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Mormugao Port to acquire next-generation digital technologies with proposed dedicated private 5G network
US grant for Colombo Port's digital systems
US explores lifting restrictions on oil tankers to cool global freight markets
Government raises petrol export duty while cutting diesel tariff
CONCOR ICD Kanpur facilitates first-ever export of liquid glucose from India to Vietnam
FIATA's Centennial Declaration outlines five enduring principles reflecting its vision for the future of logistics
Samudera's CIX 8 service supports efficient cargo movement between India, China and Sri Lanka
Centre approves '991 cr. for six-laning of key Kandla-Mundra Port highway stretch
Major container shipping lines returning to Suez Canal across key services; reducing global vessel capacity demand and putting downward pressure on spot freight rates
Exporters line up shipments to New Zealand following FTA finalisation
Jindal Steel commissions 12.5 MTPA dry bulk cargo terminal at Paradip Port
Rozema Boat Works wins contract to build new Tampa Bay pilot boat Rozema Boat Works Inc., Mount Vernon, Wash., has been awarded a contract to build a 56-foot pilot transfer vessel for the Tampa Bay Pilots Association, based in Tampa Bay, Fla. Designed by
Louisiana DOTD dedicates first of two new Cameron crossing ferries Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Glenn Ledet joined state and local officials, including Gov. Jeff Landry, Wednesday, to celebrate the dedication of the ferryboat Holly Beach. This marks the completion
International Seaways in $370M Bruton acquisition New York City-headquartered International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: INSW), one of the world's largest tanker companies, is set to get larger. Today it announced the execution of agreements to acquire Bruton Limited (OSL:
Estonia's first fully-electric ferry will feature next-gen Steerprop CRP units Finnish marine propulsion specialist Steerprop will supply the latest version of its well-established contra-rotating propeller (CRP) technology for the fully electric ferry ordered at Polish shipyard Crist SA for the Estonian State
Zamil Offshore orders a fourth 60-meter FSIV A trio of 60-meter Fast Support Intervention Vessels (FSIV) ordered in October 2023 is set to become a quartet. With the third in the series delivered, Saudi Arabia-based offshore services provider Zamil
EUROGATE secures €82 million financing for Wilhelmshaven automation project EUROGATE has secured an €82 million loan from KfW IPEX-Bank to develop and test automated container handling systems at its Wilhelmshaven terminal in Germany. The financing will support a pilot project focused on digital technology, autonomous vehicles and terminal automation. EUROGATE aims to improve container handling efficiency, reduce operating costs and lower fuel consumption. The project co
Boluda Towage opens new Antwerp headquarters Boluda Towage has inaugurated its new headquarters at Noorderplaats in Antwerp, strengthening its operational base in Belgium and the wider Scheldt region. The facility includes modern office space and a dedicated training simulator designed to support crew development and the onboarding of new employees. Steven De Nijs, Deputy CEO of Boluda Towage Europe, and Filip De Wilde, the newly appointed
Yang Ming adds Tangier-Casablanca shuttle Yang Ming will introduce a weekly container connection between Tangier and Casablanca through a slot-charter agreement with Arkas Line, according to DynaLiners. The Taiwanese carrier will take slots on Arkas Line's Morocco Cabotage Service and market the connection under the same MCS service code. A single container ship with a capacity of approximately 1,400 TEUs operates the weekly shuttle. MCS
BPA analysis attributes UK container growth to port investment New analysis from the British Ports Association challenges claims that EU Emissions Trading System pricing is diverting container traffic from continental Europe to Britain, finding instead that infrastructure investment is the primary driver of growing UK port competitiveness. The EU earlier this year proposed measures to penalise UK container ports based on reports from Spain's EU ETS Observato
Jade Pacific Line launches India-Red Sea service Newly established Singapore-based carrier Jade Pacific Line (JPL) has launched a container service connecting the Indian Subcontinent with Egypt's Red Sea coast. The carrier commenced operations on 1 October 2026, deploying the 1,100 TEU MEDKON SIA on the new India-Red Sea service. The service operates on an irregular schedule with the following rotation: Mundra - Nhava Sheva - Karachi - Sokhna -
Rhenus to double logistics space with new hub in Padua Rhenus is expanding its logistics operations in Italy with a new 10,000 sqm hub at Interporto Padova. The facility will bring together transport, warehousing and freight forwarding services in one location. The company plans to begin moving operations to the new site in the first quarter of 2027. The move will double its covered logistics space in the Padua area from approximately 5,000 sqm to 10
