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, 2024US Taps California for CHIPS for America R&D Facility
Sunnyvale, Calif., will host both a research and development semiconductor facility and serve as joint headquarters for Natcast and the National Semiconductor Technology Center.
Dockworker Lockout Begins at Canada’s Largest Ports
Dock employers in British Columbia said they will lock out workers Nov. 4 in response to a union’s strike notice, halting trade at terminals across Canada’s busiest and third-busiest ports.
US South Set to Surpass Canada in Lumber Production
The shift reflects how a key Canadian resource sector has declined due to U.S. duties and other challenges, including wildfires, land-use regulation and insect infestations.
Retailers Offer ‘Returnless Refunds’ to Reduce Shipping Fees
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
C.H. Robinson Automates Freight Email Transactions With AI
C.H. Robinson Worldwide has developed artificial intelligence that automates every step along a freight shipment life cycle that uses email, the company announced Oct. 31.
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November 1, 2024Ocean, Airfreight Volumes Falter in Rocky 2023
Shippers faced hurdles with both ocean freight and airfreight in 2023, leading to declined volumes at North America's top container ports and airports.
Top 50 Freight Companies Endure Global Trade Slump
A slump in international trade, geopolitical conflicts and economic uncertainty created a difficult business environment for the largest transportation and logistics providers in 2023.