WCI releases new HDR study on improving USACE delivery of inland navigation projects The Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) has released a study by HDR Inc. entitled "Recommendations for Improving the Delivery of Inland Waterway Capital Projects." With an accompanyng infographic it examines why costs for
VIDEO: Kevin E. Lunday sworn in as 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard During an event at Coast Guard Headquarters today, the United States Coast Guard held a formal swearing-in and assumption of command ceremony today for Adm. Kevin Lunday as the 28th Commandant of
Equinor's Empire Wind wins preliminary injunction allowing construction to resume The Trump Administration has met with another legal set back in its efforts to shut down U.S. offshore wind development. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today granted Equinor's
Z-bow CTV is Strategic Marine's first delivery of 2026 Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has made its first delivery of 2026. Delivered to Taiwan, it is the second of two 27-meter Z-bow crew transfer vessels (CTV) it completes a two-vessel program and
David Carver named new chairman of SCA board The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) has announced the new leadership of its board of directors. David Carver, president of General Dynamics NASSCO, has moved up from vice chairman to chairman of
NMC: New application portal, website launching soon The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center (NMC), which oversees mariner credentialing, said it will introduce a new application system called the Application Submission and Additional Information Portal (ASAP), along with a
Young Brothers names Christensen president Young Brothers LLC, interisland freight company in Hawai'i i, announced the appointment of experienced logistics executive Steen Christensen as president. Christensen, who has four decades of experience in every sector of the
Rauma Marine Constructions marks more milestones in corvette program Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), the Finnish shipyard tapped to play a critical role in U.S. Arctic Security Cutter icebreaker program, reports a strong start to 2026. Yesterday it marked major milestonea in
Op-Ed: Dry bulk shipping poised for a strong 2026 2026 should be a strong year for dry bulk shipping, especially Capesize, due to a number of factors including: resilient industrial demand, supportive global trade realignment, tight vessel supply, strong cargo flows,
ABS and AMOG partner on Offshore Mooring Digital Twin technology ABS and AMOG Consulting have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop an Offshore Mooring Digital Twin. The collaboration combines AMOG's monitoring technology with ABS' classification and certification expertise. Together, they will deliver a detailed integrity-monitoring solution for floating offshore assets. The system will create a digital model of moorings, risers, and subsea ca
Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Mollendo, Peru Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has opened a new office in Mollendo, Arequipa, strengthening its presence in South America. The office will serve Mollendo Terminal and Matarani Port, key hubs for Peru's import and export trade. The branch offers full port agency, customs clearance, P&I support, crew logistics, husbandry services, cruise call management, and protective agency. It supports liquid
Port of Prince Rupert cargo volumes rise 14% in 2025 The Port of Prince Rupert handled 26.3 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, a 14% increase compared to 2024, according to the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA). The growth came during a period of significant infrastructure investment across the gateway. "Our 2025 performance reflects strong collaboration across the Prince Rupert Gateway," said Kurt Slocombe, Interim President of PRPA. He credited t
Klaipeda Terminal joins Portchain Connect Klaipeda Container Terminal has joined the Portchain Connect network to simplify berth alignment with shipping lines. The terminal will use Portchain Connect to receive real-time schedule and move count updates from carriers. It allows the terminal to respond quickly, adjust vessel schedules, and align them with berth plans. "Digital collaboration is key to our strategy. Portchain Connect lets us
SCA successfully rescues crew of FENER after listing incident The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) successfully completed the maritime salvage of the general cargo vessel FENER after it developed a 10-degree starboard list and nearly sank outside the waterway near Port-Said. All 12 crew members are safe , with one receiving medical treatment for a dislocated shoulder at the SCA hospital. SCA Chairman Adm. Ossama Rabiee said the Port-Said Port Control Office and M
MSC enhances Dragon and Jade services MSC has announced significant enhancements to its Dragon and Jade services, aimed at delivering faster transit times and improved connectivity between Asia and the Mediterranean. Under the revised network, the Dragon service will introduce a new direct call at Trieste. The addition is expected to reduce transit times by five days and provide improved access to key Adriatic and Northern Italian ma
