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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.
 

Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Alphabet Jumps Into Drone Air-Traffic Control With Flight App

Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery venture, Wing, is releasing free software for U.S. drone users to get permission to fly near sensitive areas such as airports.

Alan Levin | Bloomberg News
June 29, 2021
Business, Logistics

Ports on Both Coasts Continue Record-Setting Levels in May

The nation’s ports remained very busy in May, as high shipment volume continued to flow through facilities on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts at a record-setting pace.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 28, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Schumer, Buttigieg Vow to Advance NYC Gateway Tunnel

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg vowed to advance a long-delayed rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey using money expected to be appropriated this year.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
June 28, 2021
Business, Logistics

Sutton Transport Acquires E F Express

Sutton Transport Inc. announced June 24 that it has entered into an agreement to purchase E F Express.

June 28, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Here’s Why You Should Christmas Shop Early

If it seems like shipping delays and soaring delivery costs aren’t getting any better, it’s because by some metrics they’re both getting worse.

Brendan Murray | Bloomberg News
June 28, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Labor, Food Shortages in Supply Chain Take Toll on Restaurants

For many restaurateurs across Connecticut, daily deliveries of food have become inconsistent, later than usual and sometimes canceled at the last minute. Part of the problem is a shortage of staff at food purveyors and trucking companies.

Susan Dunne | Hartford Courant
June 25, 2021
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100

Mullen Group Completes Acquisition of Two Companies

Mullen Group has closed acquisitions on two transportation businesses, the Okotoks, Alberta, company announced June 24.

June 25, 2021
Business, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

FedEx Tops $20 Billion in Revenue for Third Straight Quarter

FedEx Corp. reported a surge in bottom-line results for its fiscal fourth quarter as e-commerce continued to fuel demand for the company’s services.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 24, 2021
Business, Logistics

Logistics Sector Altered but Resilient, CSCMP Reports

The logistics sector continues to demonstrate the perseverance that carried it through the toughest days of the economic downturn that accompanied the coronavirus pandemic, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals said in a recent report.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 24, 2021
Technology, Safety, Logistics

Keeping CSA Scores in Check – The Safety Management Cycle

Program Aired: June 24, 2021. Improving your CSA scores is an ongoing process that needs constant attention and monitoring across many areas of your business. The safety management cycle is used by authorities to assess your compliance performance and it should be used by carriers to ensure your processes are pointing towards keeping your CSA scores low. 

June 24, 2021