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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
The Corps overhauls national dredging program The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is changing how it delivers one of the most consequential civil works missions-keeping the nation's ports, harbors and inland waterways open and navigable. U.S. ports and
Sanmar to build another tug for NEMECA Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar Shipyards recently signed a contract with Greek towage operator NEMECA for the construction of a new BOGACAY Class tugboat. The agreement for BOGACAY XCVII was signed in Piraeus, Greece,
Digital shipbuilding, AI take center stage at SSI World Shipbuilding Conference Digital transformation, artificial intelligence and the growing importance of connected shipbuilding systems were among the central topics at the SSI World Shipbuilding Conference 2026, held Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Biloxi, Miss. Hosted
Crowley charters in new tug for Los Angeles and Long Beach harbor ops Crowley reports that it has accepted delivery of Venture, a new chartered tug that will provide ship assist and escort operations in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The addition
InterManager: Enclosed space seafarer deaths demand urgent action Ship management trade association InterManager is calling for urgent industry action on enclosed space safety. The association's latest research highlights persistent failures in procedures, training, leadership and accident prevention. The organization has
Hambantota port delivers 167,569 vehicles across 2025 and 2026 Hambantota International Port has delivered 167,569 vehicles across the March to December 2025 period and through September 2026, supporting vehicle importers through periods of increased demand and supply chain disruption. Of the total, 86,389 vehicles were delivered between March and December 2025, comprising 30,809 brand new and 55,580 used vehicles, with a further 81,180 vehicles delivered th
Port of Riga opens traffic overpass and checkpoint for Kundzinsala A new traffic overpass connecting Tvaika Street to Kundzinsala will open on November 1, 2026, alongside a new port checkpoint at 42 Uriekstes Street, designated Delta 17, to facilitate freight traffic to and from the Port of Riga's territory on Kundzinsala. The EUR 82.6 million infrastructure project has been carried out by the Riga City Council in cooperation with the Freeport of Riga Authority,
C.H. Robinson challenges $604 million trucking liability judgment C.H. Robinson has announced plans to appeal a US$604 million judgment in a trucking accident lawsuit, raising concerns about the legal responsibilities of freight brokers in the United States. The case, Lipe v. Lupus Superior, stems from a 2021 accident in which a truck struck stopped traffic, killing three people and the truck driver. A jury found the driver, trucking company Lupus Superior and
DHL Group raises 2026 earnings outlook after strong third quarter DHL Group has raised its full-year 2026 earnings forecast following strong third-quarter results, supported by higher demand and improved profitability across its logistics operations. The company now expects Group earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to exceed €7 billion, up from its previous forecast of more than €6.5 billion. The revised outlook reflects stronger earnings momentum, partic
Hai An approves feeder newbuilding investment Hai An Transport and Stevedoring Joint Stock Company has approved a shipbuilding contract with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for two 1,900 TEU container vessels. The boards of both companies approved the contract on 16 October 2026. CSSC will construct the vessels in China, with Hai An setting a maximum total investment of US$70 million. Each vessel will offer a design capacity of 1
SITC, SIPG and Hisense sign South Africa investment framework SITC, Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) and Hisense have signed a tripartite framework agreement covering equity investment cooperation in South Africa. The agreement was signed on 16 October 2026 in Qingdao, China. The companies did not disclose the intended ownership structure, investment value or completion timetable. Under the framework, SITC Logistics and SIPG Logistics plan to combin
Why control of Hormuz is not the same as security CENTCOM says the strait is under control. The attack record, the insurance market and the crowded anchorages off the UAE tell a different story
Container freight rates rebound as Asia-Europe indexes diverge Global container freight rates showed signs of recovery in the latest weekly assessments, with all four major composite benchmarks recording increases. However, the improvement was far from uniform across individual trade lanes, particularly on Asia-Europe, where two leading indexes reported sharply different movements. Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) increased 3%, while the Freightos Baltic
