Kroger could close some existing automated warehouses to cut costs. Britain’s Ocado has been selling automated warehouse technology to power online grocery shopping since 2000.
September 12, 2025Trucking Business News
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.
Montreal Port Project Sees Cost Rise to $1.7 Billion
The cost of a new Port of Montreal terminal that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says is in the national interest has soared to about $1.7 billion, according to a Cabinet minister.
September 11, 2025Sheinbaum Aims to Calm China Tensions After Tariff Backlash
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum defended her push to slap new tariffs on Chinese imports, insisting she doesn't seek conflict with China but wants to protect domestic industry.
September 11, 2025DHL Supply Chain to Acquire Health Care Specialist SDS Rx
The SDS Rx acquisition is the second purchase of a health care logistics provider in 2025 by the DHL Group unit as part of a worldwide expansion in the high-margin segment.
September 11, 2025Tariff Revenue Rises but Deficit Soars to Third-Biggest Ever
Customs duties hit $30 billion last month, marking a 296% surge over August last year, the Treasury Department reported. At the same time, the monthly budget deficit came in at $345 billion.
September 11, 2025LTL Fleets' 'Y2K' Fears Ease as NMFC Updates Take Hold
On a panel at the FTR conference, when asked how the reclassification was going so far, Echo Global Logistics Senior Vice President Marty Martin said: “I’d put it in the TBD category.â€
September 11, 2025ATA Touts Lawsuit Abuse Legislation
The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act is designed to mitigate the impact of lawsuits deemed frivolous as well as shield employers from defending against inordinate claims.
September 11, 2025Hyundai Says Battery Plant Delayed After Immigration Raid
Hyundai CEO José Muñoz said in an interview Sept. 11 that the work was being set back by two to three months.
September 11, 2025Class 8 Truck Orders Continue to Fall in August
North American Class 8 truck orders fell year over year for an eighth consecutive month in August.
September 11, 2025OPEC Still Sees Tight Oil Market Despite Supply Increases
OPEC and its partners will need to provide an average of 43.45 million barrels a day in the second half of this year, considerably more than the 42.4 million they pumped in August.
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