Q&A: Beyond the battery-building the complete ferry ecosystem As ferry operators move toward electric and hybrid-electric propulsion, the challenges extend well beyond the vessels themselves. Shoreside charging infrastructure, grid capacity, utility coordination and energy management all play critical roles in
Alfa Laval to acquire NAVTOR in $700M all-cash deal Alfa Laval has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Egursund, Norway-headquartered e-navigation specialist NAVTOR AS from Accel-KKR for $700 million in an all-cash transaction. The NAVTOR software platform supports e-navigation, vessel-performance
Students explore maritime careers aboard Mississippi riverboat More than 100 seventh-grade students from the Ferguson-Florissant School District in St. Louis, Mo., explored maritime and transportation careers aboard a Mississippi River cruise on October 15, hosted by the St. Louis
Saab solutions ordered for Sweden's new French-built FDI frigates Saab has signed a contract with the French defense company Naval Group to deliver and integrate weapon control systems and sensors for the four FDI (defense and intervention) frigates) ordered by Sweden
Maersk confirms Rotterdam rail constraints through June 2027 Maersk has confirmed that reduced rail capacity at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam will continue until the end of June 2027. The constraints are linked to the terminal's ongoing expansion works. Maersk had previously advised customers that reduced rail availability would continue until January 2027. Customers should expect limited rail capacity throughout the extended period. Maersk said
Hapag-Lloyd extends Pakistan reefer PSS across Arabian Gulf Hapag-Lloyd will apply a Peak Season Surcharge to refrigerated containers moving from Pakistan to selected destinations across the Arabian Gulf. The surcharge will cover sailings from Karachi and Port Qasim between 16 and 30 November 2026. PSS levels 20-foot reefer: US$500 per container 40-foot high-cube reefer: US$500 per container The destination scope covers the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain,
Maersk reportedly nears order for up to 24 megamax ships Maersk is reportedly moving closer to ordering twelve container ships of 24,000 TEUs, with options for another twelve vessels, according to DynaLiners. If all options are exercised, the potential contract would cover 24 ultra-large container vessels with a combined capacity of approximately 576,000 TEUs. The reported deal would follow Maersk's substantial order for 18,600 TEU ships, confirmed in
Alfa Laval agrees to acquire NAVTOR for US$700 million Alfa Laval has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Norwegian maritime software company NAVTOR for US$700 million in an all-cash transaction, expanding its digital technology portfolio for the shipping industry. The acquisition will bring NAVTOR's e-navigation, vessel performance and fleet management solutions into Alfa Laval's Ocean Division. The transaction is expected to close in the
DP World revises Türkiye-Georgia service DP World Shipping Solutions has revised its Türkiye-Georgia network by removing Izmit's Yarimca terminal from its Loop 1 rotation. Following the change, Loop 1 will operate as a shuttle between two terminals at Istanbul's Ambarli port and Poti in Georgia. The service will alternate with Loop 2, which also connects Ambarli with Poti but serves only one terminal at the Istanbul port. The revised st
Green ammonia bunkered to ammonia-powered bulk carrier at Port Hedland reen ammonia has been transferred to an ammonia-powered dry bulk carrier at the Port of Port Hedland, a first for Australia and a significant step toward low-emission shipping. The 300-metre Mineral Europa, described as the world's first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel, received certified green ammonia from a bunker vessel before entering port to load iron ore. The ship is on charter to Fortescu
Owners expand containership programmes across Asian shipyards Several Asian carriers and shipowners are preparing or confirming new vessel investments across a wide range of container ship sizes, according to DynaLiners. The latest developments involve Ningbo Ocean Shipping, T.S. Lines, Namsung Shipping, Eastern Pacific Shipping and A2B-online. The programmes cover vessels ranging from feeder ships to 14,000 TEU units. Ningbo Ocean plans long-term leasing p
Greek Maritime Forum 2027 Set to Make Waves in Athens with 800+ Industry Professionals Athens is gearing up to become a hub for global maritime dialogue as the Greek Maritime Forum 2027 prepares to bring together more than 800 industry professionals, 60+ expert speakers, and over 50 exhibitors on May 25-26, 2027. Organised by Marensia Group, the two-day event promises to put the industry's most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities under the spotlight, bringing together sh
Port Freeport awarded federal grant to modernise bulk rice operations Port Freeport has received a US$ 9,412,500 grant through the US Maritime Administration's Port Infrastructure Development Program to modernise its bulk rice-handling facilities and the infrastructure supporting agricultural cargo. The funding will pay for replacing a 25-year-old bulk rice loader, installing a new rack system inside the existing rice storage shed, and relocating the shed's souther
CEVA Logistics opens new pharmaceutical logistics hub in France CEVA Logistics has opened a new 17,000-square-metre pharmaceutical logistics facility near Strasbourg, France, expanding its temperature-controlled storage and distribution capabilities. The facility is located in the Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport business park and is designed to handle sensitive, high-value healthcare products. Construction began in 2025, and the site is now operational. Its locat