Maersk expands Gemini network overhaul Maersk has announced a broad series of changes across the Gemini network, including the launch of the AE18 service and revised rotations for AE2, AE11, AE12, AE19 and ME2. The changes follow the structural rerouting of Gemini's Asia-Mediterranean services through the Suez Canal. They will reshape the network's coverage of North Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Sri Lanka and the Adriati
COSCO Shipping Ports throughput jumps in September COSCO Shipping Ports handled 11.04 million TEUs across its global terminal portfolio in September 2026, representing a 15.7% increase compared with the same month last year. The latest performance lifted the terminal operator's total container throughput for the first nine months of the year to 93.91 million TEUs, up 8.5% year on year. Third-quarter throughput reached 32.60 million TEUs, marking
CMA CGM updates surcharges for China, South America and Morocco shipments CMA CGM has announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for container shipments from China, South America and Morocco. The charges will take effect on different dates between October 22 and November 15, 2026. They vary by trade route, container size and cargo type. Surcharges on shipments from China CMA CGM will introduce a surcharge of US$1,050 per TEU for shipments from South China to Durban, So
CMA CGM names methanol-powered Lorenzaccio CMA CGM has officially named CMA CGM Lorenzaccio, its latest 15,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship. Source: CMA-CGM The vessel joins a series of six CMA CGM containerships named after characters from French literature. Lorenzaccio takes its name from the protagonist of the play by French writer Alfred de Musset. Under the command of Captain Predrag Vojvodic, CMA CGM Lorenzaccio will be dep
Maersk completes world's largest ethanol bunkering in Singapore Maersk has completed what it describes as the world's largest ethanol bunkering operation, supplying approximately 5,000 metric tonnes of ISCC-certified bioethanol to Maersk Halifax in Singapore. The operation marks the first ethanol bunkering of a retrofitted vessel in Maersk's fleet. Maersk Halifax is the company's first container ship to be converted to dual-fuel operation. The bunkering was c
Peel Ports Group appoints David Huck as new CEO Peel Ports Group has appointed David Huck as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of Claudio Veritiero earlier this month. Huck moves into the role from his previous position as Chief Operating Officer. He has spent 16 years with the company, including almost a decade on its executive leadership team. He will now lead the UK's second-largest port group, which generates £
Readers Speak: Joint ventures lead preferences for container terminal operations The role of foreign companies in operating major container terminals remains a subject of debate, particularly when international investment intersects with national interests and the management of strategic infrastructure. In its latest Readers Speak poll, Container News asked readers whether foreign companies should operate major container terminals. The results revealed a preference for joint
CEVA Logistics unifies European last-mile operations under PAACK brand CEVA Logistics has announced the integration of Colis Privé and PAACK under a single brand, strengthening its last-mile delivery services across Europe. The combined business will operate under the PAACK name and serve five countries: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain and Portugal. Together, the two networks handle approximately 150 million parcels each year and operate more than 17,000 out-of-h
Freightos reports record booking value as transactions rise in third quarter Freightos reported record booking value and higher transaction volumes in the third quarter of 2026, with both measures exceeding management expectations. The digital freight booking platform handled approximately 494,000 transactions during the quarter, up 15% from a year earlier. This was above the company's forecast of 481,000 to 490,000 transactions. Gross Booking Value (GBV) reached a record
Rotterdam container throughput holds steady as transshipment drops 20% The Port of Rotterdam recorded a 0.9% increase in total cargo throughput during the first nine months of 2026, reaching 323.2 million tonnes. Container throughput remained largely stable, rising by 0.1% in TEU compared with the same period last year. However, container volumes measured in tonnes declined by 2.2%. The figures also showed a sharp decline in transshipment activity, while container t
Maersk cuts import dry port surcharge for New Delhi Maersk has revised its import dry port surcharge for shipments moving from worldwide origins to New Delhi, India. The new tariff levels took effect on 16 October 2026 for both regulated and non-regulated countries. Under the revision, the New Delhi dry port surcharge for a 20-foot dry container has been reduced from INR 21,000 to INR 12,150. The surcharge for 40-foot dry and 40-foot high-cube dry
Who owns shipping's carbon decisions? In an industry where a position list is a competitive weapon, the question is no longer just how to comply-but where carbon decisions are made and who controls the data behind them, argues Argyris Zafeiropoulos, principal advisor at Resilience & Compliance Advisory. With the EU Emissions Trading System fully phased into shipping and FuelEU Maritime ...
