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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

Business, Technology, Safety

REPLAY: SECURE - Learning Sessions for Technology and Operations Executives

Is your fleet up-to-date on cybersecurity best practices for employees? What tools might offer your company more protection from cyberattacks? And, how can you best safeguard your company, your employees, and yourself?

December 12, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

BP Asks Regulators to Aid in Venture Global LNG Cargoes Feud

BP asked U.S. energy regulators to intervene in its fight with Venture Global LNG over liquefied natural gas cargoes, escalating a feud that’s roiled the market for the super-chilled fuel.

Ruth Liao | Bloomberg News
December 12, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

New York Commits $1 Billion to Albany Chip Development

New York will spend $1 billion to expand research into chip technology in Albany, hoping to make the region a center of chip research and manufacturing, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 11.

Maysoon Khan | Associated Press
December 12, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

GM, Autocar Team Up on Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered HD Trucks

Automotive giant General Motors is to team up with Birmingham, Ala-based Autocar Industries to develop a range of hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy-duty vocational trucks, the companies said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
December 11, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Perspective

Perspective: As EVs Evolve, Don’t Overlook Aerodynamics

Fleets looking to improve the efficiency of their operations should not overlook how improving the aerodynamic properties of their trucks can generate immediate returns.

Chris Stadler | Product Manager, Volvo Trucks North America
December 11, 2023
Business, Fuel

Truck Manufacturer JV Opens First Heavy-Duty EV Charging Hub

Milence opened phase one of its first heavy-duty vehicle charging hub in the Dutch town of Venlo, it said recently.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
December 11, 2023
Government, Business, Global Freight, TCA

Cargo Workers Strike at Denver International Airport

Nearly 100 Swissport cargo workers at the Denver International Airport are on strike Dec. 11, protesting unsafe work conditions they say the company has been ignoring for more than a year.

Lauren Penington | The Denver Post
December 11, 2023
Government, Business

REPLAY: Driving Diversity in Transportation

Facing driver shortages and diversity challenges, the trucking sector stands at a pivotal point. Discover how these issues offer opportunities for inclusive growth in this interview with April Rai.

December 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Battery Startup ONE Demotes CEO Amid Cash Crunch

Our Next Energy Inc., a battery startup hoping to rival China with vital energy storage technology, has replaced founder and CEO Mujeeb Ijaz as it faces a failed funding round and cash crunch.

Gabrielle Coppola | Bloomberg News
December 11, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Amazon Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss FTC’s Antitrust Lawsuit

Attorneys for Amazon on Dec. 8 asked a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against the e-commerce giant.

December 11, 2023