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Hey, Secretary Pete, got a minute?
What suggestions would you give new Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg? Our reporters share theirs in this FreightWaves roundtable.
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Hong Kong protests could lead to tighter air cargo rates
The Chinese government forced Cathay Pacific to sideline some of its staff. That could mean tighter rates for other airlines.
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Don’t panic: China has not ‘banned’ Australian coal imports
Widespread jitters in the Australian political and business communities that China may have banned imports of Australian coal now appear to be unfounded. Customs clearance…
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Analysis: Why New York’s Amazon bungle is a big win for Freight Alley
There were only ever two good reasons for Amazon to build a headquarters in greater New York City.
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Tennessee truck driver runs for U.S. Senate
As polls open today for Tennessee primary elections, you might see an unfamiliar name on the ballot: Aaron Pettigrew. Currently an over the road driver…
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Scott Pruitt resigns as head of the Environmental Protection Agency
On July 5, hours after attending the White House’s annual Fourth of July picnic, Scott Pruitt announced his resignation from his position as Administrator of…
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Trump offers little details on infrastructure and that is a good thing
President Trump issued his broad goals for infrastructure, but encouraged private investment over public
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Trump’s infrastructure vision
In these polarized times, one thing it seems everyone wants to see is improved roads and bridges. And to no one’s surprise, the devil is…
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What drives trucking market volatility?
For anyone in the trucking industry, there is one constant: change. Rates change. Customers change. Freight flows change. But why is there so much change? This…
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