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Ship Carrying EVs Abandoned in Pacific After Catching Fire

A ship carrying more than 3,000 cars to Mexico was abandoned in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after catching fire June 3, highlighting a growing risk to the transportation of electric vehicles.

June 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Mercedes, BMW, Others Step Up Response to China Export Curbs

Automakers in the U.S. and Europe raised concerns about Chinas export controls on rare earth metals, as Beijings move threatens to disrupt global car production.

June 4, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

International Trade: US, China Pause Tariffs for 90 Days

The U.S. agreed to drop its 145% tariff rate on Chinese goods by 115 percentage points to 30%, while China agreed to lower its rate on U.S. goods by the same amount to 10%.

May 14, 2025
Business, Logistics

New York Lands $1.2B Venture From Yogurt Producer Chobani

Greek yogurt giant Chobani will build a 1.4 million-square-foot facility in Oneida County to make 1 billion pounds of dairy products annually, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.

May 7, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Tariff 'Chaos' Drags Manufacturing Gauge to Worst Since 2020

A widely followed measure of Texas manufacturing activity weakened as executives used words like chaos and insanity to describe the turmoil spurred by President Donald Trumps tariffs.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Trumps Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Chain Jolt on Economy

Since the U.S. raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted. That drastic reduction in goods hasnt been felt by many Americans yet, but thats about to change.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Trump Announces Chips, Drug Probes, Opening Door to Tariffs

President Donald Trumps administration pressed forward with plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports by initiating probes led by the Commerce Department.

April 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

A Time of Uncertainty for Logistics Providers

After a year of modest growth in 2024, third-party logistics providers are facing uncertainty for the future with volatile economic conditions expected to persist.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Top 100

Logistics Firms Staying Flexible for the Future

Logistics companies are prioritizing flexibility and resilience at a time when global trade patterns are shifting and the next supply chain disruption may be right around the corner.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Tariff Threats Cause Surge, Uncertainty for Border Trucking

Trucking companies along the southern border faced increased freight and heightened uncertainty as the threat of tariffs loomed over the first quarter, according to industry experts.

April 10, 2025