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Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool lowers premium costs, key stakeholders told Senior Customs officials to be part of an eminent gathering at ECMF 2026 in Kolkata this Friday India-US trade scenario in the backdrop of the BTA negotiations Bengal scraps Tajpur deep-sea port project over land scarcity; shift to Dadanpatrabar likely US gas replaces Gulf supply as India's primary LPG source during Hormuz blockade Indian Register of Shipping bolsters South American operations through strategic presence in Brazil Apparel Export Promotion Council and NICDC Logistics Data Services ink MoU to empower exporters with technology-driven logistics solutions Sonowal and Adhikari confer on transforming West Bengal into a regional maritime hub Female drivers onboarded on ETVs at JNPA Freight train seamlessly connects from JNPA to WDFC NAEC ports consolidate market share Paradip Port bags multiple awards in cargo handling Kamarajar Port inks MoU to strengthen infrastructure JNPA celebrates World Environment Day 2026 with a series of awareness and sustainability initiatives Baltic Exchange Market Report (5 June 2026) Mumbai Port Authority plants 1,500 trees on World Environment Day under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Global merchandise trade resilient despite Middle East conflict: Barometer Weekly ocean container shipping market update All Indian flagged ships safe: MoPSW Shipping risks escalate as Red Sea and Hormuz crises force massive detours around Africa RBI slashes FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6 pc on global tensions Rob Smeets appointed CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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IATA gathers aviation industry in Brazil Emirates promotes first Emirati female pilots Billions for Bengal's maritime logistics Tailwind Shipping registers "Panda 001" in Barcelona Turboprop freighter fleet grows, but a disappointment easyGroup launches "easyCourier" in Cyprus Off to the run in Rotterdam! Rise with Covid-19, fall with fuel pressure UNICEF warns of global delivery delays CargoAi integrates AI platforms for air freight Transfera & Rail Cargo Group launch rail service Budapest-Belgrade Bosco and Roxy's optimizes warehouse logistics with SSI Schäfer Study on CO2 border adjustment in Germany Smeets wins the race in Antwerp FPT and CDG cooperate in Singapore SAFEEN Drydocks receives contracts in UAE New York's Microhubs for the last mile GEODIS builds multi-service port center in Le Havre

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JUNE 5, 2026

A wave of container spot rate rises amid peak season and tight capacity India-Gulf container rates plunge as capacity returns and cargo backlogs ease Amazon vs Teamsters - the legal war will shift to new fronts Now it's forwarders 'behaving badly' as well as carriers New faces, new ideas, and no shortage of grins in Warsaw as TIACA's refresh takes hold Asian operators and shipowners spearhead more feeder ordering Air Canada Cargo's four-year journey to a new management system Rob Smeets steps up as new port of Antwerp-Bruges CEO

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JUNE 5, 2026

VIDEO: U.S. forces board sanctioned tanker M/T Davina Overnight, U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Davina, located in the Indian Ocean within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) area of responsibility. Jones Act 106th anniversary: Maritime labor slams Trump's extended waiver Today, June 5, marks the 106th anniversary of the Jones Act - Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 -being signed into law by President Calvin Coolidge and U.S. maritime ABS grants AIP for nuclear reactor integration ABS has issued an approval in principle (AIP) for the integration of a nuclear reactor into a cargo vessel propulsion system developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), HD Korea Shipbuilding Carbon Ridge centrifugal OCCS system reaches 98% peak CO2 capture rate in Scorpio Tankers pilot Santa Monica, Calif.-based onboard carbon capture pioneer Carbon Ridge says that an assessment by DNV has confirmed that its centrifugal OCCS can reach CO2 capture rates of as high as 98%. The Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd complete first of five methanol retrofits Seaspan Corporation and Hapag-Lloyd report that they have completed the first of five vessel conversions under their methanol retrofit program with the redelivery of the 2014-built 10,100 TEU containership Seaspan Yangtze. Though

