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JNPA waives storage/dwell time charges, reefer plug-in charges for Middle-East bound export containers stranded in the port area Directorate General of Shipping issues Circular in the wake of the prevailing geopolitical situation PSA Mumbai at JN Port berths Ultra Large Container Vessel VOC Port surpasses last fiscal's container volume nearly a month ahead of schedule Mumbai Cargo Service Center Cold Chain Solutions Private Limited (MCSCCCSPL), a CSC Group Company - DGR Training Institute receives IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center Best Performance Award ACAAI Managing Committee holds key deliberation in New Delhi Allcargo Logistics' impact in Chakan MIDC: Empowering Maharashtra's industrial growth and connectivity Middle East conflict threatens global trade, energy supply chains Conflict muddles market outlook for air cargo: Analysis APM Terminals Pipavav handles largest parcel size vessel call IRS Executive Chairman highlights role of classification in strengthening India's shipbuilding ecosystem Conflict seen seriously impacting tea exports to Gulf markets SOP for Major Ports for handling issues arising in view of the geopolitical disturbance in the Middle East Over a thousand merchant vessels remain west of the Strait of Hormuz India seeks clarity on US maritime reinsurance plan for Gulf shipping Additional 11% ETS decline in new networks

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MARCH 10, 2026

Cargo-partner banking on electric trucks Supply chains under pressure First Embraer E-Freighter in operation Accelya renews partnership with Finnair Cargo Arvato relies on robotics partnership Pilot project for bidirectional charging 7R expands with 200 million euros ECS promotes executives internally in the Nordic air freight segment Tests of autonomous trucks in Japan Groundbreaking in Duisburg

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Shippers 'despair' as carriers hit trade with flurry of new surcharges Carriers set to take advantage of 'market jitters' and increase rates A tight-capacity and surcharge-heavy air cargo market looms T&L exposure now? Chicken fajitas beat TACO trade Analysis: The Gemini effect on box shipping - one year in US importer crackdown bid could trigger shift in ecommerce logistics Air cargo forwarders struggle to find capacity out of Asia Scan Global - record Ebitda, record losses... Market chaos and rising costs threaten India's airfreight ambitions Near-shoring talk fades as global supply chains stretch, says DHL

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Strait of Hormuz: Another attack and a disturbing UNCTAD analysis With today bringing news of an incident involving a bulk carrier 36 nautical miles north of Abu Dhabi, vessel operators are still wary of sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Windward Magnolia Marine Transport adds to its towboat and barge fleet Vicksburg, Miss.-based Magnolia Marine Transport Company (MMT) has added three towboats and nine barges to its fleet. Established in 1968, MMT is a member of the Ergon group of companies and operates PPG completes 200th drydocking using electrostatic coating application PPG (NYSE: PPG) has completed its 200th vessel drydocking using electrostatic application of marine fouling control coatings, nearly three years after introducing the technique to the global shipping market. The project was Two Oceanco superyachts to have ABB electric power and propulsion systems Under a new contract with Netherlands-based yacht builder Oceanco, ABB will supply integrated electric power and propulsion systems for two superyachts under construction for deliveries in 2031 and 2032. With growing demand New Jan De Nul subsea trenching vessel will be built to Ulstein design Jan De Nul has selected a customized vessel design from Ulstein Design & Solutions AS for the latest addition to its offshore fleet: a subsea cable trenching vessel that will be built USCG authenticates keels for first three Waterways Commerce Cutters The U.S. Coast Guard authenticated the keels for future Coast Guard waterways commerce cutters Allen Thiele, Fred Permenter and Samuel Wilson this past Friday in Bayou La Batre, Ala., where they are

