Arkas Line, represented by Parekh Marine Services, proudly announces 3 consecutive block trains of reefers from 3 different locations (ICD Panki Kanpur - Pristine, ICD Dadri - CONCOR & ICD Palwal - HTPL) from North India
India's Maritime Insurance Pool: "A Domestic Fallback Mechanism Carries Significant Commercial Value for Indian Shippers," says Ashish Sheth of Sarjak Container Lines
India targets $1 trillion exports this year, $2 trillion in five years: Goyal
PM Modi meets Maersk Chairman in Sweden to advance port, green shipping deals
Global disruptions are testing how the world moves goods and people
Paradip Port's new high-capacity gantry cranes to enhance operational efficiency and cargo handling capabilities
Dubai-Oman green corridor clears AED 8 bn in goods in April
Mandatory shore mooring winch lines at APDPL Dahej Port
LPG tanker berths at Kandla after successfully transiting Hormuz
MBS Logistics to be acquired by AD Ports Group
AD Ports Group's diversified and integrated trade ecosystem enables strong performance in Q1 2026
DP World fast-tracking development of Syria's Port of Tartous
Cooperative Logistics Network successfully concludes its 9th Annual Meeting in Bangkok
Distant markets capture over 35 pc of India's exports in historic trade pivot
Indian auto exports jump 38 pc on emerging market demand
Moody's forecasts India-Iran transit deals to secure energy routes
India fast-tracks $5 bn subsea gas pipeline from Oman amid Hormuz crisis
Orissa High Court queries safety of explosive cargo at ports
ACBL expands Houston fleeting operations Jeffersonville, Ind.-based American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) announced an expansion of its operations in Port Houston through a new agreement with the Port of Houston Authority. Under the agreement, ACBL has leased
New York City eyes all-electric container-on-barge service The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has issued an RFEI (request for expressions of interest) inviting responses from maritime operators, vessel designers, logistics firms, and technology partners for the development
V. and International Seaways' female cadet program enters its second year Today, May 18, is International Day for Women in Maritime and it sees ship manager V. Group and New York City headquartered International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE:INSW) entering the second year of running
Corps awards $5.5M contract for Lower Pool 10 restoration project The St. Paul (Minn.) Engineer District awarded a $5.5 million contract May 14 to Dubuque Barge and Fleeting of Dubuque, Iowa, for Stage 3 of a restoration project in Lower Pool 10
Berg Propulsion will set 130-tonne Turkish bollard pull milestone Hönö, Sweden-based Berg Propulsion has been contracted to supply the propulsion and control systems for four diesel-electric, firefighting offshore support tugs that will be the most powerful vessels of their type thus
Caturus approves Commonwealth LNG export facility in Louisiana Houston-based Caturus LLC announced on May 15 that it has made a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) for its Commonwealth LNG project, which includes successful closing of $9.75 billion in project financing
Conrad reports profitable first quarter Morgan City, La.-based shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTCID: CNRD) has reported its first quarter 2026 results. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Conrad had net income of $3.2 million and income
ABB picked to power two new Spanish Navy hydrographic vessels ABB has secured a contract with Spanish state-owned shipbuilding and design company Navantia to supply two Spanish Navy coastal hydrographic vessels (BHC) with a complete DC-based power distribution and propulsion system. Scheduled
SCA announces 2025 shipyard safety award winners The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, has announced its annual member safety awards for the 2025 calendar year. The awards went
AD Ports Group acquires Germany's MBS Logistics for €70M AD Ports Group has signed an agreement to acquire Germany-based MBS Logistics for an enterprise value of AED 300 million (€70 million), further expanding its global logistics platform and European footprint. The deal includes 100% ownership of MBS Logistics' core business, excluding its joint ventures. The acquisition supports AD Ports Group's strategy to grow operational scale, handle larger car
Possible US strike and then what? The US destroyed most of Iran's military. The question now is whether it will strike again and what that means for the ships that cannot get through
CMA CGM announces new FAK Rates from Mediterranean to Middle East, Red Sea and Far East CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from Mediterranean ports to the Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Far East, effective from 1 June 2026 until further notice. For shipments to the Middle East Gulf, rates from West Mediterranean and Adriatic ports are set at US$6,000 per 20-foot container and US$6,100 per 40-foot container. Rates from the Black Sea reach US$6,600/6,700, while Eas
