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For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
 

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No New Tariffs for Canada, Mexico Under Trump Update

President Donald Trump’s sudden change to tariff policy on April 9 won’t affect the rates that currently apply to Canadian and Mexican products, according to a White House official.

April 9, 2025
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US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight

On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.

April 9, 2025
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Vertical Cold Storage Buys Michigan Facility

Distribution center developer and operator Vertical Cold Storage purchased Arctic Logistics’ Canton, Mich., facility for an undisclosed sum at the start of April.

April 9, 2025
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Thyssenkrupp Weighs Exit Options for Logistics Unit

Thyssenkrupp is exploring exit options for its materials trading unit that could be valued at as much as $2.2 billion in a deal, as the industrial conglomerate looks to streamline operations.

April 9, 2025
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Ohio Truckers Land Wins in $11 Billion Transportation Budget

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a transportation bill allocating a two-year, $11 billion budget, including funds championed by the state trucking association, for new truck parking spaces.

April 9, 2025
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Walmart to Absorb Tariff Hikes to Keep Prices Low

As tariff-spooked shoppers begin pulling back on spending, Walmart is prepping for a worsening economy by using its massive footprint to keep prices low and hunt for ways to take market share.

April 9, 2025
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US Exits Talks on Carbon Cutting Goal for Ships

The U.S. abandoned global talks aimed at cutting shipping’s carbon emissions and threatened to counter against any fees that the country’s merchant fleet incurs if the initiative proceeds.

April 9, 2025
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Freight Marketplace Cargado Raises $12M to Expand Operations

Load board company Cargado gained $12 million through a recent funding round with the aim of bolstering its cross-border freight marketplace, the company announced April 7.

April 8, 2025
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Tariff Fears Drive Surge in Consumer Spending

Trump’s tariffs are rattling U.S. consumers, who are stocking up on everything from cars to olive oil and iPhones. The behavior offers some good news for scrambling businesses.

April 8, 2025
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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