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Explainer: Stable on the surface, fragile at the core DHL's Global Connectedness Index points to record trade distances and resilient flows. But beneath the headline numbers, a structurally fragile maritime system is hiding in plain sight ABB to power new cable repair vessels for Orange Marine ABB will supply an integrated power, propulsion, and automation system for two hybrid-electric cable repair vessels ordered by Orange Marine, a subsidiary of Orange Group . Shipbuilder Colombo Dockyard PLC in Sri Lanka will construct the vessels. Delivery is scheduled for 2028 and 2029. Advanced Propulsion and Automation The ships will use ABB's Azipod® propulsion system. It improves maneuverabi CN Index rises as geopolitical risk reinforces shipping pressure The CN Index increased this week, reaching 564 , indicating that global container shipping remains firmly within the High Pressure range. The latest reading reflects a combination of strengthening freight rates across several trade lanes and persistently elevated geopolitical risks across key maritime corridors. Freight Market Strength Returns on Select Routes Freight rates across major trade lan Ho Chi Minh City joins Chinese container shipping reliability scheme The Vietnamese port of Ho Chi Minh City has become the first foreign port to join China's "Container Shipping On-Time and Cost Reduction" program. Launched in December 2023, the scheme, organised by the Ministry of Transport's Maritime Safety Administration, aims to improve the efficiency and timeliness of container shipping logistics by helping ships use economical speeds for scheduled port call Maersk to manage cargo destruction procedures in Spain Maersk has announced a new operational process under which the company will take responsibility for managing the destruction of import, export and transshipment cargo in Spain. The initiative is aimed at improving supply chain efficiency while simplifying procedures for customers requiring the disposal of goods. Under the new arrangement, Maersk will oversee the destruction process in accordance Interasia Lines launches Cambodia-South China Express service Interasia Lines has announced the launch of a new regional service connecting South China with Thailand and Cambodia, further expanding its coverage across Southeast Asia. The new Cambodia-South China Express service (CSX) is scheduled to commence around mid-March and will operate on a 14-day round-trip rotation linking key ports in the region. According to the company, the service will follow th Explainer: Container carriers are winning a war they did not start The Iran conflict has handed container shipping its most lucrative rate environment since 2022 as Drewry's equity data confirms the windfall Maersk announces Peak Season Surcharges on multiple routes Maersk has announced several Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) across major trade lanes to maintain reliable global shipping services. Far East Asia to East Africa A revised PSS will apply to shipments from Far East Asia to Dar es Salaam , Tanzania and Kenya . Effective: March 23, 2026 (March 24 for Vietnam origin). Key rates include: Up to USD 350 per 20' container and USD 300 per 40' container to Da MSC announces new freight rates MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for shipments from Far East ports to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, effective from 22 March 2026. The new pricing applies to cargo originating from ports across the Far East, including Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia, and will remain in effect until further notice, but no later than 29 CMA CGM announces PSS for East Africa and Maldives routes CMA CGM has announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) to maintain reliable shipping services on key trade routes to East Africa and the Maldives. PSS from Asia to East Africa Effective March 8, 2026 , the surcharge applies to cargo moving from North East Asia and South East Asia to: Kenya Tanzania Mozambique Surcharge: USD 400 per TEU for all cargo. PSS from Global Origins to Maldives Starting Maersk suspends empty container returns in several Gulf countries Maersk has announced temporary changes to empty container return procedures for several Gulf countries following the evolving security situation affecting navigation and port operations around the Strait of Hormuz. The company said the measure has been introduced to protect the safety of vessels, crews and cargo while operational conditions in the region remain uncertain. Until further notice, em CMA CGM expands Asia-Iraq connectivity with PHOEX service CMA CGM is strengthening cargo connectivity between Asia and Iraq through its Phoenician service (PHOEX) and integrated inland transport solutions. Seamless Cargo Routing via Mersin The PHOEX line connects Asian trade routes to Mersin , Turkey , where cargo moves inland to Iraq through coordinated logistics solutions. The service offers competitive transit times and secure cargo handling for regi MSC highlights inland cargo solutions to Gulf amid Middle East MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has outlined alternative logistics solutions for inland cargo shipments to the Gulf region in response to the current security situation in the Middle East. The carrier said it is offering customers additional routing options designed to maintain cargo flows to key Gulf destinations despite ongoing regional disruptions. MSC's Dragon and Jade services continue to Ocean Network Express operational updates for Middle East Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced operational adjustments across several shipping routes in response to escalating security challenges in the Middle East, including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The global container carrier said the evolving situation in the region has created exceptional operational and security challenges that are affecting maritime trade flows. In resp Descartes reports 9.7% decline in U.S. container imports for February U.S. container import volumes totaled 2,093,422 TEUs in February 2026. The figure declined 9.7% month-over-month, reflecting typical seasonal patterns. Volumes fell 6.5% compared to February 2025. The decline reflects a normalized trade environment rather than frontloading activity. February 2026 remained 17.0% above February 2019 levels. The month ranks as the fourth-strongest February on record How Middle East instability is redrawing the maritime infrastructure The Iran war has not merely disrupted shipping routes. It has exposed the fundamental vulnerability of a hub architecture built for commerce in a world that no longer exists and accelerated a structural realignment that no carrier or port operator can afford to ignore SAAM reports record $80.4M net income in 2025 SAAM reported record financial results for 2025, with net income reaching $80.4 million and EBITDA totaling $216.9 million, up 15% from 2024. The company's revenue grew 9% year over year, reflecting strong performance across its logistics operations in the Americas. Dividend Proposal for Shareholders The company's board proposed an additional dividend of $60.4 million to shareholders. Combined wi

