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SCI key to India becoming a top shipbuilding and shipowning nation: Sonowal at 65th anniversary celebrations K-Indev Represents India's Logistics Sector at BRICS 2026 ChPA launches 'Port Setu' to digitise export container movement under ONOP initiative FinMin forecasts Q2 FY27 growth at 7.3 pc Weekly ocean container shipping market update India enhances anti-dumping duty on jute goods imports from Bangladesh and Nepal Centre trims windfall tax on export of diesel and aviation turbine fuel The international legal and regulatory regime governing offshore mining With focus on holistic sustainability, JNPA considering accelerating adoption of electric freight mobility across its linked corridors and port operations NACFS elects new office bearers for 2026-2028 DPA sets two consecutive single day cargo handling records MbPA declares its Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal plastic-free Mundra Port handles record 105 MMT in H1; 309,955 TEUs in September Kuehne+Nagel opens Chennai Tech Centre as demand for digital logistics and AI solutions grows Centre weighs import duty cuts on lentils and yellow peas to offset monsoon shortfalls Karnataka now focusing on integrated maritime development

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OCTOBER 2, 2026

Japan Airlines and NX Group launch cargo partnership Logistics partner for highly regulated products Liebherr Crane for "areva Nui II" in French Polynesia AGCT Rijeka and ICTSI jointly reach four million TEUs Long-time SAF-HOLLAND managing director passed away Siemens Energy commissions EST-Floattech AAPA elects new board in New Orleans Broughton Transport expands fleet with Krone DeinFach and myflexbox join forces to expand network Nicollle strengthens FIRE in the real estate sector FedEx sells subsidiary to CMA CGM Panattoni Builds Business Park in Himberg Emirates: Over 1 million shipments in ten years Harvey becomes President and CEO of Ameriflight LATAM Cargo increases pharmaceutical transport to Brazil CBP seizes live beetles in Philadelphia

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OCTOBER 2, 2026

Transpac spot rate climb takes a holiday as Golden Week arrives Pressure on India-US trades as Colombo becomes a transhipment hot-spot Counting the billions with Mærsk and Hapag Flydubai Cargo unveils routes for freighter network launch 'Data centers are the new ports' - and APEC finance ministers want to fund them Shippers urged to check routings as alliances redraw Asia-S America trade Aviation Connect: air cargo's favourite event, but with an unfortunate early dip...

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OCTOBER 2, 2026

HII promotes Greg Ennis to CFO at Mission Technologies HII (NYSE: HII) reports that Greg Ennis has been promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer of its Mission Technologies division, its all-domain national security solutions business. In this role, IWS Fleet places EUR 260M order for four new Skywalker class CSOVs Oslo-headquartered Integrated Wind Solutions ASA reports that its IWS Fleet subsidiary has entered into contracts for the construction of four new Skywalker class Commissioning Service Operation Vessels On delivery, the four newbuildings Toledo Harbor dredging supports $1B+ economic impact The Buffalo Engineer District is set to begin the largest annual dredging operation on the Great Lakes: dredging Ohio's Toledo Harbor. This year's dredging of the harbor's federal navigation channels will focus Accelleron gains ClassNK endorsement for two LOREKA360° solutions Baden, Switzerland,-headquartered Accelleron has received Products & Solutions certification under ClassNK's Innovation Endorsement framework for the engine diagnostics platform Tekomar XPERT Engine and the compliance and reporting tool under Emissions Desk, both Fincantieri lays keel for Italy's second Near Future Submarine Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard has hosted the keel-laying ceremony for the Italian Navy's second of four next-generation U212NFS (Near Future Submarines). Delivery of this second boat is scheduled for 2030. Procurement of the Border security: Fleet of Seasats Lightfish USVs launched into Gulf of America San Diego, Calif.-headquartered Seasats reports that a fleet of its Lightfish unmanned surface vessels (USVs) has been deployed in support of U.S. maritime border security operations. Launched from the Texas coast into

