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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

Existing Home Sales Rise 2.9%

Existing homes sales rose 2.9% in April, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.

May 27, 2009

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, Safety, Government, Logistics, Technology, Equipment

Senate Bill Would Ban Tolls on National Highway System

Legislation introduced by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) would ban the tolls on the National Highway System.

May 27, 2009
Business, Fuel, Logistics

Diesel Inches Up to $2.231

The national diesel fuel average rose 1.5 cents a gallon last week, while gasoline posted a much larger 6.9-cent jump, widening the gap between the two fuels as gas stockpiles declined ahead of the traditional Memorial Day start of summer driving season.

May 25, 2009
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Obama Issues Stricter Auto Efficiency Rules

The Obama administration last week announced stricter requirements for automobile fuel efficiency and a first-ever national greenhouse gas reduction standard for cars and light trucks. Though heavy trucks are not immediately affected, an industry official suggested similar changes could be coming within the next decade.

May 25, 2009
Business, Logistics

US 1 Reports First-Quarter Loss

Logistics firm US 1 Industries said it had a first quarter net loss of $979,000, or 7 cents a share, compared with a profit of $690,000, or 5 cents a share, a year earlier.

May 21, 2009
Business, Logistics

Arcadia Capital Group to Buy 3PL Firm DLJ Express

Third-party logistics firm DLJ Express will be sold to investment company Arcadia Capital Group, the company that arranged the sale said.

May 21, 2009
Business, Logistics

C.R. England Adds myLogistics Software

C.R. England said that it has implemented myLogistics software in its dedicated division, giving the logistics company better ability to bid for contracts, among other features.

May 20, 2009
Business, Logistics

Radiant Logistics to Buy Back Stock

Radiant Logistics said that it will repurchase up to 5 million shares of its common stock through 2010.

May 20, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Rises 1.5¢ to $2.231; Gas Gains 6.9¢

The national average price of diesel fuel rose for a second straight week, gaining 1.5 cents to $2.231 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.

May 19, 2009
Business, Logistics

CEVA Logistics Awarded Contract with Powerwave

CEVA Logistics has been awarded a contract to handle forwarding services for U.S.-based wireless technology company Powerwave Technologies, Ceva said.

May 19, 2009