Ontario Opens $30M Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station
Ontario has opened a new commercial vehicle inspection station for trucks traveling westbound on Highway 11/17, a primary Trans-Canada Highway route, into the Port of Thunder Bay.
March 25, 2024Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.
Amazon Delivery Rival Pandion Secures Funding for Expansion
E-commerce logistics startup Pandion — which helps retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue compete with Amazon’s delivery — has secured $41.5 million in fresh funds to expand its operation.
March 22, 2024Uber Freight Bolsters Drop-and-Hook Solution Nationwide
Uber Freight has scaled up its drop-and-hook capacity solution nationally with new freight network optimization capabilities, the company announced March 21.
March 21, 2024Drought Threatens to Snarl Mississippi River Traffic Again
The Mississippi River is at risk of bottlenecks for a third straight year as warm, dry spring weather and low winter snowpack limit the amount of water feeding into it.
March 21, 2024Port Leaders at Legislative Summit Want Permitting Reform
WASHINGTON — U.S. port leaders say the permitting and government review process to get projects approved needs to be improved.
March 21, 2024Senators Introduce TSA Clearance Bill
Legislation meant to expedite commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials was recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators.
March 20, 2024DOT Marks FLOW’s Two-Year Anniversary
The FLOW information-sharing forum that was launched in response to pandemic-related supply chain woes is marking its second anniversary by focusing on inland freight initiatives.
March 20, 2024AAPA Report Shows Growing Importance of Port System
WASHINGTON — A new report compiled for the American Association of Port Authorities shows that ports and the maritime industry played a critical role in economic growth last year.
March 20, 2024Tonnage Numbers Mixed for February
Truck tonnage recorded a 12th consecutive decline in February while managing a month-to-month gain, a mixed result for an industry seeking signs of an emergence from its freight recession.
March 19, 2024Aerolane Seeks to Use Freighter Planes to Pull Cargo Gliders
Aerolane is testing a business plan to pull cargo gliders with small freighter planes.
March 19, 2024