Kuehne+Nagel appoints new managers in US, Germany and Southern Europe Kuehne+Nagel has announced three senior management appointments across the United States, Germany and Southern Europe, with the changes taking effect between November 2026 and January 2027. Daniel Randig has been appointed National Manager for the United States, effective 1 November 2026. Meanwhile, Björn Traemann will take over as National Manager for Germany on 1 January 2027. Miguel Germano wi
ONE introduces 12% inland rail fuel surcharge in Kenya Ocean Network Express (ONE) will apply a 12% Inland Fuel Surcharge to rail services for cargo loaded or discharged in Kenya. The Emergency Inland Fuel Premium will be calculated against the applicable inland base rate. ONE attributed the adjustment to fuel price changes published by Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority. Effective dates Non-FMC-regulated trades: 18 November 2026 FMC-r
Samudera Shipping sells two tankers for US$14.5 million Samudera Shipping Line has agreed to sell two Indonesian-flagged oil tankers for a combined US$14.5 million as part of its fleet management strategy. The company's subsidiary, PT Samudera Shipping Indonesia, signed the sale agreement with an unrelated Indonesian buyer on 22 October 2026. The transaction covers the 2006-built MT Sinar Agra and MT Sinar Busan. The vessels have deadweight capacities
MSC reportedly adds three 21,700 TEU newbuildings at SWS MSC has reportedly ordered three 21,700 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) in China, according to DynaLiners. Each vessel is understood to be priced at approximately US$210 million. Deliveries are scheduled for March, July and November 2029. If confirmed, the latest order will increase MSC's newbuilding programme at SWS to 13 vessels. The reported deal r
Evergreen schedules first Suez transits with own vessels Evergreen has scheduled its first sailings into the Red Sea and through the Suez Canal using its own vessels, according to DynaLiners. Ships deployed on the Ocean Alliance's China-Europe Shuttle (CES) are expected to transit the canal during November and December. The current schedule includes four eastbound sailings and one westbound sailing. The announced voyages mark a limited return to the Su
Tailwind returns Panda Express service to Suez Canal Tailwind Shipping Lines will return its Far East-Mediterranean Panda Express (PAX) service to the Suez Canal route later in November, according to DynaLiners. As part of the adjustment, Tailwind will reverse the order of its Mediterranean calls. Koper will now be served before Barcelona. The revised PAX rotation will be: Qingdao - Ningbo - Shenzhen (Dachan Bay) - Port Klang - Koper - Barcelona -
OOCL to launch new FCS4 service connecting Malaysia and East India Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the launch of its new Far East-Chennai Service (FCS4), strengthening container shipping connectivity between Malaysia and the east coast of India. The service is scheduled to begin on 22 November 2026 and will provide direct connections between Port Kelang in Malaysia and the Indian ports of Visakhapatnam (Vizag) and Chennai. According to OOCL,
Hapag-Lloyd completes acquisition of 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam, following unconditional approval from the relevant antitrust authorities. The transaction, initially announced in August 2026, strengthens the German carrier's terminal portfolio through Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT), its dedicated terminal and infrastructure business. The investment also secu
AskChief expands maritime AI platform after surpassing 100 vessels Maritime artificial intelligence company AskChief has opened its specialised AI platform to the wider shipping market after surpassing 100 vessels in less than a year of live use with shipowners and ship managers. The company, which has offices in Athens and London, said its technology is already being used by maritime operators including Seanergy Maritime, Castor Ships, Iblea, Delia and IMECS, p
Sea-Intelligence: Increased Service Instability Since the pandemic, we have seen a severe escalation in liner service instability across major deep-sea trades, caused by increases in blank sailings, services phasing in/out, vessels delayed into the following week, and ad-hoc extra-loaders. We measure the instability as the standard deviation of the number of weekly offered services, but express it as the percentage of the average number of ser
What the Transpacific boom means for operations The route's record earnings reflect scarce usable capacity more than strong demand, and that changes the risks facing carriers, ports and shippers. The transpacific has become the most lucrative major container trade in the world
Hapag-Lloyd announces export gate-in restrictions at APMT Valencia Hapag-Lloyd has announced temporary restrictions on export container deliveries at APM Terminals Valencia due to ongoing congestion at the Spanish terminal. Effective immediately, the export container acceptance window has been reduced from 14 days to nine days before a vessel's estimated time of arrival. The restriction will remain in place until further notice. Under the temporary arrangement,
DenAr takes on Turkey's first offshore wind seabed survey campaign Turkish marine survey specialist DenAr Ocean Engineering Services has been selected by the country's Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources to carry out geophysical and geotechnical seabed investigations for Turkey's first offshore wind development programme. The NCS-01 project covers two areas in the Sea of Marmara and forms part of the government initiative to prepare ...
