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Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Take Effect

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:12
The Indian government estimates the tariffs will impact $48.2 billion worth of exports.

UPS Outsources Weather Forecasting Operation

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 09:15
The company has also shifted its technology support functions in recent months to third-party tech vendors.

Yellow Bankruptcy Estate Moves 3 More Terminals

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 09:11
Three more less-than-truckload service terminals once operated by Yellow are close to finding new owners, including two in Canada, according to a court filing.

EU to Propose Removing US Tariffs to Meet Trump Demand

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:48
If the EU proposes the legislation by the end of the month, then the 15% tariff rate on European cars will be back-dated to Aug. 1.

DOT to Reclaim Control of DC’s Union Station

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:26
The move is part of a broader effort by the administration to take back direct control of key rail hubs along the Northeast Corridor.

Flexport, BlackRock Team Up on $250M in Logistics Financing

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 07:57
Companies that use Flexport's financing options face higher tariff costs and other trade related strains on cash flow.

Trump Slashes $175 Million From California Rail Projects

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 07:01
Trump has long been a critic of the project, which has been marred with cost overruns and constant delays, arguing that the effort has wasted taxpayers’ dollars.

Lineage Continues North American Warehouse Expansion

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 06:01
Earlier in 2025, Lineage also expanded its operations in Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, Pennsylvania and Washington state, as well as in Australia, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway.

Bank of Canada Holds Firm on 2% Inflation Target

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 14:35
Speaking in Mexico City, Bank of Canada's Tiff Macklem previewed some of the issues being considered in the coming review of the central bank’s monetary policy framework.  

Kroger Cuts 1,000 Corporate Jobs After Merger Collapse

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 14:05
The company is making structural changes to its teams across the U.S., interim CEO Ron Sargent said in a memo to staff on Aug. 26.

Volkswagen’s Elli Expands Into Energy Trading

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 13:35
The shift to intermittent renewables in European electricity markets has created a need for new types of power-purchase agreements and a more flexible demand response from major users.

ChatGPT Developer Offers Advice for AI Adoption in Trucking

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 13:17
Rapid advances in AI promise to transform operations in many industries, including freight transportation, as more powerful AI models become widely available at lower costs.

Consumer Confidence Declines With Recession Fears Rising

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 12:31
A measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business conditions and the job market fell 1.2 points to 74.8, remaining below 80, the marker that can signal a recession ahead.

Walmart Adds Next-Day Shipping in Key Cities

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 11:53
Walmart's fulfillment service, which stores and ships products for third-party marketplace sellers, will provide next-day delivery in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Atlanta.

CPKC Not Interested in Merger, Warns of Risks

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 11:29
The statement comes about a month after rival Union Pacific agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern in a cash-and-stock transaction valuing the company at about $72 billion.

EPA Moves to Block California’s Roadside Emissions Checks

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 11:01
This time EPA is targeting the California Air Resources Board’s Clean Truck Check law, also known as the Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Program.

End of De Minimis Rule Aug. 29 to Hit Shoppers, Businesses

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 10:38
Having to pay import taxes on small parcels from other countries likely will be a big change for some small businesses and online shoppers.

US Takes Steps to Hit India With 50% Tariff

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 09:06
President Donald Trump announced plans earlier this month to double tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 50% over its purchases of Russian oil.

Mack Begins Pioneer Tractor Production at Macungie Plant

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 08:39
Mack hopes the Pioneer — with a more aerodynamic shape than its predecessor, the Anthem — will help revitalize the company's fortunes in the longhaul segment of the truck market.

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