At least four ships carrying copper are trying to reach U.S. ports before August to get ahead of planned import tariffs on the metal.
July 22, 2025Trucking Business News
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.
Perspective: Understanding the Total Cost of Retail Returns
The returns process is costly. When factoring in every step a retailer goes through to ship, return and reship items, each transaction influences a retailer’s time, money and product waste.
July 22, 2025Mack Supplies More Pioneer Safety Package Details
The revamped safety packages are headlined by a switch away from Bendix Fusion to a proprietary safety and collision mitigation system — Mack Protect.
July 22, 2025Delaware to Hike Tolls Aug. 15, Raise CDL Fees in October
Delaware is preparing to hike toll fees starting Aug. 15 and double some commercial driver license motor vehicle fees in October to raise $107 million yearly for state infrastructure.
July 22, 2025Miami Is Hot on Cold Storage to Boost Cargo Capacity
Miami International Airport is boosting cargo capacity by as much as 50% with a new cold storage complex that broke ground July 21.
July 22, 2025Treasury Head to Attend US-China Trade Talks in Stockholm
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he will meet his Chinese counterparts in Stockholm next week for their third round of trade talks.
July 22, 2025GM Profit Falls as Trump Tariffs Add $1.1 Billion in Costs
General Motors said it suffered a $1.1 billion profit hit from President Donald Trump’s tariffs and revealed no plan for a near-term fix to return to pre-tariff profit levels.
July 22, 2025Coca-Cola Confirms a Cane-Sugar Version This Fall
Coca-Cola said July 22 that it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump.
July 22, 2025Joby Targets 2026 US Air Taxi Launch
Air taxi startup Joby Aviation expects to have five aircraft in one of the final phases of certification next year as it aims to start commercial flights in early 2026, according to its CEO.
July 21, 2025Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Urges Canada to Hike Steel Tariffs
The notoriously combative U.S. executive and vocal public supporter of President Donald Trump said July 21 that Carney and his cabinet should enact “significant†trade protections.
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