VIDEO: U.S. indicts Chinese container manufacturers on price fixing charges At a press conference laced with expressions like "Chinese cartel" and "Chinese bad actors," the U.S. Department of Justice yesterday revealed that seven Chinese executives and four of the world's largest shipping
Henderson County Riverport opens bulk dock operations The Henderson County Riverport Authority in Kentucky recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its bulk dock for direct port operations and the arrival of a new Sennebogen 865E
New USCG cybersecurity rules are reshaping vessel design As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve across the maritime sector, vessel design, construction and operations are increasingly being pulled into the conversation. To examine how new U.S. Coast Guard cybersecurity requirements are
Multi-purpose vessel GO Searcher returns to Guice Offshore fleet Covington, La.- based Guice Offshore reports that the 170-foot multi-purpose DP1 vessel GO Searcher has returned to its fleet, bringing the total number of its owned vessels to 19. The GO Searcher,
Congressional Democrats want answers on Jones Act Waiver About the only things certain about President Trump's sweeping waiver of the Jones Act is that U.S, maritime is solidly opposed to it, it hasn't had any perceptible impact on the price
Bollinger names Mark Matta VP and GM at Houma Shipyards Bollinger Shipyards reports that Mark Matta Sr. has been named vice president and general manager at Bollinger Houma Shipyards, succeeding Rich Murphy who is retiring Houma Shipyards is one of Bollinger's flagship
AD Ports Group's food hub signs land lease for cold chain infrastructure Abu Dhabi Food Hub has signed an agreement with Axione Development for the development of advanced cold chain infrastructure on a 37,000 square metre plot under a 50-year land lease arrangement. The facility will serve as enabling infrastructure for the broader ecosystem of traders and businesses operating within Abu Dhabi Food Hub's integrated marketplace, strengthening cold chain capabilities a
WinGD secures first ethanol-fuelled engine orders for ocean-going ships WinGD has secured the world's first orders for ethanol-fuelled engines designed for ocean-going vessels. The engines will power two Newcastlemax ore carriers ordered by Shandong Shipping Corporation and chartered long-term to Vale . The 325,000 DWT vessels will be built by Beihai Shipbuilding in China. Each vessel will be equipped with a six-cylinder 6X82DF-M/E engine designed to operate primaril
Freightos Weekly Update: Early start to peak season for Asia -Europe ocean? Tensions remain high in the Middle East, with President Trump stating the US has held off an attack on Iran planned for this week to allow for continued negotiations, and the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed. For container freight, as peak season approaches, the continued closure means we'll start to see seasonal demand-driven movements in freight rates from a fuel cost-elevated baseline - with
AD Ports Group launches cruise and ferry terminal services in Egypt AD Ports Group has launched cruise and ferry terminal services at Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Safaga on Egypt's Red Sea coast. The company also started ferry operations connecting Safaga and NEOM to support the transport of Hajj workers between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The launch follows a 15-year concession agreement signed in 2024 between AD Ports Group and Egypt's Red Sea Ports Authority to m
ABB launches quay crane automation solution for container terminals ABB has introduced a new Waterside Automation solution designed to automate quay crane operations at container terminals. The company said the system reduces reliance on continuous manual control and supports the transition toward autonomous ship-to-shore crane operations. ABB developed the solution to improve efficiency at container terminals, where quay cranes still depend heavily on manual ope
ZIM reports Q1 loss as freight rates and volumes decline ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported lower revenues and a net loss for the first quarter of 2026 as weaker freight rates and softer demand continued to pressure the container shipping market. The company recorded revenues of US$1.40 billion during the quarter, down 30% year-on-year. Net loss reached US$86 million compared to net income of US$296 million in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted
Kempower and APM Terminals sign agreement for charging infrastructure Kempower and APM Terminals have signed a three-year framework agreement for the supply of direct current fast-charging infrastructure across APM Terminals' global network of container terminals spanning 35 countries. The agreement supports APM Terminals' decarbonisation roadmap, which targets net-zero operations by 2040 through the transition from diesel-powered terminal equipment to battery-elec
NWSA breakbulk cargo volumes rise 24% through April The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) reported a 24% increase in breakbulk cargo volumes through April 2026, driven by strong industrial demand. Year-to-date breakbulk cargo reached 125,411 metric tons. Container volumes, however, declined compared to last year's strong performance linked to tariff-related frontloading. In April, total container throughput reached 218,239 TEUs, down 21.4% year-on
China's container manufacturing dominance and its implications for global trade Chinese manufacturers produce more than 90% of the world's standard dry shipping containers the steel boxes that carry the bulk of global merchandise trade
"K" LINE names new LNG vessel DIAMOND GAS JADE Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" LINE) has announced the naming of a newly built 174,000 cubic metre membrane-type LNG carrier, DIAMOND GAS JADE, during a ceremony held at Samsung Heavy Industries on May 19. The vessel is owned by a joint venture company and is scheduled to serve the LNG Canada Project, in which Mitsubishi Corporation participates through its subsidiary Diamond Global Energy . The nami
Hapag-Lloyd announces Far East-Europe rate increase Hapag-Lloyd has announced increased Freight All Kinds (FAK) ocean tariff rates for shipments between the Far East and Europe. The revised rates will apply to cargo transported in 20-foot and 40-foot dry and reefer containers, including high cube equipment, for sailings commencing from June 1, 2026. According to the carrier, the updated rates for shipments from the Far East to North Europe have be
