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World news
fromThe Washington Post
4 hours ago

U.S. blockade has turned back six ships leaving Strait of Hormuz

U.S. warships intercepted six merchant vessels leaving an Iranian port, enforcing a blockade amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
#tariffs
fromFortune
5 hours ago
US Elections

Trump's tariffs dealt economic blows in all 50 states-hurting farmers, exporters and shoppers alike | Fortune

fromFortune
14 hours ago
European startups

Tariffs are the new normal, and now most CEOs expect the import taxes to outlast the Trump administration, PwC report finds | Fortune

US Elections
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Executives expect to keep dealing with tariffs for years no matter who is in the White House, a new survey says

86% of US executives expect tariffs to be a permanent aspect of business planning.
US Elections
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Trump's tariffs face a fresh legal test in federal court

Trump's economic policy faces legal challenges over tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act after the Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs.
US Elections
fromFortune
5 hours ago

Trump's tariffs dealt economic blows in all 50 states-hurting farmers, exporters and shoppers alike | Fortune

Tariffs implemented by the Trump administration in 2025 affected all U.S. states, revealing diverse trade vulnerabilities and leading to widespread economic consequences.
European startups
fromFortune
14 hours ago

Tariffs are the new normal, and now most CEOs expect the import taxes to outlast the Trump administration, PwC report finds | Fortune

CEOs are treating tariffs as a permanent aspect of business planning, expecting them to remain for years despite legal uncertainties.
US Elections
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Executives expect to keep dealing with tariffs for years no matter who is in the White House, a new survey says

86% of US executives expect tariffs to be a permanent aspect of business planning.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US federal court hears new case against Trump tariffs

The legality of Trump's temporary tariffs is being challenged in court after previous tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court.
US Elections
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Trump's tariffs face a fresh legal test in federal court

Trump's economic policy faces legal challenges over tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act after the Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs.
Coffee
fromwww.businessinsider.com
13 hours ago

From bags to coffee imports, how American small business owners are feeling the effects of higher fuel costs

Rising fuel prices are significantly impacting small businesses, affecting import costs, supply chains, and profitability amid geopolitical tensions.
Europe news
fromIndependent
19 hours ago

'He ate him without salt': Blockaded port boss berated by minister over his family firm's support for fuel protesters

Oil depot chief contacted by Culture Minister amid fuel protests blocking access to critical infrastructure.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Video: Soaring Fuel Prices Squeeze China's Frugal Truckers

Many long-haul truckers in China have a tight budget and live frugally on the road, sleeping and cooking in their vehicles. The pain at the pump is forcing some drivers to rethink their lives.
Alternative transportation
#iran
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
4 days ago

Iran is demanding tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pay tolls in crypto: What we know so far | Fortune

Iran plans to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, requiring payment in cryptocurrency.
World politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

First, Iran and Hormuz, second, China and Taiwan? The dangerous implications of a tollbooth on the open sea | Fortune

Iran demands toll collection in the Strait of Hormuz to reopen it, conflicting with international maritime trade principles.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Warns Iran 'Better Not' Be Charging Tolls in Strait

Trump warns Iran against charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz while negotiating a ceasefire and peace agreement.
World news
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Iran demands cryptocurrency toll from tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz

Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz poses significant risks to Gulf states and Opec+ dynamics.
World news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 weeks ago

Shipping Firms Quietly Pay Iran Millions to Navigate Hormuz Corridor

Iran is extracting transit fees from commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly up to $2 million per voyage.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
4 days ago

Iran is demanding tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pay tolls in crypto: What we know so far | Fortune

Iran plans to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, requiring payment in cryptocurrency.
World politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

First, Iran and Hormuz, second, China and Taiwan? The dangerous implications of a tollbooth on the open sea | Fortune

Iran demands toll collection in the Strait of Hormuz to reopen it, conflicting with international maritime trade principles.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Warns Iran 'Better Not' Be Charging Tolls in Strait

Trump warns Iran against charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz while negotiating a ceasefire and peace agreement.
World news
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Iran demands cryptocurrency toll from tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz

Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz poses significant risks to Gulf states and Opec+ dynamics.
World news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 weeks ago

Shipping Firms Quietly Pay Iran Millions to Navigate Hormuz Corridor

Iran is extracting transit fees from commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly up to $2 million per voyage.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Immigrant truckers are enduring delays to get their driver's licenses back