Maersk returns MECL service to Trans-Suez route A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced that its MECL service will return to the trans-Suez route, marking the first structural change back to Suez routing following recent successful transits through the Canal. The decision follows the safe trans-Suez passages of the Maersk Sebarok and the Maersk Denver . With this development, Maersk will restore the MECL service to its original service pattern, ena
Maritime IT & Technical Networking Summit 2026 The Maritime IT Networking Summit and the Maritime Technical Networking Summit return in May 2026 for three days of high-level networking, strategic dialogue, and one-to-one meetings, bringing together senior decision makers from across the maritime industry. 13-15 May 2026 | Grecotel La Riviera Express your interest now Organized by Boussias Events , with the participation of Container News , th
WAN HAI Lines provides update on WAN HAI 503 incident WAN HAI Lines has issued an update following the incident onboard the vessel WAN HAI 503 , which occurred on 9 June 2025, confirming that all emergency response and casualty management measures have now been completed. After the successful discharge of all containers at the port of refuge in Jebel Ali on 26 December 2025, the vessel was towed to Drydocks World Dubai. It was subsequently delivered
Tariffs redraw global shipping map A year of aggressive US tariffs under the second Trump administration has delivered one of the sharpest contractions in bilateral US-China trade since the 2018 trade war, reshaping global shipping lanes and forcing carriers to rebalance capacity across continents
Höegh Autoliners joins World Shipping Council Höegh Autoliners has joined the World Shipping Council (WSC), strengthening the Council's representation of the global liner shipping industry, including the vehicle carrier segment. "We are pleased to welcome Höegh Autoliners to the World Shipping Council," said Joe Kramek, President and CEO of WSC. "Vehicle carriers are a vital part of liner shipping and global trade. Höegh Autoliners brings va
Mawani reports 10.58% growth in container throughput in 2025 The ports operated by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) recorded strong growth in 2025. Container throughput rose by 10.58% year on year, reaching 8,317,235 TEUs, compared with 7,521,306 TEUs in 2024. Transshipment volumes increased by 11.78% to 1,927,348 TEUs, up from 1,724,184 TEUs last year. Exported containers grew by 11.72%, reaching 3,146,003 TEUs, compared with 2,816,059 TEUs in 2024. Imp
Heavy Equipment Shipping Overseas: Containers, RoRo, or Breakbulk? Moving a standard pallet of goods across the Atlantic is a predictable equation. Moving a 30-ton Caterpillar excavator, a mining dump truck, or a tower crane is an entirely different discipline. Heavy equipment transportation demands precision, engineering knowledge, and a deep understanding of maritime logistics. For project managers and logistics directors involved in transactions on marketpla
ONE enhances EL2 service for Egypt-Lebanon trade Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an enhancement to its Egypt Lebanon 2 (EL2) service aimed at improving connectivity and increasing service frequency for cargo moving to and from Beirut
cargo-partner enhances UK-Poland road service As trade between the UK and Central Europe accelerates, cargo-partner is strengthening its established UK-Poland road service to meet rising demand for reliable, transparent, and cost-efficient cross-border logistics. cargo-partner has operated this route for many years and is now highlighting its improved stability, speed, and capacity. UK manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and e-commerce comp
Chipolbrok orders up to 10 container-capable MPP ships Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company (Chipolbrok), has ordered up to 10 multi-purpose (MPP) 60,800 dwt tweendeck ships at two Chinese shipyards. Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering will build four of the ships, while Taizhou Kou'an Shipbuilding was awarded two ships
Panama Canal Authority and Monjasa partner to advance sustainability The Panama Canal Authority and Monjasa, a global marine fuel supplier, have signed a five-year Cooperation Agreement to support sustainability and community initiatives in Panama. The agreement focuses on communities within the Panama Canal Watershed (CHCP) and other areas of the country. It supports projects in environmental protection, community development, education, culture, and comprehensiv
Port of Riga announced a wind technology production complex in Kundzinsala The Freeport of Riga Authority has been implementing a strategic project for the development of wind technology production in Kundzinsala. The purpose of the project is to create an appropriate port logistics infrastructure in the northern part of Kundzinsala to support the production of offshore and onshore wind technologies and their components. The total investment in the port infrastructure d