Carrier stocks push DynaLiners index to 2026 high The DynaLiners Shares Index rebounded during the latest trading week, gaining 75 points, or 2.8%, to move above the 2,800-point threshold and reach its highest level of 2026. The recovery came despite continued pressure on global trade and economic activity, with container shipping companies providing the strongest support to the overall index. The DLSI Carriers index climbed 199 points, or 5.1%,
CMA Terminals completes acquisition of 49% stake in Nador Container Terminal Marsa Maroc has completed the entry of CMA Terminals into the capital of Nador Container Terminal (NCT), the concessionaire responsible for the western container terminal at Morocco's Nador West Med Port. The transaction was finalised following approval from the relevant authorities. Under the completed ownership structure, Marsa Maroc holds 51% of NCT's share capital and voting rights, while CMA
ZIM suspends Gulf Toucan service ZIM will suspend its ZIM Gulf Toucan (ZGT) service connecting the US Gulf with the East Coast of South America, as reported by DynaLiners. The final southbound voyage will be operated by Loncomilla 036/S, departing Houston on 24 October 2026 and completing its final East Coast South America call on 19 November. The last northbound voyage will be operated by Navios Amarillo 067/N, departing Rio de
Iraqi Line returns to Gulf shipping after five decades Iraq's national maritime carrier, Iraqi Line, is resuming commercial shipping operations in the Gulf following a suspension of more than 50 years. The first sailing to depart from Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates for Umm Qasr Port in Iraq on 15 October 2026. According to Iraq Business News, citing the Iraqi Ministry of Transport, the return is intended to increase cargo flows through Ir
HMM approves US$1.62 billion investment in 12 containerships South Korean container shipping company HMM has approved a KRW 2.168 trillion (approximately US$1.62 billion) investment programme covering 12 containerships, as part of its efforts to strengthen its fleet and improve competitiveness. According to a regulatory filing dated 15 October 2026, the investment was approved by the company's Board of Directors and includes eight newbuildings and four res
China wants a seat at the table that decides which ships can sail China P&I's bid to join the International Group of P&I Clubs extends Beijing's maritime strategy from hulls and harbours into the insurance layer that has become the West's most effective lever over global shipping
DP World completes £13 million training hub at London Gateway DP World and Thames Freeport have completed a new £13 million training and innovation centre at London Gateway in the United Kingdom. The facility, known as The Hive, is located within London Gateway Logistics Park. It will support skills development in the maritime and logistics sectors, with plans to train around 1,125 people each year. The project was jointly funded by DP World and Thames Free
Stena Line agrees to acquire Somerset in network reshuffle Stena Line has reached an agreement to acquire the RoRo vessel Somerset from CLdN as part of a broader restructuring of its freight network. Subject to completion and transfer, the vessel is expected to join Stena Line's Dublin-Liverpool service in early December. Delivery of Somerset is expected later in October. The vessel will then enter dry dock for refurbishment and repainting before being r
Lower emissions do not always signal a more efficient container voyage Lower total emissions do not necessarily mean that a container ship voyage operated more efficiently, according to a new VesselBot case study examining the relationship between emissions and transported cargo. The analysis compares two voyages performed by the same vessel between Bremerhaven and Norfolk in May and July 2026. The May voyage generated 3,104 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions while
ESPO and EFIP introduce green innovation platform for European ports The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) have made the Green Innovation Compass available on their websites. The online platform helps maritime and inland ports find practical solutions for greener and more efficient operations. It brings together research, case studies and experience from port projects across Europe. The platform focuses on te
ID Logistics expands German network with new logistics facility ID Logistics has opened a new 35,000 sqm logistics centre in Germany, bringing its network in the country to 17 facilities. The site, located at Mittelweserpark in Lower Saxony, began operations in September 2026 and focuses on handling heavy and bulky goods. The opening marks another step in the company's expansion in Germany. Since 2021, ID Logistics has more than doubled its network, growing f
Explainer: How a port ban became a strategic realignment Washington's proposed fees on Spanish shipping are less about punishing Madrid than about formalizing a shift toward Morocco that is already well advanced.
