Trade representatives from the United States, Canada and Mexico have begun talks aimed at resetting terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement, a process that is expected to take many months to conclude and which could have profound implications for freight carriers and the supply chain operations of companies in all three countries.
August 24, 2017Daniel P. Bearth
Business
Former Transportation Lawyer James Hardman Dies at 86
James Hardman, a transportation lawyer and former general counsel of Dart Transit Co., died Aug. 8. He was 86.
August 30, 2017 Business, Equipment
United Rentals to Acquire Neff Rentals for $1.3 Billion
United Rentals Inc. is making its second acquisition this year, offering to buy Miami-based Neff Rentals for $1.3 billion and terminating a previously announced merger between Neff and H&E Equipment Services.
August 28, 2017 Business, Technology, Equipment 
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Flytrex Provides Drones for Grocery Delivery in Iceland
Flytrex/YouTube.comGoods are literally flying off the shelves today in Iceland as online retailer Aha launches what it calls the world’s first autonomous drone delivery system in an urban setting.
August 22, 2017 Business 
National Fulfillment Services
Metro Supply Chain Has Acquired National Fulfillment Services
National Fulfillment ServicesIn a move to expand its e-commerce business in North America, Toronto-based Metro Supply Chain Group has acquired National Fulfillment Services.
August 2, 2017