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Just as Amazon Prime Air drone delivery was beginning to gain momentum, the service was hit with another setback.

Cardboard boxes are a humble but key indicator. Manufacturers are quickly halting output of this good in a spooky sign for the economy.

Weekly NTI Update

Tesla could soon begin production of its long-awaited Cybertruck at it plants in Austin, Texas.

Trailer manufacturers posted 57,300 orders in December, the second-highest monthly intake since ACT Research began tracking in 1996.

Mexico breaks record for cargo vehicle production, exports

How big are the world’s largest ocean container ships?

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The latest gig economy statistics tell us that times aren’t just changing — they’ve already changed.

Weekly NTI Update

Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Costs in 2022 Are Nearly 90% Lower than in 2008

Declines expected after reaching multiyear highs in the first half of 2022.

Majority of gig workers say they are done with traditional employment

Mexico averaged 39 cargo thefts a day in November

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

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NFI hosts Girl Scout trucking event

Inside this edition: FTC proposes to ban noncompetes; the nonshortage shortage of medicine; and Estes moves to hand down the family business. 

Freight railroads face fierce competition

Amazon CEO confirms company is cutting over 18,000 jobs