The busiest trade hub in the U.S. moved more containers last month than in any previous January, as importers rushed to bring in goods before President Donald Trump's potential tariff hikes.
February 19, 2025Government, Business, Logistics
Tariff Concerns Drive Record Imports at Port of Los Angeles
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics
Jaxport Finishes Roll-On/Roll-Off Cargo Berth to Add Capacity
The Jacksonville Port Authority has completed half of a $60 million project to increase capacity for vehicle shipments after finishing a project at Blount Island Marine Terminal.
February 19, 2025Government, Business
Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Feb. 18, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump’s hardline trade polices.
February 19, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
Japan Broaches Car Tariffs With US as Trump Threatens Hikes
Japan has raised the issue of auto tariffs with the U.S. after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% levy on car imports, a move that would deliver a big blow to Japan’s economy.
February 19, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
Trump Signals 25% Tariffs on Auto, Tech, Drug Imports
President Donald Trump said he would likely impose tariffs on automobile, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports of around 25%, with an announcement coming as soon as April 2.
February 18, 2025Government, Fuel
Diesel Price Bumps Up 1.2¢ to $3.677 a Gallon
The national average diesel price crept up 1.2 cents to $3.677 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data Feb. 18.
February 18, 2025Government, Business, Technology
EPA Takes First Step to Block CARB Clean Trucks Rule
The EPA has taken a first step aimed at rescinding the Biden administration’s waivers granted for California’s Advanced Clean Trucks and Omnibus low nitrogen oxides rules.
February 18, 2025Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight
Amazon Warehouse Workers Reject Union Bid in North Carolina
Amazon workers at a warehouse in North Carolina overwhelmingly rejected union representation.
February 18, 2025Government, Business, Logistics, Top 100
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Plans Exit
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asked the board overseeing the U.S. Postal Service to begin the succession process, paving the way for his departure after a turbulent run of almost five years.
February 18, 2025Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics
Duffy Says Texas GulfLink Oil Port Will Move Forward
“[The port] was held up for five years, and it was stonewalled. Bureaucrats got in the way, and now we are moving forward with that," DOT Secretary Sean Duffy told reporters Feb. 14.
February 14, 2025