Secretary of the Navy John Phelan tours Ingalls HII (NYSE: HII) hosted Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, along with Adm. Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, and Gen. Eric Smith, commandant of the Marine Corps, at its Ingalls Shipbuilding
Port of Virginia nears completion of key dredging project The Port of Virginia is nearing the completion of its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program with a critical piece of the strategic capital investment program being delivered in early 2026. In February,
Duffy taps new leadership for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that Rear Admiral (select) Tony Ceraolo has been named superintendent and Dr. Johnathan Gajdos provost at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y.
Steerprop to supply complete propulsion thruster package for new Polarstern research icebreaker Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop has received a further thruster order from shipbuilder TKMS for the new German research vessel Polarstern. The addition of two Steerprop SP 40 TT ARC tunnel thrusters to
Birdon America starts construction on third waterways commerce cutter Birdon America has started construction on the third U.S. Coast Guard waterways commerce cutter (WCC) vessel: Inland construction tender WLIC 1602. This milestone comes just months after beginning work on WLIC 1601
Noatum Logistics names Thorsten Meincke EVP of Ocean and Air Freight Noatum Logistics welcomes Thorsten Meincke as its new Executive Vice President for Ocean and Air Freight. Thorsten brings over 20 years of international experience, including senior roles at DB Schenker and Kuehne + Nagel. He has led global air and ocean freight operations, product development, and sales strategies. At Noatum, he will strengthen ocean and air freight capabilities, expand the prod
Konecranes launches X-series crane and S-series hoist in Australia Konecranes has launched its new X-series crane and S-series low headroom hoist in Australia at its Smithfield facility. The launch follows the full rollout of the X-series in EMEA and phased introductions in other regions. Customers and partners attended to see the advanced lifting solutions designed for safety, efficiency, and performance. The X-series crane is compact, safe, and reliable. Paire
PaxOcean-ABB electric tug reaches major milestone PaxOcean Group and ABB have reached a key milestone on Singapore's first fully electric tug. The vessel, PXO-ACE-1, has completed commissioning ahead of its planned deployment in April 2026. PaxOcean Group, a subsidiary of Kuok Maritime Group, built the 50-ton bollard pull tug. ABB supplied the integrated electric propulsion system. The system enables fully emission-free harbor operations. PXO-AC
Anacostia Rail Holdings appoints Aimee Nolan as Chief Legal Officer Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) has appointed Aimee Nolan as Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately. She joins the executive leadership team and will oversee legal, compliance, governance, and risk functions as the company continues to grow. Nolan succeeds Mark Sidman, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, who will retire on March 31, 2026, after more than ten years with ARH. Since joining t
COSCO Shipping Lines joins Ship Message Design Group COSCO Shipping Lines has joined the Ship Message Design Group (SMDG), strengthening the industry body's global reach and expertise. COSCO Shipping Lines operates one of the world's largest shipping and logistics networks. The company provides container shipping, bulk transport, terminal operations, and end-to-end supply chain solutions. Its fleet and global footprint connect producers, manufactur
How the UAE asserts dominance in the Gulf of Aden shipping operations? As Saudi ports hemorrhaged cargo during the Red Sea crisis, the United Arab Emirates quietly transformed military outposts into commercial chokepoints
U.S. container imports rise slightly in December, 2025 ends below 2024 Descartes Systems Group, a global leader in connecting logistics-intensive businesses, released its January Global Shipping Report. In December 2025, U.S. container imports reached 2,227,316 TEUs, up 2% from November. This modest increase follows the sharper slowdown in November and reflects typical seasonal stabilization. For the full year, total imports closed at 28,079,201 TEUs, slightly below
COSCO SHIPPING launches Venice-China Ro-Ro route COSCO SHIPPING has launched a new Ro-Ro route from Venice to China. The carrier XIANG JIANG KOU departed Venice's Tencara Terminal with its first shipment of vehicles. Since October 2025, Tencara Terminal has grown into a key logistics hub, offering a 12,000-vehicle yard and efficient rail distribution. The sea-rail intermodal link speeds transport from Italy's east coast to Central and Eastern E
CyberLogitec and BNCT to launch AI safety system at Busan New Port CyberLogitec has signed an agreement with BNCT, operator of Busan New Port Terminal 5, to deploy an AI-based port safety monitoring system. The system will reduce collision risks between mobile equipment and personnel during terminal operations. The project aims to strengthen preventive safety by continuously monitoring operational risks in real time. It allows proactive intervention before incid