RIKON delivers two more heavy-duty portal cranes to Turkey RIKON completed the commissioning of two RPS-1100 portal cranes at the Port of Riga ahead of delivery to one of Turkey's top 100 industrial enterprises. The cranes will be transported fully assembled by heavy-lift vessel, allowing the customer to integrate the equipment into operations immediately after arrival. The latest delivery follows RIKON's recently completed Isdemir Port project for OYAK
VesselBot report highlights emissions gap across container shipping VesselBot has released its latest quarterly report, "Decoding Maritime Emissions Q1 2026: Efficiency Under Pressure", analysing emissions performance across 82,212 voyages completed by 6,187 container vessels during the first quarter of 2026. The report examines emissions efficiency across vessel sizes, trade lanes, vessel age groups and carriers, highlighting major differences in operational per
Beijing fines shipping lines and NVOCCs for under-declaring freight rates China's Ministry of Transport (MOT) has fined nine mainline operators and seven NVOCCs this month, including CMA CGM and MSC, for under-declaring freight rates. The discrepancies between what was actually charged to shippers and what was filed were uncovered during inspections in Guangzhou, Qingdao and Ningbo ports between August and November 2025
Contargo completes Emmerich Terminal modernisation project Contargo Rhein-Waal-Lippe officially accepted a new container gantry crane at the Port of Emmerich on 11 May, marking the completion of a major terminal modernisation project. The infrastructure upgrade was carried out by Port Emmerich - Infrastruktur- und Immobiliengesellschaft mbH over several years. The Emmerich terminal expanded by 12,000 sqm and underwent a full infrastructure upgrade, inclu
NORDEN expands fleet with four modern Handysize vessels NORDEN strengthened its fleet with the purchase of four Handysize dry cargo vessels. The vessels were built in 2024 and are scheduled for delivery during the second quarter of 2026. The new ships feature open-hatch and box hold capabilities, allowing NORDEN to handle specialised cargoes and offer more flexible transport solutions to customers. The acquisition expands NORDEN's operated fleet, whic
Best Ways a San Diego Bankruptcy Lawyer Can Help Debt problems can affect every part of daily life. Many people struggle with credit card balances, missed mortgage payments, medical bills, or collection calls. A skilled San Diego bankruptcy lawyer can help you understand your legal options and explain which bankruptcy chapter may fit your situation. The right legal guidance also helps people avoid mistakes that can delay or complicate a case. A
How the UAE is hardening its maritime architecture Two announcements have revealed the contours of a maritime strategy that has been years in the making. Read separately, each is a logistics milestone. Read together, they mark a strategic inflection
Maersk and SLPA discuss terminal efficiency at Port of Colombo Maersk delegates met with senior officials from Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) at the Port of Colombo to discuss operational performance and future cooperation related to Maersk vessel and terminal activities. The discussions focused on vessel turnaround times, berth planning, schedule reliability, transshipment coordination, and Inter-terminal Trucking (ITT) operations. Both sides also reviewe
Why Container Carriers Use SysGears TMS Software to Reduce Delays Between Ports, Warehouses, and Inland Transport Container carriers use SysGears TMS software to reduce delays because most port-to-door slowdowns come from broken handoffs, weak status updates , and late planning changes between terminals, warehouses, dispatchers, and inland transport teams. A transportation management system for logistics brings these moving parts into one workflow: container tracking, shipment visibility, fleet dispatch plan
AD Ports Group awards $200 million contracts for Congo Container Terminal expansion AD Ports Group awarded three major contracts worth approximately AED 735 million (USD 200 million) for the development of the Noatum Ports Pointe-Noire Terminal in the Republic of the Congo. The new container terminal is being developed through AD Ports Group's joint venture with CMA CGM Group , following an agreement signed in February 2025. The contracts include: Marine and topside works worth
Authorities seize 46kg of cocaine at Port of Piraeus Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) seized 46 kilograms of cocaine at the Port of Piraeus in another major blow against international drug trafficking networks. The operation was carried out by the Forces for the Control of Economic Transactions (DEOS) in close cooperation with inspectors from the 1st Customs Audit Center of Piraeus following a targeted risk analysis. Authorities iden
