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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.
 

Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian Carriers Cut Head Count Due to Tariff War

Eight percent of Canadian carriers have already cut head count as a result of the introduction of tariffs by the Trump administration in recent weeks.

April 20, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Truckstop Stresses Carrier Trust Following Broker Survey

The Broker Insights Survey found that two-thirds of brokers cite fraud as their top issue. Double brokering is the most reported threat, with 86% of brokers experiencing this type of fraud.

April 18, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Moves Closer to Port Fee on Chinese Vessels

The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at U.S. ports, threatening to shake up global shipping routes and escalate the trade war.

April 18, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Norfolk Southern, Chemical Maker Hash Out Who Pays Residents

Norfolk Southern reached an agreement with one of two companies about how much each side will help pay for a $600 million class-action settlement after the 2023 Ohio train derailment.

April 18, 2025
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Investment Firm Stonepeak Buys Majority Stake in Dupr茅

Stonepeak鈥檚 infrastructure investments include temperature-controlled warehouse trust Lineage, chassis provider Trac Intermodal and intermodal container lessor Textainer.

April 17, 2025
Business, Logistics

CSX Net Income Decreases 27% in First Quarter

CSX railroad鈥檚 profit fell 27% in the first quarter as two major construction projects contributed to a decline in shipments.

April 16, 2025
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

J.B. Hunt Reports Small Dips in Revenue, Earnings for Q1

J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported a slight decline in revenue as segment results dragged down top-line numbers during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported April 15.

April 16, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

DOT Advances $150 Million Grant for Port of Entry

The Department of Transportation recently announced it will proceed with a $150 million grant to build a road and port of entry facility along the San Diego-Baja California border region.

April 16, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

C.H. Robinson Expands AI Agents Across Shipment Life Cycle

C.H. Robinson has expanded its proprietary fleet of artificial intelligence agents to handle more tasks across the life cycle of a shipment, the company announced April 16.

April 16, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Hong Kong Post Office to Stop Shipping Parcels to US

Hong Kong鈥檚 post office will stop shipping small parcels to the U.S. after Washington announced plans to charge tariffs on small-value parcels from the city, the government said April 16.

April 16, 2025