Navigating Drug Shortages in Transportation and Logistics
The U.S. is currently experiencing shortages of new weight loss drugs, including Zepbound and Wegovy, primarily due to soaring demand.
Is Hyperloop The Future of High-Speed Travel or Just Hype?
In the Netherlands, a new European Hyperloop Center has just opened, featuring a quarter-mile long white steel tube that might revolutionize how we travel and transport goods.
Germany's Public Transport Grinds to a Halt With Strikes and Climate Protests
Public transport services in Germany came to a halt as strikes organized by the Verdi union over working hours swept across 14 states, including Berlin.
China's Hyperloop Dream is Breaking Speed Barriers and Redefining Travel
Imagine zipping from New York to Los Angeles in less than an hour or hopping from London to Paris in just 15 minutes.
Alaska's Transportation Plan Rejected, Risking Billions in Federal Grants
Federal officials have turned down Alaska's multi-year transportation plan, risking delays in summer construction and jeopardizing billions in federal grants.
Ryder System Expands Dedicated Transportation with Cardinal Logistics Acquisition
Ryder System is expanding its dedicated transportation services through the acquisition of Cardinal Logistics, previously owned by H.I.G. Capital.
Fire Aboard Cargo Ship Carrying Lithium-Ion Batteries Successfully Extinguished off Dutch Harbor, Alaska
After a few intense days, the fire that blazed in the cargo hold of the Genius Star XI - a huge cargo ship hauling lithium-ion batteries from Vietnam to sunny San Diego - is finally out.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Faces Congressional Scrutiny Amid Infrastructure Debate
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been actively promoting the Biden administration's infrastructure initiatives, emphasizing the progress made on various projects, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Smart Technology Ensures Green Lights for Freight Transportation
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is implementing a five-year intelligent traffic signal optimization program in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to reduce the number of stops for trucks at traffic lights.
Baltimore's 2050 Transportation Plan Continues Auto-Centric Approach
In their commentary published in The Baltimore Sun, Samuel Jordan, Eric Norton, and Michael Scepaniak criticize Baltimore's new regional transportation plan, Resilience 2050, for perpetuating an automobile-centric approach.
Truck Tonnage Index Shows a 2.1% Increase in June
The American Trucking Associations' For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.1% in June, following a 1.2% increase in May.
House Committee Weighs Fiscal 2024 Bill: Key Priorities and Discussions
The transportation funding committee in the U.S. House of Representatives will consider a fiscal 2024 transportation bill, which would allocate $90.2 billion for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development.
Industries Experiencing the Highest Levels of Work-Related Stress
A recent survey conducted by Vivian Health reveals that work-related stress remains prevalent, with nearly half of the respondents reporting job stress
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has expressed concern over the collapse of a section of I-95
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has pledged to assist in the rapid repair of a section of Interstate 95 (I-95) on the East Coast, following its collapse in Philadelphia.
Transport and logistics company Geodis has completed the acquisition of Southern Companies
Transport and logistics company Geodis has acquired Southern Companies, a drayage provider that serves ports in the Southeast of the United States.
Transportation unemployment rates fell below 2019 levels
According to updated data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector in May 2023 was 0.7% lower than in May 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The Changing Landscape of Transportation: AI's Impact on the Future of Logistics
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the transportation industry, particularly in the areas of autonomous vehicles, intelligent traffic management, and predictive maintenance.
Supply Chain-Related Bills Given Green Light by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has endorsed a series of bills, aiming to fortify and secure American supply chains against potential disturbances.
House Republicans quick to blame Buttigieg for delayed Ohio train derailment response, but is this warranted?
Some state “no” - the real issue lies with the railroad industry’s lack of accountability and regulations after years of lobbying against compliance efforts.
Digital supply chain transformation is crucial for business success
Digital supply chain transformation is crucial for businesses to stay competitive in today's fast-paced and constantly changing marketplace.