Transportation & Logistics

Remember a couple of decades when 75,000 miles on a car was time to trade it in? Now, it’s not unusual for an owner to drive a car for 200,000 miles.

R.E.M initially released their single “It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” in 1987. The refrain line has since become part of our nomenclature for describing various seismic shifts in our world. When it comes to transportation, this expression is extremely apropos in 2013 – thanks to a lot of innovators – some from Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker today announced his plan to invest $6.4 billion in Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure, including $824 million in new state funds.

When you get annoyed with people you tell them to take a hike, or get outta town. In my case, I'd like to tell CNN to take a ride, in particular, a train ride; even more specific, a loooong train ride across America through big cities and small towns. I'd be happy to escort them.

The Port of Milwaukee reported a 34.5 percent increase in foreign cargo traffic in 2012.
More than 210,000 metric tons of cargo traveled to and from Milwaukee via the St. Lawrence Seaway or the inland river system to overseas ports.

A proposed merger between American Airlines and U.S. Airways would create the nation's largest carrier and could be announced as soon as next week.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. today reported fourth quarter net income of $9.5 million, or 29 cents per share, up from $6.9 million, or 22 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce will present an update on “The Reconstruction of the Zoo Interchange” on Friday, Feb. 15.

Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport plans to begin a $41.28 million renovation project of its baggage claim area later this year.

The Big Three U.S. automakers reported their best December sales since before the Great Recession hit in 2008.