New CMT oil condition analyzer provides immediate results for engine optimization Glueckstadt, Germany-headquartered testing and monitoring solutions provider CM Technologies GmbH (CMT) is set to introduce a new compact oil analyzer that makes a laboratory-established analytical technique available to ship crews to enable
Austal USA launches Navy dry dock, its largest vessel to date Austal USA, Mobile, Ala., launched the U.S. Navy's Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM) 15 on July 28. It is the first AFDM built in more than 40 years and the largest
Picking the right coating to use after hydrojetting surface prep Kitzingen, Germany-headquartered steel protection specialist Steelpaint says the growing use of hydrojetting, or water jetting/ water blasting, in the ship repair industry worldwide is increasing demand for coating systems that can perform
USCG: Boat operator arrested after fatal boat capsize near Liberty Island The Coast Guard reports that it is conducting an active investigation into the circumstances and cause of a fatal incident involving a vessel capsize near Liberty Island, in Upper New York Bay,
Registration opens for Marine Log's 2026 Top Women in Maritime celebration Registration is now open for Marine Log's third annual Top Women in Maritime Celebration, taking place December 1, 2026, at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. More than 300 maritime professionals
Saronic expands its operations to Gulfport, Miss. Austin, Texas, headquartered autonomous surface vessel (ASV) innovator Saronic Technologies reports that it has expanded its operations to Gulfport, Miss., establishing an initial site for on-water testing of the company's 180-foot medium
Maersk announces blank sailing on SLI service Maersk has cancelled the scheduled northbound sailing of AS Sara voyage 633N on its Adriatic-South East Mediterranean service (SLI). The vessel was originally scheduled to depart Haifa on 12 August 2026. Maersk attributed the blank sailing to network optimisation measures. The carrier aims to balance vessel capacity with current market demand and maintain schedule reliability. Affected port calls
Hapag-Lloyd to launch ODeX payment portal in Angola Hapag-Lloyd will soon launch the ODeX online invoice and payment portal in Angola. The platform will give customers faster access to invoices and speed up payment confirmation. Moreover, users will be able to manage invoice-related processes through a single online portal. ODeX portal features ODeX will allow customers to view and monitor all outstanding invoices in one place. Users will also hav
Maersk announces new AE15 Gemini service rotation Maersk has announced a new rotation for the AE15 Gemini service following the addition of a Jeddah call. The revised rotation will take effect with Madison Maersk voyage 632W. New AE15 service rotation The AE15 service will operate with the following port sequence: Qingdao - Kwangyang - Ningbo - Tanjung Pelepas - Jeddah - Suez Canal - Port Said - Damietta - Suez Canal - Colombo - Singapore - Qing
US container imports rise in July despite ongoing trade uncertainty U.S. containerized imports increased in July despite continued geopolitical and trade policy uncertainty, according to the latest Global Shipping Report from Descartes. Seasonal demand supported higher cargo volumes, while disruptions in the Middle East, new U.S. tariffs, Panama Canal restrictions and the Red Sea crisis continued to shape global supply chains. Descartes reported that U.S. contain
ADNOC acquires 11 vessels to accelerate fleet expansion ADNOC Logistics and Services has announced the acquisition of five Very Large Gas Carriers and six Very Large Crude Carriers for a combined investment of approximately US$ 1.3 billion, equivalent to AE$ 4.8 billion. The acquisition will rapidly expand ADNOC L&S's gas and crude oil shipping capacity and support ADNOC Group's integrated value chain and continued growth in production, trading and ex
ZeroNorth launches Propel agentic AI platform for maritime operations ZeroNorth has launched Propel, a new agentic AI platform for maritime operations. Cargill, Ultrabulk and CMB.TECH have joined the project as launch partners. The new platform aims to automate repetitive tasks in daily shipping operations. As a result, operators can spend more time on decisions that require human judgement. Propel initially focuses on voyage optimisation. However, ZeroNorth plans