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OCTOBER 2, 2026

Neptune Pacific appoints Martin Henry as technical and marine chief Neptune Pacific has appointed Martin Henry as General Manager Technical and Marine, effective 12 October. Based at the shipping company's Singapore head office, Henry will lead technical and marine management across Neptune Pacific's fleet. His responsibilities will include fleet performance, safety, compliance and operational standards. Henry brings more than 40 years of international maritime e Dole Ocean Cargo Express raises US terminal handling surcharge Dole Ocean Cargo Express will increase its United States Terminal Handling Surcharge by US$35 per container. The revised surcharge will take effect on 25 October 2026. It will apply to northbound and southbound cargo moving through the following US ports: Wilmington, Delaware Freeport, Texas Gulfport, Mississippi Tampa, Florida The increase will also apply to cargo moving between Canada and Wilmi Maersk updates Nordic and Baltic inland energy surcharges Maersk has updated its Emergency Inland Fuel/Energy Surcharge for Store Door shipments across seven Nordic and Baltic markets. The latest levels apply to shipments with a Price Calculation Date on or after 30 September 2026. The temporary surcharge will remain in effect until further notice. Country Surcharge Denmark 14% Sweden 12% Norway 0% Finland 7% Lithuania 6% Latvia 17% Estonia 24% Maersk a MSC offers Canadian gateway options for US Midwest cargo MSC is promoting Montreal and Halifax as alternative gateways for cargo moving from Europe and the Mediterranean to the US Midwest. The carrier's cross-border solution combines ocean services to Canada with established rail connections to Chicago, Detroit and St. Paul. MSC said the routing provides importers with an alternative to traditional US East Coast gateways. It can also reduce dependence Maersk revises F3W peak season surcharge Maersk will revise its Peak Season Surcharge on the F3W trade from several Asian markets to India. The revised charge will take effect on 3 October 2026. For exports from South Korea, it will apply from 6 October 2026. The surcharge will remain in place until further notice. Destination 20-foot containers 40-foot containers 45-foot high-cube dry Tuticorin, Kolkata, Haldia, Cochin and Mangalore US Washington's maritime doctrine is being rewritten The US set out to rebuild its shipbuilding industry. It is finding that ships depend on a much larger system of channels, power, capital and labor GEODIS plans acquisition of Deret logistics operations GEODIS has reached an agreement with Deret SAS to acquire part of the French company's transport and logistics activities. The planned transaction will expand GEODIS' contract logistics network in France and strengthen its presence in the luxury, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors. The acquisition includes Deret Logistique and Deret Transporteur, together with their subsidiaries Sogipac, Logtex MSC extends piracy and Suez surcharges on Asia-Mediterranean trade MSC will extend its Piracy Risk Surcharge and Suez Canal Surcharge to additional destinations across the Mediterranean and North Africa. The carrier attributed the move to piracy risks around the Arabian Peninsula, which continue to affect vessel operations and transit routes. The following charges will apply from the proforma date of 19 October 2026 until further notice: Surcharge Amount Piracy Maersk introduces Europe-South Africa peak season surcharge Maersk will implement a Peak Season Surcharge on shipments from Europe to South Africa, excluding Mozambique. The surcharge will take effect on 15 October 2026 and remain applicable until further notice. Maersk attributed the measure to strong demand and limited capacity. The published tariff levels are: Route Reference origin Destination 20-foot containers 40-foot containers 45-foot containers N Port of Portland receives grant to restore nonstop Asia Air Service Travel Oregon has awarded US$ 4.5 million to the Port of Portland through its 2026 Competitive Grants Programme to support the restoration of year-round, nonstop air service between Portland International Airport and Asia. The award forms part of a larger airline recruitment package designed to reduce start-up risk for carriers establishing a new route and building demand on the corridor. The gra MSC blanks two Asia-US East Coast sailings MSC will blank two sailings on its Asia-US East Coast network during and after China's Golden Week holiday. The carrier attributed the capacity adjustment to an anticipated slowdown in demand. Week Service Voyage 40 America GU640W 42 Empire GE642E MSC said customers can continue placing bookings as usual. The carrier is arranging alternative services to accommodate affected cargo. The post appea Hapag-Lloyd responds to Israeli concerns over revised ZIM deal Hapag-Lloyd has responded to recent concerns raised by Israeli authorities over its proposed US$4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM, arguing that their positions relate to the original transaction structure and do not reflect significant improvements made to the proposal. ZIM shareholders seek vote on revised Hapag-Lloyd deal The German carrier and its partner FIMI are now further detailing the revise Hapag-Lloyd warns of Malaysia's new manifest rule Hapag-Lloyd has advised customers that Malaysia's "No Manifest, No Load" requirement now applies to export cargo with immediate effect. Under the rule introduced