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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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Containership Bottleneck Nears Its February Record

The biggest U.S. trade gateway with Asia is clogged with the most inbound container vessels in more than six months, threatening to extend transportation delays, bite further into margins for American importers and boost prices for consumers.

August 16, 2021
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GlobalTranz, Worldwide Express Chart Course After Merger

The recent merger of GlobalTranz Enterprises and Worldwide Express is still in the getting-to-know-you phase and steps are being discussed to become fully integrated, executives from both companies said.

August 13, 2021
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Kansas City Southern Rejects New Bid From Canadian Pacific

OMAHA, Neb. — Kansas City Southern railroad is trying to keep its $33.6 billion merger with Canadian National on track by rejecting a competing $31 billion bid from rival Canadian Pacific earlier this week.

August 13, 2021
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China’s Port Shutdown Raises Fears of Closures Worldwide

A COVID outbreak that has partially shut one of the world’s busiest container ports is heightening concerns that the rapid spread of the delta variant will lead to a repeat of last year’s shipping nightmares.

August 13, 2021
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PS Logistics Continues Acquisition Strategy With Patriot Deal

PS Logistics announced that it has purchased all substantial transportation assets of Patriot Transit and Patriot Logistics. Financial terms were not disclosed.

August 12, 2021
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Truckload Carriers Association Forms Search Committee to Find New President

The Truckload Carriers Association formed a search committee Aug. 10 to find a replacement for President John Lyboldt, who is retiring.

August 12, 2021
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FMCSA to Streamline Household Goods Moving Regulations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced plans to update regulations for transportation of household goods to reduce costs for movers and mitigate the growing problem of fraud in consumer moves.

August 11, 2021
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Trucking Industry Legend Frank Beelman Jr. Dies at 100

Frank Beelman Jr., a trucking executive and military combat veteran decorated with the Silver Star Medal, died Aug. 4 in his hometown of St. Libory, Ill.

August 10, 2021
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Railroad Bidding War Back On: CP Ups Bid for KCS

NEW YORK — Canadian Pacific has upped its offer for Kansas City Southern to approximately $31 billion, potentially reigniting a bidding war with rival railroad Canadian National.

August 10, 2021
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Startup TextLocate Seeks to Improve Freight Tracking

In today’s digitally connected world, the status and location of most freight shipments can be immediately determined by GPS trackers, phone apps or simply making a cellphone call to the trucker hauling the package for delivery.

August 9, 2021