Maritime Administrator tours Bluecore Energy's Port of Long Beach facility Bluecore Energy, the nuclear startup developing water-cooled small modular reactors designed to operate aboard floating energy barges recently hosted U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. Steve Carmel as he toured the Bluecore Energy facility
Fincantieri Marine Systems in MOU with Italian engine builder Seatek Chesapeake, Va.-based Fincantieri Marine Systems (FMS) says that it has signed an agreement with Italian high-performance marine engine manufacturer Seatek S.p.A. that will see the two companies jointly assess commercial and naval
Marine Log announces association sponsors for 2026 Top Women in Maritime Celebration Marine Log is pleased to welcome back Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs), Women Offshore and WISTA USA as association sponsors of its third annual Top Women in Maritime Celebration, taking place December
Tallvine Partners acquires Crosby assets Coral Gables, Fla.-based Tallvine Partners reports that its North America marine infrastructure platform has completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of Crosby Enterprises Inc. and certain of its affiliates. The transaction
TWICE Act looks to fix a problem with TWIC program A recent GAO report found a number of problems with the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC program), which requires maritime workers to complete background checks and obtain biometric identification cards to gain
CLIA: Cruising making measurable progress on environmental tech and practices The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reports that it has released its annual Environmental Technologies and Practices (ETP) report. CLIA notes that its EDP report, published annually since 2018, is the only
What Maersk's Intra-Asia lead signals for container shipping's next phase Maersk has overtaken COSCO to become the largest operator in intra-Asia container shipping, the world's largest container trade, according to Alphaliner's mid-August fleet survey
Maersk suspends seasonal TPX Transpacific service Maersk will suspend its seasonal TPX service between Asia and the US West Coast until further notice. The service will remain suspended throughout the remainder of the fourth quarter of 2026. Final sailing departs in September The final eastbound sailing will be operated by Maersk Boston on voyage 640E. Direction Service Voyage First port and departure Eastbound TPX 640E Vung Tau, 29 September Ma
Port of Oakland launches turning basins project Officials from the Port of Oakland and the US Army Corps of Engineers have signed a design agreement initiating the Oakland Harbor Turning Basins Widening Project, a US$ 640 million infrastructure investment that will enable the next generation of large, environmentally advanced container vessels to call at Oakland. The design agreement, signed aboard the historic USS Potomac, represents the firs
When rates reprice, those with the broadest view move first and protect margins Ocean freight rates have moved frequently this year. Every open quote you already sent can land back on your desk to be priced again. That is the worst case for sales and procurement teams: more hours go on work you had already finished. A Valencia-inbound 20DV quoted in June was nearly 60% deviated within a month. The margin you expected goes with it, and you price the business a second time und
Pilbara Ports advances infrastructure upgrades at port of Ashburton Pilbara Ports is progressing two key infrastructure projects at the Port of Ashburton designed to strengthen operational resilience, enhance safety and maintain sustainable port operations. The Ashburton Foundation Water and Fire Project will establish a sustainable potable water supply and permanent fire water system for the Ashburton Cargo Wharf by January 2027. The project includes the install
Maersk removes LCL peak season surcharge from Asia to Europe Maersk will stop applying its Less-than-Container Load Peak Season Surcharge on shipments from Far East Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean. The change applies from the Price Calculation Date of 17 September 2026 and covers the carrier's E1W and E2W trade corridors. Geographical scope The removal applies to LCL cargo originating from: Brunei China Hong Kong Indonesia Japan Cambodia Mongoli
Hapag-Lloyd announces US$1,000 rate increase to US East Coast and Houston Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a General Rate Increase and General Rate Adjustment on shipments from the Indian subcontinent, Pakistan and the Middle East to the US East Coast and Houston. The adjustment will apply to all containers gated in full from 15 October 2026 and will remain valid until further notice. US$1,000 increase per container Hapag-Lloyd will apply an increase of US$1,000 per containe
Port Freeport maintains zero tax rate for third consecutive year The Port Freeport Commission has approved the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget and adopted a resolution maintaining a zero-tax rate for the third consecutive year, continuing the port's commitment to fiscal responsibility and financial independence. Port Freeport first achieved a zero-tax rate in 2024, marking the first time in its history that the Navigation District assessed no property taxes. Cont
Maple Group expands Rotterdam project logistics capacity with Fladderak acquisition Maple Group has acquired Fladderak Industriële Verpakkingen, expanding its capacity for industrial and specialised project cargo in the Port of Rotterdam. Following the acquisition, Maple Group has more than 40,000 m² of production, storage and handling capacity . This includes 25,000 m² of covered space, lifting capacity of up to 80 tonnes and a workforce of more than 100 employees. Acquisition
