Forward Air CEO Tom Schmitt Exits After Omni Deal Completion
Forward Air CEO Tom Schmitt exited the company days after finally completing the carrier’s at-times contentious merger with Omni Logistics.
February 8, 2024RXO Closes First Full Year as Company With Q4 Results
RXO closed out its first full year as a stand-alone company by reporting fourth-quarter earnings gains on a year-over-year revenue decline, the company detailed Feb. 8.
February 8, 2024Planned Savannah Private Port Terminal Stokes Traffic Fears
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The planned SeaPoint marine terminal east of downtown Savannah is spurring concerns about port-related traffic overwhelming the streets and rail tracks in the area.
February 8, 2024Shipping Officials: Supply Chain Equipped to Deal With Attacks
The world’s critical shipping lanes are facing a group of modern-day “Barbary pirates” with the recent violence in the Red Sea, according to Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel.
February 8, 2024Leading Container Maker Sees Profit Jump in Hydrogen Business
China International Marine Containers Group, the world’s biggest manufacturer of shipping containers, is seeing a surge in revenues from its hydrogen business, a good sign for the fuel.
February 8, 2024Trucking Executives Cite Opportunities for AI Adoption
LAS VEGAS — Artificial intelligence promises to unlock greater efficiency in the freight transportation industry, but implementing AI functions is not without its challenges.
February 8, 2024Reefer Unit Powers Carrier Global to 55.6% Q4 Profit Hike
Profits at Carrier Global jumped 55.6% year-over-year in the fourth quarter on the back of higher refrigeration unit sales and improved operating margins.
February 7, 2024XPO Reports Revenue and Earnings Gains for Q4
XPO Inc. reported a year-over-year increase in revenue and earnings despite an overall softer freight environment during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company announced Feb. 7.
February 7, 2024Werner Enterprises Reports Revenue, Profit Decline for Q4
Werner Enterprises reported a drop in revenue and earnings year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company detailed Feb. 6.
February 7, 2024San Clemente Landslide Forces San Diego Rail to Halt Again
Freight trains to and from the Port of San Diego were suspended again the night of Feb. 6 by a slow-moving landslide that threatens the tracks at San Clemente, Calif.
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