India’s new rules for foreign e-commerce platforms may be designed to protect local companies from Amazon.com and Walmart Inc., but consumers are likely to suffer the collateral damage.
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India Crackdown on Amazon, Walmart Seen Hurting Online Shoppers
CFI Logistics Acquires Chicago-Based Optimal Freight
Truckload carrier and logistics firm CFI announced plans to acquire Chicago-based Optimal Freight.
Rhode Island to Construct 10 More Truck Toll Gantries
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has received federal approval to advance construction on 10 more truck-tolling gantries.
UPS Holiday Package Returns Hit Peak Before Year End for First Time
UPS Inc. expected to handle a record 1.5 million returns Dec. 19, ahead of its usual early January peak of 1.3 million.
Record Number of Travelers Predicted for Roads, Rails, Airports, AAA Says
Expect record-breaking crowds this holiday season on the nation’s roads, rails and runways, as about one-third of Americans will be on the move.
FedEx Stock Takes Beating on Bleak European Outlook
FedEx Corp. shares plunged Dec. 19, after its “jarring” cut to annual forecasts and bleak commentary about European economy and global trade alarmed the market.
Manitoulin Transport Buys Yukon Business in Latest Acquisition
Manitoulin Transport has purchased Kluane Freight Lines Ltd.’s book of business and formed a joint venture with Chief Isaac Group of Cos., according to a Manitoulin news release.
Ozark Motor Lines Raises Pay as Trucker Shortage Creates Worker Demand
Two motor carriers are closing out the year with pay increases for drivers, capping off a 2018 trend that saw many fleets boost compensation in order to attract and retain drivers.
Resurgent Oil Fields Keep Drivers in Short Supply
These are boom times in West Texas. Across the state, the robust shale industry is providing a lift to local economies and trucking companies that serve the region. It’s also a microcosm for the trucking industry overall when it comes to finding drivers to keep the wheels of growth turning.
Amazon Air Announces Significant Expansion in Major Markets
The air transport division of online retailer Amazon is expanding its capacity at a regional airport near Chicago that markets itself as an alternative to the city’s O’Hare International Airport, the nation’s sixth busiest cargo facility.