Op-Ed: Air lubrication at a crossroads: Why proof, not promises, will decide the future by Alex Routledge, CEO of Armada Technologies Clean technology solutions that deliver verified efficiency savings are critical to shipping's decarbonization journey. In the absence of future forms of energy, efficiency is the
Sanmar delivers all electric harbor tug quartet to BOTAS For most tug builders around the world, delivering just one fully electric tug would be a milestone achievement. For Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar, though, since delivery of its first electric tug to Canada's
VIDEO: GD NASSCO christens final ship in Navy ESB program General Dynamics NASSCO, San Diego, christened the USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8), the sixth and final ship for the U.S. Navy's Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) program in a March 7
TT-Line switches two RO/ROs to bio-LNG German ferry operator TT-Line reports that, working closely with Everllence PrimeServ Germany, its RO/RO vessels Nils Holgersson and Peter Pan successfully operated on bio-LNG during 2025, producing a significant emissions reduction. Ordered
APM Terminals Liberia establish export processing centre in Liberia APM Terminals Liberia and Global Logistics Services have announced a strategic partnership to develop Liberia's first dedicated Export Processing Centre, unveiled at the EU-Liberia Business Forum in Brussels. The initiative represents a significant step toward modernising Liberia's trade infrastructure and expanding its access to international markets. The facility will combine GLS Group's local
Konecranes acquires service firms in Thailand and New Zealand Konecranes has acquired two industrial service companies in the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen its service network. The company purchased Ex-Kcranes in Thailand and Trimate Industries Ltd. in New Zealand. The deals closed in Q1 2026, and the value was not disclosed. Expanding Service Coverage in Southeast Asia Ex-Kcranes is based in Rayong , Thailand. The company provides industrial crane ser
GXO appoints new Chief Financial Officer GXO Logistics has appointed Mark Suchinski as Chief Financial Officer , effective April 1, 2026 . The company announced the leadership change as part of its strategy to strengthen its executive team and support future growth. Experienced Financial Leader Suchinski brings more than 30 years of experience in finance, operations, and supply chain management. He has extensive expertise in the aerospa
Flinders Port Holdings and Lineage open storage facility Riverland citrus and table grape producers in South Australia will gain access to a faster and more cost-effective export route following the establishment of a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry accredited cold storage facility at Edinburgh Parks, developed through a partnership between Flinders Port Holdings and Lineage. Until now, South Australia lacked a DAFF-approved cold stor
Port of Riga establishes transatlantic LPG supply route The Port of Riga has launched a strategic partnership for liquefied propane gas supplies from the United States, following the completion of a EUR 10 million modernisation of the terminal operated by SIA Latvijas Propana Gaze. The upgraded facility, which entered operation in January 2026, is the only terminal of its type in the Baltic states and is now capable of receiving large transatlantic LP
What Is Seafarer Pay Lag and How to Cope There are around 1.89 million seafarers worldwide exposed to the forces of global trade and maritime finance. While the industry keeps the world moving, the crew members on board often face a frustrating phenomenon known as pay lag. This isn't just a simple delay in a direct deposit. It is a structural gap caused by how modern shipping companies handle allotments, remittances, and varying flag-st
Essential Maritime Career Tips for Aspiring Seafarers The maritime industry offers a wealth of opportunities for individuals who are passionate about the sea, navigation, and global trade. A career at sea can be rewarding, adventurous, and financially lucrative. However, success in this field requires preparation, dedication, and a clear understanding of what it takes to thrive onboard. For aspiring seafarers, knowing essential career tips can make
Will Africa rewrite the container map? The world's four fastest-growing trade lanes all lead to Africa and the shipping industry is scrambling to keep up