DHL Freight deploys electric truck on Netherlands-Belgium routes DHL Freight has introduced the SuperPanther eTopas 600 electric truck into regular commercial operations in the Netherlands. The vehicle also serves cross-border routes to Belgium, marking its move from testing to daily freight transport. The battery-electric heavy-duty truck has been operating since September 2026. It covers around 2,000 kilometers per week and offers a range of up to 500 kilome
Fincantieri expands AI and robotics programme across shipyards Fincantieri is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence and robotics across its shipyards through its BOOST² innovation programme. The initiative includes planned investments of nearly €100 million to improve shipbuilding efficiency, safety and production processes. The Italian shipbuilding group launched BOOST² - The Shipyard of the Future three years ago. Since then, more than 450 employ
Sea-Intelligence: Liner Networks Getting More Specialized The global container shipping industry is undergoing a structural transformation, with shipping lines transitioning away from the highly homogenized networks of the past decade toward a landscape characterized by greater operational specialization. Prior to 2017, the deep-sea network was heavily consolidated. To maintain global market coverage, shipping lines relied extensively on dense Vessel Sh
Equinor keeps Odfjell Drilling semisub busy into late 2027 Norway's Odfjell Drilling has secured more work for its Deepsea Atlantic semisubmersible drilling rig after compatriot energy major Equinor exercised options for two additional wells. The latest option exercise will keep the 2009-built rig employed until late in the fourth quarter of 2027, extending its existing contract without interruption. The additional wells will be drilled ...
UK ports hit back at Brussels over ETS diversion claims British ports have challenged European Union claims that shipping lines are diverting container traffic to the UK to escape carbon charges, warning that proposed anti-evasion measures risk penalising billions of pounds of investment in British terminals. The British Ports Association (BPA) has rejected findings from Spain's EU ETS Observatory linking rising UK container activity to ...
GSI taps bridge builder to ease ship block bottleneck Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has turned to one of China's oldest bridge builders for outsourced hull block construction, joining a growing number of shipyards tapping manufacturers outside the traditional maritime supply chain to keep pace with swelling orderbooks. The CSSC-controlled yard has signed a framework agreement with China Railway Shanhaiguan Bridge Group, bringing the heavy-s
Chemnav steps up suezmax bet with Jinglu pair Greek tanker owner Chemnav Shipmanagement has expanded its suezmax newbuilding programme with two more vessels in China, taking its orderbook in the segment to four ships. The Paul Coronis-backed company has been linked by shipbroking sources to a contract for two 158,000 dwt crude carriers at Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry, with deliveries expected in ...
Shell taps Hydra Subsea for Gulf of Mexico pipeline tie-ins US-based offshore construction, subsea engineering, and marine services company Hydra Subsea has signed a commercial agreement with Shell for pipeline installation on selected short-distance subsea tie-ins. Hydra's offshore construction and subsea installation vessel Subsea Legend will support a standard, repeatable execution model dedicated to Gulf of America's six- and eight-inch rigid pipeline
Liquimar lines up suezmax trio at New Hantong Greek tanker owner Liquimar Tankers has been linked to an order for three suezmax newbuildings in China, adding fresh crude carrier capacity after cashing in on the strong secondhand tanker market. The Dimitris Papadimitriou-controlled company has contracted three 157,000 dwt vessels at Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry, according to shipbuilding sources. The conventionally fuelled ...
Shipping's AI winners will build capability, not buy technology The technology is already widely available. The advantage will come from how shipping companies turn it into specialised systems, define its place in the team and manage adoption, says Michalis Gkontas, co-founder and CEO of AskChief. Today's AI systems can already perform useful knowledge work. They can search and interpret large volumes of information, compare ...
