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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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Canada Diverts Aluminum Exports to Europe as US Tariffs Bite

Aluminum producers in Quebec are diverting more of the metal used to make cans and car parts to Europe as rising U.S. tariffs make their shipments more expensive for American customers.

September 8, 2025
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Amazon Buys Stake in Latin American Delivery Startup Rappi

Amazon has taken a stake in Colombian delivery company Rappi, a partnership that pairs Amazon's retail and technology infrastructure with one of Latin America’s best-known last-mile companies.

September 8, 2025
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OneRail Links With IBM to Improve Supply Chain Control

The integration will allow companies to source inventory across warehouses and stores within a local area and choose modes and carriers based on cost and delivery status in real time.

September 8, 2025
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Lula, Xi Blast Tariffs as BRICS Pushes Trade Unity

Brazil and China have come together to urge BRICS members to stand united in defense of a multilateral system they said is under threat by U.S. trade policies.

September 8, 2025
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Parcel Traffic to US Plunges After De Minimis Exemption Ends

Before the measure took effect, the postal union sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to express concerns about its impact.

September 8, 2025
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Uber Returns to Bond Market With Investment-Grade Sale

The sale represents Uber’s second as a blue-chip company after it tapped investors for $4 billion around a year ago. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

September 8, 2025
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Logistics Plus Buys LoadDelivered Logistics

LoadDelivered Logistics will continue operating under its established brand while working with Logistics Plus’ existing North American brokerage team.

September 8, 2025
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China’s Export Growth Hits 6-Month Low in August

Overall sales abroad rose 4.4% in August from a year earlier to $322 billion, according to a statement from the General Administration of Customs on Sept. 8.

September 8, 2025
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Canada Launches $3.6 Billion Fund to Counter Tariff Damage

Mark Carney also said his government would waive 2026 model year vehicles from Canada’s zero-emission standard and review the overall mandate, confirming a Bloomberg News report.

September 5, 2025
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Freight Market Showed Hopeful Signs in Q2

The freight market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter despite ongoing issues preventing it from truly turning a corner, according to experts.

September 5, 2025