Port of Klaipeda advances €1 billion Southern Port expansion project Klaipeda State Seaport Authority is moving forward with the development of the southern part of the Port of Klaipeda and plans to launch an international operator tender later this year. The project covers a future 100-hectare port area and could attract more than €1 billion in total investment, making it one of the largest infrastructure projects in Lithuania's history. The Port Authority signed
AD Ports Group establishes UAE's first shipbuilders consortium AD Ports Group has announced the formation of the Consortium of UAE Shipbuilders, the first unified platform of its kind in the country, bringing together national industry players across shipbuilding, vessel repair, fabrication and marine engineering. The initiative is led by Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group's Maritime and Shipping Cluster, and is designed to strengthen coordination acros
Readers Speak: Bypass ports seen as Hormuz response Industry looks beyond immediate disruption The latest Readers Speak poll explored how the container shipping industry may adapt in the long term to the ongoing crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz . The results suggest that readers increasingly believe the industry's response will extend far beyond temporary operational measures, with infrastructure and routing strategies expected to evolve pe
AD Ports snaps up German freight forwarder MBS Logistics Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group is expanding its global logistics footprint with the acquisition of German freight forwarder MBS Logistics in a deal valued at AED300m ($82m). The transaction will give AD Ports full ownership of MBS Logistics' core business, excluding its joint ventures. MBS operates an asset-light freight forwarding business focused on Germany and ...
Diana warns Genco shares could slide if takeover bid collapses Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has warned that shares in rival Genco Shipping & Trading could fall to around $17.50 if its $23.50-per-share takeover proposal is removed from the table. Athens-based Diana, currently Genco's largest shareholder, said the US-listed bulker owner's stock price is being artificially supported by its all-cash offer and does not ...
Hunter Group faces mounting VLCC payment dispute Norway's Hunter Group says an ongoing dispute with a long-term charterer has deepened after the counterparty again paid well below the contracted amount for two VLCCs. The Oslo-listed company revealed that the unnamed counterparty underpaid April charter hire by about $9.22m, following a similar shortfall reported for March. Hunter Group said the latest development increases ...
Boskalis strengthens cable installation arsenal with new CLV order Dutch dredging contractor and marine services provider Boskalis has ordered a new high-capacity cable laying vessel (CLV). The vessel will be built to meet the growing demand for long-distance cable installation in the interconnector and offshore wind markets, particularly for high-voltage direct current cables. The vessel is expected to enter service in 2029. The CLV ...
Pelagic and Clear Ocean open door to Golden Energy Offshore deal options The two largest shareholders in Golden Energy Offshore Services have launched a strategic review that could pave the way for a sale of their holdings or other transactions involving the Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner. Clear Ocean Partners and Pelagic Partners said they are reviewing a broad range of alternatives tied to their investment in the ...
Iran unveils crypto insurance regime for Hormuz Iran has proposed managing the Strait of Hormuz through an insurance-based framework that would formalise its control over the critical oil shipping chokepoint, while simultaneously demanding that all vessels file mandatory cargo declarations with a newly created Iranian maritime authority before being permitted to transit. State media reported on Sunday that the Iranian Ministry of ...
Geneva Dry iron ore panel lays out a bullish, chaotic future for capes The iron ore session at last month's Geneva Dry conference ended up being far more than a discussion about ore flows and freight rates. In the space of an hour, the panel veered from bunker shortages and Chinese stockpiling to de-dollarisation, geopolitical fragmentation and warnings that the world is entering its biggest industrial shift since ...
Panama Canal congestion fears grow ahead of June lock maintenance Congestion is building at the Panama Canal just as authorities prepare for maintenance works next month that are expected to further reduce transit capacity, raising fresh concerns over delays and soaring freight costs across multiple shipping sectors. The Panama Canal Authority has scheduled dry chamber maintenance on the east lane of the Gatun Locks between ...
Yinson Productions secures $131m financing for Vietnam-bound FSO Singapore-based floater owner and operator Yinson Productions, together with its JV partner, PTSC, has successfully secured a $131.5m senior secured bank financing for the FSO for the Block B project offshore Vietnam. The vessel is currently under construction in China, with completion anticipated in 2027. Once completed, the vessel will be deployed in Block B ...
