President Joe Biden’s administration is approaching its relationship with Beijing with “patience” and plans to review hard-line policies that were a hallmark of Donald Trump’s presidency, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.
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Biden to Approach China Relationship With ‘Patience,’ White House Says
J.B. Hunt Reports Strong Q4, Full-Year Earnings
J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported higher earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020, but said income dipped even as revenue rose for the full year.
Kansas City Southern Reports Mixed Q4 Earnings
Kansas City Southern reported a higher fourth quarter and higher annual net income, but lower revenue for the period.
Shipping Container Crunch Shows Signs of Easing, Index Shows
A global shortage of shipping containers that has sent ocean freight rates skyrocketing shows signs of easing, according to an index that tracks the steel boxes used to transport 90% of the global trade in goods.
TFI Buys UPS Freight for $800 Million
TFI International Inc. is acquiring UPS Freight in an $800 million deal announced Jan. 25.
Maersk Loses 750 Containers as Seas Hammer L.A.-Bound Ship
One of AP Moller-Maersk’s containerships carrying goods from China to the U.S. lost part of its cargo in the Pacific Ocean during bad weather.
U.S. Xpress CEO Details Economic Forecast for 2021
U.S. Xpress Enterprises CEO Eric Fuller on Jan. 20 detailed the findings of an economic report his company did on the trucking industry.
Nation’s Ports Finish 2020 Strong Amid Surge of Imports
The nation’s ports in December posted record or near-record cargo numbers as a surge of imports continued to enter facilities on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
C.H. Robinson Launches Consumer Brand for Fresh Produce
C.H. Robinson’s fresh produce business division will roll out its own brand of fruits and vegetables nationwide, the logistics company announced Jan. 19.
Amazon Offers to Help Biden Administration With Vaccinations
Amazon .com Inc. is offering to help the Biden administration accelerate the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, including to its own employees.