by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, containers must have a valid and complete K5 export manifest before loading. Customers must submit complete and accurate Shipping Instructions at least 48 hours before the vessel's estimated arr Maersk announces new PSS from South America to Europe Maersk will introduce and revise its Peak Season Surcharge on container shipments from the East Coast of South America to several European markets. The surcharge will apply from a Price Calculation Date of 1 November 2026. Origin Destination Equipment New rate Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay North Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, East and West Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Baltics and Bl Interview with Ivan Jiménez, Port of Bilbao President: Reliability Is the New Competitive Advantage Reliability is becoming a key competitive factor for ports as global supply chains face growing uncertainty. That is the view of Ivan Jiménez, President of the Port of Bilbao, who sees resilience, connectivity and decarbonisation as central to the port's long-term strategy. In the latest episode of CN Talks, Antonia Saratsopoulou, Managing Editor of Container News, spoke with Jiménez about Bilbao Meratus Kutai makes first CIDX call at SP-ITC Meratus Kutai, the first vessel deployed on the new CIDX service, made its maiden call at SP-ITC Terminal in Ho Chi Minh City on 28 September 2026. The Meratus-operated service connects Vietnam with Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea. Hai An Container Transport (HACT) acts as Meratus' shipping agent in Vietnam. Representatives from SP-ITC welcomed the vessel's crew and officials from Mer Contships launches major feeder newbuilding programme CLC Newbuildings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Contships Logistics Corporation, has signed a Letter of Intent with Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group for a major feeder containership programme. The agreement covers ten firm vessels, with options for two additional series of ten ships each. Exercising all options would expand the programme to 30 vessels. New ContshipMax design The vesse Explainer: The unbundling of Hormuz Hormuz no longer works as a single waterway where transit, identity, custody and finance travel together in one hull. Control has shifted from the waterway to the network built around it Sea-Intelligence: August 2026 Reliability in Asia at 32.3% Amidst severe regional port congestion, container vessel schedule reliability in Asia dropped to 32.3% in August 2026, with the average delay for late vessel arrivals rising to 7.28 days. Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, Sunday Spotlight, issue 784 Figure 1 shows the country-level vessel arrival schedule reliability for both July and August 2026, along with the Y/Y changes in each month. For nearly MABUX: Bunker market volatility to persist in October According to Sergey Ivanov, Director, MABUX, September's bunker market was driven primarily by geopolitical and supply-side factors. Middle East uncertainty, reduced Gulf and Russian product flows, and tight distillate and VLSFO supply supported prices, while weaker global oil demand expectations partly offset upward pressure. The key market drivers included: Middle East conflict and Strait of Ho Why COSCO is building a project-cargo armada Beijing's specialised carrier is locking up the ships that will move China's heavy industrial exports and changing how the heavylift market works. COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers has announced fourteen more 60,000 dwt multipurpose heavylift ships CMA CGM introduces new peak season surcharges across Africa and Americas CMA CGM has announced a series of new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) covering trades from Asia and the east coast of South America. The measures will take effect during October and range from US$200 to US$1,000 per TEU, depending on the trade. Far East to Durban From 8 October, CMA CGM will apply a PSS of US$550 per TEU on shipments from the Far East to Durban, South Africa. The surcharge applies t PSA and Granite Asia launch US$50 million supply chain innovation fund PSA International and Granite Asia have launched a US$50 million fund to support technology companies developing solutions for ports, logistics and global supply chains. The G&P Strategic Innovation Fund will focus on technologies including artificial intelligence, robotics and automation. It aims to help companies move beyond pilot projects and bring their solutions into wider commercial use. Th Emirates SkyCargo partners with Dubai Chambers to support SME global trade Emirates and Dubai Chambers have signed an agreement to support the international growth of Dubai-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through the partnership, Dubai Chamber of Commerce members will gain access to logistics services from Emirates SkyCargo. The initiative aims to help local businesses reach new markets and strengthen their links with global supply chains. Emirates SkyC DCSA expands Track & Trace standard to IoT and reefer containers The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released Track & Trace 3.0.0, expanding its container visibility standard to include IoT and reefer events. The new version builds on Track & Trace 2.2.0, which covers shipment, transport and equipment events. With the update, the standard can also handle data generated by connected containers and refrigerated equipment. DCSA said the changes

