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Oil Tanker Rates Jump as US Push Into Venezuela Shifts Flows
The global oil industry is working through the consequences of Washington’s move. For shipowners, that means higher rates on some routes as current and future oil flows are redirected.
January 15, 2026Lawmakers Propose $2.5B Agency to Boost Rare Earths
The bill would favor a market-based approach by setting up the independent body charged with building a stockpile of critical minerals, stabilizing prices and encouraging production.
January 15, 2026Transport M&A Slowed Against 2025 Headwinds
The transportation sector experienced a slowdown in merger and acquisition activity in 2025 amid ongoing headwinds and market uncertainty, according to a report by Tenney Group.
January 15, 2026Southeastern Freight Lines Boosts Cross-Border Operations
Southeastern Freight Lines joined the ranks of less-than-truckload carriers beefing up their cross-border operations as the value of trade between the U.S. and Mexico increases.
January 14, 2026Trump Backs Nvidia Deal With China, Adds Chip Tariff
Under an order Trump signed on Jan. 14, the government would collect the duty on the chips as they’re brought to the U.S. before final shipment to Chinese customers and other foreign markets.
January 14, 2026Trump Establishes Process to Secure Key Mineral Supplies
President Trump has been under pressure to respond after China constrained access to rare earths crucial to advanced technologies during a trade spat last year.
January 14, 2026Penske Deploys AI-Based Shipment Tracking
Penske Logistics is set to introduce an artificial intelligence platform that will aid key supply chain segments in tracking shipments.
January 14, 2026Taiwan Officials Head to Washington for Tariff Talks
It’s unclear which U.S. officials will participate in the meetings and whether Trump plans to become personally involved. Whether a deal will be finalized also remains uncertain.Â
January 14, 2026GoodShip Launches AI Transportation Analyst ‘Laney’
Transportation teams using GoodShip can now query their freight networks in real time with the launch of Laney, a new AI analyst designed to replace manual analysis and static dashboards.
January 14, 2026States Eye ELP Laws for Truckers, With Motor Carrier Fines
State legislators are assessing new bills requiring English-language proficiency skills for truckers, and setting fines for repeat offenders and companies with convicted drivers.
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