EMGS lands offshore exploration survey award in Pakistan Norwegian geophysical services specialist Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has secured a letter of award from Pakistan's Mari Energies for controlled-source electromagnetic surveys across multiple offshore exploration blocks. The Oslo-based company said the programme would combine CSEM-derived resistivity information with seismic and geological data to improve prospect evaluation, reduce explor
Ithaca Energy chief executive to retire UK North Sea oil and gas producer Ithaca Energy has launched a search for a new chief executive after Luciano Vasques announced plans to retire by March 31, 2027. The company said its board has begun identifying a successor, with a further announcement to follow in due course to allow an orderly transition of responsibilities. ...
Norway ends one offshore wage row only for Reach Subsea strike to begin Norway's protracted offshore well services wage dispute has been settled through voluntary arbitration, even as a separate labour conflict has triggered a strike at subsea contractor Reach Subsea. An arbitration panel has ruled that wage and other provisions previously agreed under the Oil Services Agreement between employers' organisation Offshore Norge and trade union Styrke will ...
MSC-backed GCC expands car carrier spree with two more newbuilds MSC-controlled Global Car Carriers (GCC) has added another two large LNG dual-fuel car carriers in China, taking its rapidly expanding newbuilding programme to 22 ships. The former Gram Car Carriers has booked two 8,600 ceu pure car and truck carriers at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, with both vessels scheduled for delivery in 2030. The latest ...
Nanjing Tanker picks Dalian for LR2 quartet China Merchants-controlled Nanjing Tanker has selected Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC) to build four more LR2 product and crude tankers, taking its planned newbuilding programme in the segment at the Chinese yard to six vessels. The Shanghai-listed owner named DSIC as the winning bidder, following a tender launched last month. The newbuildings will have to ...
Hai An lines up $70m feeder newbuild investment Vietnamese shipowner Hai An Transport and Stevedoring has approved an investment of up to $70m in two feeder containerships at a Chinese shipyard, adding another pair of vessels to its expanding newbuilding programme. The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange-listed company has outlined plans for two 1,928 teu vessels at Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard, with China Shipbuilding ...
MSC joins Rheinmetall in €138m Romanian shipyard takeover Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has been confirmed as a joint buyer of Romania's bankrupt Mangalia shipyard, teaming up with German defence giant Rheinmetall in a €138m deal to revive one of Europe's largest shipbuilding facilities. As Splash reported last week, Rheinmetall secured the Black Sea yard at auction, but today's announcement confirms that the Aponte-controlled ...
Reederei Nord reshuffles top team German shipowner and manager Reederei Nord has reshuffled its Hamburg leadership, promoting two long-serving executives to senior management roles as chief executive Kurt Klemme shifts more of his attention to shipping investments and new projects. John Wessel has been named chief financial officer, while Pit Neubert takes over as chief operating officer. Both will serve ...
Union Maritime orders PSV pair at Fujian Shipbuilding UK shipowner Union Maritime has ordered two platform supply vessels (PSVs) from China's Fujian Shipbuilding, with options for two more, as it expands its offshore support fleet. The 84-metre newbuilds were contracted at a ceremony marking the 160th anniversary of Fujian Shipbuilding's founding. The deal's financial details were not disclosed. Union Maritime's fleet register identifies ...
COSCO books 16 grain carrier newbuilds China's COSCO Shipping Bulk has signed up for another 16 multipurpose grain carriers at Fujian Shipbuilding, extending its newbuilding spree in the dry bulk sector. The latest batch of 87,000 dwt vessels was contracted, with three Chinese financial leasing companies backing the programme. ICBC Financial Leasing is involved in 11 ships, Zheyin Financial Leasing in ...
