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Ocean, Airfreight Volumes Falter in Rocky 2023
Shippers faced hurdles with both ocean freight and airfreight in 2023, leading to declined volumes at North America's top container ports and airports.
November 1, 2024Top 50 Freight Companies Endure Global Trade Slump
A slump in international trade, geopolitical conflicts and economic uncertainty created a difficult business environment for the largest transportation and logistics providers in 2023.
November 1, 2024Looking Up: Airfreight Demand Takes Off in 2024
Demand for global air cargo traffic continues to increase amid Âe-commerce growth and ocean shipping constraints, driving prices higher as carriers and airports seek new efficiencies to maximize capacity.
November 1, 2024ArcBest Reports 187% Rise in Earnings for Third Quarter
ArcBest Corp. experienced a 187% increase in earnings despite a decline in revenue during the third quarter of 2024, the company reported Nov. 1.
November 1, 2024Exxon Mobil Profit Tops Q3 Expectations
Exxon Mobil’s third-quarter profit beat analysts’ expectations, as the oil and gas giant was helped by contributions from Pioneer Natural Resources, a recent acquisition.
November 1, 2024Storms and Strikes Hold New Jobs to Just 12,000 in October
WASHINGTON — America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many temporarily off payrolls.
November 1, 2024Colorado Awarded $66M in Federal Funding for Rail Safety
Colorado has been awarded $66.4 million in grant funding to improve the safety of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line north of Denver.
November 1, 2024Port of Vancouver Braces for Strike Set for Nov. 4
Dock foremen and women in British Columbia issued a strike notice for Nov. 4, setting up a complete shutdown of Canada’s busiest port, a business group said.
November 1, 2024Pump Prices Tumble 20% in Key Swing States Ahead of Election
Days before a neck-and-neck presidential race, pump prices — one of the most salient data points consumers use to gauge inflation — are tumbling in key swing states.
November 1, 2024Map: Where They Are
Get a continent-by-continent and country-by-country look at where the 2024 Top 50 Global Freight Companies are based.
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