Hapag-Lloyd introduces emergency surcharge for Jeddah-Aden cargo Hapag-Lloyd will apply a Middle East Emergency Surcharge to Aden-bound cargo transported from Jeddah through an alternative feeder arrangement. The carrier introduced the solution due to the continuing security situation around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Affected cargo currently located in Jeddah will move to Aden using a third-party feeder service. Customers must arrange customs clearance and con
Maersk delays Qilin service by one week Maersk will delay its Qilin service schedule by one week following adverse weather and operational disruptions in the Shanghai region. The schedule adjustment will begin with the Sydney call of GSL Elizabeth. Sydney arrival moved to 26 September The vessel's voyage reference will change from 635S/637N to 635S/638N. Its revised indicative arrival date in Sydney is 26 September 2026. Maersk said it
Container inland costs rise as ocean freight rates weaken Container inland costs are rising across parts of Europe even as ocean freight rates remain under pressure on major Asia-Europe trades. Higher fuel costs are feeding into carrier surcharges, while operational constraints on the Rhine are encouraging the use of alternative rail connections
Kuehne+Nagel opens healthcare logistics centre at Frankfurt Airport Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new 3,505 sqm healthcare logistics centre at Frankfurt Airport , expanding its capacity for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and healthcare products. The facility is located at Cargo City South and offers direct access to the airport apron. This allows healthcare shipments to move quickly between the logistics centre and cargo handling areas. New capacity for tempera
OOCL launches new West Mediterranean-Canada service OOCL will launch a new weekly service connecting the West Mediterranean with Canada in October. The new Canadian Gateway Express 3 (GEX3) will provide direct connections between several Mediterranean ports and Montreal. Westbound sailings will begin from Salerno on 13 October 2026, followed by the first eastbound departure from Montreal on 9 November. GEX3 connects Mediterranean ports with Montre
Major bulk agri-hub opens at port of Tilbury A purpose-built bulk storage and handling facility has opened at Berth 43 at the Port of Tilbury for Cefetra, one of the UK's major traders of grains and animal feed raw materials. The facility, spanning approximately 14,000 square metres, equivalent to two full-sized football pitches, has been designed around direct vessel discharge operations to improve efficiency and reduce cargo handling move
Navigator Gas to retrofit two vessels for ethane fuel Navigator Gas will convert two liquefied-gas carriers to run on ethane, building on eight years of experience with the same technology aboard another vessel in its fleet. The Navigator Nova and Navigator Prominence will undergo the conversions at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industries' Nantong yard in China. The first conversion is scheduled to begin in March 2027. Two gas carriers to switch to ethane B
Maersk expands North American e-commerce delivery through Shipstore Maersk has partnered with shipping automation platform Shipstore to expand access to its e-commerce delivery services across North America. Through the integration, Shipstore customers can access Maersk's delivery network directly from the platform they already use to manage orders and shipments. The partnership targets high-volume parcel shippers seeking to manage multiple delivery providers thr
BV approves methanol-fuel system concept for aluminium catamaran Bureau Veritas (BV) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to O.S. Energy and Chartwell Marine for a methanol-fuel system developed for a new aluminium catamaran. The approval covers the integration of methanol within the vessel's compact design. O.S. Energy and Chartwell Marine will now use the AiP as a basis to move towards detailed engineering and further development of the vessel. Methanol s
FedEx secures over 20 million gallons of SAF across US air network FedEx has signed new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreements covering more than 20 million gallons of neat SAF across its US air network. The fuel will be supplied through 2027 at five major airports: Newark, Oakland, Miami, New York JFK and Dallas Fort Worth. Depending on the location, FedEx expects SAF blend ratios of between 30% and 50%. FedEx expands SAF use at five airports The latest agr
Maersk updates fuel surcharges in Skopje and Cyprus Maersk will revise its truck fuel surcharges in Skopje and Cyprus from 21 September 2026. The carrier attributed the adjustments to higher fuel costs linked to the continuing situation in the Middle East. Revised truck surcharges Market Truck fuel surcharge Skopje 22.5% Cyprus 15% Maersk will display the charges on invoices as the Export Fuel Surcharge and Import Fuel Surcharge, using the EFS and
HD Hyundai Samho and ClassNK develop LNG carrier for amended IGC Code HD Hyundai Samho and ClassNK have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop an LNG carrier design that incorporates forthcoming amendments to the IGC Code. The companies signed the agreement during Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The International Maritime Organization is expected to adopt the amendments during the 112th session of its Maritime Safety Committee in December 2026.
