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Business

Chocolate Maker Ferrero to Buy Kellogg in $3.1 Billion Deal

Ferrero International agreed to acquire WK Kellogg for an enterprise value of $3.1 billion, pushing the Italian family-owned candy business further into the lucrative U.S. market.

July 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Port of Vancouver to Add 70% Capacity in Asia Trade Push

The Port of Vancouver kicked off the search for a company to build a new wharf to handle 70% more cargo, as the country looks for ways reduce economic reliance on the U.S.

July 10, 2025
BusinessTechnology

Routing Software: Your 4-Point Checklist

Revolutionize your last-mile operations! This essential guide offers a 4-point checklist from industry experts, helping you select routing software that understands your needs, offers comprehensive support, and adapts to evolving demands. Make informed decisions and drive tangible results. 

July 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

International Q2 Sales Rise 10% From Soft 2024 Figures

The company's sales jumped in direct contrast to those of its peers as a consequence of the year-ago period taking a hammering from a fire at a mirror supplier’s plant.

July 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Natso Names Ex-RaceTrac Chief Executive McBrayer CEO

Max McBrayer became CEO of Natso on July 1, the trade association for truck stop and fuel retailers said.

July 10, 2025
BusinessEquipment

June Truck Orders Drop 36% From Last Year

North American Class 8 truck orders remained below the previous year’s results and also lost ground sequentially during June, according to ACT Research.

July 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says 50% Levy on Copper Imports to Take Effect Aug. 1

President Donald Trump said the U.S. would begin levying a 50% tariff on copper imports from Aug. 1, confirming a move that will hurt U.S. producers of everything from autos to appliances.

July 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Musk Says Grok AI Is Coming to Tesla Vehicles by Next Week

Elon Musk said his artificial intelligence startup’s chatbot will be coming to Tesla vehicles days after the bot posted antisemitic content on his social media platform.

July 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump Targets Brazil With Steep 50% Tariff Hike

At an earlier White House event, Trump complained that Brazil had “been not good to us.†His decision on Brazil, Trump said, was “based on very, very substantial facts, and also past history.â€

July 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Tariffs Split Fed Officials on Rate-Cut Outlook

Policymakers pointed to “considerable uncertainty†about the timing, size and duration of the tariffs’ potential effects on inflation, the minutes showed.

July 9, 2025