Investment

Norfolk Southern and Wabtec to modernize propulsion systems for dozens of older locomotives.

Private equity firm Quad-C has invested in Armstrong Transport Group as the freight brokerage plans for rapid growth.

The United States and South Korea agreed to formally cooperate on  shipbuilding investment and development.

While Portland has struggled to keep the doors open at its lone container terminal, the Maritime Administration has awarded a grant to a similar project from a competing port.

The Georgia Ports Authority’s annual conference showcased supply chain solutions addressing global trade challenges.

Mexico’s 2026 FDI ranking climb highlights nearshoring trends and cross-border freight opportunities tied to U.S. supply chains.

Norfolk Southern said its customers advanced dozens of industrial projects representing $7.7 billion worth of investment in new or expanded rail-served facilities in 2025.

Consumer spending and exports played a much bigger role.

At this year’s F3: Future of Freight Festival, Sope Creek Capital Founder Kevin Nolan sat down with FreightWaves’ Founder Craig Fuller to talk about the kinds of startups that succeed in the current logistics landscape.

Coursing through the different segments within FreightTech, just as with cloud computing before it, are big bets on AI.

The story of venture capital in 2024 was one of resilience and green shoots, but also one of hype in which the big fish ate the little ones.

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Target plans to add a half-dozen sortation centers to its U.S. network by 2026, bolstering its last-mile capabilities.

In the inaugural Moving World Report, UP.Partners dives deep into what drives today’s mobility industry — and examines what’s holding it back.

Managing the winter season

As the economy corrects itself, where does VC stand?

There is plenty of opportunity for innovative companies to solve for industry headwinds, a prospect that excites both new investors and existing stakeholders across the industry.

“One of the most remarkable asset plays in recent memory.” – Ship brokerage Compass Maritime

According to Bank of America and McKinsey, 10 years of expected e-commerce growth penetrated in three months’ time.