Hapag-Lloyd announces vessel change on MSE service Hapag-Lloyd has announced a vessel change on its MSE service to support customers with their cargo planning. MSC LE HAVRE voyage MM628R will phase out in Genoa on 15 August 2026. MSC AJACCIO voyage MM633A will replace the vessel on the service. Replacement vessel details MSC AJACCIO is scheduled to arrive at Genoa VTE Terminal on 15 August 2026. Hapag-Lloyd will issue revised booking confirmation
Port of HaminaKotka container traffic declines 1.5% in January-July The Port of HaminaKotka handled 380,878 TEUs during the first seven months of 2026, representing a 1.5% decline compared with the same period last year. In July alone, container traffic reached 53,499 TEUs, according to the Finnish port's latest traffic statistics. Overall cargo traffic also declined during the January-July period. HaminaKotka handled 7.28 million tonnes, down 9.8% from 8.07 mill
Explainer: The blockade that has not happened China has not closed the Taiwan Strait. But since 2024 it has been quietly assembling the tools that would let it squeeze the shipping lanes without ever firing a shot
Seven Chinese vessels set to sail to Europe via Northern Sea Route Seven Chinese vessels are set to sail to Europe via Russia's Northern Sea Route (NSR), as plans move forward for a regular container shipping service through the Arctic. Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, which operates the Northern Sea Route, said it has issued permits for seven Chinese transit vessels. Meanwhile, Chinese container carrier Sea Legend Shipping plans to launch what Rosato
Global container port throughput exceeds 1 billion TEU in 2025 Global container port throughput reached an estimated 1.012 billion TEU in 2025, rising 8% from the previous year, according to DynaLiners ' latest Millionaires report. The estimated worldwide total increased from 937.3 million TEU in 2024 and 876 million TEU in 2023. At the same time, 171 ports handled more than 1 million TEU during 2025. Together, these ports processed approximately 884 million
Hapag-Lloyd's $4.2 billion Zim deal faces growing opposition in Israel Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI's proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of Zim is facing growing opposition from Israeli authorities, raising doubts over whether the deal will receive government approval. A meeting between eight government agencies expected to submit their positions on the transaction has been postponed. It is now scheduled for 9 September, according to a report by Calcalist. Most of the agenci
Interview with Peter Mantel, Chief Commercial Officer at Theyr: The Next Evolution of Voyage Optimisation Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of shipping, but according to Peter Mantel, Chief Commercial Officer at Theyr, the industry's biggest challenge is not the technology itself. It is building trust in the systems, improving the quality of operational data and giving crews and operators the confidence to make better-informed decisions. In the latest episode of CN Ta
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd reroute Gemini service through Red Sea Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will reroute a Gemini Cooperation service through the Red Sea and Suez Canal. The carriers will replace the current route around the Cape of Good Hope. Maersk identifies the service as AE19, while Hapag-Lloyd refers to it as SE4. The service connects Asia with Saudi Arabia, the Mediterranean and Europe. The carriers agreed on the structural change after assessing the securi
CMA CGM introduces dangerous goods surcharges on several trades CMA CGM will introduce Dangerous Goods Surcharges for IMDG cargo moving on several international trades. The surcharges cover shipments from North Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa and the United States. North Europe to Jeddah and Port Sudan From 3 August 2026, CMA CGM will apply the surcharge to all IMDG cargo from North Europe. The destination scope covers Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and Port
Hapag-Lloyd changes Izmit terminal on TEX service Hapag-Lloyd will change the terminal used for the Izmit call on its Türkiye East Coast Express (TEX) service. The carrier said the change aims to increase service efficiency. It will take effect on 28 August 2026. Izmit terminal change The TEX service will move from DP World Evyap Körfez to DP World Evyap Yarimca. First vessel call Vancouver Star voyage 635 will become the first TEX sailing to ca
Readers Speak: International oversight favoured for the Strait of Hormuz The latest Readers Speak poll suggests that readers believe the Strait of Hormuz would be best served through international oversight rather than unilateral or purely regional management. Across both audiences, "International body" emerged as the preferred option by a clear margin. The results indicate that readers place greater confidence in internationally recognised governance than in exclusiv
