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.
60 Seconds: Trucking Industry Accelerates Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
As Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters recede, truckers are ensuring supplies reach those in need.
October 8, 202460 Seconds: In-Store Shopping Back In Trend
An accelerated transition toward in-store shopping from ordering online is underway and set to aid the nascent #freight environment recovery, according to observers.
October 1, 2024FRA Awards $96.5M to Hydrogen Rail Projects in Three States
Under terms of the grant program, FRA will pay no more than 80% of a project’s cost, with a minimum 20% match that can include in-kind contributions.
Port of Houston Gets $3M EPA Grant for Climate Planning
The Port of Houston Authority received a $3 million grant through the EPA’s Clean Ports program as part of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ Investing in America agenda.
Nikola Leads Field in Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Deployment
Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles may be envisioned as the future workhorse of a decarbonized longhaul freight sector, but their development has proceeded at a measured pace.
Montreal Port Seeks Trudeau’s Help to End Dockworker Strike
Two terminals operated by Termont Montreal that account for about 40% of the port’s container handling capacity have been closed since Oct. 31 after unionized dockworkers walked off the job
RXO Reports Revenue Increase to Just More Than $1B for Q3
RXO posted an increase in third-quarter revenue despite a persistently soft market environment by focusing on its customer relationships, the company reported Nov. 7.
Intermodal Load Growth Cushions Hub Group Q3 Profit Decline
Hub Group profit and revenue fell in Q3 2024, but intermodal load growth mitigated the damage and the carrier’s top executive is becoming more optimistic about the freight environment.
Schneider Q3 Revenue, Profit Decline in Weak Freight Market
The company's results missed expectations from investment analysts on Wall Street, who had been looking for earnings per share of 23 cents and quarterly revenue of $1.33 billion.
N.Y. to Give $21.6M for Dairy Supply Chain, Milk Tankers
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the grant program in her 2024 State of the State address as a response to mounting challenges facing dairy farmers.