A gauge of global sea transport is heading for its biggest annual jump since 2010 after attacks in the Red Sea have forced ships to travel longer distances.
July 1, 2024No rankings are available for this year.
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Global Sea Transport Leaps Most Since 2010 After Attacks
Continental Express Adds Chicago-Area Terminal
Continental Express opened its ninth location nationwide with a new terminal in Illinois, the company announced June 24.
New Baltimore Bridge Could Have Higher Clearance
BALTIMORE — Authorities will soon decide if they want to raise the 185-foot vertical clearance of the area's bridges, and by how much.
Maersk Drops Out of Bidding for Logistics Giant DB Schenker
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S withdrew its bid for DB Schenker, the logistics unit of Deutsche Bahn AG that has been reported to be valued at more than $16.1 billion.
July 1, 2024Salem Carriers to Use Pair of eCascadias in Carolinas
Salem Carriers is to begin using two Freightliner eCascadias to service some of Daimler Truck North America’s inbound logistics needs in the Carolinas, the companies said June 25.
Largest US Ports Report Volume Declines For May
U.S. ports posted a mixed bag of results for May, with certain facilities seeing volume gains while some of the nation’s largest saw container traffic decline.
Hill Democrats Urge Action on Rail Safety Legislation
Congressional Democrats on the transportation committees are pressing for approval of rail safety legislation after an investigation of a high-profile freight train derailment in Ohio.
Amazon Plans Discount Web Store to Counter Upstarts
Amazon.com Inc. plans to launch an online storefront for low-priced apparel and home goods, the company’s biggest move to date to counter the rise of discount upstarts like Temu and Shein.
NTSB Chair Says Norfolk Southern Botched Vent-and-Burn Call
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Norfolk Southern tried to interfere with the agency’s investigation into the East Palestine derailment.
June 26, 2024Industries Fearing a Port Strike Urge Biden to Revive Talks
Dozens of U.S. industry associations urged the White House to help restart talks between East and Gulf coast dockworkers and port operators, saying a strike is the last thing the economy needs.