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(8 articles)Amazon Eyes Forward Air Acquisition to Upgrade LTL Network
Amazon has launched a national less-than-truckload (LTL) network targeting the economy segment with 30 terminals, asset-light operations, and competitive pricing. The service is purpose-built for 1–6
Transport Leaders Scale Operations Without Breakdown
National transport operators face mounting pressure to expand capacity and service coverage while maintaining operational reliability. This article examines how leading transport companies avoid the c
FedEx Beats Earnings, Plans Freight Spin-Off: What's Next?
FedEx Corp. has reported earnings that exceeded investor expectations, signaling operational strength and market recovery in the logistics sector. The company has simultaneously announced plans to spi
FedEx Spins Off $9B LTL Unit; FedEx Freight Goes Public June 1
FedEx has formally approved the complete separation of its less-than-truckload (LTL) business, FedEx Freight, with a targeted completion date of June 1. The separation represents a strategic pivot to
Australia Acquires Ettamogah Rail Hub to Boost Freight Capacity
Australia has made a strategic acquisition of the Ettamogah Rail Hub, signaling a significant commitment to modernizing its domestic freight logistics infrastructure. This move reflects growing recogn
Shippers Prioritize Asset-Based Carriers for Supply Chain Reliability
Shippers are demonstrating a marked preference shift toward asset-based carriers as a response to ongoing reliability and service quality concerns in the transportation market. This strategic pivot re
Greener Freight: How Transportation Decarbonization Reshapes Supply Chains
The International Council on Clean Transportation highlights a critical inflection point: companies must move beyond conventional trucking toward diversified, lower-carbon freight modes to meet climat
KTG Acquires Sharp Transport in Canadian Carrier Consolidation
KTG has completed an acquisition of Sharp Transport, marking another consolidation move within Canada's fragmented trucking and logistics sector. This deal reflects the ongoing industry trend toward c