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OCTOBER 2, 2026

DOF secures preliminary award for 2028 project Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has received a letter of intent to hire an I-class vessel in 2028. The scope of work includes DOF's in-house project management and engineering, procurement, and logistics support services. DOF expects to confirm the full contract award by mid-November 2026. If the contract is awarded, the vessel will begin work ... Chevron extends Australia asset-integrity deal with EnerMech UK oilfield services specialist EnerMech has secured a five-year extension to its non-destructive testing contract with Chevron Australia, retaining the inspection and asset-integrity work until the end of 2031. The Aberdeen-headquartered services company first won the assignment in 2017. The renewed agreement covers inspection and integrity support across Chevron Australia's operations, includin MOL lands Vale charter for two tri-fuel ore carriers Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) will operate two 210,000-dwt ore carriers for Vale under a 25-year contract, introducing tri-fuel propulsion to the long-haul iron ore trade. MOL Ocean Bulk, the group's Singapore-based capesize bulker operator, signed the agreement with Vale International for vessels scheduled to enter service in 2030. The ships will primarily ... Carlova returns to Japan with Imabari aframax pair Anthony Inglessis-led Carlova Maritime has ordered two 114,000 dwt aframax tankers at Imabari Shipbuilding, marking the Greek owner's first newbuilding contracts in Japan since emerging from the break-up of Samos Steamship. Carlova's newly updated fleet list shows the ships scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2029 and first quarter of 2030. Contract prices ... ONE folds Hong Kong regional HQ into Singapore Ocean Network Express is consolidating its Asian regional management in Singapore, folding its Hong Kong-based East Asia headquarters into a new Asia Pacific operation from April 1, 2027. The Japanese containerline said the new Asia Pacific regional headquarters will combine its current East Asia operation in Hong Kong with the South Asia headquarters already based ... Mitsubishi puts $635m behind shipyard expansion Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is putting around ¥100bn ($635m) into expanding shipbuilding capacity at Shimonoseki, sealing a land deal with the city for a new production base on the artificial island of Choshu Dejima. MHI said its Mitsubishi Shipbuilding unit will transfer some functions currently carried out at the Enoura plant of the Shimonoseki Shipyard & ... Fresh attacks hit Hormuz tanker and Saudi oil gateway Kuwait Oil Tanker Company has suffered its second VLCC strike in four days, while a separate projectile attack at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port briefly disrupted loading operations, piling fresh security pressure on two of the Middle East's key oil export routes. Maritime security firm Vanguard Tech identified the latest Hormuz casualty as the Kuwait-flagged Kazimah ... Splash Wrap: When normal becomes the risk For an industry that has spent much of the 2020s making extraordinary money from things going wrong, this week brought an unfamiliar threat: things starting to go right. Some of shipping's most important pressure points showed signs of easing. At the Panama Canal, for instance, improving rainfall allowed the authorities to announce this week an ... Sea debuts AI assistant for charter party intelligence Maritime software provider Sea has launched Cora, a new AI-powered assistant designed to help chartering teams interrogate charterparties and recaps without manually searching through contract files. Cora is built into Sea's Contract Management platform and is aimed at speeding up access to key contractual information across a company's portfolio. Users can ask natural-language questions such ... NYK plants flag in Silicon Valley Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is opening a new outpost in Silicon Valley as the Japanese shipping major looks to get closer to the startups, investors and research institutions shaping artificial intelligence, energy and digital technology. NYK Group Americas will establish a branch in Sunnyvale, California, this month, using it as a scouting and business development ... South Africa advances landmark ports shake-up South Africa is pressing ahead with one of the most significant restructurings of its troubled ports sector in decades, with cabinet backing the separation of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) from Transnet and its establishment as a standalone state-owned company. The move would see the country's national port landlord owned directly by the state rather ...