India rolls out credit risk backstop for shipbuilders India has introduced two government-backed credit-risk insurance products for shipbuilders, aiming to protect domestic yards against missed payments and buyer defaults on vessel construction contracts. The measures, unveiled by shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal, form part of New Delhi's wider shipbuilding development programme, which has earmarked INR14.43bn ($152m) for credit-risk coverage. T
China Merchants and COSCO move to exit Qingdao ore terminal China Merchants Port and COSCO Shipping Ports are joining forces with IMC to sell a controlling stake in an iron ore terminal at China's Qingdao port, setting a minimum price of CNY1.92bn ($287m). The three shareholders have launched a public tender for their combined 70% holding in Qingdao Port Dongjiakou Ore Terminal, according to Hong ...
Hormuz attacks overwhelm UKMTO The sheer volume of attacks on commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz has left Britain's maritime security reporting centre struggling to keep track, with most vessels targeted in the increasingly dangerous waterway no longer reporting incidents directly. UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) admitted in its latest weekly assessment that it is "struggling to accurately ...
European shipowners demand bigger share of EU carbon revenues European shipowners are calling for a threefold increase in the carbon allowances earmarked to support shipping's energy transition, arguing that the sector contributes almost twice its share of emissions to the EU Emissions Trading System's auction revenues. A study published by European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) estimates that the proposed Sustainable Maritime Alternative Propul
Greenpeace activists charged after disrupting Woodside offshore gas project Two Greenpeace activists have been charged after a weekend occupation of Woodside Energy's Scarborough floating production unit off Western Australia forced the company to suspend pre-commissioning activities. Four activists, who arrived on Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior vessel on Saturday morning, scaled the 70,000-tonne semisubmersible facility, located about 375 km off the Pilbara coast. The pro
Havila adds six vessel-years of firm North Sea work Norwegian offshore vessel operator Havila Shipping has signed contracts with Neo Next + Energy's UK arm for two of its platform supply vessels (PSVs). The contracts were awarded to the 2010-built Havila Fanø and the 2009-built Havila Herøy. Each contract is firm for three years until September 2029, with three optional one-year periods thereafter. The ...
Equinor extends Eidesvik PSV contract through 2027 Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore has received a contract extension from compatriot energy giant Equinor for the 5,700 dwt platform supply vessel Viking Avant. The contract extension runs directly from the current contract, extending the firm period to the end of 2027, with an option for further extension. This latest deal extends the vessel's ...
The pilot ladder rules that could send ships back to the yard New IMO rules will shift the focus of pilot transfer safety from how ladders are rigged to how ships are built, potentially forcing owners into significant modifications as compliance deadlines approach. Alex Byelyavtsev reports. For years, pilot-transfer safety was read as a rigging question. If the ladder was wrong, the crew had tied it wrong. ...
Chemikalien Seetransport down to one LR1 tanker German tanker owner and shipmanager Chemikalien Seetransport (CST), backed by the Krämer family, is continuing to reduce its exposure to ageing tonnage, selling its 20-year-old LR1 tanker London Star to Chinese interests.The 73,900 dwt New Century-built tanker has just been renamed Tenyou. The disposal leaves the Hamburg-based outfit with one other 20-year-old LR1 tanker on ...
Tanker earnings defy all historical comparisons The tanker market has entered such extraordinary territory that independent owners could be making an additional $400m a day above their original earnings expectations, a windfall that, if sustained for a year, would almost match the entire container shipping industry's profits during its pandemic-era boom. In its latest weekly report, broker Hartland estimates that independent ...
Crude tanker rates retreat from epic peak as chartering pace slows Spot rates for crude tankers remain far above where they were just after the Hormuz crisis began, but they are...
The Daily View: Trump's sanctions pivot exposes the politics driving energy policy
'FuelUK' should avoid the mistakes of the past, says UK Chamber The UK Chamber of Shipping wants practical, internationally aligned fuel rules that avoid FuelEU's complexity and protect UK competitiveness
Sanctioned tanker and offshore units breathe life into subdued recycling market Demand from ship recyclers remains firm across India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Türkiye, but new sales remain limited
UAE-owned VLCC abandoned as attacks spread across Middle East Gulf Two VLCC attacks off Saudi Arabia add to a record October escalation that has spread across vessel types and beyond...
The week in newbuildings: Bulkers dominate as Cosco extends expansion Orders for 45 new ships were disclosed in the past week across the dry cargo, containership, gas and tanker sectors
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US to part-fund molten salt reactor experiment The US Department of Energy approved cost-shared funding for the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment as part of efforts to demonstrate...
