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.
Global Shipping Strains Spark Fears of an Inflation Comeback
Merchandise trade is withstanding its first post-pandemic shock, with no noticeable flareup of global consumer prices. But that’s not guaranteed to last if snarls prove long-lasting.
Amazon Prime Day Drives Online Sales Up 11% to $14.2 Billion
U.S. shoppers spent $14.2 billion online during Amazon.com Inc.’s 48-hour Prime Day sale, up 11% from a year ago and in line with estimates, according to Adobe Inc.
Port of L.A. Container Volumes Up 14% on Strong Trade Activity
West Coast ports are closing out the first half of 2024 with strong trade volumes, boosted by an early peak season, solid consumer spending and threats of strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports.
Trump Assassination Attempt Inquiry Adds to Congress' Agenda
Investigations into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump will contribute to an already jam-packed summer agenda on Capitol Hill.
Port of Baltimore Terminal to Have $1.54B Impact, Study Finds
The planned Sparrows Point terminal is expected to transform Maryland’s economy over a decade, generating more than 8,000 jobs and adding $1.54 billion a year in economic impact.
CBP OKs Ports of Indiana Plan for Ocean Container Terminal
Creation of Lake Michigan’s first international container terminal serving the Chicago area is underway since CBP officials approved a Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor plan.
Ryder Buys Mobile Maintenance Firm Pit Stop Fleet Service
Ryder System Inc. is set to buy Pit Stop Fleet Service for an undisclosed sum, it said July 15. The deal is expected to close by Aug. 1.
Cold Storage Firm Lineage Seeks Up to $3.85 Billion in IPO
Temperature-controlled storage and logistics giant Lineage Inc. is seeking to raise as much as $3.85 billion in its initial public offering.
Amazon Prime Day Sales Rise 13% in First Six Hours of Event
Amazon’s Prime Day sales rose about 13% in the first six hours of the event compared with the same period last year, according to Momentum Commerce.
Wyoming Gets Tough on Drivers Ignoring Road Closure Signs
A new law in Wyoming is aimed at reducing blow-over crashes of light and high-profile vehicles.