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The global commodity trade is dominated by a few key sectors and commodities. Energy, particularly petroleum products, accounts for the largest share of exports, contributing to a total value of $2 trillion annually.
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The Canadian railway sector is on high alert as more than 6,000 workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) could walk off the job starting at 10 a.m. ET on August 26.
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A Montgomery County Constable's Office deputy recently conducted an inspection of a commercial vehicle and discovered multiple serious violations.
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Record truck border crossings and surging ground import volumes solidify Mexico as the top U.S. importer, overtaking China’s declining share.
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Canada’s two largest railroads, Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), have locked out more than 9,000 union employees, effectively shutting down nearly 80% of the country’s rail network.
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The Canadian trucking industry warns it cannot meet demand for essential goods if a rail work stoppage occurs. Dave Earl, President of the British Columbia Trucking Association, says trucking alone cannot fill the gap if a rail shutdown happens amid escalating labor disputes.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility seized over $5 million worth of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of watermelons.
Review of The Week
This week, we spotlight Talon Logistics Inc., a drayage provider headquartered in Mira Loma, CA, with operations across major US ports including LA/LB, NY/NJ, Savannah, Houston, Oakland, and Norfolk.
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A sophisticated scammer is preying on the growing interest in electric vehicles by attempting to sell fake Tesla Semi reservations to unsuspecting trucking companies.
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A recent federal court decision in Illinois has trucking companies on edge, with legal experts warning of a potential flood of lawsuits. The case, involving IIK Transport and a group of its drivers, centered on whether these drivers were correctly classified as independent contractors.
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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.