The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil chokepoint.
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Tanker Rates Soar to Highest Since 2023 After US Bombs Iran
Tanker rates extended gains as tensions in the Middle East ratchet higher, with shipowners demanding bigger fees to call at ports in the Persian Gulf after the U.S. launched strikes on Iran.
June 23, 2025Project to Lower Historic Baltimore Tunnel Nears Halfway Mark
Workers have achieved the 47% completion mark to lower the historic Howard Street Tunnel by 2 feet to allow double-stacked rail containers to travel to and from the Port of Baltimore.
June 23, 2025DAT, OTR Settle Dispute Over Outgo Acquisition
A potentially explosive June 17 emergency hearing in the Superior Court of Cobb County in Georgia was canceled after the two companies settled. Neither provided details on what it involved.
June 20, 2025Pentagon Cancels Troubled $17.9B Military Moving Contract
The Pentagon has terminated the $17.9 billion Global Household Goods contract, a controversial program that has been beset by complaints and widespread criticism.
June 20, 2025Small-Parcel Shipments From China to US Fall 40% on Tariffs
U.S. tariff hikes on small packages from China triggered a slump in shipments last month, contributing to a huge drop in bilateral trade and roiling exporters like Shein and Temu.
June 20, 2025Trade Uncertainty Clouds Outlook for Top 100 For-Hire Carriers
Transport Topics' 2025 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list illustrates how weak freight market conditions have continued to squeeze margins for North America's largest motor carriers.
June 20, 2025Amazon Ramps Up Zoox Robotaxi Factory
Amazon is gearing up to make as many as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo.Â
June 18, 2025Fleets Grapple With Shifts in Trade, Freight Amid Tariffs
Shifting U.S. trade policies, fluctuating tariffs and the resulting supply chain upheaval have created an uncertain landscape for the trucking industry, in the present and down the road.
June 20, 2025DAT, OTR Legal Dispute Heads to June 17 Emergency Hearing
OTR alleges DAT’s acquisition of Seattle-based Outgo and subsequent actions breach binding agreements between the erstwhile partners and are causing harm to OTR’s business.
June 16, 2025