Moeve to build Southern Europe's largest green hydrogen project in Huelva Moeve has approved the final investment decision to begin construction of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley in Huelva, Spain. The project will position the region as a major green hydrogen hub in Europe. First Phase: Onuba Project The first phase, called Onuba, will become Southern Europe's largest green hydrogen project. It will launch with an initial capacity of 300 MW, with the option to
ROSHN and Agility launch $667M logistics park in Jeddah ROSHN Group and Agility Logistics Parks have formed a 50:50 joint venture to develop a major Grade A logistics park in Jeddah. The project is valued at over SAR 2.5 billion ($667 million). Strategic Location The project will cover 1.3 million square meters of land in Jeddah , one of the main trade gateways in Saudi Arabia. The location provides strong access to national logistics corridors. La
Lufthansa Cargo posts 29% EBIT growth, reaches Top 5 ranking Lufthansa Cargo significantly improved business results for 2025. Revenue increased 4% to EUR 3.4 billion. Adjusted EBIT rose 29% to EUR 324 million. The adjusted EBIT margin improved 1.8 percentage points to 9.5% from 7.7%. Available freight capacity expanded to 14.45 billion freight tonne kilometers, up 5.4%. Sales increased 7% to 9.1 billion freight tonne kilometers. The average load factor im
ZIM reports financial results ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported lower earnings for both the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, reflecting a sharp decline in freight rates and slightly reduced cargo volumes compared with the previous year. The global container liner operator recorded net income of $38 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, down significantly from $563 million in the same period of 2024. Diluted earn
PSA International handles record 105 million TEUs in 2025 PSA International handled 105 million TEUs for 2025. The figure represents 5% growth compared to 2024. Revenue increased 7% to S$8.3 billion. Operating profit rose 19% to S$1.4 billion. Net profit increased 0.5% to S$1.1 billion. PSA Singapore contributed 44.5 million TEUs, up 8.7% from the previous year. PSA terminals outside Singapore delivered 60.4 million TEUs, up 2.0%. Higher throughput from
RCL declares End of Voyage for Middle East shipments Regional Container Lines (RCL) is ending the voyages for two specific ships immediately. This decision follows the sudden escalation of war in the Middle East. Because these volatile circumstances remain beyond its control, the carrier will stop these vessels at intermediary ports. Affected Vessels and Forced Discharge RCL has declared an End of Voyage for the following ships. Consequently, all c
MSC implements EFS for Mediterranean and Black Sea trades MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced an Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) for all cargo departing from the Mediterranean (including West Mediterranean, Adriatic, East Mediterranean, Greece, and Turkey) and the Black Sea. The surcharge is effective for all shipments with a Bill of Lading (BL) date starting March 16, 2026, and will remain in place until further notice. This measure targets
Readers Speak: Hormuz tensions threaten Red Sea recovery Most industry readers expect regional risk to expand Growing instability around the Strait of Hormuz is raising fresh concerns for global shipping. In the latest Readers Speak poll, a strong majority of respondents believe the situation could slow or complicate the recovery of container shipping in the Red Sea . Across both platforms, the dominant view was clear: regional risk could expand beyond
Danaos doubles down on dry bulk with newcastlemax newbuilds Greek shipowner Danaos Corporation is expanding its push into dry bulk, adding two more newcastlemax newbuildings at Chinese yards as part of a broader diversification strategy. The New York-listed company confirmed the contracts in its latest annual report, revealing orders for a brace of 211,000 dwt vessels scheduled for delivery in 2028. The latest additions ...
Capital Clean Energy Carriers appoints LNG veteran Martin Houston as chair Nasdaq-listed gas shipping company Capital Clean Energy Carriers has appointed energy industry veteran Martin Houston as chairman, with outgoing chair Keith Forman moving into a new role as vice-chairman. The company, backed by Greek shipping magnate Evangelos Marinakis, said the change comes as it continues to build out its gas shipping platform with a growing ...
KCC seals two-year tanker-linked charter Norwegian combination carrier owner Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has secured a two-year fixture for one of its Cleanbu vessels as it looks to take advantage of firm conditions in the product tanker market. The Oslo-listed company said the 2021-built Bass has been fixed to a leading global energy player, adding that the main terms of ...