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MARCH 10, 2026

Cash buyer Wirana warns stricter Indian checks will squeeze dark fleet recyclers India has introduced additional checks on documentation for vessels heading to recycling yards, a move industry players say could make it harder for sanctioned ships to slip through with falsified paperwork. The new process, introduced by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration, adds another layer of scrutiny before end-of-life vessels are cleared for recycling. Dubai-based ... Precious Shipping taps Japanese lease financing for four bulkers Thai dry bulk owner Precious Shipping has arranged a Japanese operating lease with call option (JOLCO) transaction covering four of its vessels as it looks to refinance part of its fleet. The Bangkok-listed company said the deal involves the handysize vessels the 2015-built Vipha Naree and the 2016-built Viyada Naree, along with the 2012-built supramaxes ... Wan Hai deepens newbuild push with LNG and methanol-ready boxships Taiwanese boxship owner Wan Hai Lines has added more ships to its already sizeable newbuilding programme, placing orders for six container vessels at Chinese yards. The Taipei-headquartered carrier said it had contracted four 6,000 teu LNG dual-fuel newbuilds at Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding. The vessels are priced between $75.2m and $82m each, putting the total value ... KNOT returns to COSCO Zhoushan for another shuttle tanker Norwegian shuttle tanker specialist Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers has placed another shuttle tanker order at a Chinese yard, extending a long-running newbuilding programme. The Haugesund-based owner has signed up for a 154,000 dwt unit at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan), taking the total number of vessels the pair has contracted together to 14. Financial details ... Hormuz has exposed shipping's new visibility divide Wolfgang Lehmacher and Mikael Lind on maritime informatics. The Iran war has shown how precisely you can hit a target - and how little some of the maritime world can see of the blast wave across trade. Missiles and drones around the Strait of Hormuz left several tankers damaged, seafarers dead and roughly 150 ships ... N-Sea lines up new subsea support vessel Dutch subsea contractor N-Sea Group is set to expand its fleet after securing a long-term charter for a new offshore support vessel currently under construction in the Netherlands. The vessel, named Dominus, is being built by Passer at Shipyard De Hoop in Tolkamer and will be chartered from Dutch owner Rederij Groen. Construction has now ... Tug Network Team adds Fairplay Towage in European expansion Tug Network Team (TNT), the alliance of independent towage operators launched in the Americas in 2024, has expanded into Europe with the addition of Hamburg-based Fairplay Towage. The move gives the network a global footprint of 113 ports across 13 countries and a combined fleet of over 200 tugs. With this addition, TNT, originally formed ... Hormuz closure sends bunker prices to record levels The ongoing war between Iran and the US/Israeli coalition has pushed bunker prices into record territory Ship&Bunker reports the average global price for standard IFO380 heavy bunker fuel reached $841.50 a ton yesterday, eclipsing the previous record of $760. By comparison, the average price for the fuel was $456 last month. In Singapore, the world's ... Aramco shuts major offshore oilfields amid Iran conflict Saudi Arabia's state-owned giant Aramco has shut down several oilfields, including Safaniya, the world's largest offshore oil field, due to security threats from the conflict with Iran. Saudi Arabia shut down the Safaniya, Marjan, Zuluf, and Abu Safa fields, curtailing an estimated 2-2.5m barrels per day. All four fields are located offshore. Safaniya is the ... Geneva Dry Dialogues: ZERO44 Friederike Hesse, co-founder and managing director of carbon emissions optimising platform ZERO44, is looking forward to her first Geneva Dry next month. She does have one bold request however for the hundreds of owners and charterers who will be heading to the President Hotel Wilson on April 28 and 29 for the world's premier commodities ... Archer locks in three more years of wireline work in Norway Norwegian offshore service provider Archer has been awarded a three-year contract extension under a long-term frame agreement with an unnamed client for wireline services. The company said in an Oslo Bors filing that, based on 2025 activity levels, the annual revenue from this contract is estimated to represent between 7 and 9% of total well ... US offshore could support another century of oil and gas production The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has revealed that estimate the Outer Continental Shelf still holds a century-worth of undiscovered but recoverable oil and natural gas resources. This was published in the 2026 National Assessment of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources, an estimate of the undiscovered, technically and economically recoverable oil and natural ... Navitas Compania Maritima emerges with a capesize bulker bargain Capesize bulkers are back on top in this week's broker reports as prices continue to firm, with Chinese and Greek buyers dominating acquisitions in early March. While momentum in recent weeks has been concentrated in the kamsarmax and supramax segments - particularly early-2010s-built tonnage - attention is now shifting back to the capesize sector, with ... How can the IMO reassert its role as shipping's global regulator? The latest installment from Maritime CEO's guide to shipping in the Year of the Horse. Following last October's dramatic failure to get the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) over the line, and the current US administration's disdain for many branches of the United Nations, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) finds itself under red-hot pressure heading into the ...

