General News
Nearshoring Withstands Tariffs, Geopolitical Upheaval
Nearshoring has further evolved supply chains this year even as tariffs and geopolitical risks have complicated the process.
UPS Targets Cross-Border Growth With Airfreight Expansion
UPS is set to expand its North American Air Freight capabilities by debuting time-definite heavy airfreight service to and from Mexico for the first time.
CVSA Roadcheck Blitz Checks for Secure Records and Cargo
North American motor carriers recently faced heightened scrutiny over logging driver hours and cargo securement during the annual Roadcheck enforcement blitz.
Analysts Tell OPEC+ Hormuz Disruption to Last Through 2026
Consultants and analysts gathered at OPEC’s Vienna headquarters for a technical meeting on June 1 warned that it will take many months to return to prewar operations.
U.S. Manufacturing Activity Expands by Most in 4 Years
The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing gauge rose 1.3 points to 54, according to data released June 1. Readings above 50 indicate growth.
New BP CEO O'Neill Prepares Leadership Shakeup
BP executive William Lin will leave the company as it undertakes an overhaul of its senior leadership. The executive vice president of gas and low carbon will remain in the office until Q3.
Oil Companies Scramble for Ships to Secure Transport
Oil companies are rushing to secure giant tankers to ensure they can transport barrels after the industry was upended by war and the largest vessel-buying spree in a generation, DHT's CEO says.
QXO Kicks Off $3B Loan Sale in M&A Debt Deal for TopBuild
QXO agreed to buy insulation company TopBuild for about $17 billion, making QXO the second-largest publicly traded building products distributor in North America.
Unfettered FedEx Freight Debuts as Stand-Alone Business
CEO John Smith said the potential of Memphis, Tenn.-based FedEx Freight would only now be truly unleashed.
Trump to Appeal Order Allowing Tariff Refunds to Importers
The Trump administration said that it intended to appeal a federal judge’s order to allow all companies that paid the invalidated duties to seek refunds, not just the ones that filed lawsuits.
Oil Prices Head Higher on Growing U.S.-Iran Tensions
Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose 3.3% early June 1 to $94.16 per barrel.
Shipowners See More Hormuz Transits as U.S. Gives Advice
Shipowners are increasingly optimistic about a pickup in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after more vessels left the waterway this week.
Congress Returns With Focus on Affordability and Fuel Prices
Congress returns to Capitol Hill on June 1 after the Memorial Day recess to re-engage in midterm election politics driven by partisan affordability messages.
House Bill Could Bar Mercedes Over China Ownership Stakes
Lawmakers are weighing legislation that would ban carmakers with ties to foreign adversaries, a measure that threatens to upend Mercedes-Benz's U.S. business.
Tomato Prices — Up 40% — Now a Symbol of Grocery Sticker Shock
Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.
An Old American Pickup Truck Becomes More Than a Workhorse
Pickups were made for work. They became icons of a rural ideal, potent enough to inspire and populate many a country song.
Quarter of Large Oil Tankers Trapped by War Have Escaped
Twenty-nine of the 109 bigger vessels, which were stranded when the Strait of Hormuz was effectively shuttered after the conflict erupted on Feb. 28, have crossed the chokepoint.
Ford Stock Set for Best Month Since 2009 Financial Crisis
Ford’s newfound status as a possible beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom sparked an investor frenzy, with its stock surging more than 40% in May.
Toyota Halts Lexus EV Plans Under Broader Investment Review
Toyota’s decision underscores how major automakers are recalibrating their electrification goals as demand growth slows and government incentives become less certain.
Ships Attacked in Hormuz This Week, Chevron CEO Says
Chevron would not consider paying a toll to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz, CEO Mike Wirth said.