International Seaways seals $370m Bruton takeover deal New York-listed tanker owner International Seaways has struck a deal to take over Tor Olav Trøim-backed Bruton in a transaction valuing the Oslo-listed VLCC company at around $370m. The agreement, announced on Friday, will see the Lois Zabrocky-led group acquire Bruton's entire four-ship supertanker portfolio, going considerably further than the sale of two newbuildings first ...
Northern Lights expansion brings fresh work for Worley Rosenberg Subsea 7 has selected Worley Rosenberg to construct key subsea structures and spools supporting Phase II of the Northern Lights carbon transport and storage development, Norway's flagship CCS project. The contract covers fabricating subsea spools and structures for Northern Lights Phase II. It follows Worley Rosenberg's delivery of comparable subsea structures and spools for Phase ...
Former Ukrainian officer goes on trial over Nord Stream sabotage Germany has opened its first criminal trial over the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, with a former Ukrainian military officer accused of leading the team that carried out the explosions in the Baltic Sea. German prosecutors accuse 50-year-old Serhii Kuznietsov of involvement in a war crime through an attack on civilian infrastructure, ...
Transocean boosts liquidity ahead of $5.8bn Valaris takeover Transocean has lined up an expanded $750m revolving credit facility as it prepares to close its $5.8bn takeover of rival offshore driller Valaris. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Transocean International, has entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with Citibank and a group of lenders, with the new facility taking effect once the Valaris acquisition ...
Splash Wrap: A missile from Riyadh Ongoing attacks in Hormuz and the Black Sea dominated Splash coverage once again this week - both maritime theatres of war expanding worryingly. Another dangerous missile for tanker owners came from a conference in Saudi Arabia, where the US energy secretary was reported to have suggested the Trump administration was mulling easing sanctions on some ...
HMM commits $1.6bn to 12 more containerships South Korea's HMM is pressing ahead with its fleet expansion programme, approving a $1.62bn investment in 12 containerships comprising eight 13,000 teu newbuildings and four smaller vessels. The Seoul-listed carrier's board approved spending KRW2.168trn ($1.617bn) yesterday, according to a stock exchange filing. The investment includes fresh orders for eight 13,000 teu ships, alongside the acquis
West Africa's ore boom meets China's growing VLOC armada West Africa is fast becoming dry bulk shipping's biggest growth engine, with its mineral export boom poised to absorb the equivalent of another 120 capesizes by 2030. UK consultancy Tradeviews forecasts in a new report that shipments from the region will surge 50% from 2025 levels to 303m tonnes by the end of the decade, ...
The Daily View: Shipping's AI race risks outrunning the rulebook
Bruton deal is another milestone for International Seaways It's not easy to do share-for-share M&A deals at a time when equity prices are this high and volatile, but...
How to avoid a BofA-style sanctions bust Shipowners, charterers and marine insurers still have to conduct anti-money laundering checks. But they are not in the same boat...
Iran expands Hormuz shipping blacklist to 124 vessels The Iran-controlled PSGA has expanded its blacklist of so-called non-compliant vessels to more than 120 ships. Tehran has threatened designated...
Capital Maritime Finance raises €300m in landmark Athens offering First-ever primary IPO on Euronext Athens by major shipowner is oversubscribed by more than four times
HMM lining up orders for 12 new containerships as fleet expansion plan gathers pace HMM is stepping up its fleet expansion drive with plans for 12 additional containerships, supporting its target of increasing operated...
China maps state-led push to deploy AI across shipping Beijing's 22-point guide targets safer operations, lower costs and faster decarbonisation, but provides no deadlines or investment commitments
North Korean ghost voyages expose gaps in sanctions monitoring A North Korean bulker repeatedly created convincing false voyages to Malaysia while apparently carrying sanctioned coal to China, with one...
Chinese operators lead surge in Red Sea and Suez vehicle carrier transits Chinese vehicle operators are benefiting from reduced Asia-Europe voyage times and fuel costs, while leading European and Japanese operators continue...
Greek capital market gets thumbs up from shipping Euronext Athens makes 'good start' with trio of public listings and clutch of bond issues
US shadow fleet sanctions plan rattles tanker rates but offers limited capacity relief Tanker freight rates and derivatives have retreated as Washington considers returning sanctioned tankers to legitimate trades, but age, ownership and...
