Port Houston broke its record for traffic in a year due to strength in the transportation of steel, wind energy equipment and automobiles, according to the port authority, which also is confident the numbers will grow with the plastin resin boom in the Gulf Coast.
February 1, 2018No rankings are available for this year.
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Port Houston Sets Record for Container Volume in 2017
Analysis: UPS Makes Shareholders Wait to Celebrate
UPS Inc. is doing right by President Donald Trump’s standards, but that’s hardly what shareholders want to see right now.
UPS Ends 2017 With Strong Results
UPS Inc. reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, even after adjustments tied to pension contributions and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, led by double-digit growth in the freight and third-party logistics businesses and a strong holiday season.
Americold Stock Sale Gives a Lift to Warehousing Sector
While proceeds from Americold Logistics’ recent initial public offering are going mostly to pay off debt, executives say the move also will help kickstart growth for the Altanta-based warehouse operator by boosting its ability to pursue acquisitions and fund new e-commerce distribution, transportation and logistics services.
West Virginia Transportation Secretary: Benefits of $2.8 Billion Road Plan Already Happening
West Virginia Transportation Secretary Tom Smith told state legislators Jan. 29 that West Virginia drivers are already beginning to notice road improvements as part of Gov. Jim Justice’s four-year, $2.8 billion “Roads to Prosperity” program.
ATA Chairman Dave Manning: Decongested Roads Important as Economy Improves
The potential economic benefits of a long-term infrastructure funding proposal, and the impact a new tax law is having on certain businesses, reinforces a need for better freight connectivity nationwide, ATA Chairman Dave Manning said Jan 31.
ArcBest Ends 2017 With Strong Fourth Quarter
ArcBest Corp. ended the year with a strong fourth quarter because of better less-than-truckload pricing and lower expenses than one year ago.
FedEx Freight Enlists Industry Effort to Train Drivers to Combat Human Trafficking
FedEx Freight is joining forces with Truckers Against Trafficking to train drivers to help fight human trafficking.
Sequoia Capital Leads Group Pumping in Cash to Startup Next Trucking
Next Trucking has received $21 million in a round of financing led by Sequoia Capital, the freight marketplace startup announced Jan. 30.
January 30, 2018The Robot Delivery Vans Are Here
The future of driverless driving looks like a giant toaster with a funny hat.