Logistics

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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.
 

Business, Safety, Logistics

Group Calls for Ban on Cell Phone Use While Driving

A national safety group is advocating for laws completely banning cell phone use while driving, the Associated Press reported.

January 12, 2009
Fuel, Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

Panel Urges Fuel Tax Hikes

WASHINGTON — A national commission studying transportation infrastructure funding is set to recommend that Congress raise fuel taxes now but eventually replace them with levies based on miles traveled.

January 12, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel’s Decline Slows, Falling 3.9¢ to $2.327 a Gallon

Diesel fuel’s national average price fell 3.9 cents to $2.327 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Monday.

December 30, 2008
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Year in Review: California Takes Steps to Curb Emissions

Southern California port officials and state environmental regulators continued pressing their campaign to reduce heavy-truck diesel emissions, approving several controversial measures during 2008 that some truckers said will lead to severe economic hardships.

December 29, 2008
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Drops 5.6¢ to $2.366; Gasoline’s Decline Slows

The national average price of diesel fuel fell 5.6 cents to $2.366 a gallon, while gasoline’s decline slowed to less than a penny, the Department of Energy reported Monday.

December 23, 2008
Business, Logistics, Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ryder Completes Logistics Acquisition

Ryder System said Tuesday it has completed its acquisition of a Canadian logistics firm with operations in China.

December 23, 2008
Business, Logistics, Government

New, Existing Home Sales Decline In November

Sales of both existing and new homes fell in November, the National Association of Realtors and the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

December 23, 2008
Business, Government, Logistics

Hub Group Downgrades 4Q Outlook

Third-party logistics company and freight broker Hub Group said its full-year 2008 earnings will be lower than previously estimated, due to sluggish intermodal and brokerage volumes and pricing.

December 18, 2008
Business, Logistics

Wabash National Sets Agreement with PODS

Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. and PODS Enterprises signed a multi-year agreement for Wabash to build and service all of PODS’ portable storage container requirements.

December 17, 2008
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Falls 9.3¢ to $2.422

Diesel fuel’s national average price fell 9.3 cents to $2.422 a gallon, while gasoline’s decline slowed, the Energy Department said Monday.

December 16, 2008