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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.

Government, Business, Logistics

Maersk Buys Panama Canal Railway Despite Trump Threat

A.P. Moller-Maersk purchased a railway linking ports at both ends of the Panama Canal, undermining the U.S.'s presence along a trade route where Donald Trump is trying to elbow out competitors.

April 3, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Announces New Tariffs to Promote US Manufacturing

President Donald Trump rolled out a whole new set of tariffs April 2 in a move that experts warn could disrupt transportation and the supply chain.

April 2, 2025
Government, Business

Transportation Secretary Duffy Promotes Permitting Reform

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Congress to consider reforming permitting regulations specific to construction projects as part of an update to federal highway policies.

April 2, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Federal Funding Cuts Set to Slow Spread of EV Chargers

President Donald Trump’s federal funding cuts are poised to slow down growth in the installation of electric-vehicle charging stations across the country, according to the CEO.

April 2, 2025
Business, Logistics

DHL Group Acquires White-Glove Logistics Specialist Cryopdp

DHL Group acquired white-glove logistics specialist Cryopdp from Nashville, Tenn.-based Cryoport to expand its capabilities in the specialty pharmaceuticals logistics arena.

April 2, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

NHTSA Denies Side Underride Guard Petition From Nonprofit

NHTSA denied a request seeking an investigation into whether side underride guards on trailers could reduce the severity of vehicle collisions with tractor-trailers.

April 2, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Kenan Advantage Group Acquires M.C. Tank Transport

Kenan Advantage Group continued to expand its bulk transportation capabilities March 31 with the acquisition of liquid bulk carrier M.C. Tank Transport.

April 2, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Sales Drop to Lowest Since 2022 Amid Musk Backlash

Tesla’s vehicle sales fell 13% last quarter to an almost three-year low, as the carmaker made over its most important model and dealt with international backlash against Elon Musk.

April 2, 2025
Government, Business

Ontario’s Ford Pushes Canada-US Trade Deal Without Mexico

Ontario’s premier Doug Ford reiterated his call for Canada to strike a bilateral trade deal with the U.S., cutting out Mexico.

April 2, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Community Colleges in Four States Enhance CDL Training

Efforts to get more truck drivers on the road are taking place in several states with new community commercial driver license training programs and expanded third-party testing locations.

April 2, 2025