Op-Ed: Steering shipping through the storm Maritime leaders are facing an exceptional test. Geopolitical instability around the Red Sea, the Strait of Hormuz and other critical trade routes has disrupted established shipping patterns, complicated crew movements, increased insurance
Hornblower seeks shipyard for NYC Ferry K-Class repowerings Hornblower Group, operator of NYC Ferry, has issued a request for proposals seeking a shipyard to repower and modify the cooling systems of the ferry system's K-Class vessels. Under the project, the
ABB to power New Zealand's new gen rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait ABB has been selected as the power, propulsion and automation technology partner for two new Ro-Pax ferries, to be named Kupe and Cook, which form part of Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Program,
Everllence completes G80 ME-LGIMe engine R&D test Everllence announced that the world's first Everllence B&W G80 ethanol capable engine has been tested and verified at an R&D test at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine and Machinery division in Korea.
Anemoi and Maersk bring rotor sails to container shipping A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), a global leader in shipping, has selected Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi), a British innovator in wind-propulsion technology, to supply its Rotor Sail system for installation on a
Cochin Shipyard begins construction of Svitzer's advanced battery-electric India's Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and Copenhagen, headquartered towage specialist Svitzer announced September 2 they began construction of four advanced battery-electric tugs at a formal steel-cutting ceremony held at Cochin Shipyard. The
EuroHoldings extends charters for two feeder containerships EuroHoldings has announced time charter extensions for two of its feeder containerships, Joanna and Aegean Express. The 1,732 TEU Joanna secured an extension for at least 30 months, with an additional period of up to 20 days at the charterer's option. The vessel will earn a gross daily rate of US$24,000 under the new contract, which will commence on 2 December 2026. The 1,439 TEU Aegean Express s
Maersk announces Poland inland transportation rate adjustment Maersk will adjust its inland transportation tariffs in Poland from 1 October 2026, citing rising operational, regulatory and infrastructure costs. The revised rates will apply to direct trucking and intermodal rail deliveries routed through German ports. They will also cover direct trucking deliveries through the Port of Gdansk. Services covered by the adjustment For cargo routed through German
Höegh Autoliners to equip entire fleet with navigation resilience technology Höegh Autoliners has signed a five-year agreement with Norwegian technology company SGM Technology to strengthen navigation resilience across its fleet. The agreement covers the company's current fleet of 38 vessels, as well as newbuildings entering service during the contract period. SGM Technology will provide its PntGuard system, which is designed to support vessel positioning when GPS signal
Greek ferry sinks off Sifnos during towage operation The Greek-flagged passenger and vehicle ferry Irini K sank approximately one nautical mile off the island of Sifnos, Greece. The vessel was under tow from Kalymnos to Perama when it sank. The two people aboard were rescued by the accompanying tugboat and are reported to be in good health. A Hellenic Coast Guard patrol vessel and an anti-pollution vessel are heading to the area. Weather conditions
Maersk begins operations at new APM Terminals Suape facility Maersk will begin operating at the new APM Terminals Suape facility in Pernambuco, Brazil, on 1 September 2026. The carrier will use Aliança services at the terminal, strengthening logistics efficiency and expanding connections between Northeast Brazil and the rest of the country. The new facility combines modern infrastructure with sustainable practices and advanced technology. According to Maer
Jebel Ali's fall is not a failure it's a relocation In late August, Alphaliner released a number that maritime analysts had been quietly expecting for months: Jebel Ali, for years the Middle East's flagship container hub, had fallen from 10th to 32nd place in the global port rankings in just six months
Titan and Sogestran partner on 6,000 cbm LNG bunker vessel Titan Clean Fuels and Sogestran Group have signed a long-term agreement for a new 6,000 cbm LNG bunker vessel . The agreement covers the construction, charter and operation of the vessel. Titan, part of Molgas Group, plans to deploy the vessel across the Western Mediterranean . The vessel will be built by Chinese shipyard CIMC SOE. New vessel to serve major Mediterranean ports The LNG bunker vess
Freight rates rise on Transpacific as Europe weakens Container freight markets showed contrasting regional trends in the latest readings, with several indicators pointing to stronger Transpacific rates while Europe and the Mediterranean faced broader downward pressure. China's main export freight indexes also moved higher overall, reinforcing a relatively firm headline picture despite significant differences between individual trade lanes. Chinese
Peel Ports appoints Audrey Dolhen as Chief Operating Officer, Unitised Peel Ports Group has appointed Audrey Dolhen as Chief Operating Officer, Unitised, strengthening its leadership across container and RoRo operations. Dolhen joins the UK port operator from ZIM Shipping, where she served as Managing Director of the UK business. She brings more than 20 years of experience in container shipping and logistics. Dolhen to oversee Irish Sea container and RoRo operation
