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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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House Transportation Leaders Call for Truck Parking Funding

The leaders of the transportation committee in the U.S. House of Representatives called on the nation鈥檚 top transportation officer to increase resources for the expansion of parking facilities for truck drivers.

June 9, 2022
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De-Mining Ukraine鈥檚 Ports May Take Months

Removing sea mines near Ukraine鈥檚 key ports could take months, and hundreds of seafarers still are stranded in the region after Russia鈥檚 invasion of the country, according to the United Nations agency responsible for shipping safety.

June 9, 2022
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Velociti Doubles Warehouse Size to Keep Up With Growth

Technology solutions provider Velociti Inc. has doubled its current warehousing space by moving operations to a new facility, the technology solutions provider announced June 7.

June 8, 2022
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Exiting Amazon Executive Dave Clark Joins Flexport

Dave Clark, who spent two decades climbing the ranks at Amazon.com Inc. to become its consumer chief, is joining logistics software startup Flexport Inc.

June 8, 2022
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Schneider Acquires deBoer Transportation

Schneider National announced June 7 that it has closed an acquisition on fellow Wisconsin-based carrier deBoer Transportation, a regional and dedicated carrier headquartered in Blenker.

June 8, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogistics

GXO Enhances Security With Ground, Air Robotics System

GXO Logistics Inc. has deployed a new robotics system for air and ground security at one of its major distribution centers in Clayton, Ind., the company announced June 8.

June 8, 2022
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Shipping Boom Expected After Shanghai Reopening

China鈥檚 shipping industry is bracing for an uptick in demand and freight costs as manufacturing activity in Shanghai roars back to life after the city鈥檚 return to normal starting June 1.

June 8, 2022
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Uber Freight, Waymo Via Partner to Advance Autonomous Trucking

Uber Freight and Waymo Via have entered into a strategic partnership that aims to marry Uber鈥檚 freight marketplace with Waymo鈥檚 automated truck technology, the companies announced June 7.

June 7, 2022
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West Coast Ports, USDA Offer Incentives for Agriculture Shipments

The Port of Oakland, along with those in Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., and the U.S. Department of Agriculture said they are working together to provide financial incentives for U.S. growers to ship agriculture products through the ports.

June 7, 2022
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New York Seeks Input on EV Charging Stations

Fleet operators and others in New York are being surveyed in a new website launched by Gov. Kathy Hochul to help the state submit a plan by Aug. 1 to gain federal electric vehicle infrastructure funds.

June 7, 2022