Crowley introduces new business structure Crowley has announced a strategic consolidation of its business structure aimed at improving efficiency, agility, and value for customers, as the company positions itself for accelerated growth across its core markets. Under the new structure, Crowley has created two operating divisions: Shipping and Logistics, led by Executive Vice President and Division President James C. Fowler, and Energy, le
U.S. orders withdrawal from dozens of International Organizations and UN Bodies The United States has ordered its withdrawal from dozens of international organizations, including several that shape global maritime policy, ocean governance, and shipping regulation. President Donald J. Trump issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to end U.S. participation and funding. The decision follows a review under Executive Order 14199 by the Secretary of State and the U.S. missi
ITI sets all-time cargo transfer record in 2025 Iquique Terminal Internacional (ITI), operated by Hanseatic Global Terminals, closed 2025 with a record-breaking performance. The terminal handled more than 3.3 million metric tons of cargo. This represents a 33% increase compared with 2024. The result confirms ITI's position as a leading multipurpose terminal in the Andean market. General Manager Rodrigo Pommiez said the achievement reflects str
CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Asia to North Europe CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for cargo moving from Asia to North Europe, effective from 15 January 2026 (date of loading) until further notice. Under the revised tariff, the base port-to-base port rates are set at USD 2,100 for 20-foot general purpose containers and USD 3,800 for 40-foot containers, including 40'GP, 40'HC, and 40' reefer units. Outports will remain subj
CULines ship loses containers in Taiwan waters Twenty-seven containers fell from a China United Lines (CULines)-owned ship on 6 January, outside Taiwan's Keelung port. The Taiwan Coast Guard's Keelung unit said that around 8.15am local time, it was alerted to the incident that occurred 17 nautical miles off Keelung
Why Suez Canal traffic remains 60% down? Security improvements prove insufficient as container shipping demonstrates structural resistance to Red Sea return
Port of Tanjung Pelepas hits 14 million TEUs Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture of Malaysia's MMC Group and APM Terminals, closed 2025 with a record 14,028,375 TEUs. It is the first single terminal in Malaysia to surpass 14 million TEUs. Malaysia's Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke, said, "PTP's growth from 11.2 million TEUs in 2021 to 14 million in 2025 demonstrates its operational discipline, scale, and execution strength. R
AD Ports Group strengthens Logistics Cluster with senior executive appointments AD Ports Group has boosted leadership in its Logistics Cluster under CEO Jochen Thewes. The appointments aim to make the Cluster a leading global logistics provider. The move builds on the Group's operations through Noatum Logistics. Global Leadership Appointments Thorsten Meincke joins as Executive Vice President - Ocean and Air Freight. He has over 20 years of international experience, includin
COSCO Shipping launches direct Asphalt route COSCO Shipping has officially launched a direct asphalt shipping route connecting China and New Zealand. The first vessel on the route, RONG HUA WAN, is powered by biofuel and sailed fully loaded with premium-grade asphalt, reflecting the company's commitment to more sustainable shipping. The operation was completed efficiently, with vessel preparations, berthing, and departure finalized in just
Vanguard Logistics appoints new Chief Commercial Officer Vanguard Logistics, a leading provider of LCL shipping solutions, has named Vincent Argenzio as Global Chief Commercial Officer. Vincent brings over 25 years of executive experience in the shipping industry. He rejoined Vanguard Logistics last year as Commercial Director, leading commercial operations across North America. In his new role, he will align global commercial activities and enhance co
Clarksons buys Zuma Labs in FFA tech push Clarksons has moved to deepen its technology push, agreeing to acquire Zuma Labs, a specialist provider of trading and data tools for the forward freight agreement (FFA) market. The UK-based shipbroking group said it is buying 100% of the issued share capital of Zuma Labs, which was founded in 2020 to meet growing demand for ...
Diana locks in higher rate in new Paralos kamsarmax deal Diana Shipping has secured follow-on employment for one of its kamsarmax bulkers, fixing the Maia on a direct continuation time charter with Paralos Shipping. The New York-listed Greek owner said the vessel will earn $14,000 per day, less a 5% commission, under a contract running from a minimum of July 5, 2027 to a latest ...