CMA CGM introduces low water surcharge for Manaus CMA CGM will introduce a Low Water Surcharge (LWS) for shipments to and from Manaus, Brazil. The carrier continues to monitor falling water levels across the Amazon River system. According to the latest forecast from the Manaus Port Captaincy, navigation restrictions will begin during week 40. CMA CGM expects the restrictions to remain in place until at least week 52. Reduced draft affects vessel
MSC announces new rates from NWC and ScanBaltic to the Americas MSC will introduce new freight rates from North West Continent and ScanBaltic ports to the Americas from 1 September 2026. The announcement covers trade to the United States, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. All amounts are in US dollars unless MSC specifies another currency. New MSC base rates The following Freight All Kinds rates apply to the listed services from Antwerp: Destination Ne
CMA CGM introduces rate restoration initiative to India CMA CGM will introduce a Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) for dry cargo moving from the Americas to India. The initiative will apply to shipments destined for Mundra and Nhava Sheva. Origin scope The RRI will cover shipments from: South America West Coast Central America East Coast and Caribbean Central America West Coast and Mexico West Coast Mexico East Coast Leeward and Windward Islands Surin
MSC introduces PSS from North Europe to Canada and Mexico MSC will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from North Europe to Canada and Mexico. The origin scope includes the United Kingdom and ScanBaltic region. MSC Peak Season Surcharge levels The surcharge will apply from 1 September 2026, based on the sailing date. It will remain valid until further notice. MSC will charge: US$600 per 20-foot dry container US$1,000 per 40-foot dry or
Hapag-Lloyd revises MCA rotation in Italy Hapag-Lloyd has announced a revised Italian port rotation for MV LIVORNO EXPRESS, operating on its MCA service. The vessel will operate voyages 85E29 and 86W32 under the revised schedule. According to Hapag-Lloyd, the adjustment supports schedule recovery measures. Revised port rotation MV LIVORNO EXPRESS will follow this updated rotation: Salerno, Italy - ETA 4 August 2026 Genoa, Italy - ETA 8 A
Splash Singapore: Western Bulk's Torbjorn Gjervik on the search for new ideas Western Bulk's chief executive says the best industry gatherings sharpen thinking, while geopolitics, grain flows and a growing orderbook will dominate dry bulk discussions at Splash Singapore. For Torbjorn Gjervik, a worthwhile shipping conference is not measured by the number of meetings squeezed into the diary or business cards collected. A useful day is one ...
El Niño puts Pacific and Indian Ocean ports on alert Ports on the Pacific coasts of North and South America are likely to face some of the greatest operational disruption from the strengthening El Niño, while terminals across South Asia, East Africa, Australia and Indonesia face a very different mix of flooding, falling water levels and tighter dredging windows. A new Sofar Ocean study warned ...
Minsheng expands Shell-backed MR tanker programme to 11 newbuilds Minsheng Financial Leasing has expanded its Shell-backed tanker programme at Guangzhou Shipyard International to 11 ships, adding five newbuildings as construction starts on the original six-vessel series. The latest contracts, signed by Minsheng, GSI and China Shipbuilding Trading, marked the CSSC-controlled yard's work kickoff on the first ship in the initial batch. The 49,900 dwt ...
Sumitomo buys into major Celtic Sea floating wind project Japan's Sumitomo Corporation has bought a 33.3% equity interest in the Gwynt Glas offshore wind farm, developed by EDF and Electricity Supply Board (ESB) in the Celtic Sea. The acquisition marks Sumitomo's first participation in a floating offshore wind project. The project involves the development, construction, and operation of a floating offshore wind farm with ...
Cierco's Celtic Sea floating wind project gets green light Cierco Energy's Llyr Wind Farm has been approved by the Welsh Government, allowing the Celtic Sea test project to advance towards construction. The development is planned off the Pembrokeshire coast and will trial floating offshore wind technologies intended for deeper waters and more demanding marine conditions. First power is targeted for 2031. The latest consent ...