Yang Ming orders six 13,650 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships Yang Ming Marine Transport has signed a shipbuilding contract with Hanwha Ocean for six 13,650 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships. The vessels are scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2029 . Yang Ming plans to deploy the new ships on its East-West services. They will offer flexibility across routes linking Asia with North America, South America and the Mediterranean. New vessels will be ammonia
DHL acquires Aero Cargas and enters Uruguay DHL Global Forwarding has acquired Aero Cargas S.A. , giving the company its first direct operation in Uruguay. The acquisition expands DHL's presence in Latin America and strengthens its network across the Southern Cone. Aero Cargas has worked with DHL Group for 33 years . Following the acquisition, the Uruguayan company will become part of DHL Global Forwarding. Financial terms were not disclos
German port workers reject wage offer as renewed strikes loom - updated German seaport workers have rejected the latest wage offer from employers, raising the prospect of renewed industrial action at major ports including Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven. The latest development follows weeks of negotiations between the United Services Trade Union (ver.di) and the Central Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS) over a new collective agreement covering arou
Indian Register of Shipping plans new Hamburg office Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is planning to establish a new office in Hamburg as it expands its presence in Europe. The German entity is currently being registered. The new office will give IRS a base in one of Europe's major maritime centres. It will also help the classification society build closer ties with the German and wider European shipping industry. IRS expands European presence IRS
US officials accuse COSCO of intelligence gathering with concealed ship equipment U.S. officials have accused Chinese shipping giant COSCO of using concealed equipment aboard its vessels to collect intelligence for Beijing, according to Reuters. Two senior Trump administration officials told Reuters that the equipment is used to intercept military communications near the coastlines of the United States and other countries. COSCO did not respond to Reuters' request for comment.
Hapag-Lloyd raises East Mediterranean-Latin America rates Hapag-Lloyd will increase its ocean tariff rates from the East Mediterranean, excluding Greece, to the Caribbean, Central America and the west coast of South America. The new Hapag-Lloyd East Mediterranean-Latin America rates will apply to sailings with a tariffing date from 1 October 2026. They will remain valid until further notice. The increase covers 20- and 40-foot dry and reefer containers,
ONE updates Europe Environment Surcharge for fourth quarter Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced its Europe Environment Surcharge tariff for the fourth quarter of 2026. The updated Europe Environment Surcharge will apply from 1 October to 31 December 2026. It covers all contracts on non-FMC trades, FMC-regulated trades and shipments involving Canada. ONE reviews the surcharge quarterly and may change the tariff with prior notice. ONE expands surcharg
Maersk updates intermodal fuel fees across Southeast Europe Maersk will update its Intermodal Fuel Fee for truck transportation across five Southeast European markets from 7 September 2026. The revised fees will apply in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro and Serbia. Their implementation will be based on the cargo delivery date, and the charges will remain in effect until further notice. Updated Maersk fuel fees Country Transport mode I
X-Press Feeders appoints Alex H. as Deputy Chairman X-Press Feeders has appointed Alex H. as Deputy Chairman , following more than a decade with the company. Alex joined X-Press Feeders in 2014 and has since held several leadership positions across Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as Director, South Asia . More than a decade with X-Press Feeders During his career with the group, Alex has gained experience in market development, business t
OOCL updates online VGM declaration function Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) will update the Verified Gross Mass declaration function in My OOCL Center from 7 September 2026. The VGM submission process will remain unchanged. However, OOCL has redesigned the page layout to make shipment information easier to review and declarations easier to complete. Updated VGM declaration features Customers will continue to be able to: Retrieve ship
Hapag-Lloyd raises Mediterranean-North America rates Hapag-Lloyd will increase its ocean tariff rates from the Mediterranean, including southern France, to Canada, the United States and Mexico. The new Hapag-Lloyd Mediterranean-North America rates will apply to sailings with a tariffing date from 1 October 2026. They will remain valid until further notice. The increase covers dry, reefer and special containers, including high-cube equipment. Rates
CSSC Shipping expands dry bulk portfolio with 10 newbuilds Hong Kong-listed CSSC Shipping has signed up for ten 80,000 dwt bulk carrier newbuildings in China in a CNH3.235bn ($481m) fleet expansion. The ship leasing arm of state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation has entered into contracts with Chengxi Shipyard and China Shipbuilding Trading, with Chengxi and CSSC Guangxi jointly responsible for the design, construction and ...