BNSF and Spearpoint partner at Barstow International Gateway BNSF Railway and Spearpoint Logistics have announced a strategic partnership at the Barstow International Gateway in Southern California. Under the agreement, Spearpoint will establish operations at the inland intermodal development and provide warehousing and transportation services. The partnership will support international freight moving from Asia and Mexico through Southern California to des
CentrePort Wellington container volumes surge 69% in FY26 CentrePort Wellington recorded a sharp increase in container traffic during the 2026 financial year, with volumes rising 69% to 145,155 TEUs . The growth followed the introduction of new weekly shipping services, including MSC Eagle from February 2026 and COSCO/OOCL's weekly ANE service. CentrePort said the additional connections are strengthening Wellington's role in New Zealand's container supp
K Shipbuilding, Sejin and ClassNK partner on eco LPG carrier K Shipbuilding, Sejin Heavy Industries and ClassNK have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a new-generation eco LPG carrier. The three companies signed the agreement during Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The project will focus on a 9,000 m³ LPG carrier designed to comply with forthcoming amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liq
Hapag-Lloyd updates Bill of Lading sanctions clause Hapag-Lloyd has updated its standard Bill of Lading clause covering Russia, Belarus and Iran. The carrier said the revision aims to ensure compliance with sanctions imposed by the European Union, United States, United Kingdom and other relevant authorities. It also reflects Hapag-Lloyd's internal compliance requirements. The updated clause takes effect immediately. Clause prohibits direct and ind
Maersk revises terminal handling charges across Latin America and Caribbean Maersk will revise its origin and destination terminal handling charges across several Latin American and Caribbean markets. The new Origin Handling Charge and Destination Handling Charge levels will take effect on 15 October 2026 and remain valid until further notice. The changes cover Peru, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica, Curaçao, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and U
Transito launches combined sea and inland freight service Dutch chartering company Transito has launched a new service combining sea freight and inland shipping under one contract, as low water levels and other disruptions put more pressure on cargo movements between European seaports and the hinterland. The service, named Total Freight, covers the sea voyage, port handling, transhipment and onward transport by inland vessel. ...
Advantage Tankers doubles up at Samsung with $200m suezmax pair Geneva-based Advantage Tankers has been linked to another pair of suezmax newbuildings at Samsung Heavy Industries, doubling up at the South Korean yard as its tanker ordering spree continues. Shipbroking sources have placed the Tugrul Tokgoz-led owner behind two crude tankers Samsung disclosed this week as part of a wider six-ship, KRW1.65trn ($1.2bn) haul. Samsung ...
Huelva awards 50-year concession for new logistics zone The Port of Huelva has awarded a 50-year concession to ZAL Huelva for the construction and operation of a new logistics zone at Punta del Sebo, advancing a project the Spanish gateway has been working on for several years. The concession covers more than 147,000 sq m inside the port service area and follows a ...
Exmar lands 10-year Abidjan FSRU deal Belgium's Exmar has secured a 10-year floating LNG infrastructure deal in Ivory Coast, reviving plans for an import terminal at Abidjan that have been on the drawing board for a decade. The Antwerp-based gas shipping and infrastructure group has entered into agreements with state-owned CI-Energies and Petroci covering the lease of a 152,000 cu m ...