Over 13,000 immigrant truckers await reinstatement of their commercial driver's licenses after a clerical error by the DMV, overseen by Judge Karin Schwartz.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Amazon keeps 80% of USPS deliveries in new deal, over 1B packages yearly

Amazon's new agreement with the USPS allows it to retain about 80% of its existing deliveries, which translates to over 1 billion packages annually, showcasing the importance of this partnership.
E-Commerce
Business
fromQuartz
6 days ago

Diverse Offerings & Strategic Investments Aid OMC Amid Stiff Rivalry

Omnicom's diverse portfolio and strategic investments enhance operational efficiency and shareholder value, despite challenges from low liquidity and competition.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

How Travel Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz Could Affect Your Cruise

"With that corridor uncertain, itineraries have been cancelled and future plans are on hold."
Europe news
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump says U.S. Navy to impose Hormuz blockade after failing to reach a deal with Iran. 'No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage' | Fortune

Trump aims to control a key waterway to limit Iran's influence and ensure safe passage for ships.
#strait-of-hormuz
fromWIRED
6 days ago
World news

The Strait of Hormuz Reopens, but Global Shipping Will Take Months to Recover

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?

Ship-tracking data reveals significant maritime activity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict and US sanctions on Iran.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

UN urges all parties' to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz

UN Secretary-General calls for respect of navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz amid US military blockade of Iranian maritime traffic.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire

Washington and Tehran blame each other for failing to uphold a truce, causing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The Strait of Hormuz Reopens, but Global Shipping Will Take Months to Recover

Ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz offers hope, but global shipping disruptions and high energy prices will persist due to backlog.
#urban-logistics
fromCity Limits
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Opinion: How Last-Mile Delivery Can Reduce NYC's Congestion

Accelerating the transition to sustainable urban logistics can reduce transportation emissions and congestion in New York City.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

The 2026 urban logistics challenge: Managing delivery hubs in the city - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cities are becoming critical for delivery management due to e-commerce growth, requiring innovative logistics solutions to meet consumer expectations.
Agriculture
fromFortune
5 days ago

A global food emergency: Why the closed Strait of Hormuz puts half the world's calories at risk | Fortune

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is driving up food prices and reducing agricultural productivity globally.
Information security
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is 'unlike anything our industry has faced before,' logistics exec warns | Fortune

Cargo theft has become a significant threat to the U.S. supply chain, costing the industry billions annually.
#us-iran-relations
fromFortune
10 hours ago
World news

Trump's leaky blockade: ship sneaks through and talks with Iran resume | Fortune

The U.S. has blockaded Iran's ports, escalating tensions as Iran threatens retaliation and talks for peace continue amid ongoing conflict.
fromFortune
2 days ago
World news

Stock futures sink while oil spikes as the U.S. Navy looks to block Iran's exports and break its grip on the Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

The U.S. is imposing a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz targeting Iranian oil shipments amid escalating tensions with Iran.
World news
fromFortune
10 hours ago

Trump's leaky blockade: ship sneaks through and talks with Iran resume | Fortune

The U.S. has blockaded Iran's ports, escalating tensions as Iran threatens retaliation and talks for peace continue amid ongoing conflict.
World news
fromFortune
2 days ago

Stock futures sink while oil spikes as the U.S. Navy looks to block Iran's exports and break its grip on the Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

The U.S. is imposing a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz targeting Iranian oil shipments amid escalating tensions with Iran.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Ecuador hikes tariffs to 100-percent in feud with neighbour Colombia

Ecuador has increased tariffs on Colombia to 100% due to perceived inaction on drug trafficking and border security.
#usps
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

USPS will implement an 8% transportation surcharge on packages from April 26, 2023, to January 17, 2027, to cover operational costs.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

USPS will implement an 8% transportation surcharge on packages from April 26, 2023, to January 17, 2027, to cover operational costs.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

The Panama-flagged Peace Gulf, a medium-range tanker, is heading to Hamriyah port in the United Arab Emirates, typically moving Iranian naphtha to non-Iranian ports for export to Asia.
World news
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

'Precarious' situation as damaged shipping containers arrive at Port of Long Beach

