Daily earnings to transport crude on key routes have seen the biggest jump this year, up 467%. Freight costs typically dip at year-end due to seasonal weakness in demand.
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South Africa to Prosecute Maersk, CMA Units for Price Fixing
The companies allegedly fixed the general rate increase charged to customers for shipping cargo between South Africa and Asia and between the nation and the western part of Africa from 2008 to 2018.
December 2, 2025Amazon Tests 30-Minute Delivery in Philadelphia, Seattle
Amazon will use “specialized smaller facilities†for the deliveries, the e-commerce giant said Dec. 1 in a statement. The fee will start at $13.99, discounted to $3.99 for Prime members.
December 1, 2025FedEx to Slash 856 Texas Jobs After Customer Moves Business
FedEx plans to cut hundreds of jobs in Texas after a third-party logistics customer opted to move its business to a new location and a different company.
November 26, 2025UPS, FedEx, Others Face Long-Term Effects of MD-11 Grounding
The grounding of the workhorse freighter plane involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky may drag on for an “undeterminable period,†creating havoc for UPS, FedEx and a Florida-based carrier.
November 25, 2025Layoffs Piling Up Across Many Industries
Amid wider economic uncertainty, sizable layoffs have continued to pile up for companies across many industries, including transportation — raising worker anxieties.
November 21, 2025Trucking Prepares for Subdued 2025 Holiday Shipping Season
Carriers attribute the softer outlook to shippers front-loading inventory earlier in the year due to tariff concerns, combined with cautious consumer spending amid inflation worries.
November 20, 2025UPS Plane That Crashed in Kentucky Had Cracks in Engine Mount
A series of photos released by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the left engine coming off the UPS plane and flying up and over the wing as it rolled down the runway.
November 20, 2025Walmart Raises Profit Expectations as Americans Hunt Deals
Walmart posted strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it sets itself up for a strong holiday shopping season.
November 20, 2025USPS Announces Major Changes to Shipping Prices in 2026
The changes will raise shipping services prices approximately 6.6% for Priority Mail service, 5.1% for Priority Mail Express service, 7.8% for USPS Ground Advantage, and 6% for Parcel Select.
November 20, 2025