Logistics News
For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
Volvo Trucks’ end-to-end autonomous freight enters new phase
Autonomous trucking is set to enter a new phase, advancing toward end-to-end shipment from the hub-to-hub model quicker than previously thought in the sector.
September 14, 2026Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks
The disruption threatens exports of 2.6 million to 4 million barrels daily, while Houthi gains along Red Sea routes boosted oil-supply concerns.
September 14, 2026Oil prices increase as Houthis intensify campaign
Brent crude, the international standard, rose 2.7% to $107.46 per barrel. It was at roughly $72 a barrel before the start of the war in Iran in late February.
September 14, 2026Carney says Canada is ready to negotiate U.S. trade deal
Canada is “not going to slow down” on its efforts to expand trade with other countries, said Carney, who has invited the world’s leading money managers to Toronto for the Canada Investment Summit.
September 14, 2026DP World redraws Hormuz logistics with trucking expansion
The Dubai-based firm plans to grow its truck fleet by about 40% and add new land routes to diversify supply chains linking Europe, the U.S. and Asia to the Persian Gulf.
September 14, 2026Trump says he's lifting a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey
Irish whiskey currently faces the standard tariff imposed by Trump on most imports from the European Union, which was reduced from 15% to 10% in July.
September 14, 2026Gas station with $9.99 diesel exemplifies fuel crisis
For businesses that rely on diesel, increased fuel costs are cutting revenue and forcing business owners to raise prices, as energy-driven inflation flows downstream.
September 14, 2026Amazon suspends use of cargo carrier after fatal crash
The jet’s ownership history, weather conditions at the airport, maintenance records and operations by 21 Air were expected to be reviewed by investigators with the NTSB.
September 14, 2026Perspective: Cargo theft starts where vetting ends
As cargo theft surges, trucking must close a critical security gap by verifying individual drivers in real time at pickup, writes Verified Carrier CEO Alex Panfilov.
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