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Fallout will ripple across globe amid Strait of Hormuz 'doomsday scenario' When the US and Israel attacked Iran, they opened up a Pandora's box of unintended consequences for the global economy... IMO net zero battle lines reform ahead of MEPC84 Petrostates and Pacific Islands are once again at loggerheads over the IMO's carbon price plans as official talks inch closer... 'Don't be that guy' by ordering Gulf danger voyages, charterers warned Yes, you probably can enforce performance. But doing so may not be in your best interests Middle East port operational update: Tuesday, March 10 No new terminal attacks or port closures reported. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to be severely disrupted ONE boosts stake in Seaspan parent to support fleet growth strategy ONE first became a key shareholder in world's largest boxship tonnage provider in 2023, when Seaspan's parent company was taken... Global ship recycling activity dips again as shipowners cling on to vintage vessels Rising bunker costs and geopolitical factors could push more ageing ships toward demolition, though the timing remains highly uncertain Fujairah bunker barge loading halted by oil storage damage from debris Ship bunkering activities continue, but only from barges to vessels Tanker stocks swing between boom and breakdown as Hormuz closure divides analysts The tanker trade is no longer pricing freight alone, but the point at which risk becomes worth taking China summons Maersk and MSC as Panama port row deepens Beijing's intervention could add a new layer of uncertainty to MSC's planned $23bn acquisition of CK Hutchison's global port portfolio The Daily View: Waiting for a strait answer Daily Briefing Shadow fleet dominates Hormuz crossings as Iran ramps up bypass loadings | More Chinese-linked vessels broadcast identity to transit Hormuz...

