Logistics

Legislation meant to expedite commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials was recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators.

The FLOW information-sharing forum that was launched in response to pandemic-related supply chain woes is marking its second anniversary by focusing on inland freight initiatives.

WASHINGTON — A new report compiled for the American Association of Port Authorities shows that ports and the maritime industry played a critical role in economic growth last year.

Truck tonnage recorded a 12th consecutive decline in February while managing a month-to-month gain, a mixed result for an industry seeking signs of an emergence from its freight recession.

Aerolane is testing a business plan to pull cargo gliders with small freighter planes.

Senior Democrats on the transportation committee in the U.S. House are calling on their colleagues to advance rail safety measures.

Canada is investing C$6.7 million from its National Trade Corridors Fund on two projects to improve and increase capacity at the Port of Thunder Bay, a key grain transport hub.

Virginia has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer $6.3 million in supply chain grants to expand transportation options and increase cold storage and flash-freezing facilities.

When the next shipment of Lime electric bikes or scooters arrives at the Port of Los Angeles this month, it will be delivered to a distribution center on an electric truck.

FreezPak Logistics, a full-service cold and dry storage company, will invest $77.5 million to build a facility serving the Mid-Atlantic region.