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.
Effects of Iran War Rattle Outlook for Ports
The largest U.S. ports said rising supply chain uncertainty is affecting the flow of goods into the country, complicating forecasting and import comparisons.
April 30, 2026Bot Auto Executes Fully Autonomous Freight Shipment in Texas
Bot Auto completed its first over-the-road longhaul commercial shipment without a human in the cab or remote operator, the autonomous truck technology firm said.
April 30, 2026Cargo Thefts Decline, but Global Players Deploy New Tactics
Overall supply chain crime activity declined 5.3% to 767 total events. That marked a 12.2% decrease from the fourth quarter.
April 30, 2026Used Truck Sales Rise 10% in March, Miss Seasonal Forecast
ACT Research reported that sales increased 10.2% to 24,900 units from 22,600 the prior year. Sales were also 9.8% above the 22,700 units in February.
April 30, 2026California Clears Way for Heavy-Duty Autonomous Trucks
Autonomous truck developers gained a new regulatory pathway in California as the state adopted updated rules governing self-driving vehicles.
April 30, 2026Union Pacific Says Merger Would Cut Shipping Costs by $3.5B
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their proposed merger would save shippers $3.5 billion annually in an amended merger application filed April 30.
April 30, 2026Amazon Profit Climbs to $30 Billion in First Quarter
Amazon on April 29 reported a strong increase in profit and net sales during the first quarter, helped by surging growth in its prominent cloud computing unit.
April 29, 2026Oil Jumps to Highest Level Since June 2022 as War Continues
Oil surged to the highest since June 2022, with no end in sight to the U.S.-Iran conflict or choked-off energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
April 29, 2026ODFL Reports Improving Q1 Demand Despite Top-Line Decline
Old Dominion Freight Line saw demand for its services improve during Q1 despite a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings, the company reported April 29.
April 29, 2026Hanwha Pledges Canadian Auto Partnerships in Submarine Bid
The Hanwha Group said it will partner with Canadian auto parts firms to make armored vehicles if it wins a contract to build a submarine fleet for Canada.
April 29, 2026