Port of Barcelona announces the construction works of BlueTechPort The Port of Barcelona and World Trade Center Barcelona today officially launched the construction works of BlueTechPort, the new blue economy innovation space that will turn the Sant Bertran sheds and the entire port into a hub that is unique in Europe. The ceremony laying the first stone marks the beginning of works involving an investment of EUR 60 million that will make a new 25,000 square met
Sea-Intelligence: Complexity Trap, Reliability vs. Connectivity In issue 747 Sunday Spotlight , Sea-Intelligence analysed the operational performance of 75 major global container ports, to quantify the relationship between network connectivity and schedule reliability. The data revealed a distinct "Complexity Trap" for the world's largest hubs, offering unmatched connectivity but limited schedule reliability. Figure 1 plots the 2025-Q4 UNCTAD connectivity sco
TUX service to add Salerno call in Italy CMA CGM has announced that its TUX transatlantic service will include a new call at Salerno, Italy, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance network coverage and service efficiency. The first call at Salerno is scheduled for 2 February 2026 and will be made by the vessel CMA CGM LAPIS. The call will operate under voyage reference 0UB8JW1MA for export and 0UB86E1MA for import. Following the update, t
Swire Shipping revises terminal handling charges at Tanjung Pelepas Swire Shipping has announced a revision of terminal handling charges for import and export cargo moving to and from Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia, following a review of its operating costs. The revised Terminal Handling Charges at Origin/Destination (HTO/HTD) will take effect from 19 January 2026. For trade lanes regulated by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the new charges will apply from 12 F
Maersk heads back to the Red Sea Danish carrier Maersk, the world's second largest liner, has taken its first structural step back into the Red Sea, deciding to reroute its MECL service, connecting the Middle East and India with the US east coast, through the Suez Canal after months of Cape of Good Hope diversions. The service, which is fully operated by ...
Fredriksen goes back to Hengli for two more VLCCs John Fredriksen has returned once again to China's Hengli Shipbuilding, adding more VLCC tonnage as the shipping tycoon keeps pressing ahead with fleet renewal. Fredriksen's private investment arm, Seatankers Management, has contracted two 306,000 dwt crude carriers at the Dalian-based yard. Chinese-listed ST Songfa confirmed that its subsidiary, Hengli Shipbuilding, has signed contracts for the
Equinor taps Archer for deepwater P&A work in Gulf of Mexico Norwegian offshore service provider Archer, in collaboration with SLB, has been awarded an integrated plug and abandonment contract with Equinor for the Titan platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The service offerings under the contract include project management, well engineering, provision of a compact workover rig, coiled tubing, wireline services, and a suite of downhole ...
Bulkers ride China's bauxite surge China has set yet another record for bauxite imports, cementing the aluminium raw material as one of the strongest dry bulk growth stories of recent years and a rare source of support for large bulk carrier demand. Bauxite discharges into Chinese ports reached about 213m tonnes in 2025, up 25% year on year from 171.1m ...
Shipping awaits outcome of Iran-Trump standoff US president Donald Trump has signalled a potential de-escalation of military strike intentions against Iran, while simultaneously acknowledging ongoing tensions that have prompted precautionary measures from both US and UK personnel in the region. The president noted yesterday reports that Iran had halted executions of detained protesters, stating, "the killing has stopped," yet left open ...
Bahri and Hadeed explore iron ore shipping partnership Saudi Arabia's national shipping group Bahri is in talks with steelmaker Hadeed over closer cooperation on maritime transport, as the two companies look at ways to align shipping capacity with domestic industrial demand. The discussions are framed by a letter of intent signed in Riyadh, under which Bahri and Hadeed will explore how Bahri's fleet ...
Yangzijiang Maritime ramps up asset push with 16-ship newbuild spree Yangzijiang Maritime Development has placed a fresh round of newbuilding orders, committing to six firm vessels with options for a further ten as it continues to scale up its maritime investments platform. The Singapore-listed company said the orders, placed together with co-investors, cover bulk carriers and tankers across three segments and have been spread across ...
UK awards 8.4GW of offshore wind capacity in record-breaking round The UK has given the offshore wind sector a record-breaking boost through its latest renewables auction. The result is the biggest single procurement of offshore wind energy in UK and European history, which points to a major vote of confidence in the UK's offshore wind industry. The previous two auctions were not nearly as good. ...