Larsen & Toubro bags major offshore orders from ONGC The hydrocarbon business of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a batch of orders from India's ONGC for a pipeline replacement project (PRP-X) and a Wellhead Platforms project off India's west coast. PRP-X involves EPCIC of multiple subsea pipeline segments, along with associated modification works across ONGC's offshore fields. The other work ...
Shearwater wins two seismic projects offshore India Norwegian offshore seismic vessel player Shearwater Geoservices has received two separate letters of award from India's ONGC. Each represents a large offshore 3D seismic survey offshore India. Combined, the two projects add approximately 15 vessel months of backlog. The awards, which will utilise two of Shearwater's high-capacity 3D vessels, include a nine-month project offshore India's ...
Uni-Asia doubles up on Japanese handysize newbuilds Singapore-listed Uni-Asia Group has doubled its handysize newbuilding programme in Japan with a second 40,000 dwt bulker. The company has signed an agreement with Nihon Shipyard and an affiliate for the vessel, which will be built by Imabari Shipbuilding and delivered between the fourth quarter of 2029 and the first half of 2030. No price ...
ADNOC suffers sixteenth hit as Houthis strike Saudi refinery Iran attacked another ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, with the Houthis simultaneously striking Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure. The UAE said an ADNOC-owned vessel was hit by an Iranian missile early on Saturday while transiting Hormuz. No casualties were reported and ADNOC said the situation was brought under control. The UAE ...
AI boom puts shipowners in race with tech giants for engines HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has landed its largest-ever power-generation engine contract, underlining how the artificial intelligence boom is opening a huge new market for marine equipment manufacturers - and potentially creating another supply headache for shipowners. The Korean shipbuilding giant has just signed a KRW956bn ($676m) agreement with US energy infrastructure developer Corban Energy
Ukraine agrees safe passage for Kazakh crude tankers Ukraine has agreed to stop attacking non-Russian tankers and infrastructure associated with Kazakhstan's Black Sea oil exports following US intervention, potentially easing one of the biggest new war risks facing the tanker market. The agreement covers vessels calling at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal near Novorossiysk provided they are not sanctioned by Ukraine, do not ...
Russian armada pushes east through the Arctic What appears to be a record-sized Russian convoy is pushing east along the Northern Sea Route (NSR), far beyond the reach of Ukrainian drone attacks. The wider convoy also included some containerships, the biggest ship being the 27-year-old, 2,135 teu Tenda, underlining the increasingly bold use of the NSR, where weather can deteriorate rapidly, and ...
China's coal buildout offers fresh ballast for dry bulk Coal has emerged as one of China's most important energy buffers in the wake of the US-Iran war, reinforcing a power-generation strategy that continues to look remarkably supportive for dry bulk shipping despite Beijing's vast investments in renewables. When disruption around the Strait of Hormuz squeezed oil availability, China was able to lean harder on ...
What's wrong with FuelEU Captain Alex Byelyavtsev identifies six problems with the controversial European regulation. FuelEU Maritime was sold as a climate rule. Its job was to push ships toward renewable and low-carbon energy, and to help the EU's Fit for 55 plan. The method is simple on paper. Each year the greenhouse gas intensity of energy used on ...
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Is the container the most important invention of the past 100 years? Seventy years on from the birth of container shipping, Lloyd's List's senior reporter Joshua Minchin evaluates just how important the...
UK Club makes South Korea move Marine mutual pushing ahead with TT Club merger
Sanctioned shadow fleet tanker leaves 400 km oil slick off Oman coast Oman has revealed the scale of an oil spill from sanctioned shadow fleet tanker Caroline Bezengi, with a slick covering...
Globus eyes next steps as newbuilding programme draws to conclusion Two ultramaxes are due to be delivered by Nihon Shipyard before the end of this year
Taiwan condemns China's shipping controls over Taiwan Strait amid Typhoon Dolphin The dispute highlights the increasingly sensitive, complex nature of shipping around the Taiwan Strait
Delay from previous fixture no excuse for missing next one, Singapore arbitration finds Charterers entitled to terminate before laycan has expired
The week in newbuildings: Shipowners order 24 new vessels as holiday season slows activity Newbuilding contracts for two offshore vessels, four boxships, eight tankers and 10 dry cargo carriers were disclosed in the past...