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JUNE 5, 2026

DHL to invest EUR160 million in France to expand logistics and decarbonization efforts DHL Group will invest around EUR160 million in France between 2026 and 2027. The company will use the funding to expand logistics capacity, upgrade infrastructure and accelerate decarbonization efforts. This investment will bring DHL's total investment in France to nearly EUR900 million between 2018 and 2027. DHL announced the investment during the Choose France Summit. "France is a vital logisti DNV and Kongsberg Maritime partner on vessel data exchange standard DNV and Kongsberg Maritime have signed an agreement to enable standardized and secure operational vessel data exchange between their digital platforms. The agreement connects Kongsberg Maritime's fleet management solution with DNV's Veracity platform through a standardized digital integration. The partnership uses DNV's Operational Vessel Data (OVD) interface standard and API technology to enable Circle Group expands logistics digitalization project with Autotrasporti Pigliacelli Circle Group has signed an agreement with Autotrasporti Pigliacelli S.p.A. to accelerate digitalization across its intermodal logistics operations through the deployment of the Milos® Suite. The agreement aims to create a more integrated, traceable and efficient logistics model. The project includes the implementation of a digital infrastructure that connects the company's transport management sy LR, SHI and Capital Clean Energy Carriers partner on floating data centre concept Lloyd's Register (LR), Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp have launched a Joint Development Project to advance floating data centre designs. The agreement was presented during Posidonia 2026. The project focuses on developing floating data centres using shipbuilding methods to create offshore digital infrastructure. The partners said the concept offers an altern Hapag-Lloyd to discontinue CCM service Hapag-Lloyd has announced that it will discontinue its CCM service connecting Mexico and Central America from July 2026. The service currently calls at Lázaro Cárdenas in Mexico, Acajutla in El Salvador and Corinto in Nicaragua. According to the carrier, the final sailing on the service will be operated by MV Chiapas voyage 686877, with departure from Lázaro Cárdenas scheduled for July 7, 2026. T K LINE orders four LNG-fuelled car carriers Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" LINE) has signed shipbuilding contracts for four LNG dual-fuel car carriers to strengthen its European short-sea shipping operations. The vessels, ordered through the company's European subsidiary KESS, will be built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard and are designed specifically for short-sea transport operations across Europe. Each vessel will have a carrying capaci Explainer: Is Greece becoming a shipbuilding power? A landmark deal signed at Posidonia 2026 is the latest signal that Greek shipyards are no longer a story of decline they are a story of strategic reactivation Explainer:The toll that diplomacy cannot undo How below-threshold transit payments are quietly redrawing the Hormuz diplomatic map before any deal is reached How the Hormuz toll is rewriting the rules of the sea When Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps began charging US$2 million per voyage for transit authorization through the Strait of Hormuz, most analysts treated it as a revenue measure Alabama Port Authority secures federal funding The Alabama Port Authority Board of Directors and senior leadership travelled to Washington to meet with Alabama's congressional delegation, thanking members for their support of critical projects at the Port of Mobile and providing updates on ongoing federal investments and strategic initiatives. The visit, the first of its kind for the APA Board, follows a year of substantial federal support to GPA trucker app gains traction The Georgia Ports Authority's Trucker mobile app has grown rapidly since its October 2025 launch, with enrolled users increasing from fewer than 900 to more than 4,000, reflecting strong adoption within the trucking community serving the Port of Savannah. The app provides on-terminal container locations and delivers push notifications when digital gate transaction tickets are issued, reducing rel MSC brings back Transpacific Pearl service MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is reintroducing its Transpacific Pearl service following signs of improving market demand on the Asia-US trade lane. The service was previously withdrawn in mid-2025 but is scheduled to return later this month, marking MSC's renewed capacity deployment on the transpacific corridor. According to current plans, the carrier has assigned vessels averaging around 6, Port of Antwerp-Bruges appoints Rob Smeets as new CEO Port of Antwerp-Bruges has appointed Rob Smeets as CEO for a six-year term. He succeeds Jacques Vandermeiren, who announced his departure in April. The Board of Directors selected Smeets after a recruitment process involving multiple candidates and interviews. Smeets brings more than 20 years of experience within the port authority. He has held several senior leadership roles during that time. He Global Ship Lease orders 10 new containerships Global Ship Lease has agreed contracts for 10 new mid-size containerships with an aggregate value of around US$917 million. The vessels will feature wide-beam designs and ultra-high reefer capacity. The company said the ships are designed to meet current and future market requirements while offering operational flexibility. Deliveries are scheduled between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first ONEX and Antipollution partner on Greek-built eco vessel program ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group has signed an agreement with Antipollution, part of V Group, to design and build four eco vessels in Greece, with options for four additional units. The agreement was signed during Posidonia 2026 in the presence of Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Vasilis Kikilias. The project marks another step in Greece's efforts to strengthen its shipbuilding sec DNV grants AiP to HHI for LPG dual-fuel feeder container ship design DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a new LPG dual-fuel 1,400 TEU container vessel design aimed at the smaller container segment. The certificate was presented during Posidonia 2026 in Athens. The design targets smaller container ships, a segment where alternative fuel adoption has progressed more slowly compared to larger vessels. While LNG remains t HD Hyundai, BV develop anti-rolling system for container ships HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Bureau Veritas have launched a Joint Development Project (JDP) to develop a real-time onboard guidance system designed to reduce excessive rolling on container ships. The project focuses on improving ship stability monitoring during operations and enhancing cargo safety at sea. The maritime industry faces growing operational complexity. At the same time, cargo safe Global bunker market remains volatile amid Middle East uncertainty The global bunker market remained volatile during Week 23, with fuel indices moving in different directions amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding prospects for a resolution of the conflict in the Middle East, Sergey Ivanov, Director at MABUX, noted. The MABUX 380 HSFO Index declined by US$9.99, falling from US$728.71/MT last week to US$718.72/MT. In contrast, the MABUX VLSFO Index posted a modest ABB partners with Cochin Shipyard on India's electric tug project ABB has partnered with Cochin Shipyard to supply power and propulsion systems for two electric harbor tugs under construction in India. The vessels will be delivered to Polestar Maritime in 2027 as part of Phase 1 of India's Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). They will operate at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India's largest container port, which handles around 50% of containerized SAFEEN Drydocks secures record AED1.3 billion vessel construction contracts SAFEEN Drydocks has secured vessel construction contracts worth AED1.3 billion (US$354 million), marking the largest awards in the company's history and strengthening the UAE's ambitions to become a regional shipbuilding hub. SAFEEN Drydocks, a joint venture between AD Ports Group and Premier Marine Engineering Services, secured two major projects covering commercial and offshore vessel construct

