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Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.

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UPS Targets LTL, E-Commerce With New Delivery Options

The logistics giant this week introduced UPS Ground Saver and UPS Ground with Freight Pricing, both part of a broader strategy to compete more aggressively in the evolving delivery market.

April 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Continental to Offload ContiTech Industrial Unit

Continental AG is returning to its roots, abandoning decades of expansion into auto and industrial parts to focus on its more profitable tires business.

April 8, 2025
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Could Trumps Tariffs Trigger a US Recession?

Economists at Goldman Sachs have raised their assessment of the odds the U.S. will experience a recession to 45% from 35% following President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement April 2.

April 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Thune Doubts Chances for Congressional Tariff Oversight

Senate Republican leader John Thune predicted a bipartisan bill that would give lawmakers greater oversight of President Donald Trumps tariffs would languish in Congress.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentTechnologyFuel

Tennessee Offering $19.4M for Fleets to Buy Green Trucks

Tennessee announced April 3 the availability of $19.4 million in grants to public, nonprofit and private fleets to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with greener vehicles.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

EU Unites Behind Tough Line on Trump Trade Tariffs

Trumps move to slap a 20% tariff on EU goods as part of his America First agenda has stirred fears of a global trade war and led to a meltdown in financial markets.

April 7, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPerspective

Perspective: Why Now Is the Time for AI in Trucking

The ongoing digital transformation of logistics and now supply chains makes this the ideal time for trucking to invest in artificial intelligence and gain a competitive edge.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trumps Trade Tariffs

President Xi Jinpings decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Ocean Shipping Industry Optimistic Going Into IMO Meeting

Governments from across the world gather in London this week to thrash out a landmark global carbon charge for the shipping industry.Theres optimism that Washington wont derail the process.

April 7, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Why Fleets Are Turning to Mobile Truck Repairs

Mobile maintenance companies schedule service around a fleets hours of operation, as much as possible. The service is designed to eliminate as much downtime as possible.

April 4, 2025