Shadow fleet tanker master jailed after fleeing US Coast Guard pursuit Former Bella 1 master Avtandil Kalandadze sentenced to 10 months in a US prison after admitting he defied Coast Guard...
No-tax IMO options could still hike shipping costs, Imarest study finds The NZF policy options on the table at IMO would all increase shipping costs by 70%-80% by mid-century, including plans...
US quietly sells seized Russian-linked shadow fleet tankers for scrap Two shadow fleet tankers seized in a high-profile US sanctions enforcement operation have been sold for scrap, ending a politically...
South Korea joins China in race to develop Arctic shipping route Seoul backs its first Arctic voyage as Red Sea crisis forces Asia to rethink Europe-bound shipping
The Week in Charts: Red Sea shipping stabilises after July's Houthi blockade shock | War, disruption and rerouting fail to derail container demand Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
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Container lines cash in on strong India-Europe westbound booking demand Forwarder sources say the lead services operated by European carriers are already sold out through the end of the month or even until early September on certain sailings.
Intermodal satisfaction slips amid worries over drayage, tender rejections While North American shippers remained satisfied overall in H1, they noticed the effects of the intermodal volume surge through slower train speeds, less reliable pickup and delivery schedules, and more tender rejections, according to the Intermodal Service Scorecard.
Use of mini-bids 'blowing up' as shippers seek shrinking truck capacity The accelerating use of short-term, targeted contracts underscores the need to fill widening capacity gaps in shipper distribution networks as trucking rates climb higher.
Air cargo rates, volume slump after EU duty-free tax reform New rules on low-value European imports are already changing market behavior, but the full impact on volume has yet to be measured just one month after the elimination of the de minimis exemption.
Pangaea Logistics logs strong year-over-year gains and another profit Bulker owner and operator doubles dividend to $0.10 per share
Trump extends historically-long Jones Act waiver with limitations Blanket waiver replaced with case-by-case approvals
Berge Bulk-backed investment firm trims Genco stake James Marshall-led Kibo Investments cuts stake to 8.5% from 9.7%
Delta Tankers scores record Black Sea fixture as 'sky-high' suezmax rates bounce past VLCCs Many shipowners have exited the Black Sea market after attacks by Ukraine
Four International Seaways newbuildings en route to refreshing Panamax International venture Rates guidance shows fleet numbers retreating from record levels in current quarter
'Next leg of support': China set to provide fresh boost to hot tanker market China has been pulling from its oil stockpiles since the US-Iran war began
d'Amico International Shipping snaps up half-price product tanker via purchase option Boss di Mottola had told TradeWinds a deal was imminent
Hard-line Iran dashes hopes of imminent Strait of Hormuz reopening US military strikes off the table for now, with no respite for shipping through the chokepoint
Transworld Shipping Lines expansion plans hamstrung by high vessel prices Company steps back as a buyer in the secondhand container ship market
Arne Blystad learns when a day actually ends in row over cancelled tanker sale Common sense prevails in dispute over whether payment deadline fell in European or US time zone
Fire on Cosco-chartered car carrier forces crew to abandon ship Vessel was 630 miles offshore when blaze began
Nova Marine Carriers orders two new bulkers in Japan after double S&P play Low-profile owner entered kamsarmax segment in July
Minsheng Financial Leasing inks tanker newbuildings against Shell charters Chinese lessor has 11 MRs on order at GSI for charter to oil major
International Seaways banks record second quarter with bumper $295m profit New York tanker owner reports highest-ever profit
Charles Barne steps into new CEO role at Lykiardopulo Title formalises existing role and is a first for Greek owner's London office
Middle East conflict weighs on Regional Container Lines' first half Thai container carrier reports lower first-half profit as it seeks to manage Middle East disruption
Adnoc L&S spree pushes VLCC prices to super-cycle highs in transformative year Experts ask if values are now too rich after a historic few months of big tanker deal flow
BW Group's Cadeler splashes $930m on order for two new wind vessels Copenhagen-based owner stretching its lead as biggest WTIV operator
Globus hunts new ways to spend cash as newbuilding programme delivers Greek bulker owner says it has a strong balance sheet
