deepen Ascend鈥檚 footprint in the upper Midwest.

November 7, 2022
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

New International Bridge Aims to Help Laredo Remain No. 1 Inland Port

Already the No. 1 inland port in North America, Laredo is expected to further solidify its position and see substantial trade growth according to local leaders thanks to the planned addition of a second international railway bridge.

November 7, 2022
BusinessSafetyLogistics

South Florida Now in Forecast Cone for Potential Hurricane Nicole

South Florida is now in the forecast cone for Subtropical Storm Nicole, which is forecast to be near hurricane strength, or possibly a hurricane, by midweek, according to the National Hurricane Center鈥檚 latest advisory.

November 7, 2022
BusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Supply Chain Woes Accelerate Reshoring, Nearshoring Trend

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions around the world has sparked a resurgence of companies bringing sourcing and manufacturing back to the United States or closer to U.S. shores.

November 4, 2022
BusinessLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 50

Top North American Seaports and Airports Realize Record Volumes

Seaports and airports across North America experienced record-breaking volume in 2021 amid growing consumer demand.

November 4, 2022
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A Clouded Outlook for Global Freight

Describing global supply chains as 鈥渧olatile鈥 for the last two years is an understatement. Glimmers of hope are emerging, but anxiety grows over whether freight volumes can maintain traction amid high inflation and economic uncertainty.

November 4, 2022
BusinessLogistics

RXO CEO Drew Wilkerson Stresses Tech Development for New Brokerage Company

RXO CEO Drew Wilkerson plans to grow his newly launched brokerage company while focusing on technology development to gain market share, he said Nov. 3.

November 4, 2022