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Businesses Can Now Claim Refunds for Trump Tariffs

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 07:49
Companies must submit declarations listing the goods on which they put billions of dollars toward the import taxes the Supreme Court subsequently struck down.

QXO to Buy TopBuild in $17 Billion Building Products Deal

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 07:26
The TopBuild acquisition makes QXO the second-largest publicly traded building products distributor in North America.

Oil Prices Jump 5% as US, Iran Clash in Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 07:06
U.S. benchmark crude gained $5.18, or 6.3%, to $87.88 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, gained 5.3% at $95.20 a barrel.

Interactive Map: Where the 2026 Top 100 Logistics Companies Are in North America

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:00
Find out where the 2026 Top 100 Logistics Companies are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.

Tariffs Continue to Drive Volatility, 3PLs Say

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:00
The Trump administration's hefty and oft-changing tariffs on U.S. imports disrupted trade patterns, creating uncertainty for shippers and their 3PL providers.

3PLs Hopeful for Freight Market Recovery

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:00
After withstanding a freight downturn that has persisted for nearly four years, third-party logistics providers have been eagerly awaiting a market rebound.

Logistics Firms Embrace AI While Retaining Human Touch

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:00
Freight brokers and 3PLs generally have embraced the latest advances in artificial intelligence while continuing to emphasize the value of human expertise.

Top 100 3PLs Adapt to Market Pressures, Trade Upheaval

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:00
The largest 3PLs in North America continued to face volatile business conditions last year, from compressed margins to tariff-driven supply chain upheaval.

Logistics Sectors Face Mixed Results in 2025

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:00
Challenging conditions in 2025 led to mixed results across segments for many 3PLs, with freight brokers and warehousing providers best weathering the storm.

How AI Is Transforming Logistics Operations

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:00
Recent breakthroughs in AI are beginning to reshape the way work is done in the freight industry, and 3PL providers are at the forefront of this transformation.

3PLs Navigated Market Volatility in 2025

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:00
In 2025, the U.S. third-party logistics market experienced significant volatility amid uncertainty over tariffs and fluctuating trade agreements.

About Us: Transport Topics' Top 100 Logistics Companies

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:00
The Transport Topics’ Top 100 Logistics Companies is a listing of the largest logistics companies in North America.

Fertilizer Prices Fall After Iran Says Strait Is Open

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 16:05
Fertilizer prices were dropping sharply April 17 after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was open, bringing some much-needed relief to farmers.

Tankers Approach Hormuz but Iran Sends Conflicting Signals

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 15:20
A handful of oil tankers were racing toward the Strait of Hormuz on April 17 after Iran declared it open, even as industry groups urged caution.

US Oil Shipments Via Panama Canal Near 4-Year High

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:54
U.S. oil cargoes transiting the Panama Canal are close to a four-year high as Asian refiners rush to import American crude in lieu of Mideast supplies.

High Court Hands Win to Oil Companies on Louisiana Lawsuits

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:38
The companies get a new day in federal court after a state jury ordered Chevron to pay upward of $740 million to clean up damage to the state’s coastline.

J.B. Hunt Outperforms Market in First Quarter

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 09:35
J.B. Hunt Transport Services CEO Shelley Simpson described a “meaningfully different” freight environment while reporting first-quarter results April 15.

Canada Post Takes Steps to Stop Home Mail Delivery

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 09:24
Government-owned Canada Post will end home delivery for about 4 million addresses over the next five years.

Trump and Iran Say Strait of Hormuz Is Fully Open

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 08:23
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said April 17 that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels.

US Diesel Traders Turn to Rail as War Scrambles Fuel Flows

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 07:59
Requests to store distillate fuel in tanks with a railroad connection soared to 250,000 barrels in March, up from 30,000 barrels in February and none in January.

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