General News
US Ports See February Cargo Surge Across Coasts
The Port of Los Angeles processed 801,398 20-foot equivalent units, a 2.5% increase from the 781,434 containers in 2024. This marked the second-busiest February on record for the port.
Fleets Use Tech, AI to Drive Efficiency, Stay Competitive
Fleets and industry vendors attending the Truckload Carrier Association’s Truckload 2025 conference said technology is helping increase efficiency and improve decision-making.
Trump Prepares Auto Tariff Announcement as Soon as Today
President Trump is readying an announcement on auto levies as soon as March 26, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that would escalate his fight with global trading partners.
Baltimore Marks One Year After Tragic Bridge Collapse
A year after the catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland leaders honored g the six construction workers who were killed that night.
Union Says Ancora Aims to Sell Mills for US Steel Revival
The United Steelworkers said investor Ancora wants to sell U.S. Steel Corp.’s state-of-the-art mills to fund sweeping upgrades of union-run facilities.
Trump Weighs Imposing Copper Import Tariffs in Weeks
U.S. tariffs on copper imports could be coming within several weeks, months earlier than the deadline for a decision, according to people familiar with the matter.
Rivian Spins Out ‘Micromobility’ EV Startup Called Also
Rivian Automotive Inc. is spinning out a business that will develop small electric vehicles designed for short trips.
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar for $1 Billion
Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to a pair of private equity firms for $1 billion after a decade of trying to make its acquisition of the bargain chain fit.
Shell CEO Says Pursuing Major Deal Brings Risks of Distraction
Shell Plc CEO Wael Sawan said the UK energy company will continue to look for potential acquisitions but warned of the risks inherent in pursuing a major deal.