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HD Hyundai takes nuclear ship ambitions into car carrier sector South Korea's HD Hyundai is looking to expand the application of small modular reactor (SMR) propulsion technology from container ships to car carriers. HD Hyundai's shipbuilding affiliates, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, received approval in principle for the conceptual design of a large pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) ... Consortium to establish Brazil-Europe green shipping corridor A new consortium facilitated by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI will work to establish a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu in Brazil and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. The consortium also includes HIF Global, Fuella, NYK Line, Höegh Autoliners, and Wallenius Wilhelmsen. The consortium will assess infrastructure, vessels, and business ... The ghost of Posidonia 2008 "Extravagant, excess, excellent." My likely slurred alliterative answer, post quite a few Alpha beers, on being quizzed to describe this year's Posidonia in three words for a social media video loading shortly. Make no mistake, I loved this year's event. However, the gnawing memories of the 2008 version, three months before the global financial crisis, ... Container spot rates explode as peak season arrives early Container shipping spot rates are surging at a pace not seen for years as an early peak season combines with Red Sea disruptions, front-loaded cargo demand and aggressive carrier pricing power. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) today jumped 155 points to 2,726.48, its highest level in the last couple of years, marking the fifth ... Conrad secures jackup for Indonesia gas field development Singapore-based natural gas exploration and development company Conrad Asia Energy has signed a binding contract with Pertamina Drilling to provide a jackup drilling rig to support the development of the Mako Gas Field. The contract was awarded by Conrad's subsidiary, West Natuna Exploration Limited, the operator of the Duyung PSC in the Natuna Sea, offshore ... New York leads legal challenge to offshore wind settlement with TotalEnergies Seven US states, led by New York, have sued the Trump administration and the French energy firm TotalEnergies over a decision to cancel a major offshore wind lease off New York's coast, calling the deal "illegal" and "harmful to climate goals". The lawsuit challenges a decision by the US Department of the Interior. Under the ... Inside shipping's AI bubble Nothing has been more of a buzzword than AI at this week's Posidonia exhibition in Athens. Some argue it is the greatest tool to be invented since the wheel, while others fear we will all be enslaved by it. Fortunately, the technology is in its early days, still evolving, and being used as just a ... Splash Wrap: The magnetism of Posidonia Posidonia, the world's most famous shipping exhibition, opened its doors in Athens with record participation and a near constant on Splash headlines all week. More than 40,000 shipping professionals have attended the five-day event sponsored by Splash at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, making the 2026 edition the biggest in Posidonia's history. AI-led products dominated the ... Chinese yard pitches nuclear-powered logistics hub Chinese shipbuilder Jiangnan Shipyard has taken its nuclear shipping ambitions a step further, unveiling a concept for a nuclear-powered floating logistics hub that would serve as a container transhipment terminal, energy production centre and charging station for future vessels. The concept was presented during Posidonia in Athens and builds on the yard's earlier work on ... SBM Offshore sells stake in Trion field FSO to NYK Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore has entered into an agreement with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) to divest a 45% ownership interest in the special purpose companies related to the lease and operation of the FSO Chalchi. Following the transaction, SBM Offshore will remain the majority shareholder with 55% ownership interest. FSO Chalchi is currently ... Bourbon taps Subsea7 veteran Olivier Blaringhem as next CEO French offshore vessel owner Bourbon has named Subsea7 executive Olivier Blaringhem as its next chief executive, with the industry veteran set to take over from long-serving CEO Gaël Bodénès on September 14. Blaringhem arrives with more than 25 years of experience across offshore services, engineering and major energy projects. He has spent most of his ... Global Ship Lease dives into newbuilds with 10-boxship order Global Ship Lease has made its first move into the newbuilding market, ordering 10 containerships in a deal worth about $917m as the New York-listed owner looks to reshape its fleet for the next generation of liner trades. The Athens-based company said it has signed individual contracts for 10 mid-sized, ultra-high-reefer, wide-beam boxships, with deliveries ...

