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OPEC+ Talking About a Fourth 411,000-Barrel Hike in August

OPEC+ is discussing another 411,000 barrel-a-day production increase for August ahead of the group’s videoconference this weekend, according to delegates who asked not to be identified.

July 3, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

DHL Supply Chain North America Promotes Kunar to CEO

Mark Kunar, previously DHL Supply Chain North America’s chief financial officer and chief strategy officer, replaces Patrick Kelleher. He'll report to Oscar de Bok, DHL Supply Chain CEO.

July 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessGlobal Freight

Nike Likely to Hike Prices More After Vietnam Tariff Deal

Nike will face pressure to raise prices higher than expected after the U.S. and Vietnam reportedly reached a new trade agreement that boosts tariffs, according to an analyst.

July 3, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

NMFTA Tackles Cyber-Enabled Cargo Thefts With New Framework

NMFTA has released a framework aimed at helping carriers and brokers fight back against the growing and increasingly sophisticated problem of digitally enabled cargo theft.

July 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Nissan Recalls 480,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Failure Risk

Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could cause engine failure.

July 3, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

RNG Gains New Momentum in Longhaul Trucking

Recent data and developments indicate at least one emerging technology’s path forward is becoming clearer — renewable natural gas.

July 3, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Canada Exports to US Keep Falling as Tariffs Curb Shipments

Canada’s share of exports destined for the U.S. shrank to the smallest proportion since at least 1997, excluding the COVID pandemic. Shipments to other countries reached a new high.

July 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTCA

North Carolina Truck Driver Wins $50,000 in Maryland Lottery

A truck driver played the lottery while staying overnight in Maryland between drives — and ended up winning a big prize, officials said.

July 3, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-HirePrivateGlobal Freight

UPS Plans to Offer Voluntary Buyouts to Union Drivers

UPS plans to offer voluntary buyouts to union-represented delivery drivers for the first time in the company’s history as part of an effort to boost profit by slimming down its operations.

July 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump Aims to Shut Loopholes China Uses to Evade Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s trade deal with Vietnam targets practices China has long used to skirt U.S. tariffs: the shifting of production to Southeast Asia and the “origin washing” of exports.

July 3, 2025