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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.
 

Business, Logistics, TCA

Construction Begins on Wisconsin FedEx Truck Terminal Opposed by Nearby Residents

Construction is beginning in Oak Creek, Wis., on a huge FedEx truck terminal opposed by nearby residents.

Tom Daykin | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 18, 2017
Government, Safety, Logistics

Analysis: An Infrastructure Deal Should Be Easy, But Isn’t

Although Trump made big promises during the campaign and in his first days in the White House, the administration’s initial plan is for a meager $200 billion spread out over a decade and is reliant on private partnerships.

Albert R. Hunt | Bloomberg News
September 18, 2017
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

California County May Halt New Trucking Terminals as Tensions Rise

Sutter County may move to temporarily halt any new trucking operations in unincorporated areas as tensions mount with area residents over trucking terminals off Highway 99 south of Yuba City.

Joshua Gutierrez | Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, Calif.)
September 14, 2017
Business, Logistics, TCA

Port of Virginia Keeps Breaking Records — and So Are Many Other Big Ports Across the Nation

August turned out to be yet another record month for the Port of Virginia.

Robert McCabe | The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot
September 14, 2017
Business, Logistics, TCA

Illinois County Hears Proposal for $1.2 Billion Warehouse Development

Will County officials recently got a peek at the proposed 2,200-acre business park in Jackson Township, Ill., with its developers’ promises of pumping revenue into the Elwood and Manhattan areas, while keeping trucks off residential roads.

September 13, 2017
Business, Logistics

LTL Sector Enjoys Fruitful 2017

Indications are that the truckload market is bouncing back from some rough conditions earlier this year, according to industry analysts at Stifel, Nicolaus & Co.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2017
Business, Logistics

XPO Redoubling E-Commerce Efforts, Will Expand U.S. Network Through 2018

XPO Logistics Inc. will double its last-mile warehouses to capitalize on the rapid growth of e-commerce in North America, the company announced Sept. 12.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2017
Business, Fuel, Logistics

Gas Shortage Shifts From Texas to Florida

Truckers who hauled gasoline to Texas last week from Florida may run the same route in reverse next week as Hurricane Irma bears down on the Sunshine State.

Laura Blewitt | Bloomberg News
September 8, 2017
Business, Logistics, TCA

E-Commerce Drives Global Package Shipping Volume to Rise 48% in Two Years

Global package shipping volume increased by 48% during the past two years, powered by growth in e-commerce, according to a report released last week by technology company Pitney Bowes.

Paul Schott | The Advocate (Stamford, Conn.)
September 8, 2017
Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

FedEx Temporarily Suspends Some Services in Parts of Florida, Prepares for Post-Irma Aid

FedEx temporarily suspended some services in South Florida Sept. 7 and geared up to help with recovery wherever Hurricane Irma makes landfall.

Wayne Risher | The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
September 8, 2017