Khalid Hashim set to pass the baton at Precious Shipping Thailand's Precious Shipping is preparing a change at the top, with longtime managing director Khalid Moinuddin Hashim moving to executive vice chairman and finance chief Gautam Khurana taking over the running of the Bangkok-listed dry bulk owner. The company's board approved the leadership reshuffle, with both appointments taking effect on January 1, 2027, according to ...
EnerMech picks up Chevron pipeline work off Equatorial Guinea UK-headquartered oilfield services specialist EnerMech has secured a contract from Chevron for pipeline pre-commissioning services on the Aseng gas development offshore Equatorial Guinea. The contract covers preparation of approximately 19 km of rigid production flowline connecting the Aseng field to existing offshore infrastructure. EnerMech will provide pre-operational engineering, project mana
Venergy doubles VLCC order at Hengli Greek shipowner Vyron Vasileiadis has firmed up another two VLCCs at China's Hengli Heavy Industries, doubling Venergy Maritime's debut supertanker order to four vessels. The Piraeus-based company exercised the options attached to its October contract for two firm 306,000 dwt crude carriers, with all four vessels scheduled for delivery in 2029. The move brings Venergy's ...
Capital Tankers scores up to $82m suezmax fixture Evangelos Marinakis-backed Capital Tankers has secured a 15-month charter for one of its modern suezmaxes in a deal expected to generate between $73.1m and $82.2m in revenue. The Oslo-listed tanker owner said on Friday that its 155,348 dwt Amor has been fixed to an unnamed global energy company, with employment starting in November. The 2026-built ...
Alfa Laval makes $700m NAVTOR bet Swedish industrial group Alfa Laval has struck a $700m all-cash deal to acquire Norwegian maritime software specialist NAVTOR, significantly expanding a digital shipping portfolio that already includes StormGeo and Portchain. The Stockholm-listed group has entered into a definitive agreement to buy NAVTOR for SEK6.85bn ($700m), with completion expected during the first quarter of 2027 subject ...
Indian ship recycling breakthrough hits Brussels roadblock A European Parliament committee has voted against allowing two Indian shipbreaking yards onto the EU's approved recycling list, dealing a setback to shipowners pushing for greater access to South Asian dismantling capacity. The Parliament's environment committee backed an objection this week to the European Commission's proposal to approve Shree Ram Vessel Scrap and YSI Recyclers, ...
Vafias lines up $255m LPG fleet transfer Greek gas carrier owner StealthGas has agreed to acquire four modern LPG carriers for $254.6m from companies linked to the family of its chief executive and largest shareholder, Harry Vafias, in a move that would expand its fleet capacity by 35%. The Nasdaq-listed owner disclosed the transaction in a US securities filing, saying the package ...
Seafarer missing in Gulf tanker strike as Iran redraws Hormuz blacklist A seafarer is missing following a missile-suspected attack on a Greek-operated tanker deep inside the Arabian Gulf, while Iran has reshuffled its growing Strait of Hormuz blacklist and fresh security warnings point to continuing threats to commercial shipping. The Marshall Islands-flagged Velos Sapphire, a 74,998 dwt product tanker built in 2007 and managed by Athens-based ...
Splash Wrap: The great shipbuilding squeeze Remarkable statistics relating to today's record shipbuilding boom led coverage on Monday and Friday this week. The global orderbook had reached a record 226.1m compensated gross tonnes (cgt), surpassing the previous peak of 225.5m cgt set in September 2008. The extraordinary volume of orders will almost definitely lead to delivery slippages in the coming couple ...