'Treated like slaves': Families of seafarer killed in US tanker bombing demand answers amid insurance scandal Crew manager offers payout after TradeWinds reveals insurance dead-end for grieving relatives
Chinese shipowner reveals investment strategy behind 100-vessel ambition Highton plans to hunt for secondhand tonnage at favourable points in vessel cycles
Ship burning after fresh projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz Vessel was hit off coast of Oman on Sunday night, security sources say
China demand helps car carrier market defy headwinds Owners pushing for longer contracts as rates climb thanks to ever-higher Chinese exports
Great Eastern takes secondhand spending above $350m with bulker capture Indian owner adds 11-year-old kamsarmax to fleet
Honduras joins LNG importers' club with first commercial cargo Puerto Cortes-based FSU will start sending gas from this shipment ashore to local power plant
BW Group's Cadeler splashes $930m on order for two new wind vessels Copenhagen-based owner stretching its lead as biggest WTIV operator
Fire on Cosco car carrier forces crew to abandon ship Vessel was 630 miles offshore when blaze began
Shadow fleet master jailed for 10 months after VLCC chase US forces pursued tanker across the Atlantic after captain refused to allow officials on board
Castor Maritime spins off bulker into new venture set up by Fearnley US-listed Panagiotidis company takes shares and cash in return for kamsarmax
Ukraine to halt attacks on non-Russian tankers exporting Kazakh crude Vessels have been targeted at CPC terminal in Black Sea
Turkey pleads for an end to Black Sea violence as Russia attacks more ships Three vessels targeted for allegedly transporting Western weapons to Ukraine
Hunter down $43m as VLCC charterer continues to hold back cash Norwegian group claims enhanced earnings from the booming tanker market have yet to be received
HD Hyundai lands record engine order from US data centre boom Deal takes disclosed orders in sector beyond $1.12bn
Yangzijiang Maritime expands tanker orderbook while offloading four bulkers The Chinese shipowner has contracted six product tankers worth over $320m
U-Ming recycles cement carrier as global fleet reaches geriatric age levels Despite the average age of the global cement carrier fleet approaching 30 years, owners remain reluctant to recycle
Australian cruise company seeking to sell expedition-type cruise ship The 1996-built Reef Endeavour said to be available for immediate inspection and handover
Missile strike pushes Adnoc vessel attack toll beyond 15 Latest Hormuz incident underscores mounting human and operational toll on UAE energy giant
Second Kyla Shipping bulker arrested as Piraeus Bank alleges $112m in loan defaults Dispute centres on loans covering most of Greek shipowner's fleet
Carbon capture could be a 'game changer' for Brunei Lloyd's Register consultant urges South East Asian country to look beyond existing maritime sustainability framework
Landstar has cut more than 35,000 carriers from approved network Landstar System has dramatically reduced the number of motor carriers approved to haul its brokered freight, cutting its carrier pool by about 35% over the past four years. Matt Miller, Landstar's vice president and chief safety and operations officer, disclosed the reduction during the Jacksonville, Florida-based company's second-quarter earnings call on July 28. "Over more than 20 years in brok
J.B. Hunt celebrates 65 years, rings Nasdaq opening bell Multimodal transportation provider J.B. Hunt Transport Services celebrated its 65th anniversary by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell in New York City on Monday. Executives from the company were joined by other longtime employees, including drivers, maintenance technicians and office staff. The Lowell, Arkansas-based company, was founded in 1961 by J.B. and Johnelle Hunt. It has grown from a small t
Canadian trucker arrested in New Mexico for alleged cabotage violations U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Canadian truck driver in New Mexico after authorities said he was caught hauling freight between two U.S. cities in violation of federal cabotage restrictions. Border Patrol said Sunday that agents in Las Cruces apprehended the driver for allegedly conducting unauthorized domestic freight operations after determining that he was transporting cargo from Deming,
Colis Privé expands last-mile delivery business into Spain and Portugal Global freight middleman Ceva Logistics has completed the acquisition of couriers Paack Iberia and Paack France for integration into Colis Privé, its European last-mile delivery business. About 490 employees will join Colis Privé through the transaction, which aims to strengthen the company's domestic network in France while enabling it to expand into Spain and Portugal, two fast-growing e-commer