Aerial views showed multiple containers stacked and on the verge of dangerously teetering into the water, with many in uneven and awkward positions.
US news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Dozens of containers lost, damaged while en route to Port of Long Beach, Coast Guard says

32 shipping containers fell overboard from the OOCL Sunflower during heavy North Pacific weather, with 57 additional containers damaged upon arrival at Long Beach port.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Amazon, UPS, FedEx, USPS add temporary fuel surcharges to offset extra costs

"Transportation costs are a big factor there. Every company that is involved and has logistics and they have to pay for gas, either they have to absorb this cost, or they will charge the third party that will provide this service. I'm not surprised this is happening, because at some point, Amazon will say we cannot absorb all this cost."
Alternative transportation
#jones-act-waiver
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs

Trump waived the Jones Act for 60 days to allow foreign ships to transport cargo to US ports, aiming to reduce fuel costs, though critics argue it won't lower gasoline prices and may undermine labor and safety standards.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump waives US shipping law for oil and gas in bid to lower prices

Trump issued a 60-day Jones Act waiver allowing foreign-flagged tankers to transport oil and gas between US ports to manage rising oil prices amid US-Israel operations against Iran.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs

Trump waived the Jones Act for 60 days to allow foreign ships to transport cargo to US ports, aiming to reduce fuel costs, though critics argue it won't lower gasoline prices and may undermine labor and safety standards.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump waives US shipping law for oil and gas in bid to lower prices

Trump issued a 60-day Jones Act waiver allowing foreign-flagged tankers to transport oil and gas between US ports to manage rising oil prices amid US-Israel operations against Iran.
Environment
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Meet the Jones Act, the law that has made gas more expensive for Americans for decades | Fortune

The Jones Act protects American shipping and shipbuilding but increases transportation costs for goods, particularly in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, while suspending it could moderately reduce gas prices over months.
World politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping | Fortune

Withdrawing US security from the Persian Gulf could disrupt global commerce and energy markets significantly.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

The unseen strain on Bay Area's Vessel Traffic Service workers amid partial government shutdown

Vessel Traffic Service workers monitoring San Francisco Bay ships work without pay during the partial government shutdown, maintaining critical water safety operations invisibly to the public.
#amazon-usps-contract-dispute
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Paid IEEPA tariffs on overseas purchases? Here is what shipping companies are saying about refunds

After Trump ended the de minimis exemption last year, purchasing an item straight from an international vendor, regardless of the item's value, meant incurring International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs. Now, thanks to a ruling by the Supreme Court that overturned Trump's IEEPA tariffs, and a ruling by the Court of International Trade ruled that all tariffs paid under IEEPA must be returned, buyers may be able to collect a refund.
European startups
fromFortune
3 days ago

Three oil supertankers appear to make move through Hormuz | Fortune

The reopening of Hormuz is critical to the world's oil trade because its closure has resulted in the loss of millions of barrels of supply to global markets. A resumption would alleviate pressure on increasingly tight physical markets everywhere.
World news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California immigrant truckers face license crisis as new federal rules block renewals

New federal regulations eliminate nondomiciled commercial driver's licenses for most immigrants, affecting nearly 200,000 drivers nationwide and requiring federal immigration status verification.
#immigration-policy
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

13K immigrant truck drivers lose California licenses

California canceled 13,000 immigrant truck drivers' licenses due to new federal rules restricting eligibility based on legal status, creating severe economic hardship for workers and the transportation industry.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
California

13K immigrant truck drivers lose California licenses

California canceled 13,000 immigrant truck drivers' licenses due to a new federal rule restricting license eligibility to narrower legal statuses, leaving drivers unable to work and facing severe financial hardship.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

13K immigrant truck drivers lose California licenses

California canceled 13,000 immigrant truck drivers' licenses due to new federal rules restricting eligibility based on legal status, creating severe economic hardship for workers and the transportation industry.
California
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

13K immigrant truck drivers lose California licenses

California canceled 13,000 immigrant truck drivers' licenses due to a new federal rule restricting license eligibility to narrower legal statuses, leaving drivers unable to work and facing severe financial hardship.
#tariff-refunds
European startups
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

US CBP Says Its Systems Aren't Ready for Massive Tariff Refunds - TechRepublic

US Customs and Border Protection lacks digital infrastructure to process 53 million tariff refund claims worth $166 billion, requiring 4.4 million labor hours with existing systems.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US customs agency says it is not yet able to reimburse tariff costs

