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.
House Bill Could Bar Mercedes Over China Ownership Stakes
Lawmakers are weighing legislation that would ban carmakers with ties to foreign adversaries, a measure that threatens to upend Mercedes-Benz's U.S. business.
May 29, 2026Tomato Prices — Up 40% — Now a Symbol of Grocery Sticker Shock
Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.
May 29, 2026Oil Prices Decline on Hopes for Ceasefire in Iran War
Brent crude, the international standard, fell 2.1% to $90.78 a barrel.
May 29, 2026Quarter 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, 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, 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, 2026ArcBest Debuts ‘View’ Platform for Shipment Management
ArcBest introduced a digital logistics platform called ArcBest View, which is intended to let customers quote, book and manage shipments in a single place.
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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