Norden sales revealed Norden is continuing to monetise strong asset values, with broker sources now revealing details behind two vessel disposals announced last week. The tanker sale is understood to involve the Nord Superior, a 49,600 dwt product tanker built by STX Offshore in 2015, which is reported to have changed hands for $33.8m. A Norwegian brokerage noted ...
14 crew rescued from troubled Iranian vessel in the Caspian Turkmenistan's coast guard has rescued 14 seafarers from an Iranian general cargo ship that got into trouble in the Caspian Sea, amid reports the vessel may have been tied to military trades. The Turkmen Foreign Ministry said the Iranian-flagged Rona sent out a distress signal yesterday, prompting an immediate response from state emergency agencies. All ...
TGS breaks new ground with OBN campaign in Gulf of Mexico Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has won a first-of-its-kind multi-client long-offset ocean bottom node (OBN) acquisition campaign in the Gulf of Mexico. Results of the campaign, named Apex 1, are expected to be completed in the late second quarter of 2026. Early products are expected in the third quarter of the year, while final data ...
Baltic Exchange launches European tanker indices The Baltic Exchange has launched a new suite of indices covering four short-range tanker routes in northwest Europe. The new indices, known as the Baltic Intermediate Tanker Indices (BITI), consist of four routes - TC25, TC26, TD30 and TD31 - which have been selected to represent the core of short-range tanker activity in northwest Europe. ...
Shearwater lands seismic job off Trinidad and Tobago for ExxonMobil Norwegian offshore seismic vessel player Shearwater Geoservices has been awarded a contract for a large 3D seismic acquisition programme by ExxonMobil's Trinidad and Tobago subsidiary. The deepwater survey offshore Trinidad and Tobago will cover approximately 6,000 sq km of full-fold area. The acquisition is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2026 and is ...
Fragmented shipboard tech stack needs fixing Digital workload at sea is rising and there's an urgent need for joined-up systems, writes Raal Harris, the vice president of InterManager. InterManager's members have long supported the drive toward smarter, data led operations, but they are increasingly clear about the practical strain that digitalisation is placing on seafarers. Crews recognise the value of technology ...
Geneva Dry continues to add leading commodity and shipping speakers The big names continue to sign up to speak at the third edition of Geneva Dry, scheduled for April 28 and 29, while new sister show, Splash Singapore, has also attracted some famous shipping executives. Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping summit, is set to have its most high calibre line-up of panellists when ...
Growing stateless shadow fleet transits sparks stronger action from Europe Germany, and its fellow Baltic nations, are using UNCLOS to their advantage and going after the relatively low-hanging fruit that...
US seizes sixth Venezuela-linked tanker Tanker Veronica is sanctioned by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control under its previous name, Pegas
Greece condemns Black Sea tanker attacks Kazakhstan's government seeks international co-operation to prevent further attacks after drone strikes on Greek-owned tankers at CPC terminal
North America hull market 'remains fragile', argues BSM Increased capacity and aggressive competition from MGAs driving rates down
Newbuildings surge drives correction in vehicle carrier values and charter rates Fleet growth of over 9% in 2026 is expected to significantly outpace cargo demand growth, while further downside will come...
Maersk confirms routeing of first mainline service via Suez Canal since 2023 Operated solely by Maersk, the rerouted service deploys a mix of ships of between 6,000 teu and 8,600 teu vessels...
Gard retains top score with Standard & Poor's Norwegian club ranked best in International Group
The Daily View: Feet to the fire
Hanwha Ocean wins Asyad VLCC trio as DH Shipbuilding lands four suezmax contracts The back-to-back wins underline how South Korean yards are converting the early-year tanker rebound into backlog and capacity visibility through...
Hengli plans $1bn fundraising for 'green intelligent' shipbuilding expansion in Dalian Hengli is doubling down on Dalian expansion with a planned Yuan7bn placement to capture the shipbuilding upcycle
Yangzijiang Maritime orders up to 16 bulker and tanker newbuilds Newbuilding orders will increase group's portfolio to 50 vessels
Product tankers, like their crude counterparts, are revving up Cue the 'rising tide lifts all boats' cliché. Market strength that began on the crude side is flowing through to...
Daily Briefing Red Sea traffic struggling to gain traction | US tanker seizures rely on armed force rather than law | Cosco...
