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.
Rivian to End Exclusivity With Amazon
Electric vehicle maker Rivian said Nov. 7 that it will allow other companies to purchase its fleet of delivery vans, ending an exclusive agreement with Amazon.
November 8, 2023Effective Driver Coaching: How In-Cab Technology Makes It Possible
Done correctly, driver coaching creates safer, more profitable routes. Transport Topics reports how Kriska leverages in-cab technology for driver improvement.
November 7, 2023RXO Reports Negative Earnings in Soft Q3 Market
RXO reported negative net income and a 14% decline in revenue during the third quarter.
Uber Delivers Mixed Report as Profit Grows, Revenue Slows
Uber Technologies gave a mixed picture of its business, showing a second consecutive profitable quarter and an increase in demand for rides and delivery but also slowing revenue growth.
Several States Ask DOT for Rail Emergency Transparency Rule
Attorneys General from 13 states signed a letter to the DOT supporting a proposal to require railroads to make information about hazardous materials on trains available to emergency responders.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin Lauds 3PL Provider’s Facility Expansion
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a $2 million expansion of Wytheville-based Camrett Logistics to grow its capacity and provide green supply chain technology.
House Committee Passes Bill to Protect Moving Privacy
Legislation designed to safeguard certain identifiable information of individuals moving internationally was advanced this month by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Port of Long Beach Gets DOT Grant for Rail Facility Project
The Port of Long Beach will improve and expand several roadways within its Pier B railyard, officials announced on Nov. 3, with a $52.6 million grant from the Department of Transportation.
Dry Panama Risks Driving Large Oil Tankers Away From Canal
Dry weather is set to force large oil tankers to completely stop using the Panama Canal, requiring the vessels to extend their voyages by thousands of miles, a shipping researcher said.
Schneider Q3 Profit Slumps, Misses Analyst Expectations
Profits at Schneider in the third quarter of 2023 slumped 72% year-over-year in what the company believes was the most challenging phase of the ongoing freight recession.