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OCTOBER 2, 2026

Shipping at 'unique moment in history' as conflicts fail to derail demand How has the global economy - and cargo demand - remained so strong despite so many trade disruptions over the... The Daily View: Russia's parallel fleet takes shape Russia absorbs shadow fleet tankers at record pace as EU seizures reshape sanctions battle Russia has reflagged 86 shadow fleet vessels since July as European enforcement squeezes fraudulent registries, signalling a strategic shift towards... Could VLCC boom rewrite the ship investment rules? Extraordinary tanker earnings are reviving an old question for shipping investors: are today's windfall profits just another cyclical spike, or... Gard ranked strongest P&I club by Tysers Standard & Poor's confirms rating for world's largest marine insurer Asia-Europe box rates brace for post-Golden Week reckoning Nearly three months of falling container freight rates have left Asia-Europe carriers struggling to restore pricing power, but congestion, returning... Ship finance can find workarounds on EU cross-border lending clampdown You're not going to trump the bank if the compliance people say no, warns WFW's Ahern. But shipowners probably haven't... Food price surge highlights mounting pressure from disrupted grain routes Disruption to grain shipping routes in the Black Sea and the Strait of Hormuz is driving up global food prices... China Merchants unit signs for six VLOCs in $2.8bn Simandou shipping deal Six VLOCs will serve under a 25-year transportation agreement as China Merchants deepens involvement in Guinean iron ore project US bankrolls IMO security drive days after Trump attack on UN agency Washington has followed US President Donald Trump's attack on the IMO's climate agenda with a $5.4m contribution to maritime security... US targets Russian shadow banking network tied to Iran sanctions evasion US authorities have escalated efforts to disrupt sanctions evasion by targeting the A7 Network, a Russian-linked shadow banking system accused... Seacon strikes $133.6m deal with Oslo-bound Cetus Deal reveals that Cetus is joining a stream of shipping companies heading to Euronext Growth Oslo this year, including Capital... Daily Briefing Some tanker bosses see boom lasting for years, not months | Deferred scrapping leaves container sector with growing pool of...

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OCTOBER 2, 2026

Carriers plan rate hikes on Asia-ECSA trade amid service changes But forwarders and analysts doubt whether the rate hikes due to take effect in the next few weeks will stick given rates are sliding from a two-year peak hit at the beginning of September. Ports look to next-gen nuclear to power growing infrastructure As the US looks to ramp up expansion of its reactor fleet, new nuclear cargoes could offer freight diversification for the multipurpose vessel sector. Providers map out long-term plans for intermodal conversions Union Pacific is banking on creating new truckload conversion opportunities through a transcontinental network, while J.B. Hunt and Swift see the deepest pool of convertible freight in shorter hauls. Asia delays, import strength extending trans-Pac peak season Executives at three major container lines say Asia port congestion removed significant functional capacity from the trans-Pacific trade in September, raising expectations that the earlier-than-anticipated peak season now has a longer tail.