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JUNE 5, 2026

Importers frontload now to avert higher fuel surcharges and tariff bills later Peak season has begun early this year as importers seek to avoid potentially higher costs if they wait. The accelerated... Ofac continues Iranian LPG crackdown with fresh sanctions Fresh US sanctions target a UAE-based network shipping Iranian LPG $300bn a year in NZF costs? Really? Opponents of the IMO Net-Zero Framework have claimed it could cost international shipping $300bn by 2035. But the claim doesn't... Russia challenges ship insurance rules as pressure on shadow fleet intensifies Russia is challenging new IMO reporting rules that would require ships to provide proof of insurance, calling the measures politically... Hormuz crisis is a 'make or break' moment for shipmanager relationships with crew and owners, says InterManager chief The Strait of Hormuz turmoil marks a critical juncture for shipmanagers, says Sebastian von Hardenberg, exposing the fragility of crew... Tarrant steps into top job at Shipowners' Club Passionate wine-lover now leads International Group affiliate Posidonia wrapped: The quiet undercurrent of concern The size and scale of the celebrations at Posidonia would not suggest an industry in distress, but we have been... UK set to give cross-Channel seafarers right to minimum wage Negotiations with other countries will seek to extend measures beyond territorial waters Greek shipowners slam signature EU shipping measures EU ETS is a tax and a sham, not an environmental measure, says Union of Greek Shipowners leaders China-controlled vehicle carriers clear Gulf as European and Japanese ships remain confined Chinese operators have been more successful than their international peers in extracting vessels from the region, with many ships across... Middle East port update: Friday, June 5 Kuwait's airspace is open and currently Terminals 4 and 5 are operating, but Terminal 1 is closed Zhonggu Logistics seeks $443m convertible bond for boxship expansion Zhonggu's expansion targets the growing demand for regional services driven by the Middle East crisis and foreign cargo flows diverted... Chinese floating armoury resumes operations after Iran releases vessel and crew A Chinese-operated floating armoury seized by Iranian forces in the Gulf of Oman has been released without charges after three... The Daily View: The grey zone Atlantic aframax and US Gulf MR rates bounce off the bottom after correction VLCC and suezmax rates are holding relatively firm at very high levels, and MR and aframax rates in some trades... Daily Briefing US sanctions and blockade drive Iran's LPG fleet deeper into the shadows | Iranian crude exports collapse under US naval...