Philippines moves to slash shipyard red tape The Philippines is moving to overhaul regulation of its shipbuilding and ship repair sector, targeting a one-stop shop and simplified approval process as Manila looks to make domestic yards more competitive. The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) have drawn up a series of proposed reforms aimed at shortening processing times, ...
South Korea rolls out Arctic vessel finance programme South Korea is putting fresh financial muscle behind its Arctic shipping drive, with the Korea Ocean Business Corporation launching a KRW120bn ($87m) annual investment programme for icebreakers and ice-class commercial ships. The programme is open to Korean owners acquiring either newbuildings or secondhand tonnage for Northern Sea Route trades, with no restriction on ship type. ...
Diana keeps rate momentum going with kamsarmax deal New York-listed Diana Shipping has secured a sizeable rate increase for another of its kamsarmax bulkers, fixing the Astarte to Aquavita International at $17,000 per day. The 2013-built, 81,513 dwt vessel will move onto the new charter on September 20, replacing its current employment with Propel Shipping at $12,500 per day. The new rate is ...
Bahri shifts funding model with $263m unsecured deal Saudi Arabia's Bahri has completed a SAR986.3m ($263m) refinancing with BNP Paribas and the National Bank of Greece, marking the shipping group's first unsecured international bank financing. The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia said the transaction is aimed at reducing its reliance on asset-backed debt while broadening its relationships with international lenders. It is ...
Yilport turns crane data into double-digit productivity gain Yilport has increased rubber-tyred gantry crane productivity at its Gebze terminal in Turkey by 21% following the deployment of Kaleris optimisation software. The improvement was measured through moves per hour during the first three months of operating Kaleris' RTG Optimization system across the terminal's 31-crane fleet. The software continuously assesses vessel, truck and yard demand ...
Fuel uncertainty collides with shipping's newbuilding boom Shipping's move away from fossil fuels will remain limited unless carbon pricing rises dramatically, according to a new study from the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and Boston Consulting Group. The report, Navigating the Maritime Fuel Transition, models 12 fuel pathways and six engine configurations through to 2050 and concludes that the transition will be ...
CULines makes 14,000 teu leap with Hudong-Zhonghua order China United Lines (CULines) is making a sizeable jump up the containership ladder, ordering two 14,000 teu vessels at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding just months after returning to the newbuilding market. The ships will be the largest the Shanghai-based carrier has ever ordered and its first newbuildings above 10,000 teu, as well as its first deal with ...
Argentina steps up legal challenge to Falklands oil development An Argentine federal judge has ordered a temporary suspension of work on the Sea Lion offshore oil development near the Falkland Islands, escalating Buenos Aires' renewed challenge to British control of the territory. A judge's ruling applies to Israel's Navitas Petroleum and UK-based Rockhopper Exploration, the companies behind the project. It bars drilling, offshore construction, ...
Shipping's carbon data needs to get real Jan Mattsson, the chairman of Everimpact, makes his Splash debut today. For many years, estimating emissions was sufficient for the shipping industry. Fuel consumption was recorded, standard emissions factors were applied, and the resulting figures were reported periodically. This created a common basis for regulation and comparison. But carbon emissions now affect operating costs, vessel ...
China fills Gulf void as war redraws cement feedstock trade China has emerged as an unlikely beneficiary of the disruption to Middle Eastern dry bulk trades, with soaring limestone exports helping fill a hole left by the collapse in Persian Gulf supply and providing fresh employment for geared bulkers. Recent analysis from Greek broker Ursa shows Chinese international limestone exports reached 5.49m tonnes in the ...
EEW adds Dutch offshore wind order to backlog Vattenfall and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners have appointed EEW Special Pipe Constructions to manufacture 69 monopile foundations for the first 1GW phase of the Zeevonk offshore wind project in the Dutch North Sea. EEW will produce the foundations at its Rostock facility before shipping them to the project site, located 63-84 km from the Dutch coast. ...
America's copper paradox sets up new seaborne trade flows Washington wants to bring the copper supply chain home, but the result could be record refined imports in one direction and US-mined concentrate heading back out to sea in the other. US copper policy is beginning to produce exactly the kind of trade-flow distortion that creates new opportunities for shipping. Broker Banchero Costa reported that ...
