Despite growing concerns of a trade war, one of Chattanooga, Tenn.’s fastest-growing international companies still expects to grow by more than 60% this year shipping goods worldwide.
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Steam Logistics Continues International Growth Despite Tariff Threat
Amazon’s No Enemy — In Fact, It Needs Us, U.S. Xpress CEO Says
A vague mention of Amazon.com Inc.’s interest in any sector might be enough to send investors into a tizzy, but the top executive of U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. is unfazed.
Airfreight in Brazil Seen as Way to Overcome Crime, Poor Infrastructure
Azul SA, Brazil’s newest airline, thinks it can help solve one of the nation’s oldest problems.
The Jordan Co. Embarks on Logistics Buying Spree
The summer has brought heat to mergers and acquisitions in the logistics sector, led by private equity firm The Jordan Co. moving aggressively to gather several firms under its umbrella.
Shippers Opt for Collaboration to Strengthen Supply Chains, TMSA Panelists Say
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Shippers are looking for collaborative transportation partners willing to understand their specific business challenges and work toward solving their current and future needs, a panel of experts said at a sales and marketing conference June 12.
Stormy Sailing Expected When Cargo Ship Fuel Standard Changes
A surge in demand is coming for diesel and related fuels as shipping companies close in on a deadline to reduce sulfur emissions.
In Prelude to Trade War, US Details Tariffs on $50 Billion of Chinese Goods
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration, rekindling its simmering trade war with China, issued a list of $50 billion of Chinese imports June 15 that would be subject to hefty tariffs.
Amazon Eyeing Another Big Shipping Hub South of Dallas
Digital retail giant Amazon is growing its footprint again in North Texas.
UPS Says New Tax Law Creates ‘Whack-a-Mole’ Game
U.S. multinationals face a “tricky situation” in trying to plot a tax strategy around the new base erosion and anti-abuse tax (BEAT) in the 2017 U.S. tax law, a UPS official said.
Bayonne Bridge Rebuild 1 Year Ago Pays Dividends for Ports
One year after completing the nearly $1.7 billion task of raising the Bayonne Bridge to a height of 215 feet, the Port of New York and New Jersey said the project is resulting in larger ships calling on its ports and is contributing to record-setting cargo volume and economic activity.