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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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Washington Launches Toll Route to Ease Freight Near Ports

This toll road launch is the first mile of the four-lane state Route 509 Expressway being built by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

September 12, 2025
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Exxon Says Its New Form of Graphite Boosts EV Battery Life

CEO Darren Woods said the invention is being tested by several EV manufacturers.

September 12, 2025
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Bessent to Meet Chinese Officials in Spain to Discuss Trade

Bessent will discuss tariffs and national security issues related to the ownership of social media platform TikTok.

September 12, 2025
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EU Lawmakers Seek Tweaks to US Trade Deal

Members of the European Parliament are pushing to insert a sunset clause that would limit the duration of tariff cuts on American industrial goods, and to adjust duties on specific products.

September 12, 2025
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FTC Investigates Amazon, Google Over Advertising Practices

The investigations focus on whether the companies properly disclosed the terms and pricing for ads, Bloomberg reports.

September 12, 2025
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Kroger Questions Warehousing Partnership With Ocado

Kroger could close some existing automated warehouses to cut costs. Britain’s Ocado has been selling automated warehouse technology to power online grocery shopping since 2000.

September 12, 2025
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Montreal Port Project Sees Cost Rise to $1.7 Billion

The cost of a new Port of Montreal terminal that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says is in the national interest has soared to about $1.7 billion, according to a Cabinet minister.

September 11, 2025
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Sheinbaum Aims to Calm China Tensions After Tariff Backlash

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum defended her push to slap new tariffs on Chinese imports, insisting she doesn't seek conflict with China but wants to protect domestic industry.

September 11, 2025
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DHL Supply Chain to Acquire Health Care Specialist SDS Rx

The SDS Rx acquisition is the second purchase of a health care logistics provider in 2025 by the DHL Group unit as part of a worldwide expansion in the high-margin segment.

September 11, 2025
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Tariff Revenue Rises but Deficit Soars to Third-Biggest Ever

Customs duties hit $30 billion last month, marking a 296% surge over August last year, the Treasury Department reported. At the same time, the monthly budget deficit came in at $345 billion.

September 11, 2025