China Merchants Port exits $392m Sri Lanka logistics hub Sri Lanka's largest planned logistics complex falls through after three years of setbacks
Daily Briefing Hormuz ship attacks hit record as Iran broadens campaign against commercial shipping | Shipping shares fall from highs amid broader...
House committees urge Coast Guard to increase Cosco ship inspections The heads of three subcommittees want greater scrutiny of the carrier's vessels used on US services after a recent media report quoted Trump administration officials accusing China-backed Cosco of espionage in US ports.
HMM to spend $1.6 billion on 12 new container ships The South Korean carrier gave no details on the price of each ship or the shipyards that will build and supply the vessels, but said delivery of all 12 is scheduled by December 2029, in line with its five-year 2030 growth blueprint.
Congestion eases at key Asian ports on holiday-related cargo reduction While forwarders report a general easing of bottlenecks, they also point out there are still specific terminal hotspots within individual ports such as Shanghai where berthing delays exist.
Structural constraints, trade imbalances are new realities for project cargo Breakbulk-carrying ship capacity is being artificially skewed by global disruptions, leaving stowage space in high demand, attendees at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges Breakbulk Summit heard this week.
J.B. Hunt regains truckload freight as shippers confront higher rates, tighter capacity The company told analysts during its third-quarter earnings call some customers moved freight elsewhere after it increased truckload rates, only to return through mini-bids as they reassessed capacity and pricing.
Ocean carriers face capacity-driven cyclical downturn from 2027 But participants on a Hapag-Lloyd webinar indicated the timing and severity of the market correction remain contested, with the outlook heavily dependent on geopolitics.
Rotterdam's nine-month volume flat as carriers shift transshipment calls The drop in transit cargo was a deliberate operational trade-off made to free up space for inland freight, which has allowed hinterland volume to grow sharply this year.
UAE-owned VLCC hit in Hormuz, Indian ministry says All seafarers safe in two separate incidents involving the country's nationals
Bruton hit predicted $200m-plus number with Seaways resales A $201m average for quartet mooted by Clarksons Securities may set a new top for VLCC resales
Ship's dark journey into Libya reveals drug-smuggling network Windward says false-flagged vessel's footprint links Albanian gangs to North African country
How Simandou project could buoy capesize bulker demand Iron ore prices are falling and supply of the commodity is growing, while Chinese and global steel demand falters
Strait of Hormuz reflects deeper crisis as freedom of the seas fades Former US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Melissa Bert warns that no replacement framework exists to uphold global stability and order
International Seaways leverages share price in Bruton takeover deal As many expected, an established owner used its buoyant stock to execute a merger
Charterer JERA seals first two-year revolver worth $1.8bn Japanese gas carrier player taps 38 banks for new financing package
Wavelength podcast: The impact of softening US sanctions on tanker rates Plus, the roll-on effect of rates on BlueYield dividend, Russian LNG Arctic focus and EU ETS revamp worries
Ioannis Martinos buys email firm in business since the time of the telex Maritime tech group Signal acquires Greek peer founded in 1989
Reederei Nord promotes senior execs in management reshuffle Long-serving chief executive Kurt Klemme will remain in leadership role as owner unveils rejuvenated senior team
Product tanker duo flipped for $20m profit after seven months Unfashionable LR1 sector sees flurry of sales
Swedish investor confident of a way back into tankers as price shocks coming Fredrik Johansson says rising interest costs will provide an opportunity for quick deals
Asia-Europe contract talks clouded by rate uncertainty as carriers seek to hold gains Shippers are reluctant to lock in annual deals while freight rates remain about 70% above year-ago levels
CMB.Tech to begin building green-ammonia terminal next year Project will store zero-carbon fuel imported from North America and Asia to bunker ships and power a train
Seafarers turn to AI with their darkest thoughts as experts warn of limits Seafarers are turning to AI for emotional support, but what happens when the chatbot is not enough?