US Customs and Border Protection requires 45 additional days to establish a system processing $166 billion in tariff refunds for over 330,000 importers following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump's tariff invocation was illegal.
European startups
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

US CBP Says Its Systems Aren't Ready for Massive Tariff Refunds - TechRepublic

US Customs and Border Protection lacks digital infrastructure to process 53 million tariff refund claims worth $166 billion, requiring 4.4 million labor hours with existing systems.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US customs agency says it is not yet able to reimburse tariff costs

US Customs and Border Protection requires 45 additional days to establish a system processing $166 billion in tariff refunds for over 330,000 importers following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump's tariff invocation was illegal.
#strait-of-hormuz-closure
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A big burden for farmers': Gulf shipping crisis threatens food price shock

Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global fertilizer supply, threatening food production and raising prices for staple crops and animal feed.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Approximately 60 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with crews sheltering in ports as Iranian forces close the strategic waterway.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A big burden for farmers': Gulf shipping crisis threatens food price shock

Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global fertilizer supply, threatening food production and raising prices for staple crops and animal feed.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Approximately 60 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with crews sheltering in ports as Iranian forces close the strategic waterway.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Policy Brief: Is Canada's trade infrastructure up to the task?

Canadian agricultural exports must diversify away from dependence on U.S. markets and constrained infrastructure to reduce trade risk and improve access to Asia and Europe.
New York City
fromCaribbean Life
2 months ago

Major Brooklyn shipping company closes doors after 45 years of service - Caribbean Life

Square Deal Shippers, a Brooklyn institution connecting the Caribbean to New York, permanently closed on Dec. 23, 2025 after 45 years.
US Elections
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

Two dozen states sued President Trump over new 15% global tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, arguing he exceeded presidential authority after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff framework.
Environment
fromFortune
1 month ago

Gasoline-starved California is turning to fuel from the Bahamas | Fortune

Gasoline supplies are shipped via the Bahamas to California, increasing costs due to refinery closures, pipeline absence, and Jones Act shipping constraints.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Gasoline-starved California Is turning to fuel from the Bahamas

California increasingly imports gasoline via long Bahamas routes due to refinery closures, pipeline gaps and Jones Act limits, driving higher consumer fuel costs.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new tech turns cargo ship exhaust into limestone

Modular containers by Seabound capture up to 95% of ship exhaust CO2 using lime pellets that convert emissions into limestone.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tons of goods are stuck around the Middle East amid shipping and air chaos

US-Israel military strikes on Iran are causing major shipping lines to suspend services, reroute vessels, and impose war risk surcharges, disrupting global supply chains across critical trade corridors.
fromFortune
2 months ago

'The Chinese have invaded us in terms of merchandise': Mexico and Argentina lead Latin America's struggles with flood of imports | Fortune

China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and geopolitical moves. The world's second-largest economy has become a major trading partner for many Latin American nations, seeking access to their abundant natural resources and growing markets while expanding its influence in a region Trump views as America's Backyard.
E-Commerce
#panama-canal
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Why Trump's tariffs barely dented trade at the Port of Oakland

Port of Oakland trade volumes remained nearly flat in 2025 due to port adaptability and tariffs that were less severe than initially announced.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Can I get a tariff refund from DHL, UPS, or FedEx after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs?

In a 6-3 ruling, the court wrote that Trump's actions were unprecedented, noting that Trump's attempt to use his "power to unilaterally impose unbounded tariffs and change them at will" overstepped the law, and that his administration's "view would represent a transformative expansion of the President's authority over tariff policy."
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Panama's president hits back after China threat in canal ports row

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino has rejected China's threat to make the Central American country pay a heavy price after a Hong Kong company was evicted from two ports on the strategic Panama Canal amid pressure from United States President Donald Trump. Writing on social media on Wednesday, President Mulino said he strongly rejected the Chinese government's threat against his country, which followed after Panama's Supreme Court invalidated a contract that had allowed the Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate two ports on the canal.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

China warns Panama as Hong Kong firm contests ruling on canal ports

CK Hutchison initiated international arbitration after Panama's top court annulled its contract to operate two Panama Canal ports.
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