Tanker resale frenzy sends prices skywards Tanker resale prices are hitting extraordinary levels as buyers scramble for prompt tonnage in one of the hottest crude shipping markets in years, with traditional asset valuation models effectively breaking down. Fresh sales reported by Clarksons Research on Friday underline the extent of the surge. Trafigura has acquired the scrubber-fitted VLCC resale newbuilding Las Palmas ...
ADES secures fresh rig deals worth $270m Saudi oil and gas driller ADES has won one new contract and one extension for two of its rigs. ADES said that Belop, a Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production firm headquartered in Lagos, awarded a new contract for its 1982-built Main Pass IV jackup in Nigeria. The contract has a one-year firm term, ...
Women in maritime should be recognised for merit, not gender Irene Rosberg, programme director for the Blue MBA and Blue Board Leadership Programme at Copenhagen Business School, writes for Splash on International Day for Women in Maritime. Women in Maritime Day is an opportunity to celebrate progress, but it should also be a moment for honesty. The maritime industry has spoken about gender equality for ...
UAE shipbuilders unite under first national maritime consortium A group of UAE maritime companies has come together to form the country's first shipbuilders consortium, creating a joint platform aimed at strengthening local shipbuilding, repair and marine engineering capabilities. The newly launched Consortium of UAE Shipbuilders brings together companies involved in shipbuilding, fabrication, steel production, marine engineering and vessel repair as the coun
JHI Steamship continues fleet push with Japanese LR2 newbuild Greek owner JHI Steamship has expanded its growing newbuilding programme with an LR2 tanker order at Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding. The Athens-based company has contracted a 115,000 dwt scrubber-fitted unit at Imabari's Marugame yard for delivery in 2028. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. The latest contract adds to a steadily growing orderbook ...
Seapeak grows LNG orderbook with $756m Samsung Heavy trio Gas shipowner Seapeak has expanded its LNG carrier orderbook with a fresh trio of newbuildings in South Korea, while simultaneously locking in long-term employment for the vessels. The company disclosed in its latest quarterly earnings report that it had signed contracts in May for three 174,000 cu m dual-fuel X-DF LNG carriers at Samsung Heavy ...
Adani Enterprises settles alleged sanctions violations for $275m Adani Enterprises Limited has agreed to pay $275m to resolve potential civil liability arising from apparent violations of US sanctions...
VLCCs are once again outperforming aframaxes and product tankers It is not uncommon for VLCCs to earn less than smaller tankers, as they did during the Russia-Ukraine war. It...
Hormuz traffic edges higher after lull Traffic through Hormuz increased significantly last week as Iran-linked trade surged, despite the US blockade
Green regulation needn't be perfect, says Accelleron CEO Daniel Bischofberger said the Net-Zero Framework is not perfect, but would give the industry the certainty and level playing field...
Iran drafts Hormuz insurance scheme and launches Persian Gulf authority The insurance offered by Tehran would cover detention, inspection and cargo confiscation, but not damage from weapons, state media said
What's next for tanker stocks as Hormuz crisis drags on? Lloyd's List senior maritime reporter Greg Miller asks what happens next for tanker stocks, as disruptions at the Strait of...
Ship recycling sales slump as high charter and freight rates delay demolition decisions Disruptions in the Middle East Gulf and rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, continue to boost charter markets and...
Tanker stocks slide as Hormuz-driven rally shows cracks Chinese tanker stocks tumbled as analysts debate whether the Hormuz-fuelled freight rally has peaked or if Monday's sell-off was just...
The week in newbuildings: Ordering slows but high-value vessels continue to be signed Orders for 22 vessels were confirmed in the past week in the boxship, gas and crude oil tanker sectors
Middle East port update: Monday, May 18 In UAE, Fujairah and Khor Fakkan all port activities and business operations are proceeding effectively and without disruption
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Software vendor offers proposal to establish detention, demurrage accountability The BCO technology provider, in a bid to avoid costly dispute resolution, has identified 20 use cases under which shippers, consignees, and carriers can agree to be held responsible for container storage.
Guangzhou begins work on $2 billion fifth development phase at Nansha port Main construction started Friday and includes the development of four berths capable of handling ships of more than 21,000 TEUs, plus 15 berths for regional feeder vessels.
