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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.

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Outlook Remains Difficult for Intermodal Logistics

“To say that we live in interesting times is an understatement,” said Anne Reinke, speaking to Intermodal Expo attendees for the first time as IANA’s new president and CEO.

September 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Lyft, Waymo to Offer Driverless Rides in Nashville in 2026

Waymo is already an established partner with Lyft rival Uber.

September 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Revamps AI Agent for Online Sellers Hit by Trade War

The souped-up Seller Assistant is designed to predict demand and manage inventory in a holiday shopping season clouded by the trade war.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Japan’s Exports to US Plummet 13.8%, Hit by Trump’s Tariffs

August marks the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Trader Bets Brent Crude Will Fall Below $50 by Year-End

The wager reflects growing sentiment among some of the world’s most prominent energy forecasters that the oil market will be oversupplied by the end of the year.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Farmers, Biofuel Firms Could Win in EPA Proposals

The EPA proposed requiring large oil processors to make up for biofuel blending obligations waived for small refineries, boosting farmer-friendly stocks.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

UK Pauses Push to End US Steel Tariffs Before Trump Visit

As President Donald Trump heads to the U.K. for a state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has punted negotiations on removing U.S. steel tariffs, according to a source. 

September 16, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Ripples Through Suppliers

The cyberattack that brought Jaguar Land Rover Automotive factories to a standstill is affecting suppliers, with some parts makers forced to pause or scale back their own production.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Trump Extends Deadline to Land TikTok Deal Until Dec. 16

President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, to divest the platform’s U.S. operations — this time until Dec. 16 — staving off a shutdown of the app in the U.S.

September 16, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Study Finds US Class 8 Battery-Electric Truck Prices Rising

Prices of U.S. Class 8 battery-electric trucks are on the rise at the same time as their European counterparts decline, according to a recent study.

September 16, 2025