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BofA to Plow $250B Into Critical Infrastructure Projects

The investment is intended for projects including data centers and compute power, renewable power, energy storage, natural gas and critical minerals.

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IEA Warns Global Oil Stockpiles Are Rapidly Depleting

The IEA now expects the global oil market to run a deficit of 1.8 million barrels per day in the third quarter, more than double its estimate from just a month ago.

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Panama Canal Backlogs Swell as Water Levels Fall

Around 113 vessels were waiting to transit the Panama Canal as of August 3, compared to just 40 vessels that were in line in early January.

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Houthi Strike in Bab al-Mandab Strait Kills Six

Houthi rebels reportedly hit a cargo ship with three ballistic missiles, in the first deadly attacks against commercial vessels in the region since the start of the Iran war.

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U.S. Sees Iran War Oil Supply Disruptions Lasting Through 2027

As the conflict extends into a sixth month, consumers around the world are once again facing the prospect of higher fuel prices and inflation.

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Watch: What’s Next With the Trump Tariffs?

Charles Clevenger, principal with the national advisory and accounting firm UHY, brings us up to date on the raft of tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration.

Whats Next With The Trump Tariffs

Peak Season Is Putting Exception Management to the Test

In peak season, delivery performance is defined by more than on-time rates — it’s also about how effectively exceptions are managed when they inevitably occur.

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Fighting Freight Fraud With Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility

The supply chain industry is entering a new era where visibility itself becomes a competitive advantage.

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U.S. Extends Jones Act Waiver 90 for Days

Unlike the previous extensions, the Pentagon will consult with the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration to decide which voyages are exempt from the Act.

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GM Pulls Out of EV Battery JV with Samsung

Samsung will now acquire the U.S. automaker’s stake, citing weaker-than-expected ‌electric vehicle demand, after ⁠the loss of a $7,500 U.S. federal tax credit in September 2025.

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Australian Gig Delivery Drivers Get $22 Minimum Hourly Pay

The deal falls short of allocating the status of employees to the drivers. Instead, the union has agreed to call the workers “employee-like.”

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Report: U.S. Container Imports Climb as Trade Uncertainty Persists

According to an August 10 report from Descartes, July 2026 represented the fourth highest level for U.S. container volumes for that month on record.

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