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.
Fleets Use Trailers as Active Tools Against Cargo Theft
Connected trailer technology is transforming cargo-theft prevention from passive tracking to active access control, said Jeff Irish, general manager of Road Ready.
April 29, 2026Strait of Hormuz Nears Third Month of Closure
A Japan-linked oil tanker completed a rare transit of the Strait of Hormuz, as the effective closure of the waterway enters its third month.
April 29, 2026Crop Prices Highest Since 2023 on Hits From War, Weather
The extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz and extreme weather have jolted farm commodities prices to a two-year high.
April 29, 2026Iran War Fuels Surge in Piracy Off Somalia Coast
There were three confirmed hijackings in the past week alone, with pirates boarding two cargo vessels and a tanker, according to the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations.
April 29, 2026Toyota Suppliers Warn of Parts Shortages Tied to Iran War
Supply chain disruptions stemming from the Iran war are starting to create choke points across Japan, including the network of companies surrounding Toyota.
April 28, 2026ArcBest Posts Q1 Revenue Gain in Tenuous Freight Environment
ArcBest posted an increase in first-quarter revenue despite freight market uncertainty, the company reported April 28.
April 28, 2026USGS Says Appalachian Lithium Could Support EV Battery Demand
The Appalachian region holds enough lithium — a key ingredient in EV batteries — to curb U.S. reliance on imports for centuries, the U.S. Geological Survey says.
April 28, 2026Amazon to Sell OpenAI Models After Microsoft Ends Exclusivity
For the first three years of the AI boom, Amazon watched as cloud customers seeking the latest and greatest from OpenAI took their business to Microsoft.
April 28, 2026TFI Beats Q1 Expectations as TL Flatbed Ops Boost Results
TFI International posted a stronger first quarter than expected, aided by acquisitions made during the freight downturn that grew its industrial customer base.
April 28, 2026Shell Sees Tight Oil Supplies as Hormuz Remains Blockaded
The oil and LNG shortages caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are likely to drag on for months and possibly into next year, Shell CEO Wael Sawan said.
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