AET linked to suezmax sale for conversion as value trebles Singapore-based owner is said to have offloaded an older tanker
CMT.Tech to start construction on green-ammonia terminal next year As well as providing green molecules to ships, the project will also store ammonia imported from North America and Asia, reports TradeWinds' sister publication, Hydrogen Insight
Veteran suezmax pair sold for huge profit Combined $120m-plus for 22-year-old ships in crazy secondhand markets
Braemar predicts bear market for capesize bulkers unless charterer demand recovers But broker has brighter outlook for panamaxes
Frontline VLCC joins failed fixture list as US Gulf rates slide Levels drop $10m from last week's peak
US regulator FERC proposes 'blanket authorisation' to speed up LNG projects Chair Laura Swett said 'American energy dominance' requires buildout of needed infrastructure 'without unnecessary delay'
International Seaways grabs Bruton VLCC fleet in $370m merger deal US owner will issue shares to take control of $909m-worth of ships
Poten loses $1.3m claim against broker it accused of contract breach Broker's exit leaves brokerage with just $104,000 after Singapore judge finds multi-year notice clause would be a penalty
Marinakis container ship firm raises €300m in oversubscribed Athens IPO Capital Maritime Finance, the Greek owner's third listed company, is set to start trading next week
Black Sea violence sees bulkers add tonne-miles as shippers hunt new routes Alternative routes are being explored, but volumes remain hard to replace
GCMD marks fifth anniversary with call to build trust in decarbonisation data Singapore-based centre has run 14 pilots and trials with 140 project partners across 19 countries
Greek shipping was too close for comfort to fallen US ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle Embarrassing in hindsight, contacts with diplomat were the gaudy expression of a symbiotic Greek-US relationship
Ioannis Martinos buys e-mail firm in business since the time of the telex Maritime tech group Signal acquires Greek peer founded in 1989
Marinakis boxship firm raises full €300m in over-subscribed Athens IPO Capital Maritime Finance, the Greek owner's third listed company, is set to start trading next week
Traders pile in for Stena and Seaways product tankers as rates spike Big names take MR tonnage, with term costs set to rise again
Wrongful arrest: Singapore court releases product tanker after long legal battle High Court sets aside $2.8m default judgment after ruling that claimant failed to show who really controlled the ship
Clifford Chance cuts ties with Singapore litigation partner after 14 years Magic Circle firm and Cavenagh Law part ways as city-state weighs overhaul of foreign-firm rules
Fichte muscles up on partners as insurers step up instructions over disrupted voyages Cameron Boyd joins Dubai firm as it builds out English law capability alongside UAE team
Poten loses $1.3m claim against broker who quit as court rejects lock-in notice period argument Broker's exit leaves Poten with just US$104,000 after Singapore judge finds multi-year notice clause would be a penalty
Highton triples profit-but is far from finished buying ships Chinese bulker owner is preparing another major fleet investment programme after a bumper nine months
Evos raises $9M to build AI operators for industrial businesses AI startup Evos raised $9 million in pre-seed funding to develop autonomous software operators for small and midsized industrial businesses, including freight brokerages, the company announced Wednesday. This comes as the company looks to automate routine work without requiring businesses to replace their existing software. The round was co-led by Uncork Capital and Field Ventures, with participa
Tesla staffs up Nevada Semi plant as fleet orders stack up Tesla had 103 job openings with Semi in the title posted at its Sparks, Nevada, truck plant as of Oct. 16, according to Tesla's careers site . The listings come three weeks after the plant started high-volume Semi production on Sept. 24. The hiring is for a 1.7-million-square-foot factory designed to build 50,000 trucks a year, as fleets line up orders for a truck Tesla first showed in 2017. Tesl
Veteran trucker launches free parking, fuel-price platform for drivers A veteran truck driver in Georgia has launched a free online platform designed to help truckers find parking , locate roadside repairs, compare diesel prices and access other resources without paying subscription fees. Shawn Gresham, a 17-year commercial driver and founder of Trucking Life Academy in Dalton, Georgia, said his Trucking Life With Shawn platform currently lists 2,031 truck parking l
