Logistics News
Gasoline Costs 50% More Than It Did Before the Iran War
The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon on May 5, according to AAA.
May 6, 2026FourKites Debuts AI‑Driven Ocean Booking Platform
FourKites announced on May 5 an ocean freight booking platform designed to autonomously select carriers, execute bookings and manage documentation.
May 6, 2026FedEx Freight’s Smith Sees More RNG Tractors Ahead
"Sustainability is only sustainable if it makes business sense. You can only make a difference if you stay in business,” FedEx Freight's John Smith said.
May 5, 2026Augment Expands Into Wholesale Distribution With Merlin Deal
Augment acquired Merlin, an AI startup focused on wholesale distribution, and will integrate its technology into Augie, the company’s flagship AI platform.
May 5, 2026Oil Prices Retreat as Hormuz Remains Largely Closed
The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, fell 3.2% to $110.78.
May 5, 2026Renewable Fuels Gain Momentum in Trucking
Renewable diesel, high-blend biodiesel and renewable natural gas are becoming more attractive options for fleet operators for multiple reasons.
May 5, 2026US Trade Gap Widened in March as Imports Outpaced Exports
The gap in goods and services trade grew 4.4% from the prior month to $60.3 billion, Commerce Department data showed May 5.
May 5, 2026Anheuser-Busch InBev Reports Unexpected Rise in Beer Demand
The world’s largest brewer reported a 0.8% rise in organic volume growth in the first quarter, with beer up by 1.2% according to a statement May 5.
May 5, 2026Mack Doubles Battery-Electric Infrastructure Program Size
ABM and Lane Valente Industries will join InCharge Energy and Heliox as turnkey solutions providers supporting Mack’s battery-electric models.
May 4, 2026