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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Stellantis Pauses Work at Canada, Mexico Plants

Stellantis NV is temporarily halting work at factories in Canada and Mexico as U.S. tariffs begin to impact operations across the automotive industry.

April 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Sweeping Trump Tariffs Draw Dismay Around the Globe

Sweeping new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and urgent calls for talks from countries around the globe.

April 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Maersk Buys Panama Canal Railway Despite Trump Threat

A.P. Moller-Maersk purchased a railway linking ports at both ends of the Panama Canal, undermining the U.S.'s presence along a trade route where Donald Trump is trying to elbow out competitors.

April 3, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Announces New Tariffs to Promote US Manufacturing

President Donald Trump rolled out a whole new set of tariffs April 2 in a move that experts warn could disrupt transportation and the supply chain.

April 2, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Transportation Secretary Duffy Promotes Permitting Reform

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Congress to consider reforming permitting regulations specific to construction projects as part of an update to federal highway policies.

April 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Federal Funding Cuts Set to Slow Spread of EV Chargers

President Donald Trump’s federal funding cuts are poised to slow down growth in the installation of electric-vehicle charging stations across the country, according to the CEO.

April 2, 2025
BusinessLogistics

DHL Group Acquires White-Glove Logistics Specialist Cryopdp

DHL Group acquired white-glove logistics specialist Cryopdp from Nashville, Tenn.-based Cryoport to expand its capabilities in the specialty pharmaceuticals logistics arena.

April 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

NHTSA Denies Side Underride Guard Petition From Nonprofit

NHTSA denied a request seeking an investigation into whether side underride guards on trailers could reduce the severity of vehicle collisions with tractor-trailers.

April 2, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Kenan Advantage Group Acquires M.C. Tank Transport

Kenan Advantage Group continued to expand its bulk transportation capabilities March 31 with the acquisition of liquid bulk carrier M.C. Tank Transport.

April 2, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Tesla Sales Drop to Lowest Since 2022 Amid Musk Backlash

Tesla’s vehicle sales fell 13% last quarter to an almost three-year low, as the carmaker made over its most important model and dealt with international backlash against Elon Musk.

April 2, 2025