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FedEx Express is restoring its flights to Tokyo and other parcel carriers are resuming delivery operations across most of Japan even as several airlines suspended service to Tokyo because of risks fro

Japan's major shipyards escaped the full impact of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck the northeastern coast of the country w

Three Asian container lines formally opened a container terminal Wednesday in Cai Mep, the port that serves Vietnam’s industrial heartland.

Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines and Taiwan's EVA Air began bringing rescue workers into areas of Japan devastated by the earthquake and tsunami a

The Coast Guard is seeking comment on a proposal for the voluntary use of equipment to read Transportation Worker Identification Credentials.

Spot market truckload freight volume rose 38 percent in February from the previous month and 65 percent from a year ago, according to TransCore.

Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., will file legislation in the next two days to create the American Infrastructure Financing Authority with an initial capitalization of $10 billion.

Frank Larkin rejoined Crowley Maritime as vice president of sales and customer care for the company's liner services and logistics groups.

Hutchison Port Holdings, the world's largest port operator, said it priced an initial public offering for its South China region's port operations at a value of $5.5 billion.

The Federal Maritime Commission announced Tuesday that it had reached compromise agreements with four non-vessel-operating common carriers after investigations of alleged violations of the Shipping Ac

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker unveiled over $20 million in state grants and about $5 million in loans to short line freight railroads and shippers to upgrade rail infrastructure in the state.

Israeli commandos March 15 boarded a CMA CGM chartered container ship bound for Egypt allegedly carrying weapons for militant groups in the Gaza Strip.

Railcar manufacturer Trinity Industries and equipment leasing firm GATX agreed on terms for Trinity to supply GATX with 12,500 railroad tank cars and other freight car types over five years.

Container volume at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach increased modestly in February compared to last year, with the Chinese New Year celebration taking a toll on imports from Asia.

Shipping lines suspended service to three Japanese ports that were hit by Friday's tsunami but continue to serve six other ports where rol

A key measure of truckload demand dropped 5.3 percent this week after rising sharply in recent weeks, remaining at its highest level since mid-2010.

The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee plans to complete the panel's work on the next long-term transportation legislation in May, an ambitious schedule that could get a

Frankfurt airport boosted freight traffic 4.3 percent in February from a year ago to an all time high for the month of 170,564 metric tons.

Manufacturers in New York expanded their business activity in March at a modest pace, according to a government survey.

The volume of containers handled by major ports in India grew 11 percent year-over-year in the April-February period, the Indian Ports Association said in a statement.

Teamster multi-employer pension plans are seeking a higher interest rate on deferred pension obligations owed by YRC Worldwide, throwing up a potential stumbling block for the troubled trucking giant

The air cargo industry is trying to sort out a new security directive from the Transportation Security Administration that effectively increases the level of surveillance on high-risk international sh

The Department of Transportation's last big rail grant agreement helped push its total of obligated funds from the 2009 economic stimulus package over $44.7 billion, leaving about $3.4 billion yet to

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opened a processing center at the Port of Galveston, Texas, for storage and processing of heavy construction, agricultural and mining equipment.

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U.S. retail diesel prices increased 3.7 cents to an average of $3.908 per gallon across the United States last week and pushed farther past the $4 mark in several regions, the U.S.

The earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands of people in Japan also disrupted the nation’s automobile industry and will affect supply chains worldwide, IHS Automotive said.

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A key House Democrat is questioning whether the Obama administration has the authority to launch a new cross-border trucking program with Mexico.

Members of the ALAN logistics aid network are on alert to provide relief services to the region of Japan devastated by the earthquake and tsunami as the country's needs become clearer in coming days.

CSX Transportation set new export coal rates as of April 1 that are higher than expected, said an industry research firm, in a short-term tariff that could permit more rate hikes in the third quarter.

Stephen Russell, chairman and CEO of Celadon Group, is selling about 15 percent of the stock he owns in the truckload carrier, the company said Monday.

Orient Overseas Container Line reported a profit of $841.6 million last year, after a loss of $376.9 million in 2009 and said it expects supply and demand to be near balance this year.

Japanese ports and airports suffered minor damage in the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the northeastern par

An Indian Navy frigate captured a group of pirates after exchanging fire with them, confiscating a hijacked mother ship and rescuing all hostages aboard in the South Arabian Sea.

The per-gallon fuel tax is so last century. Just ask the growing number of state, federal and industry officials pushing for a change.

The Department of Transportation appears poised to inject hundreds of millions of dollars into rail lines operated by major freight railroads to help build up intercity passenger rail service and use

As spring rains swell rivers and their tributaries throughout the central and southern U.S., the waters carry silt into the shallow bays and coastal waters lining the Gulf of Mexico.

Potholes carry a heavy price, and John Q. Public is ponying up a good share to pay for their repair.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is trying to put a friendlier face on its new regulatory powers.