Technavio analysts are forecasting positive growth for many segments of the global IT spending market by industry over the next four years as several related markets, including IT spending in railways, spending in airports and healthcare supply chain management, will likely witness an increase in revenues.

Those idle cranes in the Port of Oakland's Outer Harbor stand as mute testimony to the changes that are roiling container ports and terminals today.

The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1.5 percent in March, as compared with February results, according to the most recent Canadian General Freight Index.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. has expanded its less-than-truckload (LTL) service to include expedited freight service to Los Angeles metro, Atlanta metro and Dallas metro from Chicago.

Several logistics companies are seeking buyers, a sign that stagnant shipping demand is driving a new wave of consolidation in the industry.