Solstad adds $15m as Petrobras extends AHTS contract Solstad Offshore has agreed revised terms with Petrobras for the anchor handling tug supply vessel Normand Turquesa, extending the ship's current work and pushing back the start of a previously announced long-term charter. The Norwegian offshore owner said the existing contract for the 2007-built AHTS has been extended by one year. At the same time, ...
Michael Parker steps down as Poseidon Principles chair Michael Parker, Citi's chairman of global shipping and logistics, has stepped down as chair of the Poseidon Principles, ending a six-year tenure that dates back to the initiative's launch in 2019. Parker stood down from the role on December 31, 2025, but will remain involved as Citi's representative on the association's steering committee. His departure ...
Equinor awards $10bn in contracts for facility maintenance Norwegian energy major Equinor has awarded framework agreements to seven supplier companies with a total value of nearly $10bn (NOK 100bn). Equinor awarded twelve new framework agreements for maintenance and modifications on the company's offshore installations and onshore plants. The agreements commence in the first half of 2026, have a duration of five years, and ...
Fujian Haitong steps into newbuild market with MPP order Chinese bulker owner Fujian Haitong Development has continued its fleet expansion with a rare move into the newbuilding market, ordering three multipurpose heavylift vessels at Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding. The Shanghai-listed company disclosed the deal in a stock exchange filing, putting the total investment at up to RMB900m ($129m) before tax. Delivery dates for the 62,000 ...
Sanctioned LNG carriers activate Saam FSU off the Kola Peninsula A sanctioned LNG transhipment operation is emerging off Russia's Kola Peninsula, with shadow vessels routing cargoes via the long-idle Saam FSU in Ura Bay. The Russian-flagged, 400-meter-long, 60-meter-wide floating storage unit has been stationed in Ura Bay since June 2023 but has seen little activity until recently, according to the Barents Observer. It also notes ...
Norden sells MR and capesize as it lines up MPP newbuilds Danish shipowner and operator Norden has sold two vessels from its owned fleet, continuing to cash in on strong asset values across both the dry bulk and tanker markets. The Copenhagen-listed company confirmed the disposal of one MR tanker and one capesize bulker, citing favourable market conditions that have lifted secondhand prices in recent months. ...
Suezmax tanker damaged in Black Sea drone attack A suezmax tanker was struck by a drone while transiting the Black Sea on Wednesday, according to a casualty report. The Palau-flagged Elbus, a 2005-built, 159,062 dwt tanker, was sailing eastbound around 30 miles off the Turkish coast when it experienced what was described as an unmanned marine vehicle and drone attack. Tracking data shows ...
Trump quits anti-piracy and trade bodies in broad UN retreat he Trump administration yesterday announced it is withdrawing from 66 organisations, a mixture of NGOs and United Nations' bodies. Of note for the shipping industry is the US decision to pull out of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combatting Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (RECAAP), as well as the UN Conference on ...
CMB.TECH cashes in on VLCC and capesize sales Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH has agreed the sale of eight vessels across its tanker and dry bulk fleets, booking a combined capital gain of around $269.2m. The Antwerp-based group said the largest part of the transaction comes from the sale of six VLCCs under its Euronav platform. The vessels sold are the 2007-built Daishan, the 2011-built ...
Axess to provide inspection services for Noble drillships in Guyana Norwegian engineering and integrity solutions company Axess has secured a long-term asset integrity management contract with Noble Corporation for its four drillships working in Guyana. Under the terms of the agreement, Axess will provide a comprehensive range of inspection and certification services for the Noble Tom Madden, Noble Sam Croft, Noble Don Taylor, and Noble ...
Petronas Carigali hands Vantris $345m in installation contracts Malaysian offshore services company Vantris Energy has secured work orders for offshore transportation and installation in Malaysia from Petronas Carigali, with a combined contract value of approximately RM1.4bn ($345m). Vantris, formerly Sapura Energy, stated in a Bursa Malaysia filing that it secured the contract through its subsidiary, Sapura Offshore. The awards comprise the provision of ...
Washington opens the oil tap even as Venezuela tankers are hunted down The US Energy Department signalled yesterday it will begin selectively removing sanctions to allow Venezuelan oil to be shipped and sold into global markets. In a policy outline published on Wednesday, the department said the Trump administration aims to reintroduce Venezuelan crude under controlled conditions, even as enforcement against sanctioned shipping intensifies. The contradiction was ...
