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.
Saia Reports Mixed Operating Metrics in Q1
Saia's operating revenue increased 2.4% to $806.2 million from $787.6 million. The operating ratio ticked up, increasing 60 basis points to 91.7 from 91.1.
May 4, 2026DOT Awards $774 Million for Port Infrastructure Projects
The Department of Transportation has awarded $774 million in port infrastructure grants, with Alaska, Texas and Florida gaining the highest amounts.
May 4, 2026Oil Prices Leap on Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz
The price of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, climbed 5.7% to $114.28.
May 4, 2026XPO Posts Record Q1 Earnings as OR Improves
XPO’s North American LTL adjusted OR improved 200 basis points year over year to 83.9. Total revenue increased 7.3% to $2.1 billion from $1.95 billion.
May 4, 2026US Is Oil Supplier of Last Resort as Strait Troubles Worsen
But U.S. domestic inventories are quickly depleting, and America’s oil producers are struggling to keep up.
May 4, 2026Amazon Expands Logistics Network to Outside Businesses
The service gives businesses access to logistics capabilities Amazon developed to support its own retail operations and independent sellers.
May 4, 2026MSC Plans Route That Avoids Strait of Hormuz
MSC plans a new service linking Europe with isolated Middle East ports, using trucking across Saudi Arabia and smaller vessels in the Persian Gulf.
May 4, 2026OPEC+ Nations Agree to Modest Rise in Production
The commitment from the seven countries to raise production by 188,000 barrels a day comes after a virtual meeting they held April 3.
May 4, 2026Perspective: Inches Matter for Trucks in Work Zones
Driving through work zones can be tricky — especially for professional truck drivers pulling 53-foot trailers, writes Asynt Solutions' Archie Scott III.
May 4, 2026Spirit Airlines Shutdown Sends Travelers Scrambling
The collapse of Spirit Airlines is cascading through airports across the U.S., leaving passengers stranded midjourney.
May 1, 2026