Louisiana attorney, staged accident scammer, finally sentenced Danny Keating, an attorney who was one of the masterminds of the Louisiana staged accident scam, was sentenced Thursday to 32 months in federal prison. Keating's sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release. He also must pay $657,405.34 in restitution. Keating was one of the most significant participants in what prosecutors in the office of the U.S. Attorney for Eastern Louisian
Intermodal rail better by 10% in latest count Weekly traffic on U.S.railroads was 534,256 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending Oct. 10, up 7.2 percent compared with the same week a year ago. Carload commodities totaled 232,004 carloads, up 3.4 percent, according to Association of American Railroads data, while intermodal volume was 302,252 containers and trailers, up 10.4% y/y. Chart: AAR Eight of 10 carload commodity groups pos
25 charged after drug ring used unsuspecting truckers to haul cocaine from California to Florida More than 40 kilograms of cocaine traveled from California to Florida aboard a commercial truck without the carrier's knowledge. Investigators intercepted the shipment as suspects began unpacking a pallet containing the drugs. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced October 13 that Operation Icebreaker uncovered a trafficking network spanning three South Florida counties. Authorities ch
ATRI gets a new head: TeamOne's Siplon The American Trucking Associations wrapped up a busy week Friday as it prepares for its annual conference beginning Sunday, with the American Transportation Research Institute, ATA's not-for-profit research organization, naming a new head the day after ATA announced a new chief of the entire organization. Page Siplon will head up ATRI, according to a Friday announcement. He will hold the position
Carrier Logistics, LSP44 announce partnership to automate LTL shipment identification Carrier Logistics and LSP44 have partnered to develop an AI-powered API that can identify less-than-truckload shipments when a shipper or third-party logistics provider does not have the correct tracking number, targeting a source of manual work for carrier customer service teams. The collaboration combines Carrier Logistics freight management software for LTL carriers with LSP44's AI agent and A
Larger UPS air hub in Philippines boosts Asia service levels United Parcel Service's new air hub at Clark International Airport in the Philippines is 15 times larger than its predecessor, enabling the express carrier to provide up to two days faster delivery for customers within Asia and improve connectivity across its global network. UPS ( NYSE: UPS ) spent $80 million on the expansion project, which includes specialized handling areas for healthcare, hig
Container ship attacks escalate in Strait of Hormuz Container shipping is facing an escalating threat in the Strait of Hormuz, which can impact shippers far from the region. The attacks this week included the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride, which caught fire and sank with containers still aboard. Maritime authorities reported at least 10 vessels attacked in or near the chokepoint since Sunday, with six incidents on Sunday alone, the highest one-day t
New Long Beach record as volume nears 1M containers The Port of Long Beach moved 997,177 twenty-foot-equivalent units in September, its busiest month in 115 years and a 25% increase from September 2025, port officials said Thursday. The total surpassed the port's previous monthly record of 987,191 TEUs, set in October 2024. Port Chief Executive Noel Hacegaba said shippers increasingly relied on Long Beach as they adjusted to high diesel costs, Pan
DHL earmarks $450M for Eastern Europe logistics expansion DHL Group said it plans to invest more than $447 million in logistics infrastructure, freight services and technology in Central and Eastern Europe by 2030 because the region is home to a growing number of innovative, high-growth companies that need supply chain, international transportation and distribution services. DHL ( XETRA: DHL ) is focusing investment in sectors and geographic regions tha
J.B. Hunt experiences growing pains in Q3 J.B. Hunt Transport Services' third quarter may prove to be a speed bump on the road to recovery. The company previously flagged significant cost pressures, some growth-related, heading into the Thursday print. To meet demand, some of its business units offered sign-on bonuses and increase driver recruitment spending. Some costs appear transitory, while others may linger through the end of the ye
Jury hits Wyoming logistics broker with $9.4M fraud verdict A California jury has awarded nearly $9.4 million to a medical supply distributor after finding that a Wyoming-based logistics broker and its managing member made fraudulent representations that led to a failed $9.5 million shipment of medical gloves. The Los Angeles County Superior Court jury found Oak Sourcing & Logistics LLC and Matthew John Sandvig liable for intentional misrepresentation in
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