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OCTOBER 2, 2026

Under fire with rates on fire: VLCC spot market surges to new records Saudi Arabia-to-China flirt with $1.3m per day after attacks Hormuz transits rise despite continued Iranian ship strikes TradeWinds has recorded 106 vessel hits in Middle East in more than seven months of war UAE-controlled tanker suffers blackout and fire after Hormuz attack Strike marks sixth tanker attack in Hormuz this week Tanker suffers blackout and fire after Hormuz attack Strike marks sixth tanker attack in Hormuz this week US rejects once-routine Iran sanctions exemptions under policy of 'presumed denial' Grain and medicine shipments, as well as emergency situations, may still receive licences Shipping players question if stricter cyber rules are fit for purpose EU has stronger incident reporting requirements and US Coast Guard demands shipping companies demonstrate physical separation of IT and OT BlackRock emerges with $94m stake in CK Hutchison port trust Deal makes the world's largest fund manager the biggest Western investor in the port group Are we there yet? Financiers ponder plunging margins, alarms and the bottom This week Streetwise visits Capital Link in New York to take the pulse of lenders and alternative capital providers Some suezmax rates top VLCCs in tanker market 'stretched to its limits' Charterers looking to downsize ships to save money have hit a wall K Line tied to $495m LNG carrier order in South Korea Japanese shipping company is said to have ordered two vessels for Diamond Global Energy Rokke company exits offshore shipping with sale of last vessel Deal linked to 2020 Bulker's acquisition of of AHTS units Zurich names new Beazley CEO after takeover secures entry to Lloyd's of London Swiss-based giant says $11bn takeover creates world's largest speciality insurance business Clarksons brokers in 'creative' costumes hit the bullseye for charity Arrow-chuckers raise £75,000 for The Clarkson Foundation Adnoc L&S swoops on Chinese VLGC pair and is tied to VLCC deals UAE giant is still hungry for tonnage after spending $1.3bn in the summer Wavelength podcast: Tankers at the top? Plus, hacked or fooled? And Granular looks at sulphur Fertiliser will lose out to copper industry as sulphur shortage shifts trade flows Sulphur may be a niche cargo but short supply is having big effects on wider markets Union Maritime sells 14 ships as it hedges Middle East risks with chartered tankers UK shipowner reveals smaller owned fleet as earnings fall Shanghai authorities fined this Maersk lookalike. Its name remains in use One subtly altered character caused confusion during transactions New Cypriot investor enters tanker sector as Easterly fund sells again Danship Partners breaks into MRs with debut purchase Trading giant Gunvor changes name and moves to Singapore Change reflects 'new identity' after management buyout New Houthi attack 'targets Yanbu port' Vanguard Tech says fire halted crude loadings Adnoc L&S in talks to buy VLCCs to extend tanker buying spree UAE giant is still hungry for tonnage after spending $1.3bn in the summer Mediterranean Shipping Co reveals the cause of mysterious boxship evacuation Swiss giant says MSC Hermes III suffered water ingress off Vietnam VLGC rates hit all-time high from the US as tonnage tightens More Panama Canal transits could lower freight levels MOL banks 25-year contracts with Vale for triple-fuel newcastlemax newbuildings The long-term contract involved two triple-fuel 210,000-dwt vessels Tanker owners set for 'crazy earnings' in fourth quarter buoyed by 'powerful trading cocktail' Capital Tankers and Frontline shares rise in Oslo on positive outlook Iran tanker loadings plunge to zero for first time in war as US blockade strangles Kharg Island exports Output cut to domestic minimums as floating storage plunges, according to Kpler Ismini Panagiotidi bulker operation sees rates jump by a quarter Icon Energy says ships poised to capitalise on 'prevailing strength' in freight markets Precious Shipping fixes out ultramaxes to Asyad and Pacific Carriers Thai owner also arranges new finance of $14.5m Seacon eyes $70m gain as Cetus firms up $134m deal Chinese owner secures 22% stake in dry bulk operator heading for Oslo Norwegian Cruise tips surprisingly good quarter after disappointing guidance But cruise giant sticks to full-year guidance Fire burns on Kuwait Oil Tanker Co VLCC after attack in Strait of Hormuz Attack is the sixth on a tanker this week Queen Zhu: Meet the newest majority owner of a New York-listed shipping company Citizenship of chief executive Muchun Zhu changes from China to Dominica on SEC papers