Long Beach considering development of 'conventional, zero-emissions' terminal: CEO Noel Hacegaba made the announcement about the possible 1.8 million-TEU terminal during his first State of the Port presentation since taking over as CEO on Jan.1 following the retirement of Mario Cordero.
Egypt opens new semiautomated Red Sea terminal as Suez traffic grows The terminal, developed by a consortium of Hutchison Ports, CMA Terminals and Cosco Shipping Ports, aims to capture increasing east-west trade and is integrated with Egypt's expanding transport network.
'Imperative' that truckload carriers watch for any slowing in data center activity Data center construction in the US has more than doubled since 2023, helping to counterbalance slower construction of warehouses, notes Jason Miller.
Gemini India-Med service the next to plan return to Red Sea/Suez passage The weekly loop, known as the ME11 for Maersk and the IMX for partner Hapag-Lloyd, would join Maersk's MECL service and CMA CGM's Indamex among major carriers in resuming transits through the Red Sea and Suez.
Revived Venezuela market fuels clean-to-dirty tanker switch Scorpio Tankers seeing best one-year time charter rates on LR2s since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, officer says
Bulker chartered to Norvic released after brief arrest in India Ship was detained due to an overdue bunkers bill
Europe cuts Russian oil price cap again as gap with US measure widens Attempt to squeeze Russian oil revenues follows introduction of 'semi-floating' system in 2025 sanctions package
Aygaz breaks into large gas carriers with VLGC order at HD Hyundai Gas unit of the Koc Holding conglomerate makes its biggest seaborne investment yet
Suezmax earnings head upward with plenty of cargoes and shrinking ship supply VLCC strength bolsters supply-demand dynamics and puts wind in owners' sails
US seizes Venezuela-trading tanker with links to Russia and Iran Military continues to enforce Trump's 'quarantine of sanctioned vessels'
Aurora Tankers extends product tanker sales in deal for modern pair The Singapore-based IMC Industrial Group seems to be widening its 'asset-lite' business model to its tanker arm
HFW puts lawyer taskforce on alert to tackle owners' sanctions concerns UK-headquartered law firm assembles response service for urgent legal advice
Russian master was fresh and sober before fiery North Sea collision, court hears Vladimir Motin was on sole watch for less than two hours before his container ship hit a tanker
The analyst who saw Genco Shipping's Diana snub coming This week's Streetwise takes a look at why the numbers may not be Diana Shipping's friend
Arrested bulker chartered to Norvic expected to be released soon Ship was detained due to an overdue bunkers bill
ESL Shipping buys bulker to fill gap until newbuildings arrive Finnish owner adds to capacity after sale of self-discharging ship last year
Maersk relaunches first full liner service through trans-Suez canal Move follows successful test sailings and 'improved stability' in Red Sea
Njord acquisition cements V.Group's top-tier ambition, says Kofod-Olsen Purchase of Njord highlights increased breadth of service and application of AI and digitalisation among top ship managers
Nordic Hamburg returns to China for five 'workhorse' newbuildings German-owner ties up with Wuhu Shipyard for orders of project cargo and heavy lift vessels
Biofuels reduce black carbon emissions in shipping, trials show Monitoring of soot emissions from Danish tanker using biodiesel shows 81% reduction
Greek shipowners lock in long-term deals for VLCCs South Korean owner hit the headlines with VLCC buys, but it has also been shaking up the charter market
Berge Bulk and Dorian LPG report big fuel savings from using ocean sensor network Sofar Ocean's Wayfinder platform is providing an innovative efficiency solution
Greek owner Michael Lykiardopulo retires as senior Lloyd's Register director UK organisation pays tribute to long-serving board member
