Israel’s airstrikes on Iran drove up freight rates and tanker stocks June 13 as traders and investors priced in the prospect of disruption to a large swath of the global oil-shipping fleet.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Amazon, Walmart Consider Issuing Own Stablecoins: Report
Amazon and Walmart are among large multinational companies that have discussed issuing their own stablecoins in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people.
June 13, 2025Pershing Square Buys Amazon Stake After 31% Stock Price Drop
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management built a new stake in Amazon, noting that the investor acquired shares at an “extremely attractive” price.
May 23, 2025China-US Trade Soars in Race to Hit Trade Truce Window
A temporary trade truce between the world’s two largest economies has sparked a knee-jerk bounce across China’s ports and factory floors.
May 21, 2025Amazon Issues Backdated Refunds in Policy Review
Amazon customers are suddenly getting refunds for products they purchased and returned as far back as 2018, along with apologies from the retailer after it discovered “unresolved” issues.
May 21, 2025Tariff Truce Boosts Global Shippers
Importers rushing to ship Chinese goods to the U.S. using a short reprieve from paralyzing tariffs could provide a much-needed boost to global freighters including Maersk and Cosco.
May 16, 2025Walmart Says It Will Raise Prices Due to Tariff Costs
Walmart’s first-quarter profit slipped and it said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.
May 15, 2025Hapag-Lloyd CEO Sees ‘Huge Surge’ in Volume in Last Few Days
Hapag-Lloyd is seeing a jump in business after the U.S. and China lowered tariffs, the company’s CEO said, as the trade war ceasefire unleashes a wave of pent-up demand for shipping.
May 14, 2025GOP Bill Would End Duty-Free Imports of Cheap Foreign Goods
House Republicans have proposed using their tax and spending bill to end duty-free imports of cheap foreign goods, a perk companies have used to grow their U.S. business for the past decade.
May 13, 2025Freight Rates Set to Rise on Pacific Shipping Frenzy
A China-U.S. deal to slash trade tariffs is set to push freight rates higher, as companies rush to use a 90-day grace period to ferry goods across the Pacific Ocean.
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