Penske Lawsuit SHOCKS Brokers: Who's Liable for Freight? Summary View Transcript The latest BLS data shows a surprisingly 'boring' month for trucking jobs, with only 100 added. Dive into what this means for fleets and owner-operators, and why the industry might not be 'overcorrecting' as feared. We also break down the volatile oil market, current diesel prices, and the complex Penske lawsuit that's shaking up broker liability. Get the crucial updates s
Trucking Safety Crisis: How ELD Self-Certification is Killing People Summary View Transcript Mark Hazelwood breaks down the dangers of unchecked ELD self-certification and the surge of non-domiciled drivers, arguing these factors are not only distorting freight markets but also contributing to highway fatalities. He explains why US enforcement needs to catch up to Canada's third-party certification model and the huge economic ripple effects for carriers and driver
Freight Volumes Down: What the July Jobs Report Means Summary View Transcript The July jobs report delivered a surprise: a decline of 23,000 non-farm payrolls, directly impacting the freight market. While unemployment dipped, it was largely due to people leaving the workforce, not finding new jobs. We break down how this, alongside declining Sonar Truckload Rejection and Volume Indexes, signals soft demand. However, contract rates are still rising,
Trucking Safety Crisis: How ELD Self-Certification is Killing People Summary View Transcript Mark Hazelwood breaks down the dangers of unchecked ELD self-certification and the surge of non-domiciled drivers, arguing these factors are not only distorting freight markets but also contributing to highway fatalities. He explains why US enforcement needs to catch up to Canada's third-party certification model and the huge economic ripple effects for carriers and driver
Freight & Industrials Outlook: What's Driving Growth into 2027? Summary View Transcript The US industrial sector is experiencing its strongest growth in years, with the ISM index hitting 55.6 for the seventh consecutive month. We dive into the surprising drivers, from AI data centers and tax incentives to resilient consumer spending. But are there risks lurking with capacity exits and grid infrastructure? Senior Industrials Analyst Ryan Farlow shares his insi
After massive Q1 loss, Maersk returns another service to Suez After profits collapsed in the first quarter - and just days before it reports Q2 earnings - Maersk said it will return another headhaul service to the full Suez Canal-Red Sea route. "We are pleased to share that Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are announcing a structural change to one of the Gemini services, the AE19 service," the Copenhagen-based liner said in a brief customer advisory, "it will now sai
Little Debbie Fraud & $304M Cargo Theft Summary View Transcript Cargo theft losses in the supply chain surged to over $304.6 million in Q2 2026, despite a drop in reported incidents. This segment of FreightWaves Today breaks down the latest CargoNet data, revealing the top targeted states, locations, and commodities. We also dive into a specific 'Little Debbie' snack fraud scheme, highlighting how forged invoices led to significant los
Trucking Slowdown? The REAL Reason: Intermodal Shift | Data Explains Summary View Transcript Trucking volumes are down, but it's not a slowing economy. Discover how a significant modal shift to intermodal rail, driven by inventory rebuilding and a substantial cost advantage, is reshaping the freight market. We dive deep into SONAR data to explain exactly what's happening and why railroads are winning share from long-haul trucks. Learn what this means for your supp
AI in Supply Chain: 95% Manual Effort Reduction Achieved Summary View Transcript Adrian Smith, CEO of Ripple, discusses how AI is revolutionizing supply chain operations, driving efficiency and freeing up valuable resources. Learn about the real-world impact of their AI solutions, including a 95% reduction in manual effort for a key client. Discover how businesses are leveraging generative AI for audit, vendor, and incident management across vast globa
BNSF earnings rise on higher volume and revenue BNSF Railway reported higher second-quarter, pre-tax earnings thanks to a combination of volume growth and higher revenue per load, parent company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B ) reported on Saturday. BNSF's pre-tax earnings rose 13.9%, to $2.06 billion, as revenue increased 14.6%, to $6.56 billion. The railway's operating expenses increased 15.6% compared to a year ago, as fuel costs surged 68
