President Donald Trump's executive order is intended to blunt China’s maritime dominance by offering new funding streams to support U.S. shipbuilding, according to an official.
April 10, 2025Logistics News
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.
Trump Orders Musk’s DOGE to Help Overhaul Navy Shipbuilding
No New Tariffs for Canada, Mexico Under Trump Update
President Donald Trump’s sudden change to tariff policy on April 9 won’t affect the rates that currently apply to Canadian and Mexican products, according to a White House official.
April 9, 2025US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight
On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.
April 9, 2025Vertical Cold Storage Buys Michigan Facility
Distribution center developer and operator Vertical Cold Storage purchased Arctic Logistics’ Canton, Mich., facility for an undisclosed sum at the start of April.
April 9, 2025Thyssenkrupp Weighs Exit Options for Logistics Unit
Thyssenkrupp is exploring exit options for its materials trading unit that could be valued at as much as $2.2 billion in a deal, as the industrial conglomerate looks to streamline operations.
April 9, 2025Ohio Truckers Land Wins in $11 Billion Transportation Budget
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a transportation bill allocating a two-year, $11 billion budget, including funds championed by the state trucking association, for new truck parking spaces.
April 9, 2025Walmart to Absorb Tariff Hikes to Keep Prices Low
As tariff-spooked shoppers begin pulling back on spending, Walmart is prepping for a worsening economy by using its massive footprint to keep prices low and hunt for ways to take market share.
April 9, 2025US Exits Talks on Carbon Cutting Goal for Ships
The U.S. abandoned global talks aimed at cutting shipping’s carbon emissions and threatened to counter against any fees that the country’s merchant fleet incurs if the initiative proceeds.
April 9, 2025Freight Marketplace Cargado Raises $12M to Expand Operations
Load board company Cargado gained $12 million through a recent funding round with the aim of bolstering its cross-border freight marketplace, the company announced April 7.
April 8, 2025Tariff Fears Drive Surge in Consumer Spending
Trump’s tariffs are rattling U.S. consumers, who are stocking up on everything from cars to olive oil and iPhones. The behavior offers some good news for scrambling businesses.
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