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Stellantis CEO Filosa Wants to Keep the Carmaker Intact

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 09:42
Antonio Filosa is overseeing a wide-ranging review of the automaker’s global operations in bid to stabilize the company after suffering dramatic market-share declines under Carlos Tavares.

Venezuela’s Dark Fleet of Oil Tankers Emerges

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 09:07
The supertanker Marbella, whose location was a mystery for more than a year, turned on its transponder this past weekend to reveal it was sitting off the coast of Venezuela.

PlusAI One Step Closer to Going Public

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 08:54
This is PlusAI’s second attempt to go public. The company announced plans to merge with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V in a 2021 deal that valued the company at $3.3 billion.

US Seizes Fourth Sanctioned Oil Tanker Tied to Venezuela

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 08:50
The Veronica is the fourth tanker seized since the U.S. ouster of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise nighttime raid almost two weeks ago.

Oil Tanker Rates Jump as US Push Into Venezuela Shifts Flows

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 08:24
The global oil industry is working through the consequences of Washington’s move. For shipowners, that means higher rates on some routes as current and future oil flows are redirected.

BNSF Warns Rail Megamerger Risks Higher Prices

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 08:03
Katie Farmer, BNSF’s CEO, said the industry should question whether it’s an “accurate premise” that Union Pacific’s proposed takeover of Norfolk Southern will lead eventually to growth in shipping volume.

Lawmakers Propose $2.5B Agency to Boost Rare Earths

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 07:22
The bill would favor a market-based approach by setting up the independent body charged with building a stockpile of critical minerals, stabilizing prices and encouraging production.

Transport M&A Slowed Against 2025 Headwinds

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 06:00
The transportation sector experienced a slowdown in merger and acquisition activity in 2025 amid ongoing headwinds and market uncertainty, according to a report by Tenney Group.

Southeastern Freight Lines Boosts Cross-Border Operations

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 16:29
Southeastern Freight Lines joined the ranks of less-than-truckload carriers beefing up their cross-border operations as the value of trade between the U.S. and Mexico increases.

Trump Backs Nvidia Deal With China, Adds Chip Tariff

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 15:45
Under an order Trump signed on Jan. 14, the government would collect the duty on the chips as they’re brought to the U.S. before final shipment to Chinese customers and other foreign markets.

Trump Establishes Process to Secure Key Mineral Supplies

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 15:25
President Trump has been under pressure to respond after China constrained access to rare earths crucial to advanced technologies during a trade spat last year.

Penske Logistics Advances Shipment Tracking Capabilities

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:51
Penske Logistics is set to introduce an artificial intelligence platform that will aid key supply chain segments in tracking shipments.

Taiwan Officials Head to Washington for Tariff Talks

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:20
It’s unclear which U.S. officials will participate in the meetings and whether Trump plans to become personally involved. Whether a deal will be finalized also remains uncertain. 

GoodShip Launches AI Transportation Analyst ‘Laney’

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:10
Transportation teams using GoodShip can now query their freight networks in real time with the launch of Laney, a new AI analyst designed to replace manual analysis and static dashboards.

States Eye ELP Laws for Truckers, With Motor Carrier Fines

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:55
State legislators are assessing new bills requiring English-language proficiency skills for truckers, and setting fines for repeat offenders and companies with convicted drivers.

Wait Continues as Supreme Court Doesn’t Rule on Tariffs

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:10
The court hasn’t said when it will issue its next opinions but could schedule more decisions Jan. 20-21, when the justices again are in session.

Truck Parking Club Aims for 10,000 New Parking Lots in 2026

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 09:18
Started in 2022, Truck Parking Club has a goal of establishing 10,000 new truck parking lots in 2026, an increase from the approximately 3,800 it now has in operation across 49 states. 

Honda to Boost Output of Cheaper, Gas-Powered Vehicles

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:48
Honda’s sales of EVs will take a back seat to gas-fueled cars and SUVs in response to growing demand for low-cost models, said Lance Woelfer, the head of Honda’s U.S. sales operations.

Retail Sales Rebound on Car Buying, Holiday Sales

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:16
The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, increased 0.6% after a downwardly revised 0.1% drop in October, Commerce Department data showed Jan. 14.

Wholesale Prices Rise a Mild 0.2% in November

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:03
The Labor Department reported Jan. 14 that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.2% in November from October and 3% from a year earlier.

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