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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

Business, Technology, Equipment

State-of-the-Art Trailer Tracking Helps Refrigerated Carrier

One of the biggest carriers of refrigerated cargo in North America, C.R. England, tapped ORBCOMM for an advanced end-to-end reefer tracking and monitoring solution that delivered new capabilities and fast return on investment.

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Continuing a Tech-First Tradition in Trucking

Continental Express drives results with ORBCOMM technology.

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

The Fleet Manager's Guide to Trailer KPIs

Learn the power of trailer telematics and which KPIs fleet managers should prioritize to improve their business.

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

8 Problems Trailer Telematics Solve For Fleets

Managing trailer fleets–big or small–is a complex job with many moving parts. Here’s how trailer telematics can help solve some of the more pressing questions that bother fleet managers.

November 1, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

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.

Mike Senatore | Features Coordinator
November 1, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Top 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.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 1, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Looking Up: Airfreight Demand Takes Off in 2024

Demand for global air cargo traffic continues to increase amid ­e-commerce growth and ocean shipping constraints, driving prices higher as carriers and airports seek new efficiencies to maximize capacity.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
November 1, 2024
Business, Top 50

About Us: Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies

The Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies is a listing of the largest package, truck, rail, air and ocean carriers in the world.

November 1, 2024
Business, Logistics

ArcBest 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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2024
Business, Fuel

Exxon 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.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
November 1, 2024