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The logistics arm of the U.S. military wants to buy 10 cargo vessels to shore up its aging fleet of ships.

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey saw continued strong container volumes in January.

A major U.S. shipyard has deployed 3D printing to create a key systems component during the construction of a new aircraft carrier.

France-based CMA CGM, a major ocean shipping and logistics company, plans to spend $1 billion beefing up its cargo airline division and establishing a base in Chicago.

While Red Sea conflict and the U.S. trade war depress container shipping rates, logistics services providers advise short-term flexibility to leverage emerging opportunities.

The French shipping and logistics conglomerate CMA CGM said it is investing $20 billion in its U.S.-based shipping, port and supply chain capabilities, using pro-American language that might appeal to President Trump.

Months of frontloading by importers has further weakened trans-Pacific container rates amid a seasonal lull.

Air Transport Services Group had lackluster results in 2024 but hopes that leasing Airbus A330 freighters for the first time this year will improve the bottom line.

Many major retailers are sounding the alarm about the potential impact of tariffs on their businesses and consumers, but some hope for benefits from the trade disruption.

President Donald Trump told Congress that the United States plans a range of incentives to revitalize domestic military and commercial shipbuilding.

A consortium led by U.S. private equity firm BlackRock has agreed to purchase the Panama port terminals owned by CK Hutchison of Hong Kong.

A private developer has started construction on a speculative cargo terminal at Milwaukee airport with the goal of bringing more direct air cargo service to shippers in Wisconsin.

A ONE container ship hit the bow of a Maersk boxship in Hong Kong.

Marseilles, France-based CMA CGM saw shipping revenues and earnings improve on assorted geopolitical stresses in 2024.

Southwest Airlines is searching for someone to lead its cargo division after Wally Devereaux announced his retirement.

The U.S. Postal Service said it is moving ahead with a transportation streamlining initiative, which requires changing the frequency of truck connections between remote post offices and regional processing centers.

U.S. intermodal chassis manufacturers are again asking the federal government for protection against chassis made in Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand.

The U.S. Port of Hueneme and ocean carrier NYK Line (OTC: NPNYY) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green automotive shipping corridor between Japan and Southern California.  The signing ceremony took place on Feb. 12 at the port, the companies said in an announcement. “The MOU solidifies the commitment of both […]

Air cargo’s hot run had to cool off at some point, but new U.S. trade measures against Chinese parcel shipments mean the industry could be in for a surprisingly quick reversal of fortune.

The Port of Baltimore saw its second-best year for cargo, as it continued to recover from the Key Bridge disaster.