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.
TFI International Posts Profit Rebound in Q3
Profit at TFI International Inc. rebounded in the third quarter from pandemic lows as the carrier experienced operating income improvements.
In Mail-In Vote Dispute, USPS Argues It Makes No Delivery Guarantees
Delivery delays during an election can’t be unlawful, because the Constitution doesn’t guarantee states any particular level of service when it comes to mail-in ballots, the U.S. Postal Service told a federal judge.
Amazon, FedEx, UPS Boost US Warehouse Jobs Amid Online Boom
Warehouse operators across the U.S. are rushing to hire workers amid a boom in online sales, a bright spot for a labor market that faces mounting challenges.
PortPro Introduces New Drayage TMS
PortPro Technologies introduced a new transportation management system intended to address the needs of drayage carriers.
October 27, 2020EV Mania Turns Battery Makers Into Power Brokers
Automakers are investing billions of dollars to bring new electric vehicles to consumers in the U.S. and other global markets, but their success hinges on securing the most critical and expensive component: the battery.
USPS Ordered to Restore High-Speed Machines for Election Mail
A federal judge ordered the U.S. Postal Service to restore high-speed mail-sorting machines at any facilities that are unable to process first-class election mail quickly enough — a major concern for states as the postal agency continues to struggle with service performance.
Plus Selects Amazon Web Services as Cloud Provider
Plus, a provider of self-driving truck technology, announced it selected Amazon Web Services as its preferred cloud provider to support the commercial deployment of its system.
October 22, 2020States Lose Fight to Get USPS Outside Monitor for Election Mail
States that claim changes by the U.S. Postal Service will threaten mail-in voting failed again to get an independent monitor appointed to observe the agency’s compliance with a court order.
CSX Reports Lower Q3 Net Income, Revenue
CSX Corp. reported a slip in third-quarter financial results due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on shipments.
Ports Report Strong September as Retailers Restock
Just months after cargo volumes plunged amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s ports are staging a comeback as falling product inventory levels at warehouses, stores and medical facilities are being quickly replenished.