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JUNE 5, 2026

Seattle-Tacoma courts carriers, railroads through financial incentives After incurring double-digit losses in import volumes through the first four months of 2026, the Northwest Seaport Alliance is putting millions in financial incentives on the table to encourage cargo growth through improved operational performance. Ocean carriers cash in as high demand piles on stretched shipping system A strong supply-demand balance has developed in favor of container shipping lines, with rate increases and surcharges sticking amid an early start to the peak season. Truckload leader Kevin Knight retires from Knight-Swift The Knight Transportation co-founder helped create the modern truckload business and built Knight-Swift into a diversified $6.7 billion transportation company. Adoption of AI-powered platform signals momentum shift for project logistics tech A tech rollout at the Port of New Orleans could pave the way for more uptake of AI tools in global project cargo handling.

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JUNE 5, 2026

Investment firm works to deploy Trump administration cash to reshape US maritime Mare Liberum looking for opportunities to invest in maritime reindustrialisation and technology after scoring low-cost loan from defence programme 'Escape from the Net-Zero Framework trap': Greece seeks 'golden mean' in raging IMO debate IMO proposal is being replaced by 'more realistic' ideas, but more work is needed, Greek owners say Investors in 'unprecedented territory' as shipping supercycle breaks records ABG Sundal Collier says geopolitical risks cloud the outlook for shipping stocks Five seafarers killed by Ukrainian drone attacks in Sea of Azov In separate incident, suspected sea drone explodes at Romanian port after operators reportedly lose control MSC to ride World Cup-fuelled transpacific surge as it revives Pearl loop US demand lifts spot rates ahead of potential tariff changes and football-related cargo volumes Five seafarers killed by Ukrainian drone attacks in the Sea of Azov Suspected Ukrainian sea drone explodes at Romanian port after operators lose control, according to local reports Private equity giants lead €8bn-€9bn bids to buy ship engine firm Everllence from Volkswagen Buyer to be chosen in the coming weeks, according to reports Ion Varouxakis-linked tanker venture fixes out first newbuilding to Cargill Prodigy Inc also has a second MR vessel due from Chinese yard Chengxi Navios Maritime stacks shelf with $500m securities sale filing Any cash raised could go towards vessel acquisitions, Greek owner says Shipping entrepreneurs face judges Paliou and Schueler in Posidonia 'Shark Tank' Tech start-ups vie for backing in seven-minute shoot-out Greek owners' union dismisses Strait of Hormuz transit toll talk The official position of Greek shipping remains unchanged in favour of fully unimpeded transit through the waterway Morten Astrup fund buys shipping bonds as Strait of Hormuz hopes lift sentiment Storm Bond Fund returned 0.6% in May LNG imports to Europe slide on Middle East disruption fallout, IEEFA says Region is becoming more dependent on US and Russia with a full ban on Russian LNG imports to kick in from 2027 Ernst Meyer on Strait of Hormuz 'wasp nest' and Net-Zero Framework rebels Torvald Klavness chief tackles Hormuz crisis and deepening divide over climate rules Shadow fleet master released from French custody Russia complained about 'piracy' after the seizure of the stateless Tagor off the French coast China counters OECD claims on government subsidies boosting its shipbuilders' growth 'Sample selection is biased and conclusions are one-sided and arbitrary' BSM rings in management changes as industry veteran Bjoern Sprotte moves on Elena Pantazidou will report to CEO Sebastian von Hardenberg in a sustainability role Private equity giants lead €8-9bn bids to buy ship engine firm Everllence from Volkswagen Buyer to be chosen in the coming weeks, according to reports ALNG's new commercial chief buys shares in bet on company transformation Insider Niels Rigault buys stocks for $130,000 Brokers at dawn: Diana challenges Genco to duel over fleet valuation Pursuer and takeover target should each select independent experts to arrive at a common net asset value, Greek owner says Heung-A turns to Chinese yard for chemical tankers amid ordering constraints South Korean owner ends decade-long newbuild drought Shell chartering arm Stasco's earnings slide as costs rise But oil major paid out less