EuroHoldings locks in boxship cash flow for tanker push EuroHoldings has locked its two vintage feeder containerships into fresh period deals at $24,000 and $20,500 per day, adding around $24m of expected EBITDA as the company builds liquidity for its push into product tankers. The 1,732 teu Joanna has been fixed for at least 30 months, plus up to another 20 days at the ...
Dorian tied to three more VLGCs at Hanwha Dorian LPG has been linked to another major South Korean newbuilding move, with market sources placing the New York-listed owner behind three VLGCs worth KRW477.8bn ($349m) at Hanwha Ocean. Hanwha disclosed the three-ship contract this week, identifying its customer only as an Oceania-based owner and setting delivery by December 6, 2030. Shipbroking sources have since ...
Tsakos frees up $100m-plus with veteran suezmax sales Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) is selling another two ageing suezmaxes, releasing more than $100m into its cash reserves as a 26-ship newbuilding programme steadily feeds younger tonnage into the fleet. The New York-listed Greek owner said the two ships were built in 2006 but did not identify them, disclose the buyer or give individual sale ...
Maersk lines up containership rotor sail pilot Danish liner giant Maersk is taking wind-assisted propulsion into its containership fleet, signing up to install a 35 m rotor sail on one of its 8,700 teu ships next year. British supplier Anemoi Marine Technologies will design and manufacture a single fixed rotor measuring 5 m in diameter and 35 m high for a vessel ...
Ten missing as Turkish cargo ship feared sunk after Marmara collision A major search and rescue operation is underway in the Sea of Marmara after a Turkish general cargo ship is believed to have sunk following a collision with a chemical tanker early on Wednesday. The 3,970 dwt Tugberk Imamoglu collided with the 3,338 dwt chemical tanker Alsu around 18 nautical miles south of Silivri, west ...
Suzun Marine Fuels: Crew welfare and bunker contracts Suzun Marine Fuels is taking an unusual approach to bunker trading, putting seafarer welfare directly into its commercial terms and reserving the right to refuse ships linked to unpaid wages, forced labour or poor onboard conditions. Bunker supplier Suzun Marine Fuels is changing the way it transacts with shipowners, writing seafarer welfare directly into its ...
US goes tanker-for-tanker with Iran The war around the Strait of Hormuz has entered an increasingly dangerous tanker-for-tanker phase, with the US striking Iranian state tankers in retaliation for attacks on commercial shipping while a laden VLCC sits abandoned and listing off Oman. The 320,780 dwt Senegal Prosperity, controlled by South Korea's Sinokor Maritime, was struck by three projectiles while ...
What AI can really tell us about safety What continuous operational data can tell us about safety, risk and performance at sea, by Osher Perry, founder and CEO of ShipIn Systems. I enjoyed reading Alex Byelyavtsev's article questioning whether an AI camera can measure safety culture. He raises an important discussion for our industry. On one fundamental point, I agree: a camera alone ...
Four in five crew deaths linked to illness, Britannia finds More than four in five seafarer deaths handled by Britannia P&I were caused by illness rather than accidents, with cardiovascular disease emerging as the biggest killer onboard. Britannia's new Crew Claims Report, based on nearly 3,000 claims from the 2023/24 and 2024/25 policy years, found 81% of fatalities were illness-related and just 19% resulted from ...
NGOs question 'negotiable' compliance under Japan's IMO plan RMI, Transport & Environment and the Clean Shipping Coalition warn the plan would undermine green fuel investment and create governance...
SOMO denies links to sanctioned false flag tanker as scrutiny grows over spoofed Middle East Gulf voyages Iraq's state oil marketer has denied any link to sanctioned tanker Binary Star, after Lloyd's List Intelligence analysis indicated the...
Wind propulsion reaches shipping's scaling moment as Maersk backs boxship trial Container shipping's first rotor sail installation comes as developers, shipowners and technology providers argue wind-assisted propulsion has moved beyond proof...