Norwegian giant taps Archer for plug and abandonment work Norwegian offshore service provider Archer has won a contract from Equinor for plug and abandonment work on 30 subsea wells. This follows a contract for the planning of permanent plug and abandonment of the Snorre UPA and Heidrun B and C templates won in late March 2025. The new contract has been structured to enable ...
Aker Solutions wins long-term maintenance deal with Equinor Norway's Aker Solutions has been awarded multiple five-year frame agreements for maintenance and modification services with Equinor in Norway. The contracts include options to extend for two additional periods of three and two years, respectively. The value of the contracts will depend on the volume of maintenance and modification work carried out during the fixed ...
Zhejiang Shipping enters cape sector with newcastlemax acquisition Zhejiang Shipping Group has moved into the capesize arena, with the delivery of its first newcastlemax bulk carrier. The 2019-built, 210,000 dwt ZH Dampier becomes the first newcastlemax vessel controlled by the group since its restructuring. The giant ship is operated under an operating lease arrangement with China Merchants Leasing. Financial details of the lease ...
Why thinking differently will be key in 2026 At a time when certainty is in short supply, learning how to think disruptively can help us make better decisions, argues Thomas Zaidman, managing director of Sagitta Marine. The Swiss Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) recently published a manual in which this most peaceable of nations laments the growth of cognitive blind spots in understanding where ...
It takes a lot of CO2 to capture CO2 More findings from Singapore's Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation's 'Project Captured' highlight the trouble of counting the entire lifecycle emissions...
What to look out for in risk and compliance in 2026 Lloyd's List's risk and compliance analysts Bridget Diakun and Tomer Raanan explain how the shadow fleet is evolving into 2026...
Politics will remain a challenge to marine insurance in 2026, Roberts warns The X-Press Pearl bill could hit $6bn, cautions Lloyd's Market Association marine head
Seatrade takes 50% stake in JR Shipping Group as it eyes boxship expansion Partnership will focus on developing and financing next-generation vessels across feeder containerships, dry cargo and offshore wind support
Venezuela ports still functioning but with disruptions Seafarers advised to remain on board
American Club drops sanctioned aframax over fabricated IMO number A US-sanctioned tanker's use of a fabricated IMO number and rotating identities has led the P&I club to drop it...
CMB.Tech sheds VLCCs and capesize bulker pair CMB.Tech is advancing its fleet rejuvenation strategy by selling eight older vessels, capitalising on strong secondhand values
Taiwan precedent signals supply risks for Japanese yards amid China export controls China's new dual-use export curbs on Japan may disrupt shipbuilding not through a broad ban on ship equipment, but via...
The Daily View: The stress test
Red Sea return to unmask container shipping's two-tier capacity crisis The Red Sea's reopening will trigger more than a routing reset. It will expose a structural mismatch in the container...
Daily Briefing US high seas seizures will test Russian resolve to protect shadow fleet | US seizes Russia-flagged shadow fleet tanker in...
Digital forwarder owned by Bolloré merges with French forwarding group The merger will see Fatton & Lyseo use Ovrsea's proprietary operating software across its air and sea customers in Asia, Africa and North America.
Intra-Asia air freight capacity tightens on US high-tech demand The growth in traffic on intra-Asian routes is a result of ongoing US demand for cloud infrastructure logistics related to the rapid development of AI technology.
Smaller ocean carriers can still prosper in a world of hungry 'predators' While second- and third-rung lines can no longer aspire to grow into the big leagues unless they have very deep pockets, there is plenty of scope to avoid being trampled by the behemoths and quietly grow by trading on strengths, writes Jeremy Masters.
