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For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
 

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Port of Los Angeles Sees Imports Drop in September

Volume is expected to slow in coming months as President Trump鈥檚 tariffs bite into profit margins and impact consumer prices, and uncertainty over the U.S.-China trade war increases.

October 15, 2025
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Lazer Logistics Taps Josh Lee as President

Lazer Logistics appointed Josh Lee as president, effective immediately, the company announced Oct. 14.

October 15, 2025
BusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

DHL to Invest $349 Million to Expand Logistics in Africa

Most of DHL鈥檚 Africa operations, which include warehousing, packaging and supply chain management, are in South Africa, Egypt and Kenya.

October 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

Oil Shippers Face Hefty Fees After China Port Levies

The Chinese fees, which were in a response to a similar move by Washington, have upended Asian oil trading as shippers and traders assess their exposure to charges.

October 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Trump Threatens Cooking Oil Trade Ban With China

Cutting off cooking oil trade could have wide-ranging effects for the American heartland and in energy markets. Used cooking oil is a feedstock for biofuels such as renewable diesel.

October 15, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateTop 100

Walmart Partners With OpenAI to Power ChatGPT Shopping

Users will be able to shop Walmart鈥檚 assortment directly on ChatGPT by clicking a 鈥渂uy鈥 button, said Daniel Danker, Walmart鈥檚 executive vice president of AI, product and design.

October 14, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Maersk Opens Dallas-Area Facility, Eyes TL, LTL Expansion

The 100,000-square-foot plant is designed to process thousands of shipments weekly, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and Maersk鈥檚 broader national network.

October 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsTop 100

C.H. Robinson Unveils AI System for Drop Trailer Fleet

C.H. Robinson launched its AI-powered Asset Management System designed to bring real-time visibility and data-driven precision to one of the largest trailer networks in the U.S. freight market.

October 14, 2025
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Trump, Milei Discuss Trade Deal at White House

The White House meeting came just days after the U.S. announced the $20 billion currency swap 鈥 meant to help shore up Argentina鈥檚 peso and calm financial markets in the South American nation.

October 14, 2025
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Greer Says China Trade Tensions Could Subside Soon

鈥淲e鈥檝e been pretty successful in finding a path forward with them in the past so we think we鈥檒l be able to work through it,鈥 Jamieson Greer said Oct. 14 in an interview with CNBC.

October 14, 2025