People remain a priority in Singapore's port development pursuit: SM Lee Singapore must must continue adapting faster than rival ports or 'risk being left behind' as it has in the past...
Daily Briefing North Korean ghost voyages expose gaps in sanctions monitoring | US shadow fleet sanctions plan rattles tanker rates but offers...
LA ballot measure seen as new ILWU attempt to block port automation Industry insiders say the Nov. 3 ballot measure would give the union a new way to marshal popular support against future investment by Los Angeles marine terminals in projects that could include automation.
Panama restrictions, intra-Asia peak to support carrier Q4 revenues: Yang Ming The carrier was commenting as Taiwan's Big Three container lines reported that they saw a surge in revenues in the third quarter due to higher freight rates and buoyant cargo volumes.
Arbitration ends long-running contract standoff at Port of Montreal Port employers and the local longshore union have a new five-year labor deal in place following government-mandated arbitration proceedings that started over a year ago.
NY-NJ port employers name John Atkins to leadership role The 40-year veteran of the maritime industry will become COO of the Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey, overseeing day-to-day implementation of the local labor agreement between marine terminals and longshore workers.
Gemini to add new Suez string to expanding Asia-Med services Weekly scheduled capacity passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait last week reached 48% of pre-Houthi attack levels, according to Xeneta.
Congestion, vessel attacks exacerbate India-Middle East cargo flow strain The fresh disruption includes lengthier berthing delays at the UAE ports of Fujairah and Khor Fakkan and strained feeder capacity on the trade after the recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Express unit to drive 'robust' peak season for DHL Group With solid revenue maintained through most of 2026 and a strong end-of-year performance expected, the group has raised its full-year profit forecast by almost 8%.
Qatar says 'no thanks' to tolls on Strait of Hormuz Gulf security meeting gets underway in Doha, with Russia's foreign minister in attendance
US mulling deals to move sanctioned ships from 'bad guy fleet to good guy fleet' Proposal involves sales of idled dark fleet tonnage to recognised shipowners
Meeting of Trump, Putin and Xi proposed to seek end to Ukraine conflict Secretary of State Marco Rubio says meeting under discussion but not finalised
'Extraordinary freight rally': Product tanker spot market soars to record heights Sector earnings index reaches all-time high despite a contraction in global refined product cargo volumes
Russia strikes dry-cargo vessels on Ukraine's coast Attacks come on same day that Ukraine strikes oil terminal with 25 ships
BW LPG's trading profit jumps to $164m in 'volatile' markets BW Product Services posts net profit of $118m for third quarter
Lightship Chartering opens in Shanghai to target newbuilding business New base is shipbroker's second office in China
Sell-off of 10 Qatari-controlled LNG steamships put on hold One of sales candidates has been trading cargoes via Strait of Hormuz
Product carrier asset values climb higher as tankers stay hot VLCCs continue to steal the show, but MR prices are on the move
Mercuria no longer claims it has suffered financial losses in Baltic Exchange lawsuit Case now focuses on points of principle, ahead of two-week trial that will begin next month
New Guyanese crude set to boost VLCCs and suezmaxes into Asia South American producer will top 1m barrels per day for first time
MSC-Rheinmetall consortium buys Mangalia yard in $150m deal Partners aim to turn Romanian yard into a regional hub for commercial and military shipbuilding
Mercuria venture seals deal to ship 240,000 tonnes of zinc concentrate Breakthrough offtake agreement finalised in DR Congo
BRS and Clarksons join doubts over US tanker waiver BRS and Clarksons argue concession will not boost the number of ships available
Capesize spot rates bounce back up above $30,000 level as activity stirs Average earnings had previously dipped below this level on Friday for the first time since April
RINA ordered to pay $70m over role in Red Sea ferry disaster Italian court finds classification society partly responsible for sinking that claimed more than 1,000 lives
Ukraine unveils compensation package for war-damaged ships New scheme aimed at keeping sea trade moving despite rising number of attacks
Hai An invests $70m in electric container ship newbuildings Vietnamese owner picks Guangzhou Wenchong yard for 1,928-teu vessels
