Logistics News
ITE expands intermodal chassis unit with NACPC purchase
NACPC offers regional pools of intermodal chassis, allowing drayage companies to avoid owning their own equipment. The company has about 20,000 chassis.
July 22, 2026Houthi threats give oil markets a ‘2-chokepoint problem’
“Middle East risk has become a two-chokepoint problem,” Standard Chartered analysts including Emily Ashford wrote.
July 22, 2026Carney says he and Trump will intensify trade negotiations
Trump declared that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The new tariffs were scheduled to come into effect 30 days from July 20.
July 22, 2026Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with U.S.
In announcing the tariffs, Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy products.
July 22, 2026Transport M&A builds momentum alongside freight market
The Tenney Group 2026 Mid-Year M&A Report found that capacity reductions have started to drive industry consolidation alongside other key factors.
July 21, 2026Oil prices top $90 as U.S. strikes Iran for 10th night
Brent crude, the international standard, rose 2.2% to $91.22, well above the roughly $72 per barrel level it was at before the war started in late February.
July 21, 2026IEA warns Mideast hostilities increasing oil supply concerns
Exports from the Gulf are below the highs reached in late June but still “considerably higher” than the levels seen between early March and mid-June, IEA estimates.
July 21, 2026Panama Canal to suspend some bookings on water levels
The tighter access to the Panama conduit comes as other major global chokepoints have faced disruptions, roiling trade flows.
July 21, 2026Houthis threaten shipping in Red Sea
The Houthi militant group in Yemen threatened shipping in the Red Sea as the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes for a 10th consecutive day.
July 21, 2026Goldman says Brent may top $120 if Hormuz disruptions persist
At present, Goldman sees Brent at $80 a barrel in the fourth quarter, and $75 next year, predicated on a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
July 21, 2026