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.
Marten Transport Reports 16th Consecutive Profitable Quarter
Marten Transport reported higher fourth-quarter earnings, marking its 16th consecutive year-over-year increase.
Ports Post Strong Volume for 2022 Despite December Drop-Off
Despite a significant slowdown in the second half of 2022, two major West Coast ports approached the record-setting pace they had in 2021.
January 25, 2023RJW Logistics Group Brings Shipping Hub, Jobs to Mesquite, Texas
A new Mesquite, Texas, business park has landed a major tenant, RJW Logistics Group, bringing more than 200 jobs.
Truck Tonnage Rises 3.8% in 2022
Truck tonnage rose 3.8% in 2022 compared with 2021, posting the highest year-over-year gain in four years despite modest December results, American Trucking Associations reported.
Maritime Administration Announces Shipyard Funds
Additional funding is available for officials seeking to modernize operations at small shipyard facilities around the country, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced.
Amazon Union Organizer in Alabama Says He Was Fired
An Amazon warehouse worker who helped lead a hotly contested union campaign in Bessemer, Ala., said he was abruptly terminated without explanation.
Proposed Pennsylvania Recycling Center, Truck Terminals Cause Traffic Fears
The proposed Grand Central Recycling Center could add hundreds of truck trips to Route 512 — and if the plan isn’t changed, perhaps to the restricted Pen Argyl Road, with a threat of traffic jams.
Pitt Ohio Expands Service to New York State
Pitt Ohio has added 32 next-day lanes in an effort to improve transit times on the East Coast, the company announced Jan. 23.
January 23, 2023Port of Mobile Posts All-Time Container Shipping Figures in 2022
The Port of Mobile has set a new record for annual container traffic, beating the benchmark it set in 2021 by more than 11%.
Fleets Grapple With Freight Rate Pressures
Trucking companies are navigating a challenging economic environment where stubbornly high costs for goods are affecting what shippers are willing to pay for transport, experts warned.