US sanctions five Cuban tankers in fresh crackdown on oil shipping networks Washington has widened its sanctions campaign against Cuba's oil shipping network, identifying five tankers as blocked property and targeting companies in Cyprus, Panama and Havana involved in managing the vessels. The US State Department announced the measures yesterday, designating eight companies and two individuals under an executive order targeting the Cuban government's revenue and military
Shipbuilding boom heads for 2028 delivery crunch The global shipbuilding orderbook has expanded three and a half times since 2020, while yard capacity has grown by just 30%, setting the stage for an extraordinary delivery squeeze over the next two years. The latest Shipping Market Review from Danish Ship Finance reveals that shipbuilding order cover has jumped from 1.4 years in 2020 ...
AI satellite spots cruise ship and autonomously orders second look Irish space technology company Ubotica has demonstrated a satellite capable of identifying a vessel and independently scheduling a follow-up observation without instructions from ground controllers. The breakthrough, which the company claims is a world first for commercial Earth observation, could have significant implications for monitoring shadow fleets, dark vessels and threats to subsea infra
LD Armateurs buys three PSVs for cable-layer conversions French shipowner LD Armateurs (LDA) has acquired three platform supply vessels currently under construction for conversion into cable-laying ships as it looks to expand its presence in the subsea telecommunications market. The three vessels are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027 before heading to an undisclosed shipyard for conversion. They are expected ...
Shipping has a coffee problem From Posidonia to Geneva Dry, the shipping industry's favourite pastime appears to be arranging coffee meetings that may or may not actually happen. Mike Darby from Merchant Recruitment makes the case for the Baltic Flat White Index. In bunkering, the cappuccino effect means paying for froth instead of fuel. At shipping conferences, it's practically the ...
Fugro lands German offshore wind survey contract Dutch marine survey specialist Fugro has secured a multi-year framework agreement with Germany's Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) for geotechnical site investigations in the German North Sea. The agreement covers offshore geotechnical data acquisition using drilling vessels and specialist seabed cone penetration testing vessels, along with laboratory analysis at Fugro facilities in
SLB OneSubsea picks up subsea deal for Aker BP's North Sea project SLB's OneSubsea joint venture has secured a contract from Aker BP to supply subsea production systems, umbilicals, and associated services for the Lyra oilfield development in the Norwegian North Sea. The contract, whose value was not disclosed, will support the fast-track development of Lyra, previously known as Kjøttkake, approximately 44 km from the Gjøa platform. ...
Crude tanker correction worsens in wake of US midterms Bad news for owners: crude tanker spot rates are still falling. The good news: rates remain incredibly profitable, well above...
Ukraine war risk insurance now 10 times more than Second World War Atlantic convoys Black Sea hull war premiums have hit 20%, eclipsing rates seen during both the tanker war and Second World War...
The Daily View: Redundancy payments
How long does a shadow fleet vessel's shadow linger? As shadow fleet tankers drift back into mainstream trade, compliance experts in New York say there is no clear cut-off...
Trump's two-month window on Iran keeps tanker market on edge FGE calls the next two months the biggest uncertainty in its one-year outlook, with a US strike and Iranian retaliation...
Black Sea shipping activity plunges as escalating attacks deter owners Escalating attacks on commercial shipping have driven Black Sea vessel activity down 37% year on year, with younger tonnage retreating...
Fake flag fleet keeps moving as Nicaragua becomes new haven for sanctioned ships Lloyd's List analysis shows sanctioned ships are cycling through fraudulent registries at pace, with Nicaragua emerging as the leading false...
Ports face Nato resilience test as military demands collide with commercial reality Nato's reliance on commercial ports is exposing an unresolved question over who pays for the spare capacity needed in a...
Shipping's record markets face delayed but prolonged supply crunch A record shipping market supported by geopolitical disruption is heading towards a major fleet expansion that shipyards lack the capacity...
Asian bunker prices fall with midterm-led crude declines High bunker prices have contributed to container lines returning to the Red Sea, with Maersk already reducing fuel consumption in...
Daily Briefing IMO leadership challenge leaves Dominguez wounded despite securing second term | Newbuild orders pile up, boxships return to Suez. No...
Container delays generate revenue for different parties at each stop: analyst Freight delays unwind on different clocks, and the gaps between those clocks decide who profits, writes Paul Tonsager.
