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Walmart has surpassed PepsiCo to become the largest private motor carrier in North America. The retail giant's expansion of its in-house trucking operations, which now includes 12,663 power units, has propelled it to the top of the Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list.
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Despite challenges in the logistics and freight sector, including sluggish demand and a shifting rate environment that squeezed margins, the 2024 Inc. 5000 list once again highlighted several 3PLs excelling in areas such as freight brokerage, forwarding, and managed transportation.
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From January through June, Mexico's trade with the United States reached a record $415.4 billion, the highest total ever recorded for this period, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau.
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Authorities recently made a massive drug bust, seizing over 2,300 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within a tractor-trailer loaded with celery.
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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Golden Gate Division recently announced the recovery of a stolen dry van trailer containing over $200,000 worth of LG electronics.
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Monthly inbound cargo volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to near record levels as retailers accelerate shipments in anticipation of a potential strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Thursday.
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Outpost is aiming to revolutionize space logistics by putting shipping container-sized spacecraft into orbit, with a clear focus on solving a critical challenge: the efficient return of large volumes of cargo from space.
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U.S. container import volumes surged in July 2024, reaching a 26-month high of 2,556,180 TEUs. This represents an 11.2% increase from June and surpasses the previous peak set in May 2022.
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These insights are drawn from the 2024 Inbound Logistics 3PL Perspectives report. In our 19th annual report, we've gathered and analyzed data from both 3PLs and shippers to examine the current services offered by 3PLs, identify what shippers seek in their 3PL partners.
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A truck driver and a passenger are facing federal charges related to drug trafficking following an undercover operation in Massachusetts this week.
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Drug seizures have increased at ports along Mexico's West Coast as enforcement agencies work to control shipping hubs influenced by violent cartels.
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In the second quarter, the national truck freight market continued its downward trend. Both the U.S. Bank Shipments and Spending Indexes contracted from the first quarter, though the declines were less severe compared to recent quarters.