Supply chain

Federal regulation of freight railroads may be headed for a more shipper-friendly overhaul, but Congress broke for its long recess with a reform bill still to be written and after a key regulatory app

With shipment volume weak, it’s no surprise even the best-managed providers of logistics and transportation services are suffering lower revenues.

President Obama nominated transportation attorney Cynthia L.

Last year’s gut-wrenching drop in global steel demand appears to be easing as rust-belt steel manufacturers gingerly begin restarting idled mills and recalling workers.

Industrial production in the United States increased in July for only the second time in more than a year-and-a-half, edging up 0.5 percent from the month before, the Federal Reserve said Friday.&nbsp

President Obama is calling for broad review of export controls across the government, saying controls need to be brought up to date.

Stimulus money is rolling out of the Department of Transportation at ever-increasing amounts to pay for initial infrastructure projects, as DOT spending jumped by $347 million in the latest week.

Consumer prices stabilized in July, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Daniel R. Elliott was sworn in as chairman of the Surface Transportation Board that regulates rail-shipper economic issues, the agency has confirmed.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide expanded its produce operations by opening a European based produce sourcing company, C.H. Robinson Sourcing, SAS, in Avignon, France.

Retail sales fell 0.1 percent from June to July and 9.4 percent compared with July of last year, according to advance estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. exports and imports increased in June, signaling at least some seasonal growth as well as an upturn toward recovery from the recession.

Freight transportation in the United States stayed stuck in the doldrums in June, stalled at its lowest level since 1997, according to a report from the U.S.

Daniel R. Elliott is expected to take his oath this week to join the three-person Surface Transportation Board and become its chairman, industry and Washington sources said.

Former United States president Bill Clinton said he will lead a trade mission to Haiti in October, his second visit since he was appointed United Nations Special Envoy to the poorest nation in the Wes

Supply chain and transportation consultant TranSystems named John Nussrallah vice president for its Ft. Worth, Texas, office.

In comments filed with the United States Trade Representative, the Retail Industry Leaders Association warned that imposing a 55 percent tariff on low-cost Chinese tires "is not in the public int

Brightpoint North America on Monday announced several initiatives designed to expand its reverse logistics operations in the wireless industry through technology, personnel and partnerships.

The United States is commited to resolving a festering cross-border trucking dispute with Mexico, President Barack Obama told Mexican President Felipe Calderón at the North American Leaders' Su

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That deep sigh of relief you heard last week came from state transportation officials as President Obama prepared to sign a bill that would pump $7 billion into the ailing High

Cross-border trucking with Mexico was on the agenda in meetings between President Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderón Aug. 8 and 9.

The Department of Transportation’s stimulus project disbursements pushed over the $1 billion mark for the first time, as payouts for approved infrastructure projects speeded up in the week endin

President Obama signed a bill that shifts $7 billion from the general treasury to the Highway Trust Fund, ensuring the fund will remain viable through the end of the government's fiscal year Sept.

The Senate approved Daniel R. Elliott to lead the Surface Transportation Board, Susan L.

In an effort to boost trade between two of Asia's major emerging economies, South Korea and India signed a comprehensive free trade agreement Friday that will slash tariffs, encourage mutual foreign i

In a further sign that Europe's largest economy may be reviving, Germany's trade surplus increased by 28 percent in June compared to May, official data showed on Friday.

DHL agreed to pay $9.4 million to settle allegations it violated U.S. export controls for shipments to Iran, Sudan and Syria, the government said Thursday.

i2 Technologies improved upon the profit earned from selling its software as a service products to semiconductor designers and supply chain planners.

The head of the United Transportation Union sent a quick apology to key senators after members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee erupted in anger over a union claim of influ

China's trade surplus this year is likely to drop by 23.3 percent to $220 billion, the State Information Center, an influential government think tank, said in a report.

Clothing retailer Polo Ralph Lauren said Wednesday it earned a $76.8 million profit despite falling sales in its fiscal first quarter in part through savings on logistics and transportation costs.

An angry flare-up over a union influence claim led the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee to both approve Daniel R.

A key Senate committee approved the president’s nominees for senior jobs at the Department of Transportation, to lead the Surface Transportation Board and fill a slot at the National Transportat

A new sponsor re-introduced in the House a bill that would benefit entrepreneurs who want to offer short sea shipping services.

International ocean and air freight forwarder FedEx Trade Networks recently opened seven freight forwarding offices in Asia and Latin America, expanding its operations to cover key trade lanes.

DHL Supply Chain recently rolled out an inbound logistics system in Europe for Jaguar Land Rover.

Many rail freight shippers are captive to a single carrier and it is “very rare” to have two lines serving them, said Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.