in wages as staff numbers fell Loading at major Oman oil port unaffected amid drone explosion reports State media in Oman says there has been no impact despite reports operations could be delayed for days DHT agrees financing deal worth up to $500m after ordering new VLCC US-listed owner says cash is available for refinancing purposes Mystery over 'missing' items as Iran frees Chinese floating armoury Private security company says vessel was released without fines or ransom payments Echoes of 2008: Swiss Maritime Capital linked to sky-high suezmax order Early delivery date is cited as the reason for premium price Xingtong Shipping strikes $100m deal for chemical tanker quartet Shanghai-listed owner splits latest newbuilding contracts between three domestic shipyards GSL splashes more than $900m for 10 new boxships to replace 'cash cows' New York-listed company says mid-size vessels will be the workhorses of the global fleet for years to come Mercuria snaps up Shell venture's oil assets in $1.4bn deal Trader and shipowner says takeover reinforces its refining presence in South America George Melissanidis' Aegean Shipping breaks into VLCCs with major tanker order Greek owner also signs up for aframaxes and a suezmax option Bourbon names successor to CEO Gael Bodenes after nine-year stint Olivier Blaringhem taking over in September at French offshore giant That Posidonia feeling: Shipping's unofficial index and the fear of missing out With cash piling up at an unprecedented rate, can owners resist the urge of one flutter too many in $2.4tr game China counters OECD's claims on government subsidies boosting its shipbuilders growth OECD says 65% of shipbuilding sales revenue from 2010-2024 was generated from government subsidies, with state-owned enterprises holding a 25% stake Greek tankers, Russian oil and a more complicated story than critics suggest Greek owners sold $5bn of tankers now sanctioned for carrying Russian oil - but they were far from alone Seven Greek ministers, 11 years and a flag that keeps on shrinking Structural barriers - not a lack of patriotism - lie behind the steady decline of the Greek ship registry, which now accounts for less than 2% of global tonnage Non-Chinese buyer lands Bourbon PSV in $16.7m auction Two more Bourbon vessels await auction in June AI-powered venture fund makes $150m bet on maritime innovation gap Former BW Ventures executive Mikael Krogh says shipping risks being left behind Kpler gets $1bn boost from private equity firm Sixth Street 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The Number the Dealer Shows You Is Not What the Truck Costs: How to Calculate the Real Price of Financing Why the Monthly Payment Is the Wrong Number to Focus On The monthly payment is a cash flow number. It tells you whether you can keep the lights on week to week. It tells you almost nothing about what the truck actually costs. What the truck actually costs is the purchase price plus every dollar of interest you pay from your first payment to your last. That number, the total cost of the loan, is w SONAR Sitrep: Housing affordability drags down key freight sectors The housing market continues to serve as a persistent drag on freight demand, presenting a major obstacle for transportation and logistics operators. While a booming heavy-industrial sector has shielded certain segments, the broader housing affordability crisis is actively suppressing volumes across multiple shipping modes, including dry van, flatbed, rail carload and rail intermodal. According t Migrants rescued from burning trailer after South Texas smuggling chase Federal agents and Texas state troopers rescued 39 suspected undocumented migrants from a locked tractor-trailer moments before it was engulfed in flames following a pursuit near the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint Thursday night. According to U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief Patrol Agent Jared Ashby, the incident began at approximately 8:36 p.m. Thursday when a tractor-trail FMCSA reviews 11 epilepsy waiver requests from commercial drivers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on applications from 11 individuals requesting exemptions from federal rules that generally prohibit people with epilepsy or other seizure-related conditions from operating commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. According to a notice published in the Federal Register on May 28, the applicants are seeking exemptio California's meal break rule for bus drivers shot down by federal court California's attempt to impose its own meal and rest breaks on drivers-already blocked for truckers several years ago-has taken another hit, this time for bus drivers. