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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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DoorDash Forms DashCorps to Employ Couriers for NYC Deliveries

Starting Dec. 6, DoorDash is offering grocery delivery in 15 minutes or less in the Chelsea neighborhood in New York.

December 6, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Alan Shaw to Succeed Jim Squires as Norfolk Southern CEO

Norfolk Southern Corp. on Dec. 3 announced a CEO succession plan, with current leader Jim Squires retiring and longtime company executive Alan Shaw stepping up to lead the Class I railroad.

December 6, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Nation’s Ports Have Historic Year, and No Slowdown Expected

On the East and West Coast and at ports along the Gulf of Mexico, container volumes have skyrocketed, with the Port of Los Angeles — the nation's largest — on track to easily surpass its all-time record set in 2018.

December 6, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Biden’s Urgency Belies Infrastructure Rollout Running Into 2030s

President Joe Biden’s multistate tour to tout a $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan is designed to boost Democrats in the midterm elections, but the slow-moving wheels of government won’t allow him to show off many new roads or bridges next year — or even in time for the 2024 presidential election.

December 6, 2021
Logistics

EU Plan Will Classify Food Delivery Workers as Employees

As many as 4.1 million people working through food delivery and ride-hailing apps could be reclassified as employees under a forthcoming European Union plan meant to improve gig workers’ labor rights.

December 3, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

McLane Names Chris Smith to Lead Grocery Unit

McLane Co. Inc. announced Chris Smith joined the company as president of McLane Grocery, a $33 billion business unit that provides supply chain service to more than 70,000 retail locations.

December 3, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafetyFuelLogistics

US Unveils New Cyber Mandates for Passenger, Freight Rail Carriers

Major passenger and freight railroads will soon be required to report cybersecurity breaches quickly and review how susceptible they are to cyberattack, senior officials at the U.S. Department of 91ÊÓÆµland Security said Dec. 2.

December 2, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

TCA Selects James Ward as President

The Truckload Carriers Association after a monthslong search announced the selection of James Ward as its new president.

December 2, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Trucking Cares Foundation Tackles Workforce Efforts and More

The Trucking Cares Foundation is exploring ways it can help remedy the extended shortage of truck drivers, technicians and warehouse workers in transportation.

December 2, 2021
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

91ÊÓÆµ Depot Is Investing to Keep Contractors Happy

Inside an expansive and noisy distribution center just east of Atlanta, 91ÊÓÆµ Depot Inc. is trying to solve a problem that’s plaguing its stores: large orders from pro shoppers.

December 2, 2021