Simonsen expands tanker fleet with newbuild brace in Turkey Danish tanker owner Rederiet MH Simonsen has ordered two polar-class tankers at Turkey's Ada Shipyard as it continues to renew its fleet. The vessels will feature diesel-electric propulsion and will have a cargo capacity of about 3,500 dwt each. The newbuilds are being designed to operate in polar conditions, giving the company greater flexibility in ...
Tianjin Southwest returns to Huangpu Wenchong for more ammonia-capable tonnage Chinese gas shipping player Tianjin Southwest Maritime has returned to CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding to order another ammonia-capable gas carrier. The owner has signed for a 25,000 cu m ammonia dual-fuel LPG/liquid ammonia carrier at the Guangzhou-based yard. The latest order follows a steady run of gas carrier deals placed by Tianjin Southwest in recent ...
Pelagic Credit expands fleet with charter-backed OSV purchase Pelagic Partners' shipping credit platform, Pelagic Credit, has added an offshore support vessel to its growing portfolio. The Oslo-listed outfit said it had snapped up the 2015-built Nautical Singapore for $24.8m. The vessel has immediately been placed on a five-year bareboat charter with BCN Two, a vehicle sponsored by logistics group Bertling. The charter includes ...
Fugro bags survey deal for Irish offshore wind project Dutch surveyor Fugro has been awarded a contract by Oriel Windfarm to deliver a detailed geotechnical site investigation that will inform the design and installation of foundations for 25 offshore wind turbines. Located off the coast of Louth County, the 375MW project is planned to be among Ireland's first commercial-scale offshore wind farms and is ...
MOL enters European offshore wind vessel market Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Japan's largest shipping company, has decided to jointly own two CSOVs with Cyprus-based shipping firm Schoeller Holdings. MOL has also decided to acquire a stake in the Hamburg-based company Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt, which will operate the vessels. The joint strategy also includes developing further independent projects using this platform. Columbia Shipmanagement, ...
Pelagic Credit lists in Oslo after $75m capital raise Cypriot shipowner and shipping fund manager Pelagic Partners has announced the successful listing and the first day of trading of its new investment platform, Pelagic Credit, on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Pelagic Credit is a yield-oriented shipowning company focused on generating stable, predictable cash flows through long-term contracted employment of maritime assets, providing structured financin
Hormuz paralysis rewrites shipping economics With oil prices zooming up in early trading by their largest percentage daily gain seen since 1988, and overall spot shipping rates at their highest levels in history, the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US/Israeli coalition - now into its 10th day - continues to weigh heavily on the global economy. The Clarksea Index ...
Borr Drilling pauses Gulf rig operations over security concerns Offshore jackup rig player Borr Drilling has revealed in an operational update that several rigs have been down manned due to recent hostilities in the Arabian Gulf. The Company has four jack-up rigs deployed in the region. One is in Saudi Arabia, one in the UAE, and two in Qatar. In accordance with the customers' ...
CK Hutchison files $2bn Panama arbitration claim CK Hutchison's Panama Ports Company (PPC) has launched international arbitration seeking at least $2bn in damages after the Panamanian government moved to cancel its concession and seize control of the strategic Balboa and Cristóbal terminals at the two ends of the Panama Canal. In a statement filed March 6, PPC said it has formally submitted ...
Sweden seizes Russian shadow ship and detains crewmember Swedish authorities have seized the 96m cargo ship Caffa and detained one crewmember after a boarding off Trelleborg on Friday amid suspicions the vessel was stateless and carrying stolen Ukrainian grain. The coast guard said armed police boarded from a helicopter and a high-speed boat (see video below) after tracking the ship for some time ...
Seatrium wins eighth FSRU contract Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has been awarded a contract by Turkey's Karpowership for the conversion of a new FSRU. This latest contract award follows an earlier letter of intent signed between Seatrium and Karpowership in August 2025 and marks the Singapore firm's eighth FSRU conversion project for Karpowership. The scope also includes the conversion, life ...