AD Ports to expand Europe, Asia footprints with MBS Logistics takeover The Abu Dhabi group is following its larger Dubai-based neighbor DP World in growing its end-to-end reach across the container shipping sector.
'Montgomery' ruling likely to raise pressure on trucking insurance, broker vetting Trucking industry attorneys say last week's decision by the Supreme Court is likely to intensify scrutiny of carrier selection practices and insurance coverage.
Tech firms come together to unify hydrogen supply for shipping Alliance aims to work with shipping and land-based industrial users to build up supply and demand
US official announces new 30-day sanctions waiver for 'stranded' Russian oil Move restores relief that expired over the weekend
Managers face increasing legal risks over known ship defects, insurer warns ITIC said client faced $2.5m-plus claim after taking over vessel with 150 faults
Diana Shipping cashes in part of its stake in takeover target Genco Greek owner claims it is still committed to upcoming proxy battle and will devote profits to the cause
US losing leverage in Iran war as tanker rates slide Cass Technava argues even allies may be willing to play ball with Tehran to protect their economies
Tankers International snares Cido Shipping newbuilding for suezmax pool Vessel numbers appear static since kick-off four months ago
Three ships hit by drones in Black Sea as Ukraine and Russia escalate air strikes Latest targets include Chinese-controlled bulker, but no human casualties reported
Global Maritime Forum: Shipping firms must plan for when women at sea have children Family planning is for shipping companies too and firms should plan ahead for when women at sea become pregnant
Greek owner agrees deal with US to get blocked VLCC out of Hormuz Eastern Mediterranean tanker had been prevented from delivering Iraqi oil to Vietnam
Eimskip container ship crews to strike over pay Sailing schedules would be affected from next week
Iran floats maritime insurance plan for Strait of Hormuz Regime mulling scheme as an alternative to tolls on shipping through key maritime chokepoint
Zodiac Maritime heads back to China for car carrier newbuildings UK-based owner adds two 7,000-ceu ships at Yantai CIMC Raffles
New Columbia leaders land management deal with Chinese lessor Schoeller company says Zhejiang Seaport Financial Leasing has three aframaxes under construction
Greek owner Horizon Tankers linked to Torm resale deal Brokers report two MR product tankers going to Danish buyer for $51m each
US IPO optional rather than necessary for Tor Olav Troim's Bruton, Clarksons says Frode Morkedal believes financing move could remove the need for new share sale
Cash generation driving investor appetite for Oslo high-yield shipping bonds, banks say Arctic and Fearnley expect strong demand attracting new issuers
Clarksons leads strategic review at Golden Energy as major investors mull sale Clear Ocean Partners and Pelagic will look at sale of holding and other options
Two ships hit by drones in Black Sea as Ukraine and Russia escalate air strikes Latest targets include Chinese-controlled bulker, but no human casualties reported
Asyad Shipping gets hands on new VLCCs early in strong market First tanker is delivered ahead of schedule, and three more ships are due to arrive early
Sanctioned vessel crew member arrested by Sweden after renewed attempt to submit false papers Sea Owl I was originally detained in March, suspected of flying a false flag
UAE speeds up work on second pipeline to boost tanker loadings outside Strait of Hormuz West-East Pipeline project should be ready next year
'Very few stayed the course': Veteran lawyer on the reality of maritime litigation Corina Song reveals sacrifices, intimidation and shipping's relentless demands
Major VLGC owners upgraded as DNB Carnegie shocked by strong rates BW LPG and Dorian LPG raised to 'hold' from 'sell'
Marco Polo spins off shipbuilding business in $108m reverse takeover Company says spinning off shipbuilding will provide the segment with an independent platform to accelerate growth
Wavelength podcast: Trump and Xi talk Strait and Intertanko puts pressure on Plus, China's five-year plan could hurt shipping more than people think, and Oceanbird has wings
Shipowner body Intertanko plots route through perilous Strait of Hormuz Safe navigation plan, set for release this week, requires cut in Middle East tensions
VLCC dispute sees Hunter Group take a fresh $9m hit as charterer refuses to pay up Norwegian group says it remains confident counterparty has no grounds for the reduction
Diana Shipping banks higher rate for time charter to Oldendorff Post-panamax will earn $20,000 per day
Procopiou tanker leaves Strait of Hormuz as crude crossings tick up Suezmax makes it to India as Clarksons notes slight increase in transits
Hong Kong owner seeks quick resale of ex-Bourbon offshore vessel Auction follows purchase less than a year ago
