Brent crude, the international standard, fell 2.1% to $90.78 a barrel.
May 29, 2026Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Quarter of Large Oil Tankers Trapped by War Have Escaped
Twenty-nine of the 109 bigger vessels, which were stranded when the Strait of Hormuz was effectively shuttered after the conflict erupted on Feb. 28, have crossed the chokepoint.
May 29, 2026Ships Attacked in Hormuz This Week, Chevron CEO Says
Chevron would not consider paying a toll to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz, CEO Mike Wirth said.
May 29, 2026U.S. Merchandise-Trade Deficit Narrows on Rise in Exports
The shortfall in goods trade shrank 3.4% from the prior month to $82.4 billion, Commerce Department data showed May 29.
May 29, 2026Detectives Bust Alleged Theft Rings Reselling Cargo Online
Police busts of fencing operations — networks that resell stolen goods — indicate business is booming online and at in-store shopping venues.
May 28, 2026USPS Suspends Nonessential Expenses Amid Cash Shortage
The United States Postal Service is suspending discretionary spending across the organization as it faces a looming liquidity crisis.
May 28, 2026STB Pauses Review of Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal
Shares of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern slumped the most in more than a year after the STB paused its review of their planned $72 billion merger.
May 28, 2026Canada Pitches U.S. on Closer Ties in Autos, Aluminum
The remarks come as the U.S. and Mexico begin formal talks on potential changes to the continental trade pact known as USMCA.
May 28, 2026Oil Prices Pare Gains After Report of Iran Deal
Oil prices continue to swing and more data shows pressure building on the economy because of the war with Iran.
May 28, 2026USPS Signs Multiyear Deal to Solidify DHL Ties
USPS will carry out last-mile e-commerce deliveries directly to customer homes for DHL under the agreement, the companies said in a statement May 28.
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