Africa boasts the world's four fastest-growing container lanes Latest data from Container Trade Statistics (CTS) for cargo loaded during January sees one of the key trends of last year show no sign of slowing down - Africa is increasingly a force to be reckoned with on the global liner map. The four container tradelanes tracked by CTS with the highest growth rates are ...
Tanker newbuild frenzy meets ageing tipping point with 51% of fleet above 15 years old The opening months of 2026 have featured huge amounts of tanker newbuild contracts signed across Asian shipyards, led by VLCCs, and yet the sector has still just hit an ageing tipping point. Broker Hartland is reporting that there is now more than half of the tanker fleet (51%) that is now older than 15 years ...
Shadow fleet dominates Hormuz crossings as Iran ramps up bypass loadings As the Middle East crisis enters its second week, the picture of who is willing to transit and who isn't...
Is the Strait of Hormuz closed to shipping? Listen to highlights of Lloyd's List's briefing on the Strait of Hormuz crisis and understand the implications for the shipping...
Female seafarer shortage limits charterers' push for better representation The proportion of female seafarers is travelling in the wrong direction, but the industry must work on its talent pipeline...
Clean tanker rates decline as Hormuz curbs Asian naphtha imports Shadow fleet activity could rise as China looks to pivot to Russia to replace MEG clean product imports
The Week in Charts: Traffic trickles through Strait of Hormuz | Liner exodus accelerates as Middle East services crippled Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
Global box volumes hold firm despite North American slump Global container volumes opened 2026 with solid year-on-year growth driven by Asia, even as North American weakness, softening rate indices...
GNSS interference incidents in the Middle East Gulf are on the rise again Since the start of the Middle East crisis, 3,719 GPS-jamming incidents took place around the region, which affected almost 2,700...
CMA CGM and Maersk in boxship chartering spree as rates remain strong Chartering activity has accelerated, led by two key European container lines seeking additional tonnage or extending existing charters
Middle East port update: Monday, March 9 Strait of Hormuz traffic remains severely disrupted and shipping companies continue to avoid transits through the strait amid elevated security...
More Chinese-linked vessels broadcast identity to transit Hormuz, but tankers stay away More shipowners are testing whether a Chinese identity can buy safe passage through Hormuz - but China's biggest players aren't...
The week in newbuildings: Ordering activity strengthens after Asia holidays Orders for a total of 43 merchant ships were recorded in the past week across most major cargo carrying sectors...
EU needs to recalibrate rules 'to reflect shipping indispensability' Leading Greek shipping personalities welcome Brussels' new maritime strategy paper and reaffirm net zero as industry's goal but demand greater...
Hormuz crisis highlights shipping's new operating reality, says SSA president Shipping must learn to distinguish temporary disruptions from structural shifts as geopolitics rewrites the rules of global trade, says new...
TEN expects profit windfall amid war-fuelled tanker boom Profit-sharing deals that are already contributing nearly half Greek owners' profits likely to be 'off the chart' for present quarter...
The Daily View: Strait talk: $20bn does not stop a missile
Daily Briefing Chinese bulker's Hormuz run sparks interest but not a rush yet | No large tankers tracked entering the Middle East...
Montreal terminal operator signs deal with striking office workers The port's Cast and Racine terminals remained open to vessels during the five-month strike by clerical staff, which began last September.
CBP lays out initial tariff refund plan that requires 'minimal' work from importers Under the US Customs and Border Protection's proposal, shippers will not have to sue the administration for refunds of the IEEPA tariffs and will receive the monies owed as a single payment.
Tech vendors ready themselves to help importers wage cost reduction war Data generated within logistics software vendors is part of a web of information that helps shippers weigh service levels and inventory carrying costs against rate levels.
CMA CGM expects moderate growth after 2025 revenue, profit decline The carrier said it would rely on the diversification of its activities, network flexibility and financial strength to weather the uncertain outlook this year.