Outsized military cargoes force welcome European infrastructure improvements The creation of recognized heavy transport "corridors" across the bloc and streamlined permitting procedures are both expected to occur amid the increase in the size of the cargoes.
Trucking recovery takes shape, but headwinds temper carrier optimism Despite higher freight rates and improving carrier earnings, some analysts question whether tightening capacity can sustain a recovery in 2027.
Energy, infrastructure projects keep heavy equipment makers in growth mode As key global manufacturers and shippers of high-and-heavy cargo, the four global equipment giants - Caterpillar, Komatsu, Manitowoc, and Volvo - signal trends for the breakbulk segment.
UP CEO Vena under fire for 'offhand comment' about Norfolk Southern deal The railroad says the comments threatening higher rates against those who oppose the NS merger were made in jest, but others argue they amounted to threats of retaliation that have prevented shippers from speaking out against the deal.
Expanded Iranian blacklist seeks to raise perception of risk to shipping, security firm says But Hormuz transits remain the key risk factor drawing Tehran's attacks
Trump mixes Iran threats with diplomacy as Qatar's Al Thani seeks to 'bridge differences' 'We are doing very well with Iran,' Trump says after call with Qatari emir
Tanking: US-listed crude and product carrier stocks fall an average 16% in bloody correction Frontline loses 20% while Okeanis Eco Tankers sheds 18%
Expanded Iranian blacklist seeks to raise perception of risk to shipping But Ambrey says Hormuz transits remain the key risk factor drawing Tehran's attacks
Wavelength podcast: Half-time and a Trump own goal? Plus, MOL's gas expansion and the state of the Asian maritime finance market
StealthGas directors let shareholders decide $255m LPG carrier buy from Vafias family Investors will have binding say on related-party deal
DIS boss di Mottola juggling spot exposure in record markets Italian executive explains how his company balances term cover with prompt business
Wavelength podcast: Half-time and a Trump own goal? Plus, MOL's gas expansion and the state of the Asian maritime finance market
How Hormuz shuttle voyages cut tanker capacity, boosting spot rates Clarksons Securities explains the supply-side impact of Middle East producers' solution to get oil out of the Gulf
Dutch shortsea operator A2B orders second pair of container ships Carrier turns to China for third and fourth vessels in fleet renewal programme
DNB global head of shipping Christos Tsakonas leaves after 18 years Marius Eriksen will take over top shipping position
Adnoc Logistics & Services tied to fresh crude tanker buys worth close to $300m Broker talk suggests highly profitable deals for purported sellers Trafigura and Onassis firm Olympic Shipping
Freightos board urges rejection of founder's push for leadership and strategy changes Future of the digital freight platform to be decided by shareholder vote at AGM on 16 December
Researchers identify legal grounds to turn back shadow tankers Moscow changes tactics after European militaries seize ships linked to Russian oil trade
Three banks seek to freeze $83m of Havila Shipping assets in loan row Move follows Norwegian owner losing court appeal last month
Alfa Laval lays down $700m in cash to buy digital platform Navtor Swedish group moves for Norwegian neighbour
Maersk chief shrugs off orderbook fears as carrier eyes further fleet expansion Vincent Clerc says liner industry has the tools to manage oversupply as Maersk prepares for future growth
Peter Dohle returns to China for container ship series German owner has ordered four 3,700-teu newbuildings
VLCC paper plunge for 2027 is 'overdone', Braemar says Broker examines how reaction to US elections may have affected longer-term tanker sentiment
Russia hits cargo ship in Odesa over 'dual-use' cargo Military says vessel was targeted over delivery to Ukraine
Khalid Hashim hands over Precious Shipping reins after 32 years Long-serving bulker boss will become executive vice chairman
Rev LNG teams with Siem Car Carriers on LNG bunker supply in US New fuelling partners achieve double first for LNG bunkering
Second VLCC export terminal approved after Trump's order to 'unleash American energy' Energy Transfer facility will ship out 2m barrels per day of crude
Adnoc L&S bulker buying spree continues with supramax deal Bulker was sold in August for a firm price
Law firm CJC widens reach by adding new recruits in Italy UK shipping specialist recruits Chiara Falasco and Carola Uva in Genoa
Thanassis Laskaridis jumps back into crude carriers as new orders announced Major Greek owner replenishes his orderbook after flipping VLCCs at a big profit
Trader-linked Paragon Mobility goes for product tanker orders in China Singapore-based company has been quietly expanding its fleet with resales and newbuilding contracts
Seafarer killed in Iranian attack as South Korea readies Gulf of Oman mission At the same time, Donald Trump is again threatening to destroy Iran