Bahri and Adnoc vessels added to Hormuz blacklist Saudi and Emirati shipping continue to find themselves in Iranian crosshairs, as two seafarers have been confirmed as killed on...
Boxship charter market firmly in tonnage provider hands as rates ascend The charter market is expected to remain tight, with 2026 already close to being fully covered in several segments, and...
Citi hit with record UK shipping-linked sanctions fine over Sovcomflot payment failures Citibank's London branch has been hit with a £4.7m penalty, after UK regulators found sanctions control failures allowed hundreds of...
Charterers lawyer up for Asia shipping contract disputes Clyde & Co draws comparison between Strait of Hormuz crisis and 1956 Suez closure, which saw cases come to court...
EU ship recycling plan to include Indian yards pits shipowners against NGOs Shipping associations support adding first Indian yards to the EU-approved list, but NGOs argue the move undermines Europe's green and...
First containership rotor sail system set to be installed aboard Maersk post-panamax Anemoi is expanding rotor sail technology to the containership sector for the first time
Ten missing as Turkish cargoship sinks in 11 minutes Türkiye's Directorate General of Shipping said an emergency signal was received from Tugberk Imamoglu in the early hours of Wednesday...
Global tanker tonne-miles stay suppressed despite rise in Americas-Asia crude flows Key Asian economies are re-evaluating crude-procurement strategies as the Hormuz crisis exposes supply chain vulnerabilities
Latest US strikes target Iranian mine capability and signal 'tanker-for-tanker' policy US strikes on Iranian mine-laying assets and two reported government tankers have signalled a potentially significant escalation in maritime deterrence...
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Ocean carriers skipping Panama Canal, China ports as delays mount Container services to the US East Coast have seen a rash of one-off schedule changes that stem from draft limits hitting the Panama Canal and recent typhoons that shut big Chinese ports.
Yang Ming inks $1.2 billion newbuild deal for six 13,000-TEU LNG ships The contract with South Korean shipyard Hanwha Ocean pushes the global order book for LNG-fueled vessels to more than 6.8 million TEUs.
EPCs ride wave of global energy project boom to boost work backlog Developments linked to multiple energy sources - including data center-driven gas, nuclear, LNG, and offshore oil and gas exploration - are among projects in the works for major EPCs Fluor, KBR, TechnipFMC, and Worley.
Putin pops in at Zvezda Shipbuilding and gets tour of third LNG newbuilding Vessel is one of two more ice-breaking LNG carriers scheduled for handover from Russian yard this year
High and dry: Breakthrough on capesize rates leads US stocks to banner day Good overall day for New York-listed shipping stocks sees all 21 securities gain ground
VLCCs score surging rates in US and Brazil as Hormuz violence fuels new record highs Fixtures continue trend of relets by oil majors and traders
Attacks on VLCCs with 4m barrels of crude highlight war's environmental risk With oil spills and other ecological harms already in Hormuz, a disaster involving a ship like the Senegal Prosperity and Sidr could be a historic incident
Maersk plots pathway for nuclear container shipping between UK and US Danish liner giant exploring feasibility of 'Pink Corridor' in transatlantic container shipping
Rosatom advances ice-breaking container ship with Chinese owner NewNew Shipping hints at 2027 construction start for five Arc7 boxships
Torvald Klaveness puts $33m piece of KCC up for sale Norwegian bulker group says it remains committed to combination carrier operation
Trump officials claim ships owned by Chinese state giant 'spying' on US using concealed equipment Reuters cites senior administration sources in shock report
Cosco ships 'spying' on US using concealed equipment, Trump officials claim Reuters cites senior administration sources in shock report
Iran adds extra ships to blacklist in fight for control of Strait of Hormuz Iranian body warns of fines and confiscation as list of 'non-compliant' vessels tops 50
Regional Container Lines cashes in on pair of veteran container ships Thai owner looks to book a sizeable gain from the sale of two 20-year-old boxships
Trader Glencore secures product tanker for additional five years Japanese-built vessel kept on at $29,000 per day
Klaveness returns to clinker trade as bulker patterns mutate Norwegian operator says bigger gearless ships are now muscling in on increasing Asian business
Capesize rates surges as Atlantic trade boosts bulker markets Clarksons sees 'broad-based rally' in dry cargo space
Two seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz attack on VLCC, says Bahri Shipping's death toll rises as Tehran targets shuttle tanker export trade
Yang Ming inks order for six LNG dual-fuelled container ships at Hanwha The neo-panamax vessels feature type B tanks
