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Australian shipping software company WiseTech Global made its biggest ever acquisition, agreeing to buy E2open Parent Holdings in a deal that values the U.S. firm at $2.1 billion.

The Port of Los Angeles will continue to collect a $10 clean truck fund fee for the next three years. But at least two harbor commissioners indicated it warrants a closer look going forward.

President Donald Trump said U.S. Steel will keep its headquarters in Pittsburgh in a possible signal that he’ll approve a bid by Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in the steelmaker.

Multiple adverse factors contributed to a much rougher three months for truck manufacturers in the first quarter of 2025 than was expected at the turn of the calendar year.

These days, YouTube has expanded to offer tools that enable companies to personalize their content, cash in on the podcast frenzy, facilitate in-video purchasing and more.

The U.S. government is poised to receive a so-called golden share in U.S. Steel as a condition for approving Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of the American company.

Suppliers of transportation management systems are building connections with virtual agents and assistants powered by AI while also investing in their own AI features.

Sweden-based Volvo Cars is eliminating 3,000 positions as part of a cost-cutting program as the auto industry faces challenges from trade tensions and resulting economic uncertainty.

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Uncertainty continues to cloud the retail sales and orders outlook for truck makers for the rest of 2025, according to observers.

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Sysco Helps Restaurants Caught in Trade War

Restaurant supplier Sysco is coaching eateries on substitutes for imported ingredients hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. 

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Leasing Models Offer Fleets Cost Control Options

Fleet operators weigh full-service versus unbundled truck leasing as costs, maintenance risks and life cycle management shape decisions.

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Hegseth Orders Military to Address Moving ‘Deficiencies’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on the U.S. Transportation Command to address “deficiencies” to ensure that thousands of military members have successful moves this summer.

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As artificial intelligence continues to advance, technology developers are beginning to introduce AI-powered virtual agents and assistants that could change how logistics work is done.

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