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MARCH 10, 2026

ONE boosts ownership stake in Seaspan parent Poseidon CEO Jeremy Nixon said the investment, which could be valued at close to $1 billion, is part of ONE's plan to reach 3 million TEUs in capacity by 2030. Waves of diverted containers swamping Middle East ports Ports closest to the Persian Gulf are under mounting pressure with a second round of containers inbound as carriers start to offload cargo that was already on the water last week when Middle East bookings were canceled. China, India warn carriers on higher pricing tied to Middle East conflict Carriers have defended rate increases for shipments out of Asia and elsewhere, citing the higher cost of operating when tonnage and equipment is tied up in the Middle East due to the war. LA terminals to extend gates to mitigate disruption during bridge closure Port stakeholders in Los Angeles acknowledge that redecking the Vincent Thomas Bridge will impact traffic over the next two years, but they say longer truck gates and a real-time communication system will minimize disruptions. Reform HMT rather than taxing shipping more: analyst A proposed universal tax on foreign-built ships would strain trade relations, raise the cost of doing business and stoke inflation, writes Reason Foundation policy analyst Jay Derr.

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MARCH 10, 2026

Pangaea Logistics sells older panamax and says rates are 'better than expected' Rhode Island niche-trade bulker specialist turns a profit as Mark Filanowski yields the helm to Mads Boye Petersen 'Escalation indicator': US warns of potential Hormuz mines as navigational interference grows Trump says Iran should remove any mines, if it placed them US gives dark fleet given a hall pass with sanctions waiver Permission for shadow vessels to trade Russian oil with India undermines the credibility of US sanctions and transactions should be eschewed Star Bulk ship braves Hormuz gauntlet as Washington reverses claim of US-escorted tanker Greek shipowner's kamsarmax becomes one of the few vessels controlled by mainstream shipowners to transit the embattled waterway Marinakis tipped to swap container newbuildings for tankers weeks after IPO South Korean yard's new suezmax contract will replace an earlier order for neo-panamax boxships Lauritzen Bulkers set on expansion despite headwinds from war and tariffs Copenhagen-headquartered owner-operator still wants to grow its ultramax fleet, as well as its core handysize business Rights of seafarers must not be lost in the fog of Iran war The world must not turn away as the US and Israel's war with Iran has placed thousands of seafarers at risk, writes Deborah Layde Doomsday scenario spelt out by UN if Strait of Hormuz shut-in persists De facto closure to have wide-ranging consequences, UN agency says Dozens of ships using fake documents to pass port inspections Dutch government warns of failures to enforce breaches of the flagging system Pitching the deal: M&A idea first floated at Boston Red Sox game CEO of maritime technology firm Burmester & Vogel started his career at Marsoft and has just bought the data platform Precious Shipping sells four bulkers into Japanese leases Thai owner says deal gives it long-term financing with operational control Tycoon Harry Sargeant III fixes tanker for delivery of Venezuelan oil Shipment was originally destined for China, but could now be sold on to Trafigura or Vitol Wan Hai pushes newbuilding spree past $1bn with more dual-fuel orders Taiwanese carrier commits over $500m for 6,000-teu to 9,000-teu LNG and methanol-ready boxships at Chinese yards DIS refinances six tankers at 'historically low' margin Italian MR specialist hails the strength of its financial structure after clinching new facilities 'Billions of dollars of oil and gas exports now depend on risk appetite of a small group of shipowners' Kpler surveys Strait of Hormuz deadlock as Cass Technava looks for potential remedies Chemical giant declares force majeure on oil products as Middle East crude shipments run short Taiwanese refiner and shipowner