Logistics
For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
60 Seconds: Trucking Industry Accelerates Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
As Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters recede, truckers are ensuring supplies reach those in need.
October 8, 202460 Seconds: In-Store Shopping Back In Trend
An accelerated transition toward in-store shopping from ordering online is underway and set to aid the nascent #freight environment recovery, according to observers.
October 1, 2024Economic Outlook for 2025 with ATA's Bob Costello
Over the past two and a half years, the trucking industry has persevered through a freight rate recession amid an oversupply of capacity while also navigating supply chain disruptions and uncertainty. When will freight rates rebound, and how much recovery can we expect?
December 9, 2024Port Traffic Surging as Companies Rush to Beat Tariffs
Imports at the Port of Los Angeles last month totaled 462,740 20-foot-equivalent units, or TEUs. The port also handled 122,716 export containers and 319,570 empty containers in October.
Nebraska Finishes US 275 Section on Eastern Freight Route
The Nebraska Department of Transportation has been working to improve the U.S. 275 corridor in segments for many years. So far, about 70% has been completed, according to NDOT.
ATA Truck Tonnage Rises 1.2% Sequentially in October
The freight market showed renewed signs of recovery in October after stumbling in September, American Trucking Associations reported.
Perspective: Getting Endpoint Security Right
Securing logistics endpoints is no longer just an IT concern — it’s a critical business imperative that demands the same attention as safeguarding physical cargo.
Moran Transportation Expands Into Ohio With RMX Acquisition
The acquisition brings 50 to 60 trucks and three service centers into Moran’s operations, increasing its total to 12 service centers and more than 675 pieces of equipment across the Midwest.
November 18, 2024Manhattan Trucks Face $14.40 Toll as Congestion Plan Begins
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved a revised congestion pricing plan for Manhattan that President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to terminate once he takes office.
Landstar Taps Beacom and Miller for New Roles
Joe Beacom will become president of Landstar System Holdings. Matt Miller will succeed Beacom as vice president and chief safety and operations officer.
November 18, 2024