Vineyard Wind and GE Vernova settle offshore wind dispute Vineyard Wind and GE Vernova have reached a settlement ending their legal fight over the 806MW offshore wind project off Massachusetts. Under the "amicable settlement", GE Vernova has withdrawn a February notice seeking to terminate its involvement in the project. Both companies will also abandon all outstanding legal claims, while the financial and other terms ...
Bower Offshore takes ownership of managed PSV Bower Offshore has bought the Songa Commander platform supply vessel from Blystad Group. The company, previously known as Remøy Shipping and rebranded after Saudi Arabia's Zamil Offshore Services Company acquired it, said it bought the 2010-built PSV and renamed it Bower Commander. Since 2023, Bower has managed the vessel commercially and technically on behalf of ...
Lawmakers vote to block California ship emissions rules The US House has voted to overturn California's stringent at-berth emissions regulations for oceangoing ships, setting up another federal clash over the state's ability to impose tougher environmental standards than the rest of the country. Lawmakers passed H.J. Res. 210 by 216 votes to 211, seeking to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency authorisation that allows ...
How to stay in command in the age of AI AI will not make seamanship obsolete. It will make human judgement more valuable, as tomorrow's crews learn to interrogate data, challenge automation and take control when increasingly intelligent systems get it wrong. The latest chapter from our new SplashTech magazine. The crew of 2035 will not be short of technology. The more difficult question is ...
One week to go until shipping leaders gather at Splash Singapore With just seven days to go until the inaugural Splash Singapore, shipowners, managers, charterers, technology leaders and investors are preparing to gather at the Fairmont Singapore for a day built around one question: how should shipping operate when the assumptions underpinning the industry are changing faster than ever? Taking place on Thursday, September 24 in ...
Gulf of Oman VLCC rates up 250% month to date, nearing $900K per day Skyrocketing spot rates for VLCCs loading via ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman are pulling tonnage toward the Middle...
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US probes suspected Iran-linked cyber attacks on tankers bound for Texas US investigates whether Iran was behind suspected cyber attacks on two Texas-bound tankers, as maritime cyber security experts warn that...
Just seven states report container deficiency data as ship fires continue World Shipping Council chief executive Joe Kramek remains puzzled as to why more IMO member states do not report their...
Russian drones hit two vessels as Black Sea attacks continue Incidents add to growing concerns over maritime security, crew safety and the disruption of regional trade
Chinese coal slowdown tests firm panamax dry bulk market Panamax dry bulk carrier rates remain firm despite a sharp decline in Indonesian thermal coal shipments to China
Eleven years after Maersk Seoul explosion, badly packed chemical found to blame Calcium hypochlorite is a class 5.1 dangerous good. Attendant precautions mean more than just labelling it that way
Boxship charter rates rise as operators secure more forward fixtures While the charter market should remain firm in the near term, rising newbuilding deliveries could pose a significant challenge
Gabon relaunches ship register under new management as clean-up of shadow fleet legacy begins Gabon has relaunched its international ship register under new management, with the new operator pledging to prioritise compliance over growth...
CULines consolidates with first post-panamax order amid Middle East expansion Mid-sized Chinese carrier, which has thrived by seizing opportunities from market disruptions, now seems to be betting on bigger ships...
MOL to keep ships out of Hormuz and braces for crisis to drag into next year MOL is pivoting from predicting crises to building resilience, diversifying trade relationships and expanding its global intelligence capabilities as geopolitics...
Grain exports grind to a halt as attacks empty Ukraine's Black Sea ports Grain carrier calls to Ukrainian Black Sea ports fell 92% month on month in August as escalating attacks forced cargoes...
Daily Briefing VLCC asset values surge on record freight earnings | China opens $10.8bn Pinglu Canal to deepen Asean trade links |...
New services upend Chilean fruit delivery to US East Coast Changes in port calls by container and specialized reefer services take aim at Chilean table grape market just three months away.
Baltimore port readying to boost CSX double-stack service Baltimore is looking for more international shippers to use its intermodal service to Chicago by next year thanks to terminal improvements and financial incentives.