Vietnamese woodchip carrier among a three-ship haul by South Asian ship recyclers Sale of MR tanker shows that some recyclers are willing to pay higher to secure tonnage
Shanghai ChangShun inks up to 10 container ships worth over $700m at Yangzhou Guoyu New vessels will be the largest in private owner's fleet
Seapeak books LNG carrier trio at Samsung Heavy Industries for Woodside Energy Owner says oversupply of vessels could hit its short-term chartered and redelivering ships
Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen 'sometime this summer at latest', US energy secretary says Chris Wright tours Golden Pass as LNG carriers line up to exit Middle East Gulf
Could new Zim offer start bidding war? ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has approved a takeover but the deal could be put on hold after a new investor proposed a richer offer. The Israeli liner earlier this year agreed to be acquired by Hapag-Lloyd of Germany and investor FIMI Opportunity Funds of Israel for $4.2 billion. That valued Zim at $35 per share, or a 58% premium at that time. The terms of the deal call for the creation of a
Transportation bill sets $240B for major modes The text of the massive federal surface transportation bill, branded as the BUILD America 250 Act, was released today by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, formally known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, in total allocates $674 billion in core reauthorization, with $240 billion in authorized and direct funding for services and infrastructure across trucking, rail, aviation
Cargo theft dips in Q1, but fraud schemes surge, report says Cargo theft in the U.S. declined year over year in the first quarter of 2026, but freight fraud schemes continued to rise as criminals increasingly used deceptive pickup tactics to steal legitimate shipments. Supply chain security firm Overhaul recorded 574 cargo theft incidents nationwide during Q1, averaging 6.4 thefts per day. While total thefts fell compared to late 2025, the report found tha
Will the BUILD America 250 Act be the next capacity squeeze On May 17, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., and ranking member Rick Larsen, D-Wash., released the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan five-year surface transportation reauthorization that has to clear Congress before the current law expires Sept. 30. It is a big bill, more than 1,000 pages, and the press release sells the big numbers. More than $50 bil
Merger markup: BNSF hiked grain train charges as much as 472%, UP says in complaint BNSF Railway has canceled longstanding reciprocal switching rates for some unit grain train shipments, which has forced Union Pacific customers to pay a higher per-car merchandise train rate, UP said in a complaint filed with federal regulators on Friday. "This action almost tripled the switching rate for unit train grain shipments bound for Union Pacific," UP's complaint states. "Indeed, BNSF (N
Labor Dept. jumps in on the push for driver English language proficiency In another step aimed at making the point that the Trump administration is intent on enforcing English language proficiency for truck drivers, his administration's Department of Labor (DOL) has released what it calls "sub-regulatory guidance" to clarify its own role. The thrust of the announcement published last week by the DOL is that an employer seeking to fill a role that involves use of a com
This autonomous ship mooring system really sucks - and that's a good thing A vacuum-based ship mooring system for the first time has been deployed at northern China's Port of Qingdao. Reports say the autonomous technology, deployed in January, berthed a container ship in 30 seconds. It's also safer, since workers aren't required to secure mooring lines. A total of 13 vacuum mooring units shorten the mooring process from a half-hour for a single ship. Qingdao is the fift
BUILD America 250 Act hands AV trucks a fed framework On May 17, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., and ranking member Rick Larsen, D-Wash., released the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan five-year surface transportation reauthorization that has to be done before the current authorization expires Sept. 30. Buried inside the 1,000-plus pages is something the autonomous trucking industry has chased for yea
More than 5,100 freight-related layoffs hit US supply chain sector A wave of freight-related layoffs and facility closures has swept across the U.S., with more than 5,183 workers affected by shutdowns, restructurings and contract losses tied to the logistics, manufacturing and transportation sectors. The layoffs span at least 20 states and include warehouse operators, manufacturers, trucking companies, automotive suppliers and food logistics providers. Many of t
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