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Aurora, McLeod Partnering on TMS for Autonomous Trucks

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 08:26
This Aurora-McLeod software integration will make it easier for mutual customers to adopt autonomous trucks and pave the way for broader industry deployment of this emerging technology.

GDP Grows at Revised Rate of 3.3% in Q2

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 08:22
The first-quarter GDP drop, the first retreat of the U.S. economy in three years, was caused by a surge in imports as businesses scrambled to bring in foreign goods ahead of Trump’s tariffs.

Motive, Fleetio Expand Partnership

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 06:30
Expanded integration is expected to produce a centralization of fuel, maintenance and telematics data across both companies' systems through two products.

Apple, Nvidia Lead Historic Corporate Buyback Wave

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 06:01
Announced buybacks surpassed $1 trillion on Aug. 20, marking the shortest amount of time needed to reach that level, according to data compiled by Birinyi Associates.

EV Realty, Prologis Link California Charging Network Access

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 16:05
Customers will be able to access facilities later this year in Vernon and San Bernardino, Calif., with more to come in both Northern and Southern California.

Mexico Moves to Raise Tariffs on China, Bolstering US Ties

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 16:04
The tariff hikes, expected for imports including cars, textiles and plastics, aim to shelter domestic manufacturers from Chinese competition, according to people briefed on the matter.

Duffy Gives 3 States 30 Days to Enforce English Mandate

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 14:30
The U.S. Department of Transportation acts to withhold $50.5 million in federal grants from California, Washington and New Mexico.

Canadian Firms Delay Passing Tariff Costs to Shoppers

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 13:14
Q3 data from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Survey on Business Conditions said 42% of businesses didn’t pass along tariff-related cost increases to their costumers in the past six months. 

Ports See Strong July Cargo Gains From Tariff Frontloading

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 12:47
The Port of Los Angeles reported its busiest month on record with container volume increasing 8.5% to 1,019,837 20-foot-equivalent units from 939,600 last year.

US Invests in Rare Earths in Push to Break China’s Grip

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 11:00
“This is the Manhattan Project moment for rare earths,” said Joshua Ballard, CEO of USA Rare Earth, which plans next year to start making the rare-earth magnets that appear in many products.

Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Take Effect

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:12
The Indian government estimates the tariffs will impact $48.2 billion worth of exports.

UPS Outsources Weather Forecasting Operation

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 09:15
The company has also shifted its technology support functions in recent months to third-party tech vendors.

Yellow Bankruptcy Estate Moves 3 More Terminals

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 09:11
Three more less-than-truckload service terminals once operated by Yellow are close to finding new owners, including two in Canada, according to a court filing.

EU to Propose Removing US Tariffs to Meet Trump Demand

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:48
If the EU proposes the legislation by the end of the month, then the 15% tariff rate on European cars will be back-dated to Aug. 1.

DOT to Reclaim Control of DC’s Union Station

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:26
The move is part of a broader effort by the administration to take back direct control of key rail hubs along the Northeast Corridor.

Flexport, BlackRock Team Up on $250M in Logistics Financing

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 07:57
Companies that use Flexport's financing options face higher tariff costs and other trade related strains on cash flow.

Trump Slashes $175 Million From California Rail Projects

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 07:01
Trump has long been a critic of the project, which has been marred with cost overruns and constant delays, arguing that the effort has wasted taxpayers’ dollars.

Lineage Continues North American Warehouse Expansion

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 06:01
Earlier in 2025, Lineage also expanded its operations in Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, Pennsylvania and Washington state, as well as in Australia, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway.

Bank of Canada Holds Firm on 2% Inflation Target

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 14:35
Speaking in Mexico City, Bank of Canada's Tiff Macklem previewed some of the issues being considered in the coming review of the central bank’s monetary policy framework.  

Kroger Cuts 1,000 Corporate Jobs After Merger Collapse

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 14:05
The company is making structural changes to its teams across the U.S., interim CEO Ron Sargent said in a memo to staff on Aug. 26.

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