Trafigura said to be paying 'stonking' price for Evalend Shipping VLCC duo 'Sinokor effect' kicking in as South Korean owners buying moves boost secondhand values
DHT CEO Moxnes Harfjeld tips VLCC market to tighten further Preliminary TCE earnings rise in fourth quarter
Crew evacuated from sinking ship outside the Suez Canal Egyptian waterway's authority says seafarers are in good health after rescue operation
Iranian ship sinking in Caspian Sea as seafarers rescued The Rona had asked Turkmenistan authorities for help on Wednesday
Missing Chinese seafarer returns home after Cambodia ordeal Wife confirms safe return but says man is under severe psychological stress
Fatal fall sparks probe into seafarer's death Accident aboard berthed Chinese-flagged vessel under investigation
Ga-Hyun Chung's Sinokor Maritime set to emerge as largest VLCC owner Italian shipowner Gianluigi Aponte named by some as partner or backer on large tanker splurge
Black Sea tanker attacks prompt plea for help from Kazakhstan Russia blames Ukraine for drone strikes against two Greek vessels
MPC Capital venture seals newbuilding finance for six offshore vessels Hamburg operation taps German and Danish institutions
Pakistan launches its first Hong Kong Convention certified ship recycling yard Prime Green Recycling is the first as a senior government official pledges more assistance to sector
Hoegh Autoliners US port fees bill comes in lower than expected Norwegian car carrier owner had feared a bigger impact before the scheme postponed
Why Seatrade beat global rivals to secure stake in JR Shipping Shared values and operational ease tipped scales against other bidders
Bahri betting on bulker newbuildings in deal with Saudi metals group State shipowner exploring how it can meet country's iron ore import needs
Jury shown moment of fiery collision in North Sea that killed seafarer Lawyers for Russian master claim he unsuccessfully tried to steer away before impact
Chinese tug takes MSC container ship in tow in the South China Sea Chinese authorities urge vessels to keep clear of stricken Swiss-owned container ship and the tug towing it
DH Shipbuilding scoops up tanker orders worth $340m Nordic American Tankers and an unnamed Greek company said to each have ordered two suezmax tankers at the South Korean shipyard
John Fredriksen's Seatankers adds two more VLCC orders at Hengli Shipbuilding Owner has booked 10 VLCCs at yard over the past five months
Bridgemans buys Italian ropax for conversion into floating accommodation role Floating accommodation specialist turns attention back to ropaxes after briefly dabbling with cruise tonnage
Abandoned tow, missed target: Investigation reveals errors that sank a drifting vessel Silent hazard and distracted watch resulted in night-time collision of Taiwanese vessels off mainland Chinese coast
Surge in ships dodging US port fees sees Singapore registry shoot up world rankings Registry's growth attributed to some 180 vessels reflagged from Hong Kong to Singapore in order to avoid USTR port fees
Cargill's first methanol-fuelled ship embarks on maiden voyage. Will it eventually run on ethanol? First of five methanol-fuelled bulker newbuildings will likely use the fuel only for testing, for now
China ramping up green methanol for shipping over next two years Methanol Institute says nation plans to develop up to 1m tonnes for shipping in boost for fuel transition
Yangzijiang Maritime orders up to 16 bulker and tanker newbuildings First newbuilding contracts since its listing on the Singapore Exchange
Canada's Titanium going private with a 40%+ bump in stock price Canadian-based carrier Titanium Transportation Group is going private at a hefty premium to the company's closing stock price on Wednesday, the day prior to the announcement of the deal. The offer to take the company private is CAD$2.22 per share, 41% over the closing price on the Toronto Stock Exchange from the prior day of $1.58. It is also a 42% premium over the 20-day volume-weighted average.