Venezuela-to-China oil flows slowed by US pressure on departures, Vortexa says Departures disrupted as China's appetite holds despite rising sanctions risk
Trump dumps anti-piracy body on eve of major report Ad is withdrawing from 66 organisations that Trump says are contrary to US interests of the country
Newcomer Greta Shipping makes debut acquisition in boxship market Chinese-backed liner-upstart acquires feeder vessel from European investors
Europe is struggling to kick its Russian LNG habit, researchers warn NGO flags concerns over future of 15-ship Arc7 fleet
Bullish outlook for VLCCs this year depends on China demand Lack of Chinese demand hurt rates in 2024 and boosted them in 2025
Clarksons buys AI tech outfit Zuma once linked to rival Braemar Zuma is best known for developing the widely used Braemar Screen for freight derivatives
Worker dies at Hanwha Ocean's Geoje shipyard Man was found unconscious after rest break
Poseidon Principles chairman Michael Parker steps down Societe Generale's Paul Taylor will step into the role for the short term
Chinese tanker allegedly struck in new Black Sea drone attack Chinese-owned tanker stops off Turkish coastline after reported drone attack
Grimaldi secures $190m green finance for car carrier newbuilds Loans signed for three of 17 ammonia-ready newbuildings
Mercuria Energy splashes out $450m on new bulkers and tankers in China Two shipyards have been contracted to build LR2s and newcastlemaxes
ING shipping head Stephen Fewster leaves bank Gerbrand Vroegop named new global lead of the shipping sector
Post-Maduro playbook: US reveals Venezuela oil sales in wake of high seas tanker drama Trump administration says it will control the Venezuelan oil trade
Norden doubles down on asset-light approach as it sells vessel pair and inks leasing deal The company has signed a deal for a pair of MPP ships to be delivered in 2028
Chipolbrok inks up to 10 newbuildings at two shipyards in six days Sino-Polish venture orders 'new generation' ships to strengthen its fleet
CMB.Tech stock rallies as analysts welcome dividend payout from vessel sales Belgian shipowner's shares soar 6.4% in Oslo
Contships extends feeder sales drive in deals with Turkish and Greek buyers Greek asset player Nikolas Pateras signs deals for five vessels with Medkon Shipping and Metrostar Management
Shipping veteran joins Singapore owner Netbulk Shipping veteran says drybulk market stands to gain from low orderbook and shifting demand flows
Japanese giant MOL and Indian national oil company forge joint venture to order ethane carriers South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries tipped to be the builder for two 100,000-cbm ethane carriers
Oslo stock winner Himalaya Shipping sees even higher bulker rates in 2026 Geopolitics and China remain primary risks for newcastlemax vessels, CEO says
'Catastrophic': Blue Dream cruise halt exposes weak South Korea demand Operator admits poor yields as rivals slash prices in China's cruise market
FMCSA to restore trucking's emergency relief window WASHINGTON - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is reversing a Biden-era rule that slashed 30 days of automatic relief from motor carrier hours of service (HOS) requirements down to 14 days during regional emergencies. In response to petitions filed against the rule, which went into force in December 2023, FMCSA wants to revise the length of the emergency relief automatically trigger
Knowing Your Numbers Is One Thing - Using Them Is Where the Advantage Actually Shows Up Part One laid the groundwork for why knowing your numbers matters in trucking. Not in a motivational way. Not in a "be a better business owner" cliché way. But in a very real, very practical sense: if you don't know what it actually costs you to run your truck, you're not negotiating freight - you're guessing. But here's the uncomfortable truth most carriers never hear: Knowing your numbers doesn
FTC charges against fuel card provider Corpay held up on federal appeal In a sometimes blistering affirmation of a lower court finding, a federal circuit court of appeals found that fuel card provider Corpay had undertaken several practices in its product offerings that could be viewed as deceptive and misleading. The Eleventh Circuit Tuesday upheld a series of injunctions handed down by the U.S.District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in 2022. That decisi
Estes to surpass 14,000 doors in 2026 Less-than-truckload carrier Estes Express Lines expanded its door count nearly 9% last year, opening four new terminals, expanding four locations and relocating 12 facilities. The company said Thursday it will have over 14,000 doors by the end of 2026. It expanded network capacity by 1,038 doors in 2025, an 8.7% year-over-year increase. Enhancements to its more than 300-terminal network included
Trans-Pacific container rates are rising - will volumes follow? Container rates continued their recent climb on the benchmark eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane, posting solid double-digit gains ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Mid-December improvement flowed into the New Year, when carriers' general rate increases (GRIs) kicked in, said Freightos analyst Judah Levine, in a note to clients. "Prices to the West Coast increased 22% to $2,617 per forty foot
Private equity firm acquires Dart Transit, ending 90 years of family ownership Avkha Equity Holdings has acquired Minnesota-based carrier Dart Transit , ending more than nine decades of ownership by the Oren family. The transaction, which became effective Jan. 1, ushers in a new ownership chapter for the trucking company, according to a news release. The deal also includes Dart Express and affiliated subsidiaries. Financial terms were not disclosed. Dart Transit is headquar
