Logistics

Canada’s Ontario province has embarked on an ambitious plan to help truckers by adding 165 parking spaces while upgrading 14 rest area sites and adding 10 along its highways.

Landmark Ceramics will invest $72 million to expand its tile production near Nashville, Tenn., by creating a new logistics hub with advanced technology to enhance distribution operations.

East Coast ports are modifying their operations to absorb cargo diverted from Baltimore harbor, where salvage specialists are starting to clear debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

BALTIMORE — The U.S. Coast Guard has opened a temporary, alternate channel for commercially essential vessels near the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service after FedEx said it wasn’t able to reach an agreement on mutually beneficial terms to extend its contract.

Maryland truckers impacted by limitations at the Port of Baltimore are seeking emergency waivers from regulations to avert financial hardships.

Virginia Beach, Va., drone services company DroneUp is expanding beyond the skies to build out its delivery ecosystem with a kiosk package pickup and drop-off system.

Greenlane is planning to develop its first commercial electric vehicle charging corridor along Interstate 15 in Southern California, the industry joint venture announced March 27.

Nighttime parking availability continues to be a challenge for truck drivers. There are options to avoid having to park along dangerous highway ramps, but that safety can come with a price. 

Secretary Buttigieg revealed the U.S. Department of Transportation is processing a quick release transportation emergency grant to Maryland for the reconstruction of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which is causing supply chain disruptions since it was struck by a cargo ship.