Texas trucking enforcement action detains 14 people for immigration violations Texas authorities stopped 67 commercial vehicles, impounded five tractor-trailers and detained 14 people for immigration violations during a joint enforcement operation targeting a major trucking corridor in Wichita County. The Wichita County Sheriff's Office partnered with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Aug. 3 for an enforcement
Stolen trailer investigation leads police to nearly $800K in cargo and vehicles Peel Regional Police recovered nearly $800,000 in stolen computer equipment and commercial vehicles during their Brampton, Ontario investigation. July 22, detectives went near Heart Lake Road, close to Countryside Drive, for a missing-trailer follow-up. The search led officers beyond that original case. Inside nearby trailers, they found cargo from two unrelated thefts. Investigators located four
FleetWorks and SONAR partner to put live market intelligence inside the agentic marketplace New integration embeds SONAR rates and coverage difficulty across FleetWorks' AI phone, email, and SMS workflows to help brokers and carriers book with more confidence. San Francisco, CA August 13, 2026 - FleetWorks, the AI marketplace that matches brokers and carriers at scale, and SONAR, the leading freight market data and supply chain intelligence tool, today announced a partnership that bring
Samsara's Tiny Tracker Offers 45-Day Visibility for Any Shipment Summary View Transcript Samsara introduces a groundbreaking paper-thin sticker designed for real-time cargo tracking, offering up to 45 days of shipment visibility. This disposable Bluetooth-enabled tag leverages Samsara's extensive network of connected equipment, providing an affordable and ubiquitous solution for managing diverse shipments from pallets to biological samples. Learn how this inno
Saia CEO: How We Built a National LTL Network & Cut Transit Times Summary View Transcript Saia President and CEO, Fritz Holzgrefe, shares insights into the current LTL freight market, including customer sentiment and Saia's strategic network expansion. Discover how Saia's investment in new terminals and workforce is cutting transit times, offering unparalleled service, and driving growth in competitive markets across the U.S. Holzgrefe also discusses navigating
AAR launches freight rail research consortium The Association of American Railroads has launched the Freight Rail Research Consortium, a strategic network of academic partnerships aimed at bolstering the industry's long-term analytical and research capabilities. The AAR-led consortium will leverage data-driven insights and policy analysis to strengthen the future of the North American freight rail industry. Consortium members are the Massach
After sidelining 26,000 truck drivers, FMCSA seeks to lock in English rules The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is pushing to make English-language proficiency enforcement a permanent part of federal trucking regulations, potentially making it harder for future administrations or enforcement organizations to reverse the requirement. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Friday that FMCSA is proposing to codify guidelines requiring commercial d
Sale of major shipping line in U.S. trade on the rocks: Report The proposed sale of Israel's flag carrier to a German liner for $4.2 billion is likely to be rejected by state authorities. The acquisition of Zim Integrated Shipping Services to Hapag-Lloyd of Germany and an Israeli financier is in serious regulatory trouble in Israel and looks more likely to be blocked than approved, at least in its current form, according to local media. The merger agreement
Senate Zip code changes would cause "irreparable harm," postal chief says A Senate bill moving to a final vote that would require the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique Zip code for 83 communities will be expensive to implement and undermine cost controls at an organization that has lost $14.7 billion in the past 21 months, Postmaster General David Steiner said on Friday. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee endorsed the bill by a 10-
Mariner Logistics taps Flock Freight veteran as CEO Mariner Logistics recently named Justin Turner chief executive officer, handing the integrated, asset-backed 4PL to an executive who spent the past decade scaling brokerages and freight technology companies. The new Mariner Logistics CEO takes over a Coppell, Texas, operation that runs trucks, warehouses, managed transportation and its own technology stack under one roof, serving manufacturing, a
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