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.
Crop prices hit 3-year high as heat, war stoke supply fears
The Bloomberg Agriculture Spot Index, which tracks 10 major crop products, reached the highest since July 2023 on July 22, advancing for a seventh week.
July 23, 2026Oil prices top $100 for first time in 2 months
The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, was up 7.2% to $100.88, its highest level since early June.
July 23, 2026Union Pacific picks up CN's support for acquisition plan
The deal to create the nation's first transcontinental railroad has been divisive within the industry because it would concentrate so much market power in the hands of one company.
July 23, 2026Kuehne+Nagel could sell stake in Apex Logistics unit
Kuehne+Nagel has been discussing options with potential advisers, including the sale of a roughly 20% stake in its Apex Logistics business.
July 23, 2026Chinese ownership threshold threatens Mercedes sales path
A Senate panel advanced legislation that could eventually ban the sale of Mercedes-Benz's vehicles in the U.S. over the automaker’s partial Chinese ownership.
July 22, 2026Oil prices still rising as fighting in Iran continues
More climbs for oil prices have come after the continued attacks between the U.S. and Iran. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 3.3% to $94 a barrel.
July 22, 2026U.S. refiners are ramping up diesel production
Refiners are on track to produce the most diesel the U.S. has ever made in the month of July, and one of the highest months on record outside of winter heating season.
July 22, 2026Big Oil set to reap profit bonanza from soaring fuel prices
Earnings from the five supermajors combined will likely be the third-highest on record, estimates show, as they reaped gains from the biggest supply disruption in history.
July 22, 2026Trump proposes automatic CDL eligibility for some veterans
President Donald Trump announced plans for some veterans to have automatic eligibility for CDLs during a recent military-related business summit in Pennsylvania.
July 22, 2026DP World to build 2 UAE container terminals to skirt Hormuz
The new facilities will add to the UAE’s plans to build oil pipelines and expand other ports as it looks to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.
July 22, 2026