Fruit, nuts and wine are again flowing through the Port of Oakland after truckers quietly ended a multiday blockade over the weekend amid a crackdown on AB 5 protesters by port authorities.
July 25, 2022BusinessTechnologyLogistics
Target to Open Hubs in Chicago, Denver
Target Corp. will open three new package-sorting centers during the next year — two in greater Chicago and one in the Denver area — to further its strategy of using stores to handle online orders.
July 25, 2022BusinessLogistics
NYC Ports’ Saturday Hours Aren’t Helping Supply Chain Snarls
The Port of New York and New Jersey is struggling to process cargo despite expanded gate hours, illustrating fresh difficulties plaguing supply chains as shippers redirect goods to avoid bottlenecks in other parts of the country.
July 21, 2022BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100
Knight-Swift Posts Higher Earnings, Revenue for Q2
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. experienced revenue and earnings growth during the second quarter, the company reported July 20.
July 21, 2022BusinessTechnologyLogisticsFor-Hire
J.B. Hunt Names Shelley Simpson Company President
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. appointed Shelley Simpson president — the first woman to serve in that role.
July 20, 2022GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics
House Committee Approves Truck Parking Bill
Legislation designed to increase parking access for truck drivers nationwide was easily approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure panel on July 20.
July 20, 2022BusinessEquipmentLogistics
Pacific, Atlantic Ports Post Strong June Volumes
The Port of Los Angeles reported its highest container volume ever for the month of June in its 115-year history.
July 20, 2022BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsPerspective
Perspective: The Power of Cloud-Based Technology
Over the past few years, we have learned that the more we can do remotely, the more we can potentially mitigate disruptions to business. Across supply chains, a cloud-based transportation management system can help companies facilitate remote operations, allowing businesses — even small ones — to make smarter choices, reduce costs and be more competitive.
July 20, 2022BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire
J.B. Hunt Reports Q2 Revenue Jump to $3.84 Billion
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on July 19 posted earnings and revenue growth for the second quarter that was driven by strong segment results.
July 20, 2022BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100
Marten Reports Record-Breaking Results for Q2
Marten Transport on July 18 reported the highest operating revenue and operating income in its history for the second quarter.
July 19, 2022