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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

Harness the Tranformational Power of Drones

Drone technology has the potential to improve last-mile logistics, while lowering costs and meeting your sustainability goals. The future of connectivity solutions will be powered by the nation’s largest and fastest 5G network.

September 1, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Stakeholders Grapple With Shortage of NYC Truck Parking

The Trucking Association of New York and state leaders are looking to address a shortage of truck parking in the New York City area that has led to trucks being towed and booted.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Bosch to Spend $200 Million to Make Its First US Fuel Cell Stacks

Bosch Group will invest $200 million to build fuel cell stacks in Anderson, S.C., its first such effort in the U.S.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 1, 2022
Government, Business

Manufacturing Growth Holds Steady as Inflation Pressures Ease

U.S. manufacturing growth steadied in August at the slowest pace in over two years, while a measure of materials costs declined for a fifth-straight month in a welcome sign inflationary pressures are abating.

Jordan Yadoo | Bloomberg News
September 1, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

East Coast, Texas Ports Gain as Retailers Skirt Pacific Gridlock

Supply chain obstacles are forcing U.S. retailers to rewire their shipping routes. The early winners are East and Gulf Coast ports.

September 1, 2022
Business, Logistics

Platinum Considers $1 Billion Canadian Logistics Firm Sale

U.S. private equity firm Platinum Equity is considering a sale of logistics firm Livingston International amid growing investor appetite in the sector, according to people familiar with the matter.

September 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

GM Venture Starts Building Battery Cells at New Ohio Factory

DETROIT — General Motors said Aug. 31 that a new electric vehicle battery plant built in Ohio has started producing cells, which could help customers get federal tax credits.

August 31, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Nevada Infrastructure Summit Planned as State Gets Funding for Inland Port

Recently awarded $25 million in federal funds for an inland port project, Nevada officials are planning the state’s first Infrastructure Summit slated for Sept. 30 in Las Vegas.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 31, 2022
Business

Real Estate Firms Focus on Trucking

The commercial real estate sector has sharpened its focus on trucking-related properties as demand for facilities and space has increased.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 31, 2022
Business, Logistics

FMC's Carl Bentzel Worries Port Congestion May Impact Peak Shipping Season

With the increasing number of cargo ships on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts waiting to be unloaded nearing 150, Federal Maritime Commission member Carl Bentzel believes the upcoming peak season for retailers could be extremely challenging.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 31, 2022