Zim's fourth-quarter earnings beat estimates despite drop in rates, volume The Israel-based carrier said the volume declines were led by its cross-Suez and trans-Atlantic services, which dropped 13% and 10%, respectively, from 2024.
Hutchison seeks $2 billion in damages from Panama after terminal deal canceled Hutchison-owned Panama Ports Company had its 28-year concession to manage and operate the Balboa and Cristóbal terminals nullified by Panama's Supreme Court on Jan 29.
CMA CGM sets Chinese volume record with Shanghai biomethanol bunkering The newly delivered 13,000-TEU CMA CGM Osmium was refueled with 3,643 tons of biomethanol over the weekend as part of an alternative fuel partnership with the world's largest container port.
Star Bulk keeps winning on scrubbers amid Hormuz-linked bunker price escalation Bulker owner says access to high-sulphur fuel oil is again proving to be an advantage
US scheme weeks away as Iran threat holds back shipping Insurance programme will not work without naval support convoy in place, say brokers
Gulf conflict sends ship fuel prices skyrocketing around the world Bunkering in Singapore and Europe already hit as prices rise by up to 20%
Shipping tech consolidation gathers pace as Marsoft acquired by Burmester & Vogel Burmester & Vogel CEO wants to position Marsoft as a competitor to data platforms like VesselsValue and MSI
George Melissanidis firm Aegean Shipping scores huge tanker asset play Greek owner's 'green fleet' proves a timely and lucrative investment
Star Bulk president: Genco Shipping likely to lose proxy vote if it rejects Diana bid Veteran finance man offers his view on what could happen at Genco's annual shareholders meeting this spring
Hormuz horror: Indian seafarers trapped in burning accommodation block after missile attack Subcontinent's shipping regulator urges shipowners and seafarers to take extra precautions in conflict zone
Zim faces threat of fine from Federal Maritime Commission Liner operator says it has good arguments against proposed penalty for demurrage and detention fees
Indian seafarers trapped in burning accommodation block after missile attack Country's shipping regulator urges shipowners and seafarers to take extra precautions in conflict zone
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea shift sees tanker owners bank huge rates It is not just big-name Greek owners making windfall fixtures
Pelagic Credit plots extra fundraising as it fills vessel-leasing void on Oslo Stock Exchange Tobias Backer tells TradeWinds about exciting plans for the group's new Oslo operation
Diana bringing Star Bulk on board 'materially changes' Genco takeover deal, Clarksons says Analysts say outcome of merger battle now much harder to predict
Nuclear power project trialled for 16,000-teu boxships ABS teams up with South Korean yards for nuclear-powered electric propulsion
Klaveness Combination Carriers fixes vessel on two-year charter with energy player LR1/bulker will begin contract with unnamed party in May
OLT's Italy FSRU receives first small-scale LNG cargo More small-scale slots to be made available at Livorno regas unit
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea shift sees tanker owners bank huge rates It is not just big name Greek owners seeing windfall fixtures
Downside for China growth increases as Middle East war cuts off tanker supply line Lasting damage to energy infrastructure poses largest risk for Chinese economy, DNB Carnegie says
Trump urges shipowners to show 'guts' and transit Strait of Hormuz Dynacom tanker becomes one of the few mainstream ships to go both ways through strait since start of the war
MOL swoops into European offshore wind market with Schoeller investment Japanese shipowner will buy into two CSOVs ordered by Cypriot company
Greek owner Vyron Vasileiadis plots suezmax tanker debut with Chinese newbuildings Hellenic players defy geopolitical uncertainty to pile into large crude carriers at Far Eastern yards
Zim profits slump as Iran crisis presents 'challenging circumstances' Top priority is the safety and welfare of employees, says CEO
Economou, Vitol and Adnoc tankers divert away from the West towards Asia with Middle East cargoes LR vessels tracked changing course to feed demand east of Suez
BW LPG insiders cash out as stock falls amid Middle East crisis CEO Kristian Sorensen exercises options and sells 207,000 shares