'Somebody dared to do it': Y/Knot Invest on opening the door to Athens listings After pioneering oceangoing shipping in the Athens equity market, owner Rigas Tzortzis is hungry for growth
German owner CST linked to sale of its three biggest tankers LR1 departs for China, while aframax and panamax also said to have been offloaded
Tight race puts Recep Duzgit at the helm of Turkey's shipping chamber Principal of the diversified Duzgit Group will lead Turkey's top shipping association for the next four years
Union Maritime and Kenneth Fjeld venture inks debut order for up to six ships Union Vega Offshore heads to China for two firm PSVs and four options
Product tanker asset values climb higher as tankers stay hot Crude tankers continue to steal the show, but medium range tanker values are on the move
MISC inks options to double size of its LNG newbuilding orders in China Contracts signed with Hudong-Zhonghua boost yard's LNG orderbook to over 50 vessels
Navigator to redomicile corporate headquarters in UK LPG carrier player will also benefit from competitive tax regime
Manager criticised after falling crane motor hit seafarer on Rio Tinto bulker Crews reported using unsafe work platforms on ASP vessels
Workers walk out over pay at Norwegian owner Reach Subsea Owner fails to reach a deal with offshore union
Global Maritime Forum summit finally opens in China as Asian power rises Progressive cross-sector shipping coalition opens annual meeting in Shanghai for the first time as China strengthens power and influence
Ukraine to sell off bulker seized after outbreak of war Formerly Russian-owned Emmakris III was being run by Ukraine's state assets agency
Bruton hits predicted $200m-plus number with Seaways resales A $201m average for quartet mooted by Clarksons Securities may set a new top for VLCC resales
Cosco Shipping Bulk behind order of 16 grain carriers worth $800m Bulker giant has nearly 130 post-panamaxes on order
Iran 'hiding' LPG and jet exports among growing number of ship transfers Gas and fuel is making it out of Gulf, tracking data suggests
Ships switch to short-term bunker deals as conflict reshapes market Owners taking on minimum amount of fuel as prices rise
BW LPG's trading profit jumps to $164m in 'volatile' markets BW Product Services posts net profit of $118m for third quarter
Ferry fiasco: Infamous Pacificat trio's 30-year folly ends in Egypt recycling yard Canadian-built high-speed ropaxes carried barely any commercial passengers since being delivered 27 years ago
GT Wings bets on smaller sails as IMO uncertainty clouds economics British developer seeks to make wind power pay without relying on regulatory incentives
Nanjing Tanker orders aframax product tankers at Dalian Shipyard Chinese owner has six LR2s on order at yard
Sell-off of ten Qatari-controlled LNG steamships put on hold One of sales candidates has been trading cargoes via Strait of Hormuz
What Happens to Tribal Knowledge When Dispatchers Retire? Article brought to you by Evolutionary Operating System, Inc. For decades, the freight industry's biggest technology investments have gone to the biggest freight companies. Enterprise carriers and mega-brokerages with dedicated engineering teams have adopted increasingly sophisticated transportation management systems and software integrations. Meanwhile, many small-to-medium-sized businesses are
Volvo folds powertrain repairs into its service contract Volvo Trucks North America launched the Silver Service Contract on Monday at the American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, North Carolina. The plan adds repair coverage for the engine, aftertreatment system, transmission, and clutch to the connected preventive maintenance in Volvo's Blue Service Contract. Truck repair and maintenance costs rose 8.6% in 2025,
New Mexico jury awards $47M in tanker truck crash lawsuit A New Mexico jury has awarded $47 million to a pick up truck driver and his mother in a lawsuit against Pilot Thomas Logistics LLC and Maxum Petroleum Operating Company stemming from a 2022 head-on collision involving a commercial tanker truck. The verdict followed a jury trial in the First Judicial District Court in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, involving Austin Drewry Jackson, who was 21 at the
CBP seizes $30.4M in meth hidden in commercial salt load at Laredo World Trade Bridge U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered nearly $30.4 million in suspected methamphetamine inside a commercial salt shipment in Texas. The October 12 seizure occurred at Laredo's World Trade Bridge along the U.S.-Mexico border. Officers recovered 3,395.91 pounds of suspected methamphetamine from a 2020 International LT625 tractor-trailer. Authorities subsequently released the driver