Stefanou brothers buy their youngest capesize from Oldendorff Multi-year high prices do not discourage bullish buyers
Oldendorff Carriers moves capesizes to German flag German group says it is committed to domestic maritime industry
Analysts struggle to be bullish on Maersk despite guidance raise DNB Carnegie raises rating to hold while Arctic cuts to sell
Baltic trial: 'Experienced' brokers could still assess key Gulf VLCC route, experts say Witness statements shed light on how trade continued despite Iran closing Strait of Hormuz
Industry outsiders catch the shipping bug at Klaveness Digital Tech specialists reveal what has surprised them about a very traditional industry
Fresh firepower: Braemar boss sets out M&A plan to help plug gaps New boss reveals criteria behind the hunt for quick growth
Sanctioned tanker towed by Suez Canal tug after engine failure Authority says salvage of Russian-trading ship was successful
Capital Tankers fixes new suezmax on charter worth up to $82m Term deal signed for ship built in China this year in slow period market
Samudera Shipping books $6m gain on sale of two tankers Owner sells Indonesian-flagged pair en bloc for $14.5m, with charters attached
Tankers burn off Hormuz as South Korea readies navy assets for Gulf of Oman mission At the same time, US President Donald Trump is again threatening to destroy Iran
Yinson eyes Chinese leasing giants-but faces a catch in FPSO financing Offshore production heavyweight sees growing interest from Chinese capital, but established structures present challenges
Second VLCC export terminal approved after Trump's order to 'unleash American energy' Energy Transfer facility will ship out 2m barrels of crude per day
NYK to relocate out of Tokyo with current office set for demolition Current building is earmarked for destruction in 2027 and Yokohama will become its new home
STB signals broader protection for rail-served projects against state and local restrictions The Surface Transportation Board is signaling that state and local restrictions on rail customers' facilities may face greater scrutiny under federal law, issuing a sweeping policy statement that questions aspects of earlier agency decisions involving privately owned terminals and other rail-served projects. The statement, which becomes final Nov. 9, also lays out arguments for treating governmen
Why Aviation Automation Still Hasn't Reached Small Planes Self-flying planes are closer than most aviation and freight pros think. Reliable Robotics CEO Robert Rose breaks down why small aircraft still operate with outdated systems, what true aviation automation requires, and where autonomous cargo aircraft fit in the supply chain. Rose shares how his time at SpaceX shaped his approach to safety, software and certification - and why he believes aviation
PS Logistics expands Tennessee flatbed presence with Roane acquisition PS Logistics announced it has acquired peer Roane Transportation Services and its affiliates, adding 189 power units to its flatbed network. PS Logistics subsidiary, Loudon County Trucking, was the buyer in the transaction. The deal also included Roane's logistics and leasing operations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Rockwood, Tennessee-based Roane transports building mat
CBP seizes 1,000-plus pounds of meth in produce truck at Texas border A tractor-trailer hauling leeks concealed more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine as it approached the Texas border. Federal officers discovered 909 packages of suspected narcotics during an Oct. 30 inspection of a commercial truck entering South Texas. The drugs carried an estimated street value of $984,063. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the seizure Nov. 2 as part of Operation S
Fleetworthy launches RADAR, new AI fleet management technology Fleetworthy is adding AI-powered capabilities to its fleet management platform, giving customers new tools to monitor toll activity, identify spending trends and receive recommendations without manually reviewing reports. The new technology, called RADAR (Real-time AI, Decisioning and Automated Resolution), is embedded directly into the company's existing software rather than offered as a standal
Drone Wars & Pilot Skills: Is US Military Training Outdated? US pilot training is struggling to keep pace with modern warfare. Emil Mikhailov, founder of Sorian Aerospace, discusses why current training methods are outdated and how new technologies like their "Sandman" supersonic trainer jet are essential for preparing pilots for future conflicts, including collaborative combat with unmanned aircraft. He highlights the high cost of training with top-tier j
Flying Cars Are HERE: Joby Aviation on eVTOL Revolution [2025 Outlook] Joby Aviation's Chief Policy Officer, Greg Bowles, discusses the exciting future of eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft). Learn how these 'flying cars' are set to transform urban air mobility, logistics, and daily commuting. From overcoming regulatory hurdles with the FAA to strategic partnerships and manufacturing scale, Joby is leading the charge in a new era of aviation. Dis
