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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.

BusinessEquipment

Stellantis Shipments Jump 13% on Rise in North America

North American shipments jumped 35%, as Stellantis reintroduced popular models like the V8-powered Ram 1500 pickup.

October 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

Some China-Bound Ships Carrying Oil Canceled on Port Fees

China announced Oct. 10 that it would impose fees on U.S. ships in retaliation for similar measures due to be imposed by the Trump administration Oct. 14.

October 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

China Hits US Ships With Retaliatory Port Fees

They would take effect on Oct. 14, the same day that the United States is due to start imposing port fees on Chinese vessels.

October 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Venture Global Suffers Defeat in BP’s LNG Arbitration

Venture Global lost a dispute with BP involving the sale of liquefied natural gas cargoes, a surprise defeat that comes eight weeks after Venture prevailed in a similar fight with Shell.

October 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Lyft Plans Fleet of Hundreds of Tensor Robocars From 2027

Lyft Inc. is partnering with autonomous vehicle developer Tensor Auto to deploy a fleet of hundreds of robotaxis in Europe and North America starting in 2027.

October 9, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Predicts China Will Resume Buying US Soybeans

President Donald Trump predicted China will resume purchases of American soybeans after he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month.

October 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

First Brands Exposure of $1.75 Billion Hits Japanese Venture

A joint venture between Norinchukin Bank and Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. faces $1.75 billion of exposure to bankrupt auto parts supplier First Brands Group, court documents show.

October 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Ford Delays Lithium Supply Deal Amid EV Struggle

Ford has forecast it could lose as much as $5.5 billion on EVs this year.

October 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Supply Chain Firms Need Risk Mitigation Plans, Experts Say

Supply chain companies need to develop risk mitigation plans that leverage insights and technologies, according to a panel of experts.

October 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Slide 44% as Tariffs Strain

ACT Research preliminary data showed orders decreased 44% year over year to 20,800 units. But they increased 57.6% from the 13,200 units reported in August.

October 9, 2025