Tankers Go Dark for Longer to Get Oil Out of Middle East
Supertankers are increasingly switching off their transponders for days or weeks while crossing the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, making cargo…
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U.S. retail sales drop 0.6% in July as tax refund boost fades
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell 0.6% in July, marking the largest monthly decline since May 2025, as the temporary boost from tax…
NTDC narrows 2026 field to 45 finalists for Bendix Grand Championship
The National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships (NTDC) has announced 45 finalists who will compete for the Bendix Grand Championship…
Oil prices surge after two UAE tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices surged on August 14, 2026, after two United Arab Emirates tankers were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz,…
How to Fight Cargo Theft
Cargo theft is a significant problem in the transportation industry, with losses reaching $131.6 million in the first quarter of 2026. The…
The New Maintenance Playbook
Every minute of downtime costs money, and fleet leaders face numerous challenges in keeping vehicles on the road. With technician shortages, increasing…
SK Shipping and H-Line swap tankers to create LNG shipping giant
South Korean shipping giants SK Shipping Co. and H-Line Shipping Co.—both owned by private equity firm Hahn & Co.—have finalized a vessel…
Oil Prices Ease, Helping to Limit Worries About Inflation
Oil prices have eased, with Brent crude falling 2.5% to $86.75 a barrel, helping to limit worries about inflation. This decline has…
Global freight demand stays robust amid AI boom and energy transition
Global freight demand remains resilient as artificial intelligence infrastructure, electrification, and energy-transition cargoes drive strong shipping volumes despite geopolitical conflicts, extreme weather,…
UPS and FedEx begin refunding tariff payments to customers after Supreme Court ruling
After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in March 2025, logistics giants UPS, FedEx, and…