Transportation

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration today announced Melody Drummond Hansen has been appointed the agency’s new chief counsel.In this role, Drummond Hansen will work closely with and advise the...

Brian Dykes replaces former CFO Brian Newman, whom. UPS previously said would leave the company on June 1 to focus on his health. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics with...

Container lines charter breakbulk tonnage, pushing up rates Multipurpose vessel (MPV) charter rates are rising as tight capacity due to diversions away from the Red Sea, port congestion and higher...

Overview While still solid, employment growth slowed a bit in June following a downward revision to prior months’ estimates. The unemployment rate ticked up but so did the labor participation...

The contract freight market, a key indicator of the trucking industry’s health, showed signs of life following last month’s 3.6% sequential increase in the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) advanced seasonally...

Efficiency and flexibility are paramount when it comes to logistics. Companies across various industries are constantly seeking ways to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. One strategy...

This is a guest post by Jane Dorsey. As the holiday season approaches, businesses face the challenge of managing increased demand and ensuring that their products reach customers in a...

In a recent meeting of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the group unveiled plans to combat its transportation and logistics sector labor shortages with construction of an...

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced the installation of of a Multi-Energy Portal (MEP), a Non-Intrusive Inspection device for commercial vehicles, at the Laredo, Texas Sector Border Patrol on Interstate...

From the kitchen to the pump  In our journey toward a lower carbon future, the concept of a circular economy has gained significant momentum as a...