EXCLUSIVE: FMC Chief of Staff Hoang moves to private sector Mary Thien Hoang, who served four chairmen as chief of staff during more than 20 years at the Federal Maritime Commission, is leaving the ocean shipping regulator for the private sector. Hoang is joining Washington lobbyist Thorn Run as a partner. Mary Thien Hoang Hoang follows former FMC Chairman Louis Sola, who joined the lobby firm in 2025. A graduate of Villanova University, Widener law schoo
Prolonged post office closures focus of House bill The U.S. Postal Service needs to do a better job providing information that helps the public find service when local post offices are temporarily closed for emergency repairs or other reasons, say lawmakers behind a new bill that mandates more transparency. The suspension of post office operations is a longstanding issue, especially in rural communities where residents may have to drive long dist
DHL opens a new life science and healthcare hub in Annville, Pennsylvania DHL Supply Chain is continuing its commitment to the life sciences and healthcare logistics market with the completion of a strategic new distribution hub in Annville, Pennsylvania. A facility designed to meet the complex demands of an evolving healthcare supply chain. Set to open later this year, this one-million-square-foot Center of Excellence isn't just another warehouse; it's a massive leap
A Sit-Down With a Grassroots Movement: American Truckers United and the Fight Nobody Planned For Some of the loudest conversations in trucking right now aren't coming from policy rooms, conference stages, or trade group press releases. They're coming from drivers, fleet owners, and industry veterans who feel like something fundamental shifted - and nobody warned them it was coming. That's why this episode of The Long Haul was different on purpose. I sat down with Harvey Beech , co-founder of
Layoffs, bankruptcies batter U.S. logistics and manufacturing at start of 2026 U.S. logistics, manufacturing and supply-chain firms have started 2026 with a surge of layoffs, facility closures and bankruptcy filings, affecting more than 2,200 workers nationwide. State notices and court records show job cuts spanning rail support services, parcel networks, food manufacturing, packaging, last-mile delivery and e-commerce, as companies grapple with lost contracts, high costs,
SPS Commerce's new tech marries AI and retail supply chain efficiency The National Retail Federation predicted retail sales in November and December of 2025, will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024. That translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, 2024's holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023 to reach $976.1 billion. While consumer demand remains strong, consumer expectation hits new heights. With many looking to get packages
U.S. Bank, DAT launch quarterly truck freight rates report U.S. Bank and DAT Freight & Analytics announced Tuesday a collaboration to launch a new quarterly research report on U.S. truck freight rates. The new report complements the existing U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index, which the bank has published quarterly since 2017. While the Freight Payment Index focuses on shipment volumes and spending data derived from $43 billion in annual freight payments, t
CSX lays off 5% of management staff, furloughs conductors CSX has laid off 166 management employees, about 5% of the non-union workforce, in cuts announced to employees Wednesday. Other cost-cutting moves, according to Trains sources, include cuts to some management benefits and furloughs to 193 conductors, including 61 covered by the railroad's Baltimore & Ohio union agreement and 132 on former C&O, Seaboard Coast Line, and Louisville & Nashville lines
Duffy Pulls the Trigger on Defunding California over Non-Domiciled CDL Crisis Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made good on his threat today, announcing that FMCSA will withhold approximately $160 million from California for failing to cancel over 17,000 illegally issued commercial driver's licenses by the agreed-upon January 5 deadline. "It's reckoning day for Gavin Newsom and California," Duffy said in his announcement. "Our demands were simple: follow the rules, revo
Minneapolis, 1992, and What Fleets Need to Know About the Insurrection Act Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued a warning order to prepare the state's National Guard on Wednesday following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman during immigration enforcement operations in south Minneapolis. Hours later, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivered a blunt message to federal agents: "Get the f- out of Minneapolis." Walz went further, c
3-way combo emerges for digital load matching: DAT, AscendTMS and Convoy The Convoy tech stack acquired by DAT, which so far had not yet made a notable impact at the company known mostly for its load board, is being integrated into the AscendTMS transportation management system, a significant step in its revival. AscendTMS is known mostly as serving small to medium sized brokers and carriers with its TMS offering. It has a small base of shipper clients as well. Tim Hi
DOT strips California of $160M over foreign truckers WASHINGTON - A showdown between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of California reached a breaking point on Wednesday after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will withhold approximately $160 million in safety program money from the state. The move follows California's failure to meet a January 5 deadline to cancel more
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
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