blames disruption in the Strait of Hormuz Russia says LNG cargoes will be diverted away from Europe ahead of ban LNG rates holding at six-figure levels as Gulf conflict cargo disruptions sink in Greece's Tomasos family switches tanker pair to new flag Super-Eco Tankers moves initial MR ship from Bahamas ONE tightens grip on world's biggest tonnage provider Seaspan in $1.6bn deal Japanese-owned line builds stake in holding company Poseidon Transpetrol confirms it is buyer behind VLAC newbuilding duo New vessels will double the size of owner's VLGC fleet Harry Vafias fears 'major global shock' and 'demand destruction' if war drags on in Middle East Imperial Petroleum CEO says the big question is how long the disruption will continue Tanker rates leap for term charters as Trafigura moves for flexible tonnage Aframax/LR2 earnings soar as charterers seek to secure capacity amid Middle East war shut-in Transpetrol named as buyer of LPG carrier newbuilding duo New vessels set to double size of company's VLGC fleet Dag Von Appen built a 400-vessel titan - now the bicorne awaits Chairman of Navigator Gas and former chief executive of Ultranav reflects on 'team effort' at both companies 'Catastrophic' impact on oil market if war drags on, warns Aramco CEO Wood Mackenzie estimates prices would need to reach $150 per barrel to rebalance the market after massive supply cuts Ship master reports 'loud bang and splash' north of Abu Dhabi First ship attack since the weekend Russian captain of stateless vessel charged with providing false documents Vessel arrested off Sweden for flying false Guinea flag Booming but frozen: Brokers pinpoint the contradictions in Middle East tanker market More owners willing to risk Hormuz transit, while other VLCCs head away Lauritzen Bulkers falls to a loss as Canadian parcelling business hit by tariffs Bottom line was hit by extraordinary items and a disappointing start for newly acquired parcelling business Evangelos Marinakis chooses gas veteran Martin Houston to chair Capital Clean Keith Forman moves to new role of vice chairman at Nasdaq-listed LNG carrier company Iino Kaiun banks $43.8m gain from sale of VLCC to Sinokor Expanding South Korean player is said to have paid $51m for Japanese owner's Kiho Chinese sellers line up South Korean-built VLGC for online auction sale Starting price of $75m set for Daewoo-built LPG carrier Gas carrier suffers dangerous cargo leak while berthed Video emerges of vessel being enveloped in vapour cloud while bystanders watch Danish owner inks order for diesel-electric polar tankers MH Simonsen picks Ada Shipyard in Turkey for new polar ships Iran revives tanker export terminal outside Middle East Gulf with VLCC loading Jask oil facility is expected to add capacity for crude shipments 2020 Bulkers income falls as fleet winds down and cash pile decision looms Last vessels will be delivered to new owners in March Pelagic Credit downsized Oslo IPO after investors called for newbuilding deal to be stripped out Tobias Backer explains why private placement was rejigged before completion Trump seeks to calm oil fears as Iran vows not to let one litre of crude through Strait of Hormuz Iran says US president's comments were 'nonsense' and vows to continue blocking tanker traffic Iino banks $43.8m gain from sale of VLCC to Sinokor Expanding South Korean player splashes $51m on Japanese owner's Kiho China pushes smart ports and intelligent shipping in next transport blueprint Minister flags AI transport systems and multimodal logistics under 15th Five-Year Plan Scientists are warning a super El Nino is coming - dry bulk better get ready Shifting global weather patterns - bringing more frequent droughts, floods and extreme heat - are adding a new layer of volatility to commodity markets Chinese sellers line up modern VLGC for online auction sale Starting price of $75m set for modern Korean-built LPG carrier when it goes under the cyber hammer later this month Trump pledges to waive more sanctions amid Middle East war as Macron mounts Hormuz mission Announcement comes after call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin

