The nation’s ports are seeing some improvement in business even as the U.S. economy continues to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 26, 2020Logistics 100 | Freight Brokerage | Dry Storage Warehousing | Refrigerated Warehousing | Dedicated | Ocean Freight | Airfreight
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Ports Say Business Beginning to Recover
Contract Rates Nearing Possible Jump Amid Rising Spot Prices
The trucking industry could soon see a jump in contract rates if the current environment holds steady, experts said.
Roadrunner Completes Strategic Transformation, Focuses on LTL Business
Roadrunner Transportation Systems said it consists solely of its less-than-truckload operations, having finished its multiyear restructuring plan earlier this year.
Schneider to Test Freightliner eCascadia Through 2021
Schneider said it will test the Freightliner eCascadia through 2021 to address potential challenges to widespread use of commercial battery-electric vehicles.
USPS Fights State Demands for Evidence on Mailboxes, Machines
The Trump administration is pushing back on demands for evidence sought by 14 states that sued over operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service they say could hobble mail-in balloting ahead of November’s election.
Durable Goods Orders Unexpectedly Accelerate in July
U.S. orders for durable goods rose in July by more than double estimates amid a continued surge in automobile demand, indicating factories will help support the economic rebound in coming months.
Trimble Aims to Streamline Supply-Chain Collaboration
Trimble Transportation has set out to create a more seamless and transparent supply chain by enabling closer collaboration among carriers, shippers and third-party logistics providers.
Hurricane Laura Set to Slam US Energy Coast
Hurricane Laura is poised to strengthen rapidly and come ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast as a tree-snapping Category 3 storm, forcing residents to flee their homes despite the threat of COVID-19.
Ford CEO’s Vow for Flawless Launches Tested by High-Stakes F-150
Ford Motor Co. is gearing up for an intricate, two-phase overhaul of factories for its most profitable vehicle, putting to the test a pledge by incoming CEO Jim Farley for flawless execution.
US Gulf Coast Faces Threat From Pair of Tropical Storms
Back-to-back tropical storms pose a combined threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast this week, where more than half of offshore oil production is already shut and residents from Texas to Florida are warily watching the skies.