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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

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Better Power Solutions: Eliminate Idling & Extend Battery Life

Program Aired: October 16, 2 p.m. ET Discover how new power solutions are helping Class 8 fleets eliminate idling, extend battery life, and reduce costly maintenance. This webinar explores lithium-powered systems that deliver reliable hotel load support, improve driver comfort, and unlock significant fuel and service savings—all while ensuring dependable performance across demanding operating conditions.

October 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump, Xi Talk Trade Security and Taiwan’s Future

An ongoing row between Japan and China centered around Taiwan threatens to inject fresh tensions into the Trump-Xi relationship and complicate ties.

November 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Trump Reviews Nvidia’s Bid to Sell Chips to China

President Trump is hearing from “lots of different advisers” in deciding on the exports, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, noting that Trump understands China's Xi Jinping “the best.”

November 24, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Amazon Data Center Count Surges Past 900 Sites

Documents shine a light on Amazon’s cloud computing operations at a time when investors are keen for insights into whether AWS has sufficient capacity to meet the enormous demands of AI.

November 24, 2025
BusinessLogistics

DHL Invests $150 Million in Saudi Arabia Logistics Hub

Construction of the warehouse is expected to begin next year, Orkun Saruhanoglu, CEO of DHL Supply Chain in the Middle East and Africa, said in an interview.

November 24, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Port Volumes Slow Nearing End of Strong Year

Port of Los Angeles is bidding to reach the 10-million-container mark for the third time in its history, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka. 

November 24, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

UPS and FedEx Strain as MD-11 Jets Stay Grounded

The grounding has drained capacity and complicated operations for the world’s largest package delivery companies just as shipping volumes surge for the peak period through Christmas.

November 24, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Tyson to Cease Operations at Nebraska Beef Plant

Tyson Foods is ending operations at a beef plant in Nebraska and cutting a shift at a Texas facility as the meat producer loses millions amid the smallest American cattle herd in decades.

November 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics

Seattle Airport Faces Fuel Crunch Threat After Pipeline Shuts

Sea-Tac airport is facing the threat of disruptions for jet-fuel supplies after a pipeline spill prompted a shutdown at a time when airlines are prepping for a busy Thanksgiving week.

November 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Price Upside Momentum to Slow After Recent Jump

U.S. diesel exports have been relatively robust of late, more than 1 million barrels per day, according to Gas Buddy. A high percentage has gone to Latin America and South America.

November 21, 2025