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OCTOBER 2, 2026

YMX yard technology helps retailer trace $60,000 in missing freight YMX Logistics is using computer vision and yard-management data to help investigate missing freight, including a case where the technology helped investigators connect five shipments to a specific truck and driver. The case involved five loads of cheese shipped from a Minnesota supplier that repeatedly arrived at a retailer's facility with fewer pallets than listed on the purchase orders, YMX sai New Jersey independent contractor regulation with ABC test is in effect The New Jersey independent contractor law took effect Thursday, with a late buzz during the last few weeks that its implementation might be delayed ultimately fizzling. The New Jersey regulation codifies the ABC test for determining independent contractor status. While business associations in New Jersey virtually across the board have criticized the regulation, including trucking-related groups Trump touts truck tariffs at Peterbilt plant in Texas President Donald Trump used a visit to Peterbilt Motors' truck plant in Denton, Texas, on Thursday to tout tariffs on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Trump said his trade policies are helping bring commercial vehicle manufacturing and jobs back to the U.S. "They asked me to come because you're doing massive expansions. I said, 'How many trucks out of this plant? How many trucks do you do? Autonomous truck beacon waiver moves closer to October renewal amid legal challenge The battle over a human placed or human-less warning beacon continues. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's waiver letting autonomous trucks use cab-mounted warning beacons in place of reflective triangles or flares expires at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 9. The waiver's terms and conditions outline the next steps: absent a violation of those terms, a safety notification from a carrier or an FMCS Geotab launches fleet card as diesel prices pressure trucking Geotab has launched a fleet card that uses vehicle telematics data to help control fuel spending and prevent unauthorized purchases as diesel prices remain elevated. The telematics company announced Thursday that the Geotab Fleet Card , developed with transportation payment company AtoB, connects vehicle data with AtoB's payment platform and fuel discount network. The card uses information such a FedEx and UPS highlight parcel security, risk management tools FedEx and United Parcel Service last month introduced new shipping security features aimed at protecting companies, especially e-commerce merchants, from fraud, theft, and other supply chain risks. UPS ( NYSE: UPS ) on Wednesday promoted the launch of UPS Secure Commerce, a suite of risk-management services that essentially repackages in one place pre-existing insurance, order visibility and tech US, Canada truck enforcement blitzes sideline 350 drivers, vehicles Federal, state and local authorities placed scores of truck drivers and commercial vehicles out of service during a series of enforcement operations conducted from mid-September through Oct. 1 across the U.S. and Canada. At least 124 drivers and 226 commercial vehicles or loads were placed out of service in enforcement actions from mid-September through Oct. 1, according to figures released by au Built to Last; Inside Amazon RelayCon 2026 and the Carriers Who Came With a Plan Last year's RelayCon left the impression that small carriers had shown up to Las Vegas hungry, but this September something had shifted, because the carriers filling the hallways and breakout rooms weren't just hungry anymore, they'd done their homework, they knew their numbers, and they came with a specific list of what they needed to walk away with. That's the story of RelayCon 2026. It wasn't Hub Group reshuffles board amid accounting turmoil Hub Group announced Friday that a majority shareholder group led by its founding family has overhauled the board, removing three directors without cause and appointing four new members. Three other members resigned on Thursday. The new board members include lawyers, advisers and Hub Group's ( NASDAQ: HUBG ) former chief financial officer, Thomas White. However, the news release said it plans to m Dockworkers protest at Port of Vancouver over automation, AI About 100 dockworker union delegates from Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand rallied outside DP World's Centerm container terminal at the Port of Vancouver last week, launching an international campaign against what they describe as job-threatening automation and artificial intelligence at ports. The protest followed the International Dockworkers Anti-Automation Summit, held at Took awhile to happen but trucking jobs are now more than year ago The truck transportation jobs figure for September did something it hadn't done in more than three years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly report released Friday showed 1,473,100 truck transportation jobs in September, an increase of 2,600 jobs from August. But what was more notable is that the year-on-year comparison reported that the September total was 800 jobs more than a year earlier. Daimler Truck maps what it takes to scale electric trucks HANNOVER, Germany - Daimler Truck laid out what it says Europe needs to move battery-electric and hydrogen trucks from early adopters into mainstream fleets. It includes public megawatt chargers, hydrogen stations built for trucks and road tolls that reward zero-emission vehicles. CEO Karin Rådström made the case at the company's Media Night in Hanover, Germany, ahead of IAA Transportation 2026. CBP finds $6M in cocaine hidden under floor of empty semi-trailer bound for Canada An empty semi-trailer headed toward Canada concealed approximately 450 pounds of cocaine beneath its floor. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered the shipment Sept. 22 at Lewiston Bridge in New York. The narcotics carried an estimated street value of about $6 million. Investigators ultimately uncovered 174 vacuum-sealed packages inside the modified structure. The encounter began Savannah port project passes 60% complete mark Georgia Ports Authority's $1.6 billion redevelopment of Ocean Terminal has surpassed the 60% completion mark, with a 2,650-foot berth now finished and capable of handling large container vessels. The project will expand Ocean Terminal's annual capacity from 200,000 twenty-foot equivalent units to 1.75 million TEUs, forming a central component of Georgia Ports' strategy to add capacity in Savannah R&R Family of Cos. CEO Rich Francis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Richard "Rich" Francis, CEO of the collapsed R&R Family of Cos., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida, adding another layer to the continuing legal and financial fallout surrounding the logistics company. Francis filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition Sept. 22 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. In the initial filing, Francis estimated both his assets