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Venture Global Triumphs Over Shell in LNG Arbitration Quarrel

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 16:33
Venture Global prevailed over Shell in an arbitration case about a contract dispute, capping a two-year fight between the oil giant and the liquefied natural gas exporter.

Corn Drops With Record US Harvest Even Bigger Than Expected

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 15:59
Chicago corn futures fell to the lowest level in nearly a year after the Department of Agriculture raised its already record-large outlook for the American harvest.

Panama Canal to Enter Ports Business as Trump-China Feud Stews

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 15:25
The Panama Canal is planning to enter the ports business with a tender for two terminals, a move that comes amid a high-profile clash between the U.S. and China over the waterway.

Bankrupt Del Monte Tweaks Auction Rules to Attract Bids

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 14:59
Bankrupt canned fruit company Del Monte Foods won court permission to hold an auction of its assets after giving potential bidders more time to make an offer.

US Oil Output to Slip in 2026 as Price Decline Slows Drilling

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 14:24
U.S. oil production is now expected to fall in 2026 as prices slide, according to a government forecast, reversing years of growth that propelled the country to the world’s top producer.

Cargill’s Revenue Hits 4-Year Low Amid Falling Crop Prices

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 13:52
Cargill revenue declined to its lowest point in four years as the largest private company in the U.S. continues to restructure in the face of declining crop prices and a shrinking cattle herd.

Forward Air Earnings Improve Despite Revenue Decline in Q2

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 13:42
Forward Air grew earnings, despite a decrease in revenue, amid ongoing efforts to improve second-quarter operations and finances, the company reported Aug. 11.

EPA to Curb DEF Shutdowns in New and Existing Trucks

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 13:02
“We have heard loud and clear from small businesses across the United States that the current DEF system is unacceptable," EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said.

Diesel Price Drops 4.6¢ to $3.754 a Gallon

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 10:55
Diesel fuel’s national average price shed 4.6 cents to $3.754 a gallon in its third straight decline, according to U.S. Information Administration data released Aug. 12.

Autonomous Truck Firm Waabi Hires Uber Freight's Lior Ron

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 10:00
Trucking industry veteran Lior Ron is joining autonomous technology company Waabi to help scale the commercial deployment of driverless trucks, the company announced Aug. 12.

US Loses Top Spot in Canada’s Car Market to Mexico

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 09:48
Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on foreign vehicles has disrupted the long-standing system that mostly allowed the free flow of vehicles and parts across the three North American countries.

Trump Renews Attacks on Powell, Threatens Lawsuit

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 09:24
Trump in a social media post on Aug. 12 resumed his criticism of the Fed chair over the central bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady and again hammered Powell over the renovation work.

Audi Labor Chief Ties US Factory to Job Security in Germany

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 09:15
Audi’s labor leaders are willing to back an expansion in the country only if management gives long-term guarantees for jobs and output at home.

Echo Global Expands Network With FreightSaver Acquisition

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 09:00
The deal is part of Echo’s ongoing strategy to scale its managed transportation business through targeted acquisitions, adding both operational capacity and regional coverage.

US Core Inflation Hits Fastest Pace Since January

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 08:35
The core consumer price index, excluding the often volatile food and energy categories, increased 0.3% from June, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Aug. 12.

Canada Lumber Aid Inflames US Subsidy Claims, Industry Says

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 06:00
The U.S. lumber industry says financial support pledged by Canada to domestic forestry companies risks deepening the neighbors’ long-running trade dispute and may result in yet more import taxes.

Greenlane Targets Interstate 10 for Next Charging Corridor

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 05:00
Greenlane plans to establish a second commercial electric vehicle charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10.

4 Top Truck Makers Sue CARB, Newsom Over Emissions Rules

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 16:30
Daimler, International, Paccar and Volvo Group are suing the California Air Resources Board on grounds that federal actions vacated the state’s efforts to enforce its own emissions rules.

Trump Extends China Tariff Truce for 90 Days, CNBC Says

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 14:31
President Donald Trump is extending a tariff truce with China for another 90 days, stabilizing trade ties between the world’s two largest economies.

DOT Restarts EV Charger Funding After Court Blocked Halt

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 13:45
Key provisions from a program designed to develop a national network of electric vehicle charging stations were recently updated by the Trump administration.

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