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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment

Geely Seeks 2 Billion-Euro Loan to Refinance Volvo Truck Deal

Geely Holding Group is in talks with banks for a syndicated loan to refinance borrowings related to its acquisition of a stake in Volvo AB in 2018, according to people familiar with the matter.

November 8, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Public-Private Partnerships Propel Hydrogen Infrastructure

With help from the U.S. Department of Energy, the hydrogen industry and truck makers are working to develop a hydrogen refueling infrastructure that can support fleet operations.

November 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Rivian Sticks to Q4 Profit Goal Despite Production Setback

The company is on track to meet the closely watched target thanks to a higher mix of premium models boosting revenue per vehicle sold and sales of regulatory credits.

November 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

Nikola Leads Field in Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Deployment

Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles may be envisioned as the future workhorse of a decarbonized longhaul freight sector, but their development has proceeded at a measured pace.

November 7, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Newsom Calls Lawmakers to Secure Climate Goals Against Trump

Newsom’s office told the Associated Press that the governor and lawmakers are ready to “Trump-proof†California’s state laws, including those affecting the transportation sector.

November 7, 2024
Government, Business

Fed Cuts Rates Again to Support Economic Growth

Officials voted unanimously to lower the federal funds rate to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%. The adjustment follows a larger, half-point cut in September.

November 7, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Montreal Port Seeks Trudeau’s Help to End Dockworker Strike

Two terminals operated by Termont Montreal that account for about 40% of the port’s container handling capacity have been closed since Oct. 31 after unionized dockworkers walked off the job

November 7, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

EV Growth Expected to Slow Further Under Trump

Slowing electric-vehicle adoption is likely to accelerate even further as President-elect Donald Trump delivers on his promise to gut plug-in friendly policies.

November 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Daimler Truck Q3 Profit Plunges 35% Even as DTNA Sales Gain

The truck maker posted net income of $676.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of 83 cents, in Q3, down 35% from $1.033 billion, or $1.22, in the year-ago period.

November 7, 2024
Government, Business

Freight Industry Welcomes Trump’s White House Return

The return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House is being welcomed by key freight stakeholders seeking improvements across the commercial transportation sector.

November 7, 2024