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday said the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for bus drivers preempts the meal and rest breaks (MRB) of California. It's the seco CDL fight reignites as DACA recipient petitions FMCSA A California woman is asking federal regulators to temporarily restore commercial driver's license eligibility for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, setting up a new chapter in the ongoing debate over immigration status and access to trucking and transportation jobs. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Tuesday that it has received an exemption request Up, then down: drop in trucking jobs in May mostly wipes out gain from April The big increase in truck transportation jobs reported last month reversed itself in May, leading to a level of employment that is only slightly higher than it was two months ago. The May jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported truck transportation jobs at 1,424,800. That's down 4,400 jobs from a slightly revised April figure. The revision in April numbers still puts it up 4,900 ArcBest raises Q2 outlook for LTL, asset-light units ArcBest upped the second-quarter outlook for both its asset-based and asset-light units Thursday after the market closed. LTL margin guidance raised ArcBest ( NASDAQ: ARCB ) raised the margin forecast for its asset-based unit, which includes less-than-truckload subsidiary ABF Freight, by 200 bps at both ends of the range. It's now calling for the operating ratio (inverse of operating margin) to i Canada Post parcel volumes decline 17.2% in Q1 Canada Post parcel volumes fell more than 17% during the first quarter, contributing to a US$147.5 million pre-tax loss. The news came days before letter carriers on Monday ratified a new contract following more than two-and-a-half years of chaotic and painful negotiations that further undermined user confidence in the public postal service, resulting in lower revenue. The Canadian Union of Posta Criminals target freight with fake IDs, spoofed emails and stolen identities The transportation industry is facing a new generation of cargo theft in which organized crime groups increasingly use fake identities, phishing campaigns and digital deception rather than only traditional break-ins and hijackings. Industry experts say cargo theft has evolved into a sophisticated blend of cybercrime, identity fraud and physical theft, allowing criminals to intercept high-value sh How private yards became autonomous trucking's most promising frontier Before Yibiao Zhao and Chris Baker launched ISEE AI in 2017, the two co-founders were deep in research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, building artificial intelligence for what they called "collaborative robots." The focus: teaching machines to understand human social intentions and navigate complex environments the way people do. "We were building AI for robots to understand social Black Marker, Magnetic Signs, and Peeling Decals: Here Is What 49 CFR 390.21 Actually Requires Spend a day on any interstate in this country and you will lose count. Trucks rolling down the highway with the company name scrawled on the door in black marker. USDOT numbers handwritten so small you would have to be parked next to the truck to read them. Letters smeared, crooked, half peeled off, applied with a paint pen because the real decal never showed up and apparently never will. Magneti Nominate Your Company for the 2026 AI Excellence in Supply Chain Award Artificial intelligence has moved from the edges of the supply chain to its center. What began as experimental pilots and proof-of-concept projects has become the operating reality for a growing share of the logistics industry, with AI, machine learning, and large language models now driving the demand forecasting, real-time visibility, document processing, and route optimization that move freigh Knight-Swift founder, executive chairman Kevin Knight retires Knight-Swift Transportation announced Kevin Knight has retired from his role as executive chairman, effective Wednesday. Knight was a founder of Knight Transportation and served as the company's CEO from 1994 to 2014. He played a key role in the company's 2017 merger with fellow Phoenix-based truckload carrier Swift Transportation. Knight-Swift acquired Chattanooga, Tennessee-based TL carrier U.S