Greater CBP scrutiny looms over US international mail imports From Oct. 22, the customs agency will no longer allow casual or incomplete paperwork for international mail that could result in shipments being delayed, rejected, or sent back.
War on seafarers: Mariner death toll in Middle East conflict estimated to top 40 Undercounted Iranian mariner deaths behind higher estimates of death tolls
Missing seafarer from Hercules Tanker ship found dead off UAE Russian crew member is the 23rd confirmed marine casualty of the US-Iran war
Pressure grows on Strait of Hormuz shuttle trade with Yanbu pipeline down Key STS transfers zones are already operating near capacity, says Kpler
Sale or dividend: Bruton boss sets out two ways for investors in VLCC owner to get paid 'The market will decide' whether company stays independent, says CEO Svensen
Public shipowners shower $3.24bn in dividends on investors in peak quarter This week's Streetwise takes a look at the outsize shareholder rewards from rampant shipping markets
Strait of Hormuz closure making Middle East VLCC market messier and messier Owners in the region need to hurry up and wait for the shuttle service, owners say
CMA CGM and HMM line up $3.9bn in newbuildings at Yangzijiang CMA CGM is set to order ultra-large boxships, while HMM is signing up for tri-fuel newcastlemax bulk carriers
2020 Bulkers boss Magnus Halvorsen lays out case for $485m offshore bet Chair sees undervalued assets and solid cash flow for new offshore player
Drone-hit LNG carrier fails to catch a bid on the auction block Brokers say CDB FL's $123m starting price for GasLog Salem was too aggressive
Indian Register of Shipping eyes IPO for testing and inspection arm Proposed IPO comes as India manufacturing and industrial activity grows
'Bigger is better': Hafnia CEO talks up consolidation after raising Torm stake Torm CEO Jacob Meldgaard says company is 'happy' to have Hafnia as shareholder
India and China defy anti-Russia sanctions bill passed by US Congress Beijing and New Delhi say they oppose 'unilateral' sanctions and will not change their crude supply policy
Ship captain killed in new Black Sea strikes as Moscow and Kyiv ignore ceasefire plea Urgent address by IMO boss Arsenio Dominguez to stop the violence is falling on deaf ears
London should fly the flag for shipping amid global upheavals and market boom Now is a window for the UK to turn the tide of its declining maritime status
India defies sweeping anti-Russia sanctions bill passed by US Congress Government in New Delhi says it will not change its policy to draw on diversified energy sources
US officials reportedly met with Houthis after advance to Bab el-Mandeb Strait Meeting in Oman helps explain Trump's reticence to intervene
CU Lines orders its largest-ever container ships in China The Shanghai-based company has ordered two conventionally fuelled 14,000-teu newbuildings
Exmar stays hungry for FSRU business as company builds on its specialisms Company pursuing FLNG projects and yes, it still has those suezmax newbuildings
Diana Shipping scores higher rate for kamsarmax bulker Greek owner banks $17,000 per day from Aquavita
Exmar scoops job to supply first FSRU for Ivory Coast Company snapping up its fourth LNG carrier in 12 months to convert into regas unit
Pareto sees Oslo bond market passing $100bn as new shipping investors join Shipping bond issuers enjoy low credit spreads
Pirates free cargo ship and crew after five-month hijacking ordeal Sward freed after ransom paid as Gulf of Aden hijack wave continues, with four tankers still held.
