Transportation

Although the multipurpose vessel market is expected to further soften on weak charter activity in the third quarter, firmer demand is expected by the end of the year, keeping certain...

The United States ranks 7th in worldwide watermelon production, with Florida, Georgia, Texas, and California leading domestic production. Watermelon is grown in warm places, from Florida to Guatemala, making it...

A hot topic just popped up in international shipping. It revolves around the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) potentially getting involved in regulating pricing when it comes to importing and exporting....

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: A stronger Mexican peso could pose challenges for U.S.-Mexico trucking; Tesla...

The House Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that would prohibit funding for a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal to require the installation of speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks.Approved during...

Daily shipments were up to 51,220 compared with 50,274 a year ago. (XPO) XPO saw second-quarter net income and revenue decline, but the company sees momentum headed into the third...

While the magnitude of peak season in any given year may have macroeconomic significance in shedding light on the strength of consumer spending and the economy overall, it is only...

Lower oil prices generally help truckload carriers through lower diesel costs, but they also point to lower truckload freight volumes directly related to drilling activities. Flatbed carriers in large freight...

This is a guest post by Christopher Garcia. Beneath the vast and mysterious expanse of our oceans lie secrets untold – tales of forgotten shipwrecks, lost cargo, and historical artifacts...

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