Banking giant Citi fined for sanctions breach involving Sovcomflot payments UK sanctions enforcer orders company to pay penalty after probe reveals failures in freezing accounts
Norvic's AJ Rahman settles with Mercuria bunker unit over unpaid fuel bills Minerva Bunkering ends lawsuit against executive and his wife in New York
Banking giant Citi fined for sanctions breach with Sovcomlot payments UK sanctions enforcer orders company to pay penalty after probe reveals failures in freezing accounts
Middle East LNG carriers and cargoes hemmed in by escalating US-Iran conflict Emergency LNG ship-to-ship transfers concluded for damaged vessels
Two tankers on fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran claims Tehran remains defiant after suffering fresh wave of US airstrikes and threatens to attack Western ships even harder
Norvic's AJ Rahman settles with Mercuria bunker unit over unpaid fuel bills Minerva Bunkering dismissed lawsuit against executive and his wife in New York
Expanding Heidmar grows the 'moat' between newer rivals, boss Khanna says Decades-long relationships with clients cannot be replicated, CEO tells earnings call
China looks to keep automakers onside as car exports drive shipping market boom Continued strength from Chinese production is boosting shipowner prospects
Hormuz crisis forces cruise line to change ships as historic vessel still stuck in Gulf Future of former Royal Mail Ship uncertain as Terra Nova Expeditions finds replacement vessel in Norway
CSSC HK Shipping orders 10 bulk carriers worth $480m at Chengxi Shipyard Cofco International is said to be behind the order for the series of 80,000-dwt grain carriers
Ten seafarers missing as Turkish cargo ship sinks following collision with tanker The Alsu and Tugberk Imamoglu involved in overnight incident in the Sea of Marmara
Gulf oil firms to target VLCC resales in battle to get oil through Hormuz, Capital chief says Marinakis group executive says demand from state oil companies bodes well for its orderbook
Shipping stocks fall with global markets after US attacks spark full Hormuz closure fears Escalation could lead to full shutdown of the waterway, ABG says
Ten seafarers missing as Turkish cargo ship sinks following smash with tanker Alsu and Tugberk Imamoglu involved in overnight collision in the Sea of Marmara
Frontline chairman Ola Lorentzon gifts shares to his children Tanker veteran handing over stock worth $170,000
Latsis-backed Euroholdings wins big pay rises for vintage boxships to help fund tanker play US-listed operation's veteran vessels thrive in tight markets
Saudi giant Bahri renames and reflags 11 older VLCCs tipped for Strait of Hormuz shuttle runs Vessels that switched to Liberian flag account for one-fifth of owner's entire VLCC fleet
Ten seafarers missing as contact lost with ship after tanker smash Alsu and Tugberk Imamoglu involved in incident off Turkey overnight
Tsakos hails 'dynamic renewal' as it banks more than $100m for suezmaxes As new ship is delivered, Greek owner confirms sales of 2006-built vessels
BW LPG banks $300m in convertible bond issue CEO says placement received 'strong support'
US attacks at least two Iranian ships in new 'tanker-for-tanker' retaliation policy Video footage shows missiles hitting the sterns of vessels
Heart disease is the biggest killer of seafarers, report by leading P&I club finds Britannia says more focus on long-term health is needed as illness accounts for more than four out of five crew deaths
Ukraine attacks pile pressure on key Russian tanker gateway Latest Ust-Luga strike comes weeks after a previous hit temporarily halted oil loadings
Shipbuilding heavyweight Hengli raises cash to support ambitious growth Shipbuilder has amassed an orderbook of close to 400 newbuildings, with dry docks booked until 2030
Flexport takes fulfillment network international with Canada, UK expansion Flexport has launched its first fulfillment operations outside the U.S., expanding into Canada and the United Kingdom as shifting tariffs and tougher customs enforcement reshape global supply chains. The San Francisco-based logistics provider announced Tuesday that fulfillment services are now available in Mississauga, Ontario, and Manchester, England, aiming to allow customers to hold inventory
Port inspection leads to $10M counterfeit Nike, Adidas seizure in California Los Angeles County investigators seized counterfeit merchandise worth an estimated $10 million from a California warehouse. The Aug. 25 search uncovered 25,898 items bearing Nike, Adidas and other trademarks. Deputies targeted a commercial property within Arcadia's 11600 block of Goldring Road. No arrests followed the operation. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced the seizure Se
