Belgian family-owned logistics firm H.Essers has made its U.S. market debut by acquiring Houston-based chemical warehousing specialist Palmer Logistics. The deal, whose financial terms remain undisclosed, brings Palmer’s 14 Gulf Coast facilities totaling 3.8 million square feet of warehousing capacity…
China has significantly increased its purchases of U.S. soybeans, with state-owned agribusiness giant Cofco booking at least six cargoes for September–October loading, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move follows a May summit between President Donald Trump and…
The European Commission has set a goal to source 35% of animal feed protein crops domestically by 2035, up from 25% last year, in an effort to reduce reliance on imports from the U.S. and Brazil. The move aims to…
Hope Zvara’s Mother Trucker Yoga isn’t about downward dogs or pretzel poses—it’s a fleet-focused wellness program that borrows yoga’s core principles to tackle the daily aches, stress and health risks that come with life behind the wheel. Since launching in…
The US trade deficit has widened to its largest in over a year, with a 42.2% increase from the prior month to $77.6 billion in May. This increase is attributed to a broad-based rise in imports and a decline in…
Two tankers were hit by projectiles on July 7 in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military confirmed, marking the latest escalation in a series of attacks targeting vessels in the critical Persian Gulf chokepoint. One tanker, identified as the…
Walmart has initiated summer price cuts across multiple products, including ground beef, corn, red cherries, ice cream, potato chips, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi, but the retail giant’s statement made no mention of any government involvement. The announcement came after President Donald…
A three-day hearing convened by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on July 7 in Washington opened the floor to dozens of stakeholders—government officials, industry groups, and foreign representatives—to debate proposed tariffs targeting imports from 60 countries. The hearings, running through…
Hauling bikes without a proper rack is a nightmare—trust us, we’ve done it. Whether you’re ferrying bikes to the trailhead, moving across town, or just schlepping your ride to the shop, the right bicycle rack turns a logistical headache into…
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is rolling out a sweeping overhaul of its logistics and transportation network to slash costs and accelerate package delivery, even as Postmaster General David Steiner warns the agency faces a cash crunch by the end…