HD Hyundai Samho, ClassNK team up on future-proof LNG carrier design New LNG carrier design to meet IGC Code rules due to take effect in 2028
US officials reportedly met with Houthis after advance to Bab al-Mandeb Strait Meeting in Oman helps explain Trump's reticence to intervene
War drives shipping's biggest ever bull run as rates smash records Momentum sets fresh benchmarks as rally eclipses past spikes
SONAR Launches SCI Custom Insights - Free Webinar Demo October 1 See how leading shippers are using their own freight data to find where they're overpaying, where service risk is building, and where they can save - live and in real time. Shippers have spent years being told to let the data drive decisions. The harder problem has always been getting the right data, in the right context, fast enough to actually act on it. SONAR's new SCI: Custom Insights is desi
Rail freight slides in rare off-week Weekly rail traffic on U.S. railroads totaled 494,865 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending Sept. 12, down 3.7% from the same week a year ago. Commodity freight came to 223,560 carloads, the Association of American Railroads reported, off 3.3%, while intermodal volume of 271,305 containers and trailers was weaker by 4.1%, y/y. Just three of 10 carload commodity groups improved: Grain,
Freight Procurement Is Always On Now - AI Speeds It Up AI in freight procurement could cut bid events from months to just 2-3 weeks. Emerge CEO Mark McEntire explains why shippers can't treat procurement as a once-a-year event anymore. In this FreightWaves Today interview, McEntire breaks down the shift from annual RFPs to continuous procurement, why price alone is no longer enough, and how shippers are weighing capacity, carrier fit, risk and fraud
Freight Market Alert: Why US Tender Rejections Are Skyrocketing The freight market is showing an unusual tightening with widespread increases in tender rejection rates across the United States. Join us as we dive into the latest SONAR data, analyzing the unexpected post-Labor Day surge and what it signals for capacity and spot rates. We'll examine regional impacts, trailer type trends, and the underlying factors driving this shift. Understanding these nuances
USMCA Deadlock, Canada Bans: What It Means for Trucking Canada tariffs are now hitting 700+ U.S. products, and some trade flows are moving from tariffs to outright bans. Kyle Peacock of Peacock Tariff Consulting breaks down what the U.S.-Canada breakdown and USMCA deadlock with Mexico mean for cross-border freight, trucking lanes, auto, steel, aluminum and shipper planning. The big takeaway: freight is already being pulled forward, lanes are shifting,
How This Freight Cycle Could Last Freight's cycle-ending forces are still stacking up, but Reliance Partners ' Chief Revenue Officer Thom Albrecht sat down with us to discuss why this one might last. Nearly 360 trucking, freight brokerage, and insurance professionals packed the Grand Hyatt Nashville for the 5th Annual Trucking Matters Seminar Series, Reliance Partners' largest turnout yet for an event that started with 160 atten
CMT launches safety platform for freight brokers Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) has expanded its road safety platform into the freight industry, giving brokers access to recent driving data from participating carriers. On Sept. 2, the company announced the launch of Freight Safety Intelligence, which analyzes driving behavior from the previous 90 days and generates a carrier-level safety score. CMT said the score is designed to give brokers
Mexico lifts empty-truck restriction after 700 tractors stranded at border Mexican customs authorities have lifted a ban on empty commercial trucks entering Mexico through the border crossing in Eagle Pass, Texas. The ban ended a five-day disruption that stranded hundreds of tractors across the border in the Mexican city of Piedras Negras that forced carriers to scramble to reposition equipment. Mexico's National Customs Agency, known as ANAM, reinstated empty-truck cro
Truckload carriers: Capacity exodus growing, not slowing The truckload capacity correction is still in the "early innings," carrier executives said at an investor conference this week. A regulatory crackdown launched a year ago compounded the impact of prolonged economic weakness, which had already forced numerous small and midsize fleets out of the industry. The recent surge in diesel fuel prices has further plagued small operators, many of whom don't
Norfolk Southern: New intermodal era about removing rail friction Norfolk Southern's intermodal business is entering a new phase in which success will depend less on simply matching trucking on cost and more on making rail freight easier to buy, plan, monitor and use, according to a company executive reflecting on the railroad's three decades of network development and customer-service evolution. Shawn Tureman, vice president of Automotive & Intermodal Marketin
At shippers' confab, defining a 'fragile' trucking market New York-The monthly FreightWaves State of Freight webinar has migrated to FreightWaves Today , but a gathering of shippers in New York Tuesday brought together by its sister company SONAR got a chance to hear its two key analysts-Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland-opine on a market they described as "fragile." Unlike earlier State of Freight webinars in the first part of 2026, SONAR and FreightWav
Mexico arrests alleged cartel logistics operator tied to Seattle-Tacoma drug network Mexican authorities have arrested an alleged logistics operator accused of coordinating the transportation and distribution of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs into Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. Ángel Guerrero Carrillo, also known as "El Canguro," was arrested Sunday in Zapopan, Jalisco, following an intelligence-sharing operation between Mexican and U.S. authorities, according to Mexico's Se
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