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.
Seroka Optimistic About Cargo Levels in 2024
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka says container volumes in the first quarter are strong, and the rest of the year looks as though more typical cargo levels will return.
Port of L.A. Updates From Gene Seroka
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka talks with TT's Dan Ronan about growth at the port and challenges in early 2024 following the successful completion of a labor agreement in 2023.
February 27, 2024Norfolk Southern Urges Shareholders to Reject Takeover Plan
OMAHA, Neb. — Norfolk Southern wants its shareholders to back its current management team and strategy and reject a bid from a group of investors seeking to take control of the railroad.
Covenant’s Duncan Named Recruiter of the Year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Matthew Duncan of Covenant Logistics was named the 2023 Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year at Conversion Interactive Agency's annual event.
Port of Baltimore Hit Cargo Record Last Year
The Port of Baltimore hit records for handling cargo last year, state officials said, showing a rebound from global supply chain difficulties and disruptions during the pandemic.
Southwest Airlines Ground Workers Reach Deal for Pay Bump
Southwest Airlines has reached a contract with its ramp, operations, provisioning and freight agents that’ll give workers an average pay increase of over 18%.
California’s Inland Empire Warehousing Industry Declining
Southern California's Inland Empire is facing a steep downturn in employment and growth in its once-booming warehousing and logistics industry, brought on by unstable market conditions.
Shipping Giant CMA CGM Posts Loss as Red Sea Conflict Rages
CMA CGM SA posted its first quarterly loss in four years as the shipping industry struggles with the conflict in the Red Sea and the specter of overcapacity.
Recruiting Leaders Say Demand for Truck Drivers Still Strong
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Most companies attending the Recruitment & Retention Conference say they have held on to their human resource professionals as trucking endures the freight recession.
Los Angeles Port Head Says Chinese Cranes Pose Security Risk
The head of the port of Los Angeles said Chinese-made cranes pose a potential risk to national security, but a shortage of alternatives makes it challenging to address the vulnerability.