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Latest deal bolsters Redwood's managed transportation offering Redwood Logistics announced Tuesday that it acquired Stridas, a managed transportation provider specializing in data-driven optimization for the spirits and consumer packaged goods industries. The deal is expected to enhance Redwood's managed transportation offering by incorporating Stridas' expertise in supply chain design and procurement. Financial terms of the transaction were not provided. Fo If You Can't Defend the Hire, You Can't Defend the Fleet - What Driver File SOPs Mean in the New Era of Compliance Most small carriers do not lose in hiring. They lose in what happens after the handshake - the documentation that didn't get collected, the employer verification that never got followed up on, the drug test that cleared but nobody logged into the right system, the medical card that expired and sat in a drawer for two months before anyone noticed. The actual decision to bring a driver on is rarely Two Things You Can Control Right Now When Fuel Is Trying to Break You Diesel is approaching $5 a gallon and the geopolitical situation driving it is not showing signs of a quick resolution. You cannot control what crude does on the futures market. You cannot control what's happening in the Strait of Hormuz. You cannot control whether the Federal Reserve pauses rate cuts or whether the broker on the other end of the phone wants to play games with your rate this week Amazon defrauded: guilty plea in $3M+ fraud involving trailers A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud Amazon by fraudulently making claims for trailer movements that didn't actually take place. Ameer Nasir, 25, pleaded guilty last week in U.S. District Court for Connecticut, according to the U.S. Attorney's office for that state. Although the scheme began in December 2019 and went through early 20 Congress Wants to Put Driverless 80,000-Pound Trucks on the Road - Should Small Carriers Be Worried A bill moving through the House of Representatives right now would establish the first federal framework for putting fully autonomous heavy-duty trucks on public roads. The SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 - formally H.R. 7390, introduced February 5 by Rep. Bob Latta of Ohio - is being framed by its supporters as a necessary step to keep the United States competitive in the global autonomous vehicle race a How Moving Mission-Critical Tech Requires a Different Approach to Freight Logistics The freight moving through North America's supply chains has changed. Five to ten years ago, a high-value shipment most often meant a trailer full of consumer electronics like laptops or smartphones, replaceable goods that could be covered by an insurance claim if something went sideways. Today, carriers are hauling the infrastructure of the artificial intelligence revolution: GPUs, photolithogra Freight broker Fura announces 5th acquisition Freight broker Fura announced it has acquired Barton Logistics. This is Fura's fifth acquisition, significantly expanding its AI-powered brokerage platform. Financial terms of the transaction were not provided. Founded in 1997, Bandera, Texas-based Barton Logistics specializes in full truckload, less-than-truckload, expedited, intermodal and other 3PL services. The deal adds multiple "long-standi Strait of Hormuz concerns: diesel benchmark sets a record gain The price used to set most fuel surcharges has recorded its biggest one-week move in the history of the series. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail price rose 96.2 cents/gallon to $4.859/g, effective Monday and published Tuesday. The history of the series goes back to March 1994. An increase of 74.5 cts/g on March 7, 2022, right after Russia invaded Uk MATS Is Three Weeks Away - Here Is Why Small Carriers Can't Afford to Skip It There is no show like it in this industry. The Mid-America Trucking Show - MATS - returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville from March 26 through March 28, 2026, and if you operate a small trucking company, an owner-operator business, or a fleet under twenty trucks, the question of whether you should go should not take more than thirty seconds to answer. You should go. Not to look a FreightTech innovations unveiled at TCA: tail lights to TMS extensions ORLANDO-What was billed as two separate press conferences at the recent Truckload Carriers Association annual meeting were more akin to a showcase for new solutions by companies trying to get noticed in a crowded freight tech field. But what the events showed is that the companies that are trying to either get a foothold in the business for a fairly new venture, or expansion of powerhouse names, The Non-Domiciled CDL Crackdown Has Arrived - 13,000 Drivers Out, a National Rule A Few Days Away The deadline everyone in trucking has been watching finally arrived. On March 6, 2026, approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses were cancelled in California - not by a clean resolution, not by a negotiated agreement between the state and federal government, but by California bowing under the weight of a funding threat it had already lost once and a federal enforcement machi The real barrier to driverless trucks is no longer software The future of driverless trucking lies through not software but on how to produce them at scale. That's according to newly released research by Telemetry , a communications and research firm heavily invested in the space. FreightWaves spoke with Sam Abuelsamid, Telemetry's vice president of market research and David Liu, CEO and co-founder of PlusAI about what this future would look like. The Tel EXCLUSIVE: Rail merger critics should "quit looking backward," says Union Pacific CEO In The Tempest , Shakespeare wrote, "what's past is prologue," meaning history sets the context for the present and dictates future events. Except, apparently, when it comes to transcontinental railroads. In an exclusive interview with FreightWaves, Union Pacific Chief Executive Jim Vena fired back at critics of his blockbuster merger with Norfolk Southern, insisting it won't have the lasting pri