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Cleveland-Cliffs ‘No Longer in a Hurry’ on POSCO Deal

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 10:07
CEO Lourenco Goncalves cited improving U.S. steel prices and stronger demand from the American auto industry.

House Republicans Press HHS to Update Drug-Testing Rules

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 09:49
Federal drug-testing rules overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services are drawing renewed pressure from trucking interests. 

Carney Says Canada's Economic Ties With US Are 'Weaknesses'

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 09:39
The prime minister cited tariffs and lack of business investment due to "the pall of uncertainty that's hanging over all of us."

Knight-Swift More Confident in Up Cycle Despite Guidance Cut

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 09:36
The carrier’s post-market announcement April 16 is intended to reset expectations ahead of the release of earnings for the first quarter on April 22.

Energy Chief Says Gas May Not Dip Below $3 Until Next Year

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 09:24
Gas prices “have likely peaked” and are certain to decline once there’s a “resolution” to the war with Iran, Chris Wright said on CNN.

US Weighs Tougher Auto Import Rules to Accelerate Reshoring

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 08:29
Officials have discussed requiring vehicle imports to have a minimum amount of U.S. parts, and limiting automakers' ability to lower their tariff rates under USMCA.

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.

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