Russian master arrested after Swedish coastguard boards vessel Vessel and master accused of having false documentation
CMA CGM completes first biomethanol bunkering with operation in China SIPG Energy supplies 3,600 tonnes of low-carbon fuel to the CMA CGM Osmium
VLCC spending spree of the ages tops $10bn with new names sucked into the business One of the largest VLCC newbuilding runs in history is drawing in new owners and shipbuilders to the big tanker business
Investors look beyond tanker surge as stocks fall and economic shocks loom Analysts and brokers believe pressure is on to solve potential Hormuz shut-in
False-flagged Russian-linked ship seized in the Baltic Vessel was arrested off the Swedish coast on suspicion of unseaworthiness
High-risk ships told to keep moving to avoid attack in Middle East Gulf Warning follows lull in attacks on shipping after deadliest attack yet in the Strait of Hormuz
Karpowership inks job for eighth LNG carrier-to-FSRU conversion with Seatrium Eighteen-year-old Moss-type vessel heads for new life as regas unit
Gulf bunker supplies tighten as some deliveries halted amid price spikes Oilmar boss tells TradeWinds that costs are volatile as uncertainty grows
Oaktree offloads slice of Torm stock as Hafnia waits in the wings for merger Buyer of Danish tanker owner's shares not yet confirmed
Iran claims attack on tanker it says is US-owned If confirmed, this would be the second incident in a day claimed by Iran
CMA CGM's fourth-quarter profit wiped out as Middle East threatens 2026 Red Sea crucial to market balance and freight rates this year
Pelagic Credit buys offshore vessel for $25m as it starts trading in Oslo Bareboat charter adds $28m to company's backlog
Awilco LNG raising $26m to fund new trading business ALNG Trading will support utilisation of its fleet of two LNG carriers
Fast-growing Vietnamese owner bids for first container ship in rapid fleet expansion Brokers link Hai An Transport to a deal just days after it told shareholders it planned to buy up to two secondhand vessels
Singapore's PSA lifts throughput to 105m containers as revenue climbs Singapore port giant posts higher operating profit despite flat net earnings
At least five tankers escape Gulf with Iranian crude on board LPG carriers also pass through the Strait of Hormuz, ship trackers and traders say
Clarksons profit falls from record levels in period of 'complexity and opportunity' World's largest shipbroker sees bottom line slip in 2025 after four record years
Turkish owner doubles kamsarmax bulker footprint with Chinese auction buys Former ro-ro specialist Ulusoy now has more dry cargo ships than ferries in its fleet
Middle East war boosts shipping rates to all-time highs, says Clarksons VLCC sector singled out as 'exceptional', with spot earnings for MEG-China routes hitting a high of $480,000 per day
Fast-growing Vietnamese owner eyes fresh boxship buys Brokers say Hai An Transport has moved on the first of two container ships it said it would buy last week
"Dramatic" week boosts vessel earnings to all-time highs, says Clarksons VLCC sector singled out as "exceptional" as spot earnings for MEG-China routes hit high of $480,000 per day
Hai An Transport set to expand with more container ship buys Brokers say the Vietnamese shipowner has moved on the first of two container ships it said it would buy last week
Geopolitical 'disruptors' delay Pacific Basin splashing its cash on fleet expansion CEO Martin Fruergaard explains why he is holding back despite need for renewal in bulker player's sector
PSA lifts throughput to 105m-teu as revenue climbs Singapore port giant posts higher operating profit despite flat net earnings
PlusAI unveils major upgrade to autonomous trucking platform PlusAI rolled out SuperDrive 6.0, adding night driving and construction-zone handling to its autonomous trucking software - two capabilities the Santa Clara-based company says could finally make around-the-clock driverless freight operations a reality. The release arrives as PlusAI pushes toward a 2027 deadline for scalable fully driverless commercial deployment using factory-built trucks. The co
Iran war leads largest shipping line to terminate Mideast Gulf voyages, levy $800 charge Mediterranean Shipping Co. is diverting all cargo destined for the Arabian Gulf region to safe ports due to the war in Iran, and levying an $800 charge on shippers to cover the termination changes. For the current Middle East situation, MSC on March 3 has issued an "End of Voyage" declaration for cargo, whether still ashore or at sea, billed to ports in the Arabian Gulf. The order, which extends