Northeast port breaks ground on $3.2 million in new upgrades The Maine Port Authority and MaineDOT are funding a $3.2 million project to modernize the International Marine Terminal's container yard, storage, and access systems. Construction is underway at the International Marine Terminal at the Port of Portland in Maine. The state Department of Transportation said that the Maine Port Authority is advancing a $3.2-million Maritime Administration (Marad) Po
FitzMark's latest broker acquisition adds trade show logistics capabilities Freight broker FitzMark announced it has acquired United Transportation Services, a broker specializing in trade show logistics. Founded in 1998, Aurora, Colorado-based UTS is a full-service 3PL focused on the retail and hospitality industries. It provides dry van, refrigerated, flatbed and specialty truckload transportation as well as packaging, warehousing and white-glove delivery services. Fin
Greenbrier tabs new CEO in leadership succession The Greenbrier Companies will transition to new executive leadership in January, with Chief Executive and President Lorie Tekorius set to retire following the company's 2027 annual shareholders meeting. Brian Comstock, Greenbrier's executive vice president and president of The Americas, will immediately become president and CEO. Brian Comstock The Lake Oswego, Ore.-based railcar manufacturer and
AI Cuts Gate Dwell to 30 Seconds as Eagle Grows 350% AI gate automation cut dwell times to under 30 seconds while EAIGLE posted 350% year-over-year growth. CEO Amir Hoss explains how the company uses existing security cameras and computer vision to automate gate, yard and dock workflows. On site at a live facility, Hoss breaks down how EAIGLE went from a customer problem to a fully automated, paperless gate and yard operation. He also explains why
New truck blitzes uncover thousands of safety violations, place 99 drivers out of service Texas authorities placed nearly half of the commercial vehicles inspected during a recent enforcement operation in the Permian Basin out of service, part of a series of truck-safety initiatives conducted across six states. The Texas Department of Public Safety conducted 351 commercial vehicle inspections in Mentone, an oilfield community in Loving County near the New Mexico border. Inspectors doc
Trans-Pacific spot rates reach new highs on resilient demand, port congestion Trans-Pacific container freight rates rose to new highs last week, supported by peak-season demand that has remained unexpectedly firm despite beginning earlier than usual in May. Persistent congestion at major Asian ports, following a series of typhoons, is also tightening effective vessel capacity and helping sustain rates on both trans-pacific and Asia-Europe trades. Asia-U.S. West Coast price
Ceva Logistics sued over theft of employee records during data breach A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Ceva Logistics, alleging the freight giant failed to protect highly sensitive personal information stolen during a recent cyberattack that impacted operations in Europe. Hackers gained access to Ceva Logistics systems and data in late July, which disrupted operations at eight warehouses that provide store replenishment and e-commerce fulf
TruckSmarter Shutting Down TruckSmarter announced on Tuesday that it has been acquired and that its driver app, Dispatch, shuts down on Friday, September 4. The scale is what makes this more than a routine startup wind-down. More than 500,000 carriers have used the TruckSmarter platform, which included a free load board alongside the paid Dispatch product. Dispatch was an AI chat interface that let a driver ask for freight
Motive targets fleet repair costs with AI maintenance There are two records every fleet that runs its own shop has: what was reported by the truck on the road, and what gets written up by the technician in the bay. An evergreen challenge is that these records don't always match. Motive built its newest product on the premise that closing that gap is the cheapest way left to hold down fleet repair costs. The company recently announced Motive Maintena
One complaint exposed $800K Texas grain theft spanning 176 loads Texas investigators linked an organized theft case to 176 grain loads weighing approximately 9.12 million pounds. The inquiry now covers more than 200 confirmed or potentially stolen shipments. Authorities value the agricultural product under examination above $800,000. Three men face criminal charges, while additional arrests remain possible. The case began March 11 after Guadalupe County deputi
Seasonal ag truckers from Mexico face same English-language rules, DOL says A question from a Texas truck driver has produced a clear answer from the U.S. Department of Labor: H-2A visa holders who operate commercial motor vehicles are covered by federal English-language proficiency requirements. The trucker, who asked to remain anonymous, contacted FreightWaves after reading an article about a Canadian truck driver arrested in New Mexico for alleged cabotage violations
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