First look: J.B. Hunt's Q4 beats consensus J.B. Hunt Transport Services beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations Thursday after the market closed. Consolidated revenue fell 2% year over year but operating income was up 11% (19% higher including one-time prior-year charges). Better productivity and cost takeouts drove the improvement. The company previously implemented a $100-million cost reduction program, which management expects to add
MySavant.ai launches AI-powered nearshore workforce for logistics and supply chain teams For years, nearshoring has been sold to logistics operators as a simple equation: move work closer, add people, lower costs. In practice, that model has begun to crack under its own weight. As freight markets remain volatile and operational margins stay thin, the industry is confronting a harder truth, scaling by headcount alone rarely delivers better outcomes. That tension sits at the center of
New year, new gains for U.S. rail freight Railroads in the U.S. shook off the uncertainty that marked the prior year with big gains in the first full week of 2026. According to statistics from the Association of American Railroads, weekly traffic for the period ending Jan. 10 was 510,457 carloads and intermodal units, a 9.7% gain over the same week in 2025. That included 232,803 carloads, up 16.7% compared to the corresponding week of 20
Saia reboots LinkEx as Saia Logistics Less-than-truckload carrier Saia announced Thursday that its LinkEx logistics unit has been rebranded as Saia Logistics. The Johns Creek, Georgia-based company's logistics business primarily provides non-asset-based truckload and expedited services. The unit accounted for less than 3% of Saia's 2024 annual revenue of $3.2 billion. "Unifying our logistics services fully under the Saia brand helps
JD.com plugs security gaps after Paris warehouse theft Chinese marketplace JD.com has moved quickly to install better security systems following last month's stunning heist of expensive electronics gear from one of the retailer's warehouses in a Paris suburb. Agence France-Presse and other French media outlets last month reported that an organized professional crime gang broke into the facility in the Seine-Saint-Denis region on the night of Dec. 21
Bloodhound Tracking Device launches Tracker 1, the covert tracking solution for containers For most of its life, the global dry box container has operated in the shadows. Once it leaves the terminal, visibility drops off quickly. Unlike trucks or railcars, containers have historically been treated as static assets. Steel boxes that move through the system but rarely speak for themselves. Tracking was viewed as optional, expensive, or reserved for reefers and high-value cargo. That blin
C.H. Robinson makes its legal written case before SCOTUS on broker liability After years of conflicting circuit court decisions and the dozens of briefs that went along with those cases, the written arguments filed in the broker liability case of Montgomery vs. Caribe are being put in front of a new audience: the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. 3PL giant C.H. Robinson is the respondent in the Supreme Court appeal by truck driver Shawn Montgomery, struck and injur
Tennessee carrier shutting down, laying off 145 workers Smoky Mountain Logistics LLC, a Tennessee-based last-mile delivery company, is permanently shutting down operations in Lebanon, Tennessee, triggering layoffs for 145 employees. The closure will take effect Feb. 28, the company said according to a WARN notice filed with state officials. Smoky Mountain Logistics operates as an Amazon Delivery Service Partner, providing last-mile delivery services o
Maersk returns to Red Sea with India-US service Maersk on Thursday said it is resuming scheduled service through the Red Sea-Suez Canal route for the first time in two years. The announcement follows what the world's second-largest container carrier called a successful test when the U.S.-flagged Maersk Denver transited the Suez Canal route Jan. 11-12 on the westbound MECL service connecting India and the United States. Maersk and other major g
The Trucking Fraud Network That Killed Seven Marines and The Last Defendant in The Crash Faces Trial The last defendant connected to the deadliest commercial vehicle crash in New Hampshire history will finally face a jury this spring. Dartanyan Gasanov, co-owner of Westfield Transport Inc., is scheduled for trial beginning March 2, 2026, in U.S. District Court before Judge Mark G. Mastroianni. The case represents the final chapter in a tragedy that exposed catastrophic failures across every laye
How Verizon's Cellular Outages Expose Trucking's Technology Achilles' Heel When Verizon's network collapsed Wednesday afternoon, leaving tens of thousands of customers staring at "SOS" icons instead of signal bars, most Americans were worried about missing calls or losing their group chats. But in the trucking industry, the implications ran far deeper than a few dropped calls. That ELD mounted in your cab? It needs cellular. Your AI dashcam uploading safety footage to t
PinchAI develops an ecommerce post-purchase risk operating system Return fraud was supposed to be a cost of doing business. Instead, it's becoming one of retail's biggest margin threats. For years, retailers treated returns as a customer experience issue, an unavoidable side effect of e-commerce growth and the Amazon-fueled promise that anything could be sent back, anytime. But as return rates quietly climbed and abuse tactics grew more sophisticated, that mind
Used Class 8 truck sales jump in December as prices rise to $57,135 Used truck sales surged at the end of 2025, capping the year with a stronger-than-expected rebound, according to the latest data from ACT Research . Preliminary same-dealer retail sales of used Class 8 trucks increased 12% month over month in December, outperforming typical seasonal expectations that called for a 9% gain, ACT said in its State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks report.
From Aluminum coils to electric rigs: RoadOne deepens ties with Tesla The long-awaited Tesla Semi continues to garner attention with its most recent partnership with RoadOne IntermodaLogistics. The Massachusetts-based company broadened its relationship with Tesla earlier this week with the purchase of a fully electric Tesla Semi. The company's relationship with Tesla dates back to 2012, when it began delivering containers of aluminum coils that were then transloade
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
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