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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.
 

Logistics

US Army Takes Aim at Canadian Pacific, Norfolk Southern Railroad Merger Plan

The U.S. Army said a Canadian Pacific Railway takeover of Norfolk Southern Corp. has the potential to harm national defense, adding opposition to the possible merger plan.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
April 7, 2016

Infographic: 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.

Business, Logistics

World's Biggest Shipping Company Pours Billions Into Expansion

The world’s biggest shipping company is taking advantage of low industry prices to build its business across units.

April 6, 2016
Business, Government, Safety, Logistics

Companies Reimagine Delivery Vehicles

Several companies are testing a wide range of innovative delivery ideas to gain an edge in growing logistics and transportation space.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
April 5, 2016
Special Coverage, Business, Logistics, Equipment

Trail King Launches Specialty Trailer Models

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trail King Industries Inc. introduced several specialty trailers here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 31, 2016
Business, Logistics

FedEx Wins Brazil’s Final Approval of TNT Acquisition

Brazil’s regulatory agency has given final approval to the planned $4.9 billion combination of FedEx Corp. and European package and logistics operator TNT N.V., turning aside an appeal from rival UPS Inc.

March 30, 2016
Logistics

Norfolk Southern Sets May 12 Showdown Over Canadian Pacific Acquisition Bid

Norfolk Southern Corp. set a May 12 showdown with potential buyer Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. by announcing that date for the annual meeting, where shareholders will say whether they want the board to negotiate a merger with the Canadian carrier.

March 29, 2016
Business, Logistics

Consumer Confidence Climbs More Than Expected in March

Consumer confidence rebounded more than forecast in March as American households grew more upbeat about prospects for the labor market and economy.

Tatiana Darie | Bloomberg News
March 29, 2016
Business, Logistics

XPO Logistics Adds to Presence in Britain

XPO Logistics Inc. has landed food service deals with two companies in the United Kingdom, most recently with retailer Iceland, XPO said March 15.

March 15, 2016
Business, Government, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Study Finds Additional Research Needed to Better Understand Driver Fatigue

While there is some evidence that fatigue among truck drivers increases the risk of crashes, questions remain about effective ways to minimize that risk, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 14, 2016