C.H. Robinson Worldwide has developed artificial intelligence that automates every step along a freight shipment life cycle that uses email, the company announced Oct. 31.

Shippers faced hurdles with both ocean freight and airfreight in 2023, leading to declined volumes at North America's top container ports and airports.

A slump in international trade, geopolitical conflicts and economic uncertainty created a difficult business environment for the largest transportation and logistics providers in 2023.

Demand for global air cargo traffic continues to increase amid ­e-commerce growth and ocean shipping constraints, driving prices higher as carriers and airports seek new efficiencies to maximize capacity.

ArcBest Corp. experienced a 187% increase in earnings despite a decline in revenue during the third quarter of 2024, the company reported Nov. 1.

Colorado has been awarded $66.4 million in grant funding to improve the safety of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line north of Denver.

Dock foremen and women in British Columbia issued a strike notice for Nov. 4, setting up a complete shutdown of Canada’s busiest port, a business group said.

“As we get into the holiday season, we’re excited about what we have in store for customers,” CEO Andy Jassy said in a statement.

Uber Technologies reported weaker-than-expected ride bookings and issued a middling forecast for the holiday quarter, even as it delivered record operating profit. 

The Omaha, Neb.-based carrier’s Q3 net income fell 72% to $6.6 million, or 11 cents per share, compared with $23.7 million, 37 cents, a year ago.