Maersk revises ASAS2 Asia-East Coast Latin America service Maersk has announced changes to its ASAS2 service connecting Far East Asia with the East Coast of Latin America. The carrier confirmed the removal of westbound voyage 626W, which was scheduled to depart from Shanghai on June 23, 2026. In addition, eastbound voyage 632E, scheduled to depart from Santos on August 1, 2026, will also be removed from the service rotation. Maersk said customers can con
Maritime Technical Networking Summit concludes successfully in Greece The 2nd Maritime Technical Networking Summit concluded successfully on May 14-15, 2026 at Grecotel La Riviera, reinforcing its position as a key platform for technological innovation, operational excellence and decarbonisation discussions within the maritime industry. Organised by Boussias Events under the auspices of MARTECMA, AMMITEC, Propeller Club, the Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology
Savannah container volumes decline 2.5% through April The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled approximately 4.7 million TEUs at the Port of Savannah during the fiscal year through April, down 2.5% year-on-year. The decline equals 118,422 TEUs compared to the same period last year. In April alone, Savannah handled 443,650 TEUs, a decrease of nearly 14% compared to April 2025, which was the port's busiest April on record. Port officials said last ye
Maritime cybersecurity and AI threats: Strengthening digital trust in the shipping ecosystem The rapid digital transformation of the shipping industry has officially bridged the gap between traditional mechanical engineering and interconnected cyber-physical platforms. However, this convergence brings unprecedented security challenges. Understanding the balance between operational efficiency and the escalating landscape of maritime cybersecurity and AI threats has become the industry's m
The Container You Choose Says as Much About Your Brand as What's Inside It - and the Decision Between Glass and Aluminum Is Harder Than Most Producers Expect Packaging decisions look simple from the outside. The product needs a container. There are options. You pick one. In practice, the decision between glass and aluminum involves a set of trade-offs that touch barrier properties, shelf life, consumer perception, logistics, sustainability, and cost - and those trade-offs rarely resolve cleanly in favor of one material across all dimensions. For food,
RoRo Auto Terminals - Why Imported Used Cars Need Service Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping handles the majority of the world's seaborne used-vehicle trade. Major auto terminals at Brunswick, Baltimore, Bremerhaven, and Yokohama process millions of cars and light trucks each year, and most of them arrive with at least one mechanical fault even when no visible damage appears on the gate-out report. The cause is structural rather than accidental. A vehicle
Tankers leave Hormuz as Trump signals progress on Iran deal Two Chinese oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, raising hopes that tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran could ease soon. According to shipping data, the vessels carried around 4 million barrels of Iraqi crude through the strategic waterway. The movement followed positive comments from US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance regarding negotiations wit
CMA CGM updates SAFRAN service rotation CMA CGM has announced changes to the rotation of its SAFRAN service connecting North Europe with the East Coast of South America. The updated rotation aims to improve operational stability and strengthen schedule reliability for customers. One of the main changes includes a rotation swap between Montevideo and Buenos Aires , with vessels now calling Montevideo first. CMA CGM also removed Rio Gran
NWSA and Husky Terminal highlight speed advantage with first FP2 vessel call The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) and Husky Terminal welcomed the first vessel under the revised FP2 service rotation at Tacoma on 9 May. The updated service now calls Tacoma before Vancouver, strengthening the gateway's position for discretionary cargo and faster inland delivery. The inaugural vessel, ONE Owl, demonstrated the speed advantages of the Tacoma gateway. Cargo moved quickly from
HJSC names new 7,900-TEU eco-friendly container ship HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) held a christening ceremony for a new 7,900-TEU container ship at its Yeongdo Shipyard in Busan. The vessel was officially named NAVIOS CYAN during the ceremony attended by around 50 guests, including Shunji Sasada, Vice Chairman of Navios Maritime , and HJSC CEO Yoo Sang-cheol. The ship is the first in a series of four 7,900-TEU container vessels ordered by
Panama Canal says no transit restrictions expected despite El Niño concerns The Panama Canal said it does not expect transit restrictions through the end of 2026 despite monitoring the potential impact of El Niño conditions. Since late 2025, the canal authority has been closely monitoring climate conditions and maintaining historically high water levels at Gatún Lake to prepare for possible drought risks linked to El Niño. The canal said it also implemented water-saving
Kalmar launches fully electric TT7 terminal tractor in Europe Kalmar has launched the fully electric TT7 EV terminal tractor for the European market. The new battery-electric model joins the recently introduced TT7 series and targets port terminals, logistics yards and cargo handling operations seeking zero-emission solutions. Kalmar officially launched the TT7 EV during the TOC Europe Conference in Hamburg, Germany, taking place from 19 to 21 May 2026. The
Kpler snaps up CITAC in push for African energy market data Energy analytics and trade intelligence group Kpler has acquired African downstream energy intelligence specialist CITAC in a move aimed at strengthening its coverage of refining, fuel trading and product flows across the continent. The deal, with an undisclosed price tag, gives Kpler access to CITAC's regional network and market expertise as the company looks to ...