Air Canada adds freighter destinations for winter season Air Canada on Monday announced the expansion of its freighter network for the upcoming winter season, adding new service from its Toronto global hub to Amsterdam, Monterrey, Mexico, and Panama City, Panama. The additions provide customers with dedicated, large-pallet capacity on key transatlantic and Latin American trade lanes, and create additional routing options between Europe, Canada and Lati
Matson christens 1st new vessel of $1B US shipyard order Matson christened the containership Makua at Hanwha Philly Shipyard on Oct. 10, marking a milestone in its approximately $1 billion investment in three new vessels for its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express services. The ship is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2027. The 850-foot vessel will have capacity for 3,600 twenty-foot equivalent units and a top speed of nearly 24 knots. Ma
Pump price is trucking's #1 concern: ATRI survey This year's study of the top issues facing trucking undertaken by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) had a number one concern that didn't even crack the top 10 in the prior two years: fuel prices . That issue was number one in the responses submitted by drivers and number two for carriers, finishing in the top slot overall. The carriers' rating is particularly notable, because
No. 2 container line studying US-UK route for nuclear ships A.P. Moller-Maersk is participating in industry studies examining what would be required for nuclear-powered container ships to make routine port calls , with the work centered on regulation, safety, security and port operations rather than an immediate vessel-ordering program. The Danish carrier - the world's second-largest by capacity - (OTC: AMKBY ) joined Lloyd's Register and reactor develope
Trans-Pacific facing new booking risks as reliability sinks Shippers moving cargo from Asia to North America face tighter vessel capacity and greater difficulty securing bookings in the weeks ahead, while deteriorating service reliability threatens delivery schedules across major east-west trades, according to WiseTech Global's October Ocean Freight Risk Outlook. Capacity remains comparatively plentiful on Asia-Europe and Europe-North America routes, but
Ceva Logistics puts Paack in charge of last-mile parcel delivery Industry giant Ceva Logistics on Friday announced that it has merged France-focused last-mile delivery subsidiary Colis Privé into newly acquired Paack, which operates a dense delivery network in Spain and Portugal, presenting a single brand identity to the market. Ceva Logistics, a top-five global logistics company by gross revenue and part of Marseilles, France-based CMA CGM Group, acquired Paa
Werner Enterprises issues Q3 profit warning Werner Enterprises issued adjusted earnings-per-share guidance of 15 to 16 cents for the third quarter on Monday, which was significantly below the current consensus estimate of 36 cents. The company flagged 18 cents in cumulative cost headwinds from elevated diesel fuel prices, higher driver recruitment and retention expenses, and a reserve adjustment for prior insurance claims. The company also
DHL Group boosts guidance on expectations for strong peak season DHL Group revised upward its profit forecast for 2026, pointing to ongoing earnings strength at its express division and expectations of a "robust" peak shipping season that coincides with holiday sales. The global logistics giant said Friday it now expects earnings before interest and taxes to exceed 7 billion euros (equivalent to $7.8 billion), topping its earlier outlook for $7.3 billion from
Amerijet to repair aging 767 freighter aircraft damaged in hard landing Miami-based cargo airline Amerijet International plans to repair a 36-year-old Boeing 767-300 converted freighter aircraft that suffered fuselage damage from a hard landing in Guatemala City last month, CEO Joe Mozzali said. The aircraft's age left many speculating that it wasn't worth fixing and would be scrapped for parts, but Mozzali said Amerijet's insurance company will cover the cost of the
Box truck carrier's pivots show new fleets must know costs Telly Arnold founded TLA Group LLC, a Houston-based carrier that has run non-CDL box trucks for about three years. In that time the company has rented a truck, co-owned one, financed its own, hauled final-mile appliance deliveries and moved over the road. Her advice to new owners, drawn from each of those stops, comes down to two habits: know every line item behind your cost per mile, and change
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