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Supertanker Shortage Deepens as Sinokor Gains Control

1 hour 35 min ago
A shipowner’s once-in-a-generation wager on oil tankers has made it so powerful that it controls an overwhelming majority of supertankers that can collect American oil next month.

OEMs Monitor Shifting Tariff Landscape

3 hours 35 min ago
The threat of rising truck prices earned a reprieve after the Supreme Court struck down key tariffs under the Trump administration, uncertainty remains or manufacturers and buyers alike.

Trailer Orders Start 2026 Facing Mixed Market

3 hours 51 min ago
ACT Research preliminary net data for January showed orders rose 9% year over year to 23,000 units while also marking a sequential decline of 8% compared with December.

Graves Targets Spring Vote on $550B Transportation Package

3 hours 55 min ago
The chairman of the influential House transportation panel told state officials this year’s must-pass highway bill is on track for consideration as early as March.

Stellantis CEO Sees Return to Profit in North America Region

4 hours 44 min ago
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa touted traction at Stellantis’ Ram truck and Jeep SUV brands with new models and derivatives driving sales. This includes the Hemi V-8 engine.

Transportation Sector in Limbo After Trump Tariffs Fall

5 hours 25 min ago
After the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s global tariffs, transportation firms face uncertainty over whether and how billions in collected duties will be refunded.

Stellantis Weighs Using China EV Tech for Affordable Cars

5 hours 46 min ago
Talks are at an early stage and any agreement would need to clear hurdles on concerns around data protection while using technology from China, Bloomberg reports.

Ford Recall Includes Some F-150 Pickup Trucks

7 hours 4 min ago
Ford will issue an over-the-air software update for trailer control modules in the affected vehicles. The glitch affects some F-150 pickups from the 2021 through 2026 model years.

Supreme Court Rules the Postal Service Can't Be Sued

7 hours 26 min ago
The majority of five conservative justices said the federal law that generally shields USPS from lawsuits over missing, lost and undelivered mail includes “the intentional nondelivery of mail.”

Port of Long Beach Imports Fall 13% Under Trade War Tumult

8 hours 17 min ago
CEO Noel Hacegaba told reporters that the Port of Long Beach was the most active port in the U.S. last month, beating its Southern California neighbor, the Port of Los Angeles.

Ocado to Cut 5% of Staff as Warehouse Tech Rollout Falters

8 hours 38 min ago
Ocado suffered a major setback in November when its biggest customer, Kroger, said it would close three Ocado fulfilment centers.

BlueScope Rejects Revised Steel Dynamics Bid

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:30
Australia’s BlueScope Steel said a revised bid from Steel Dynamics and SGH undervalues the company, but it remains open to a better offer.

TC Energy Spinoff Weighs Keystone XL Revival

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:12
South Bow, a spinoff of TC Energy, is considering an expansion of its pipeline system that may revive a version of the canceled Keystone XL project.

N.J. Airport to Launch Autonomous Shuttle Pilots This Spring

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:00
Newark Liberty International Airport will start testing self-driving shuttle buses that could haul passengers between the airport’s long-awaited new train system and terminals this spring.

Graves Highlights Safety in Endorsing Trump CDL Measures

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 14:46
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves on Feb. 25 backed President Donald Trump’s call for stricter English‑language requirements for CDL holders.

Trump Plans Targeted Tariff Increase to 15%

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 14:40
President Trump will sign a directive in the coming days raising his global tariff to 15% “where appropriate” and is seeking “continuity” with nations that struck trade deals, an official said.

Lineage Expects Steadier 2026, Decline in Industry Capacity

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 14:05
The company posted a profit of $6 million (3 cents per diluted share) in Q4 after reporting a $71 million (33 cents/share) loss in the year-ago period as expenses fell more than revenue.

EU Sees US Tariffs Breaking Deal Limit on $5B Worth of Goods

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 12:09
Trump’s new policy will increase duties above the maximum allowed level on European exports including cheese, butter, some agricultural products, and several plastics, textiles and chemicals.

Appeals Court Sides With BNSF on Asbestos Deaths

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 11:59
A federal appeals court has overturned a judge’s finding that BNSF contributed to the deaths of two in Montana. BNSF argued it was required under law to accept the vermiculite material for shipment.

Self-Driving Startup Wayve Raises $1.5B for Robotaxi Wars

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 10:33
Wayve, the U.K. autonomous driving software startup, prepares to go up against Chinese and U.S. rivals to roll out self-driving taxis.

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