More than a year after a train derailment in Ohio captured mainstream attention, the nation’s top transportation officer again called on Congress to advance a freight safety bill.
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Buttigieg Calls on Congress to Pass Rail Bill
Werner Posts Revenue, Earnings Decline for Q1
Werner Enterprises experienced a decline in revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2024, the company reported April 30.
Amazon Sees Strong Q1 Results Driven by Cloud-Computing Unit
NEW YORK — Amazon reported strong results for the first quarter, driven by growth in its cloud-computing unit and a new surge of advertising dollars from its Prime Video streaming service.
Containership Hit Far in Arabian Sea; Houthis Claim Attack
JERUSALEM — A containership came under attack by a drone in the far reaches of the Arabian Sea, corresponding with a claim by Yemen’s Houthi rebels that they assaulted the ship there.
Proxy Firm: Norfolk Shareholders Should Split Ticket in Vote
Norfolk Southern's CEO won support from adviser Institutional Shareholder Services before a shareholder vote on an activist-driven push to replace the railroad’s leadership team.
US Ports Report Continued Volume Gains in First Quarter
U.S. ports closed out the first quarter in March with continued year-over-year increases in container volumes.
Saia Q1 Profit Increases 19.2% as Revenue Rises 14.3%
Saia Inc. posted a 19.2% increase in profits in the first quarter of 2024 but undershot analyst and market expectations, even as key metrics improved.
GXO Completes Acquisition of UK-Based Wincanton
GXO Logistics has completed its acquisition of the U.K.-based transport and logistics services company Wincanton, the company announced April 29.
April 30, 2024Waabi Opens Texas Terminal as Hub for Self-Driving Trucks
Waabi Innovation opened a terminal in Lancaster, Texas, to serve as the center of the company’s operations in the state, which are at the heart of the self-driving truck specialist’s ambitions.
Ryder Continues Cross-Border Expansion With New Facility
Ryder System is opening a second multiclient logistics facility at a U.S.-Mexico port to take advantage of the recent nearshoring trend, the company announced April 29.