Business
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.
OPEC’s First 2023 Outlook Shows No Relief From Oil Squeeze
OPEC’s first oil market outlook for 2023 suggests no relief for squeezed consumers, with more crude needed from the group even though most members are already pumping flat out.
Walmart Orders 4,500 Canoo Electric Vans
Canoo Inc. shares doubled in value after the struggling electric vehicle startup won an order for 4,500 vans from Walmart Inc.
Amazon Prime Day Comes Amid Slowdown in Online Sales Growth
Amazon is heading into its annual Prime Day sales event today much differently from how it entered the pandemic.
Freight Market Volatility Highlights Importance of Broker-Carrier Relationships
The freight market volatility of the past few years has created an even greater need for carriers and brokers to strengthen their business relationships, especially as uncertainty and supply chain disruptions persist.
Daimler, Traton, Volvo Get Final Approval for Charging JV
Truck makers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Traton Group announced their joint venture, launched in December 2021 to develop charging infrastructure in Europe, gained the final necessary regulatory approvals.
July 11, 2022Fed Official Says Solid Economy Can Handle Rising Rates
WASHINGTON — Last week’s jobs report points to a solid U.S. economy with little sign of a recession on the horizon and one that can withstand higher interest rates, St. Louis Federal Reserve president James Bullard said July 11.
US to Urge India, Japan to Back Plan for Cap on Russia Oil Price
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will use talks with nations including India and Japan to rally support for a new effort aimed at capping prices for Russian oil.
PennDOT’s Bridge Tolling Plan Dealt Crushing Legal Blows
Pennsylvania’s governor, General Assembly legislators and a judge dealt legal blows to permanently stop the state Department of Transportation’s effort to toll nine bridges to create revenue for repairs.
Elon Musk Says He’s Terminating Twitter Deal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he’s terminating his $44 billion agreement to acquire Twitter Inc. and take it private, triggering a legal fight with the company.
Rivian Electric Vehicles Attract Eyes in Sun Valley
Apple Inc.’s Tim Cook was spotted in downtown Sun Valley July 7 taking a ride in a Rivian Automotive Inc. battery-electric pickup.