General News
Trump’s Tariff Hike to 15% Likely This Week, Bessent Says
Bessent noted the authority for the new duties allows for the measure to last 150 days. During that time, he said authorities will be looking at using other legislation to resurrect the tariff regime.
Volvo to Boost Electric SUV Output as Orders Top Forecasts
So far the EX60, with a driving range of more than 497 miles on a single charge, is only available in European markets. U.S. order books are due to open later this spring.
Trump’s Hormuz Assurances Only a Partial Fix, Shippers Say
With ships unable or unwilling to transit the Strait of Hormuz, producers cannot export, supertanker costs are skyrocketing and storage at many Persian Gulf refineries is filling up fast.
McLeod Updates TMS With Benchmark, AI Features
McLeod Software introduced Version 26.1 of its TMS on March 3, adding analytics tools the company said are intended to help carriers and freight brokers make quicker operational decisions.
Starbucks Plants Nashville Office for Supply Chain Push
Starbucks is opening a new corporate office in Nashville, Tenn., to support its growth ambitions in the South and Northeast U.S., as it eyes opportunities to add up to 5,000 stores.
Target Raises Outlook as New CEO Pushes Revamp
Target's new CEO is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by trendy new food products, in-store beauty services and other changes.
Kenworth Unveils C580 Heavy-Haul Tractor to Replace C500
Kenworth introduced the C580 heavy-haul truck to replace the C500, pairing a proven severe-duty chassis with a new cab. The Paccar unit has set production to begin in January 2027.
ParkPro Adds Truck Parking at NHL’s Florida Panthers Arena
An effort to ease truck parking shortages is taking a step forward in South Florida, where ParkPro will open hundreds of parking spaces at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., this summer.
Trump Says US Will Escort, Insure Tankers for Hormuz Routes
President Donald Trump said the U.S. would provide insurance guarantees and naval escorts to ensure safe passage for oil tankers and other vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Senate Confirms McCormack for Top DOT Policy Post
The Senate recently confirmed Ryan McCormack to serve as under secretary of transportation for policy, filling one of the department’s top strategic roles.
WWEX Sale Gives Thoma Bravo Path to New Logistics Platform
Thoma Bravo agreed a deal to acquire third-party logistics provider WWEX Group — a TT Top 100 logistics company — and merge it with an existing portfolio company.
Trump Warns Spain of Trade Halt After Base Access Dispute
“Spain has absolutely nothing that we need other than great people,” President Trump said. “They have great people, but they don’t have great leadership.”
Federal Judge Backs MTA in New York Congestion Toll Case
U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman found March 3 that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s move to end the program was “arbitrary and capricious.”
Canada Plans $2.6B to Spur Critical Minerals Projects
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson gave further details on the package March 3, including C$44 million for upgrades to the Northwest Transmission Line in northern British Columbia.
Medline Shareholders Seek $3.4 Billion Stake Sale
Shareholders including Blackstone, Carlyle Group, Hellman & Friedman and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority are offering the shares, according to a filing the morning of March 3.
Kuehne + Nagel to Cut 2,000 Jobs as War Pressures Markets
The conflict in the Middle East creates additional unknowns. “The whole issue of supply chain reliability will become more important,” CEO Stefan Paul told journalists on March 3.
Trump Team Holds Oil Reserve Despite Price Spike
A decision to tap the Energy Department’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve could help stanch prices spikes, at least temporarily. The reserve currently holds about 415 million barrels.
LNG Tanker Offers Jump 100% to $200,000 After Qatar Halt
Shipowners and brokers are demanding more than $200,000 a day for LNG tankers in the Atlantic Basin, roughly double what they were commanding less than a day earlier, according to sources.
Crude Spike Prompts Producers to Secure Future Prices
Oil producers jumped on a chance to lock in prices for future sales as the crude market soared, opening a window that had been scarce before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on OPEC member Iran.
Sunbelt Enters US Market as Asset-Heavy Bets Gain Traction
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings made its U.S. stock-market debut March 2, amid a recent rush by investors into asset-heavy, capital intensive businesses that can’t be replaced by AI.