Uber Technologies Inc. reported better-than-expected orders in the second quarter, underscoring the continued strength in demand for rideshare and delivery services.
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Uber Beats Expectations as Rideshare Demand Remains Strong
CSX Profit Slips Amid Baltimore Bridge Collapse Response
CSX railroad’s second-quarter profit slipped 2% as it scrambled to respond to the Baltimore bridge collapse in March that disrupted coal exports.
Senate Greenlights Its Version of Water Infrastructure Act
In a show of bipartisanship, senators voted to inject billions into the nation’s ports, dams and canals, passing a sweeping water infrastructure bill.
Seven Logistics Companies Merge Into SalSon Logistics
A group of seven logistics companies is set to merge under the banner of SalSon Logistics, with a focus on drayage and warehousing services, they said Aug. 5.
Silicon Valley Subway Project Nabs $5.1B for Bay Area Link
The long-awaited subway project linking California’s Silicon Valley to parts of the San Francisco Bay Area is set to receive $5.1 billion in federal funding.
Hub Group Misses Analyst Expectations on Weak Q2 Market
Hub Group profit in the second quarter of 2024 fell due to the ongoing weakness in the North American freight market, but a final-mile acquisition in December 2023 offered a bright spot.
Schneider Q2 Profit Slumps as Intermodal, Logistics Revenue Falls
Schneider National profit in the second quarter of 2024 slumped 54% as price increases failed to arrive as early as the carrier expected and ongoing freight market weakness saw intermodal and logistics revenue decline.
Amazon Reports Boost in Quarterly Profit to $13.5 Billion
Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Aug. 1, but the company missed revenue estimates, sending stocks lower in after-hours trading.
Port Houston Gets USDA OK to Directly Handle Cold Treatment Cargo
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted authority to Port Houston to handle cold treatment cargo, creating an opportunity for drayage companies in the region.
C.H. Robinson Profit Jumps on Higher Seaborne Prices
C.H. Robinson Worldwide profit in Q2 jumped 29.7% year over year as a result of higher seaborne services pricing, a bigger margin on truckload and LTL shipments and a decrease in head count.