Electric 'Flying Boat' Lands $5 Billion in Orders REGENT is building electric seagliders that merge the best of boats and planes, operating on a cushion of air over the water known as ground effect. CEO Billy Thalheimer explains how this innovative technology allows for super-efficient, silent travel at speeds up to 180 MPH, overcoming traditional limitations of electric aviation. Discover how seagliders are poised to transform regional travel,
Florida's Space Race: 95% Cost Drop Fuels Private Sector Boom Florida is rapidly becoming the epicenter of the new space race, with groundbreaking public-private partnerships driving down costs and opening new frontiers. Rep. Mike Haridopolos explains how the private sector has dramatically reduced the cost of putting a pound into space by 95%, fueling job growth and innovation. Discover why the Sunshine State is set to lead America to the moon and beyond,
Flying Taxis & Cargo: Electric Aviation's Future Takes Off BETA Technologies just secured landmark FAA authorization for passenger flights in their electric VTOL aircraft, marking a monumental step for electric aviation. Chip Palombini, Head of Product at BETA, explains how these electric aircraft are revolutionizing cargo, logistics, and soon, passenger mobility with unprecedented reliability, lower operating costs, and zero emissions. Discover how BETA
Maersk eyes trade in deals for more than 50 terminals A.P. Moller Capital is expanding its international ports portfolio through agreements to buy Singapore-based Portek International and a majority stake in Euroports, adding exposure to container terminals and the infrastructure that moves Europe's industrial and agricultural commodities. The infrastructure investment manager and sister company to the Danish liner operator agreed on October 15 to a
Walmart to take drone delivery nationwide as Zipline raises $1.5B Walmart will significantly scale up its drone delivery network in partnership with Zipline, which will operate the small unmanned aerial vehicles from 300 new store locations and has raised $1.5 billion in new funding to build out a nationwide drone delivery capacity, the companies announced on Thursday. Zipline, the world's largest drone delivery provider by miles flown, said it will use the cap
Conlio raises €6.4M to automate freight document checks Berlin-based Conlio announced a €6.4 million ($7.1 million) funding round on Tuesday for software that verifies road freight documents before forwarders pay carriers and invoice customers. Piton Capital led the round. Conlio calls that check one of logistics' most manual processes and says it slows payments and ties up working capital for forwarders and the carriers they hire. The round comes as
October truck transportation jobs = September truck transportation jobs The number of workers employed in truck transportation in October was unchanged from September. That end result in the October report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released Friday, came from two developments. First, the BLS revised downward its initial figure on truck transportation jobs in September to 1,471,300 from 1,473,100. And then the BLS's estimate of truck transportation jobs for
Mexico widens US trade lead with record $96.3B September Mexico remained the United States' largest trading partner in September, with two-way commerce surging 34.2% year over year to a record $96.34 billion. According to the latest trade data analyzed by WorldCity , Canada ranked second with $64.78 billion in two-way trade, followed by China at $41.1 billion. Mexico accounted for 17.15% of total U.S. international trade during September. U.S. imports
North America container imports rise 9% as as freight pricing pressures mount Global container volumes reached 17.35 million TEUs in September 2026, up 8% from a year earlier, as trade remained resilient despite mounting disruption and rising freight prices. Monthly liftings fell 1.4% from August , although the decline followed the highest monthly volume recorded in the Container Trade Statistics database. Year-to-date volumes remained 5% above the same period in 2025, mai
Ryder grows its FMS business with East Coast acquisition Ryder System (NYSE: R) has acquired Efficiency Enterprises, a company with a business model similar to what Ryder does in its Fleet Management Systems (FMS) unit. Ryder, in a prepared statement, described Efficiency Enterprises as "a regional provider of fleet management, maintenance, and leasing solutions for trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment." Those services line up largely iden
EXCLUSIVE: 'Humor is good,' Union Pacific CEO says of video rate threat The chief executive of Union Pacific says he wasn't serious when he threatened to raise rates for shippers that didn't support UP's merger with Norfolk Southern. Vena, who frequently peppers his public comments with joking asides, characterized the comment made to a shippers group as "a little humor" in a message to FreightWaves Thursday over social media. "Humor is good," Vena said. UP (NYSE: U
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