Analysts have speculated that a Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern tie-up could leave the next-biggest companies in the industry 鈥 BNSF and CSX聽鈥 to at least consider their own combinations.
July 25, 2025Transportation Technology News
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.
The Freight Broker of the Future
Automation, artificial intelligence and data science are transforming freight brokerage operations, increasing productivity and altering how brokers price freight and make decisions.
July 25, 2025India 'Confident' It's Nearing Trade Agreement With the US
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal聽called U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer 鈥渧ery dear friends.鈥
July 24, 2025Amazon Gave Prime Shoppers More Time 鈥 Walmart Gained Sales
Amazon still dominates the $1.3 trillion e-commerce market in the U.S., capturing about 40 cents of every dollar spent online, and Walmart鈥檚 online metrics are growing from a smaller base.
July 24, 2025Tesla Profit Falls 16% as It Becomes 鈥楾oxic Brand鈥
The fallout from Elon Musk鈥檚 plunge into politics a year ago is still hammering his Tesla business as both sales and profits dropped sharply again in the latest quarter.
July 24, 2025Walmart Hires Instacart Executive to Lead AI Push
Walmart is hiring an executive from Instacart to accelerate its use of artificial intelligence as one of the world鈥檚 largest retailers looks to bolster its competitive edge.
July 23, 2025NYC to Build Freight EV Charging Depot in the Bronx
The depot will include at least eight trailer-enabled fast-charge stalls for Class 8 trucks, alongside chargers for medium- and light-duty vehicles, with 24/7 access.
July 23, 2025Tesla Outlook Darkens, Testing Musk's Robotaxi Vision
With federal incentives meant to encourage EV sales set to disappear later this year, things are likely to get even more challenging in the coming months.
July 23, 2025ATA鈥檚 Spear Urges Senate to Fund Truck Parking, Freight Tech
At a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the significance of adopting technologies and applications designed to facilitate the flow of freight.
July 23, 2025Tesla鈥檚 California Market Share Slips as Rivals Gain Ground
The number of new Tesla vehicles registered in California fell once again as the company continued to lose ground in the largest U.S. market for electric vehicles.聽
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