24 states, Nintendo sue Trump over tariffs as refund fight grows A coalition of 24 U.S. states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking refunds of tariffs they argue were imposed unlawfully. The lawsuit added to a growing wave of legal challenges from companies such as Nintendo and Costco, as well as importers affected by the duties. The outcome could reshape U.S. trade policy and determine whether importers receive billions in tariff refun
ArcBest awaiting LTL demand inflection ArcBest reported flattish metrics for February as it awaits a more meaningful turn in less-than-truckload demand. Results at its asset-based segment appeared to decelerate from January, but the prior-year comparison was skewed by a particularly weak January 2025. The company's asset-based unit, which includes LTL subsidiary ABF Freight, recorded no year-over-year change to revenue per day for Feb
Find Lasting Partnerships Through ECA MarketPlace The Express Carriers Association (ECA) MarketPlace is fast becoming a pivotal event for the logistics and transportation industries. In the November 12 episode of FreightWaves' What the Truck?!?, Sarah Olmstead, the president and owner of Rebel Logistics , and Mike Holland, the director of domestic logistics for Five Below , sat down with host Malcolm Harris to share their experiences and insigh
Texas carrier Serna's Trucking files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Serna's Trucking LLC, a Texas-based transportation provider, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas. The San Marcos trucking company submitted its voluntary petition on Tuesday, seeking to reorganize its finances while continuing operations during the court-supervised restructuring process. Court filings indicate the company's
Iran conflict exposes America's Achilles' heel The diesel fuel map tells a story that should alarm anyone with skin in the trucking game. According to FreightWaves SONAR data, diesel prices have surged past $5.96 per gallon in West Coast markets, with a visible gradient of pain spreading eastward across the continental United States. This isn't just another fuel price fluctuation. This is the bill coming due for four decades of infrastructure
Kelly: U.S. maritime 'critical' to national, economic security WASHINGTON - A predictably enthusiastic reception greeted Arizona Senator Mark Kelly as he brought his campaign for legislation aimed at revitalizing American maritime fortunes to a gathering of U.S. port executives on Capitol Hill. Introduced in April 2025, the bi-partisan SHIPS for America Act proposes a comprehensive approach for oversight and funding to update U.S. maritime strategy. It addre
They're Selling You a Feeling - What the Trucking Industry's Marketing Machine Doesn't Want You to Know Small carriers and owner operators are not just fighting market conditions. They're fighting the messaging. Every week, from the moment a DOT number gets applied for to the day a carrier tries to scale beyond their first truck, there is a constant stream of outreach, advertising, promises, and pitches flooding in from every direction. Fuel cards, load boards, dispatch services, factoring companie
The Recovery Was Finally Within Reach - Rising Fuel Costs May Have Just Pushed It Back Out For the first time in three years, the trucking industry was starting to believe it again. Not celebrating - this industry is too battle-tested for that - but believing. The numbers were moving in the right direction. Spot rates were climbing. Excess capacity had bled out of the market through years of carrier exits, ELP enforcement and suppressed fleet investment. Sentiment surveys were turning
Crude Just Hit $110 - What the War in Iran Means for Every Small Carrier Running Today This is not a drill, and this is not a market correction. What is happening to oil prices right now is a full-scale geopolitical energy shock, and if you operate a small trucking company - a fleet of one to twenty trucks, an owner-operator running solo, a box truck or hotshot operator trying to hold your margins together - you need to understand exactly what is driving this spike, how fast it is
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