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.
U.S. bans dairy products, alcohol and motorcycles from Canada
The ban will take effect Sept. 29 and comes after retaliatory tariffs promised by Canada kicked in earlier Sept. 8 on $20 billion in U.S. imports.
September 9, 2026Oil tops $100 after the latest wave of Middle East attacks
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July. Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 3.3% to $101.18.
September 9, 2026Amazon cargo jet increased thrust before runway overrun
The Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami on Sept. 7 increased thrust just seconds before it overran the runway and careered into two vehicles, NTSB said.
September 9, 2026Tariff refund checks offer companies only short-term relief
American retailers and manufacturers are getting relief from President Trump’s tariffs. But for some of the hardest hit companies, the benefits pale in comparison with the losses.
September 8, 2026U.S. House legislation targets chameleon carriers
The REVOKE Act would amend federal law to require carriers operating certain commercial motor vehicles to maintain an active USDOT number.
September 8, 2026Suez Canal revenue rises as Hormuz crisis reroutes ships
Canal income rose to $505 million in July, data from the state statistics agency showed, the highest monthly level since December 2023.
September 8, 2026NTSB probes Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash
Federal investigators examining the crash in Miami are trying to determine whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.
September 8, 2026Oil prices hit highest level in 6 weeks on war flare-ups
Brent crude rose 0.9% to $97.85 a barrel — its highest level in about six weeks — as tensions simmered in the six-month U.S. war with Iran.
September 8, 2026Canada ramps up trade fight with retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government increased the import tax on many U.S. steel items to 50% from 25%, and applied tariffs to a range of consumer goods.
September 8, 2026No break on gas prices as traditional summer ends
Labor Day traditionally portends a break for drivers. But this year, something unusual is happening: Prices are on the rise.
September 8, 2026