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.
 

Government, Business, Logistics

FedEx’s ‘Panda Express’ Lands in Washington

A pair of 3-year old giant pandas have left a research facility in Dujiangyan, China, and were flown via FedEx's Panda Express to Washington.

Ashraf Khalil and Didi Tang | Associated Press
October 15, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Virginia to Fund Logistics Training, Business Sites

Two logistics projects and six proposed business development sites will receive state funds from a $2.5 million package of 21 grants that Virginia recently awarded.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 14, 2024
Business, Logistics

Nashville’s M&W Logistics Wins 2024 Frontline Heroes Award

M&W Logistics Group has long believed in supporting its local Nashville community, so when the call came for help building a shelter for at-risk women, it stepped up.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 13, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Three Alabama Trucking Firms Deliver Aid to Texas Farmers

Three Alabama trucking companies responded to a call from agriculture commissioners in that state and Texas to deliver loads of hay to ranchers whose livestock were facing starvation.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 13, 2024
Business, Logistics, Top 100

GXO Considering Sale Amid Interest From Potential Buyers

The Greenwich, Conn.-based company is working with financial advisers, said sources who asked not to be identified because the details aren’t public.

October 11, 2024
Business, Equipment, Logistics

MCE 2024 to Showcase Trucking’s Importance

American Trucking Associations will stress the importance of professional drivers as part of its 2024 Management Conference & Exhibition in Nashville, Tenn.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 11, 2024
Business, Logistics

Femsa Offloads Logistics Operations to Grupo Traxion

Mexican behemoth Fomento Economico Mexicano has agreed to sell logistics operations to Mexican trucking firm Grupo Traxion for $205 million as the conglomerate continues to shed assets.

Michael O'Boyle | Bloomberg News
October 11, 2024
Business, Logistics

REPLAY: Transforming Fleet Safety With Onboard Video and AI Insights

Onboard video and AI-enabled analytics are transforming trucking by improving driver performance, safety, and satisfaction. When paired with effective coaching, these technologies boost efficiency and reward top performers. Join John Elliott, Load One’s founder, and Seth Clevenger as they discuss the impact of in-cab technology on fleet safety and operations.

October 10, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

DOD Marches on With $17.9 Billion Moving Contract

Despite continuing concerns voiced by some large movers, military officials are advancing efforts toward interstate implementation of the $17.9 billion Global Household Goods contract.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

NMFTA Launches Benchmarking Program for LTL Industry

On Oct. 1, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association held its first meeting for a new benchmarking group aimed at boosting efficiency through shared insights.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 10, 2024