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Truckers Seek New Routes Into Last Mile

More big trucking companies are looking to cash in on home delivery of bulky items as consumers grow more comfortable shopping online for furniture and other goods too big for conventional parcel networks.

Liquid Nitrogen and Heat System Could Meet Emissions Rules for Shipping

Perryman Technologies is developing what it believes is the marine power source of the future — a source of powering marine engines that does not rely on combustion and does not result in any harmful emissions.

World Shipping Industry Agrees to Reduce Carbon Emissions 50 Percent by 2050

Members of the UN International Maritime Organisation last week struck a deal to halve carbon dioxide emissions from shipping by 2050 in a deal that will force the industry to redesign fleets.

XPO Logistics Joins Push to Digital Freight Booking

Traditional freight brokers are fighting digital load-matching startups with technology of their own.

California State Senator Seeks to Crack Down on Wage Theft in Port Trucking Industry

A California state senator is proposing a bill aimed at holding major retailers accountable for using port truck companies that have a history of engaging in wage theft of drivers who are misclassified as independent contractors.

Why Restaurants Are Jumping on the Food Delivery Bandwagon

As restaurant operators struggle to entice more people to eat out, they are increasingly turning to food delivery as a way to overcome stagnating traffic.

Farmers Hit the Road to Reach Shoppers Before Amazon Does

Huge retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Peapod are fighting for a piece of the online food delivery business.

In Safe Hands: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Cargo Security Audits

Elad Gadot doesn’t smoke, but he stood drinking coffee from a paper cup outside the security corridor — the last place for warehouse workers to grab a smoke before heading back inside.

Q&A: FedEx Finds Unexpected Benefits From New Fuel Technologies

Each business day, FedEx serves over 220 countries and territories with more than 600 aircraft as well as more than 190,000 on-road and off-road vehicles, which includes around 132,000 company-owned vehicles. The shipping company, which has $60 billion-plus in revenue, operates on an immense scale.

Making Sure the Last (Cross-Border) Mile Doesn’t Hurt Your Business

Northbound shipments to Canada are strong, and growing, with e-commerce leading the way.

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What Is the Donald Trump Vs. Jeff Bezos Feud Really About?

One is the world’s richest man, the other is the world’s most powerful.

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Opinion: How to Make the Most of the Canadian E-Commerce Boom

The fight is on for domination of the Canadian e-commerce market, and it’s a significant and burgeoning opportunity.

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