The shipments component of the Cass Freight Index fell 1.9% m/m in October after a 1.7% decline in September. The index was unchanged in seasonally adjusted (SA) terms from September,...
This is a guest post by Jane Dillman. Despite slightly uncertain geopolitics, global trade still presents huge opportunities for business owners and operators. Of course, that’s only true as long...
A former NFL player and his business partner, who were co-owners of a construction business and trucking company, and their bookkeeper face fraud charges after prosecutors claim they engaged in...
If you spend any amount of time on popular social media sites, you no doubt have seen your stream of posts filled with ads for Black Friday sales. Black Friday...
“We need to do everything possible to power American commerce," says Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), the bill's sponsor. (Al Drago/Bloomberg News) The U.S. Senate recently passed a bill meant to facilitate...
Tightening Europe decarbonization measures will raise shipper costs: carriersCarrier compliance with European regulations targeting the reduction of carbon emissions will increase in 2025, and the rising costs that result will...
Residential constructionNew construction on housing units faded on a seasonally adjusted basis in October as a decline in starts of single-family homes offset an increase in starts of housing units...
Hurricane Milton devastated Florida’s produce farmers, leading to significant economic losses and agricultural damage. The storm, which made landfall on October 9, 2024, as a Category 3 hurricane, swept across...
This is a guest post by Ellie Gabel. Cargo disappearances are becoming more common. Heightened diligence will pay off, potentially reducing loss value. Unfortunately, for those importing or exporting goods...
Short lines are on the headpin as the North American rail business embraces a welcome rebound.“It’s been a tumultuous eight years but the railroad industry is turning a corner as...
