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Forget the Super Bowl: Boston Celebrates Truck Day

One day after the New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl, Boston-area fans had more to celebrate as they marked Truck Day, when fans turned out at Fenway Park to send off trucks to spring training that are carrying the gear and equipment for the World Champion Red Sox.

February 4, 2019
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Stevens Transport Orders 1,600 Tractors, Trailers for Delivery in 2019

Refrigerated truckload carrier Stevens Transport is buying 1,600 new tractors and trailers for 2019 at a cost of $165 million, according to a statement released by the Dallas-based company Jan. 29.

February 4, 2019
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Freightera Logistics Secures Investment From Decathlon Capital Partners

Freightera, an online marketplace for freight costs and service comparisons, has announced a major investment from Decathlon Capital Partners, per a Jan. 24 press release. An exact figure wasn鈥檛 disclosed but was described as being seven figures.

February 4, 2019
BusinessLogisticsTop 50

DHL Announces Medical Express Service Between US, Brazil

DHL Express has launched its medical express service between Brazil and the United States. The route will serve several major cities in Brazil and deliver temperature-sensitive biological products and new patient-specific treatments to most U.S. destinations in 24 to 48 hours, according to a Jan. 30 press release.

February 1, 2019
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XPO Logistics to Close Maryland Warehouse

XPO Logistics will close its 571,000 square-foot warehouse on Harford County鈥檚 Perryman peninsula in Maryland by the end of March, a company spokesperson confirmed Jan. 29.

February 1, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Amazon, Walmart Reel as India Curbs Plunge Market Into Chaos

Amazon.com鈥檚 and Walmart Inc.鈥檚 grand plans for India were thrown into chaos Feb. 1 after the country implemented new e-commerce regulations, which could cut their growth in the market by as much as half this year.

February 1, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Truck Drivers on the Lookout for Spotted Lanternfly

A troublesome tiny Asian visitor known as the spotted lanternfly is hopping from fruit trees onto trucks and railcars throughout the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania, threatening to ruin billions of dollars of agricultural commodities in the state and elsewhere.

February 1, 2019
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Editorial: Trucking Has It Down Cold

A polar vortex can slow a lot of folks down. But you can count on the trucking industry.

January 31, 2019
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Industry Groups Object to New Chassis Fees Taking Effect at Ports

Transportation industry groups are criticizing a plan by some ocean carriers to begin seeking new administrative fees for cargo containers, known as 鈥渟treet turns.鈥 The fees are set to take effect Feb. 4 and range from $30 to $75, depending on the carrier.

January 31, 2019
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Cargo Chief Raises $2.5 Million in Venture Capital

Cargo Chief, which provides a carrier integration platform for 3PLs, announced it has raised more than $2.5 million, according to a Jan. 25 press release.

January 31, 2019

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