Philippines port capacity set for boost with $300m loan package The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will lend $300m to International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) to support the expansion and upgrade of three container terminals in the Philippines. The loan will support technology-enabled infrastructure upgrades at the Manila International Container Terminal, the South Luzon Container Terminal currently under development in Batangas, an
Intercargo publishes first STS transfer standard for bulk carriers Bulker owners' association Intercargo has published the Ship-to-Ship Transfer Guidelines for Bulk Carriers, setting out the first dedicated standard for these activities in the dry bulk sector. Ship-to-ship (STS) transfers enable cargo operations in locations where ports cannot accommodate vessel size, required draft, or cargo volumes, particularly in regions with limited infrastructure. However,
Equinor extends PSV charter with Eidesvik Offshore Norway's Eidesvik Offshore has been awarded a charter extension from compatriot energy giant Equinor for one of its large platform supply vessels (PSV). The extension was awarded to the Viking Avant. The extension will begin in direct continuation of the current charter. Eidesvik said in an Oslo Bors filing that the vessel's firm period will ...
Dynacom lands $65m for ageing suezmax A sale by shipping titan George Procopiou has emerged. The Greek owner has landed a standout price for one of his older suezmax tankers, selling the 2008-built Gladiator for around $65m. The 149,944 dwt Universal-built tanker, now renamed Visund, comes amid a period of extraordinary earnings for the tanker sector in the 11th week of ...
Ibaizabal revives suezmax expansion with Hengli order Spanish shipowner Ibaizabal Group has returned to the suezmax newbuilding market after more than a decade, with the tanker owner linked to a fresh order at China's Hengli Heavy Industries. Multiple shipbuilding sources said the group's tanker arm, Ibaizabal Tankers, has contracted at least two 158,000 dwt crude carriers at the Dalian-based builder for delivery ...
Njord Survey to monitor Ireland-UK interconnector Swedish offshore survey firm Njord Survey has secured a long-term contract to support the Greenlink interconnector, the subsea electricity link between Ireland and the UK, from 2026 to 2030. The agreement covers recurring geophysical and environmental marine surveys along the cable route that runs between the energy markets of the Republic of Ireland and Great ...
Nura Shipco: Not the retiring type of manager For many shipping executives, retirement marks the end of a long career. For Aga Nagarajan, it has marked the start of something entirely new. After nearly three decades at Hong Kong's Fleet Management, including serving as executive director, the veteran shipmanager is now building his own platform in Singapore through newly launched Nura Shipco Management. ...
Strait of Hormuz crisis clouds jackup recovery outlook Even though near-term uncertainty in the jackup market remains elevated due to the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the conflict may also provide tailwinds for the sector in the long term. Before the recent Middle East conflict, jackup rig markets were showing some more positive signs, supported by firmer requirements from Aramco. In ...
US seizes Iran-linked VLCC in Indian Ocean The United States has seized a VLCC in the Indian Ocean carrying more than 1m barrels of Iranian crude, the third Iranian-linked vessel grabbed by Washington since it launched military action against Tehran in February. The 302,500 dwt Skywave (built 2005) was reportedly loaded at Iran's Kharg Island and was sailing west of Malaysia after ...
LS duo picked for cabling work on South Korea's biggest offshore wind farm LS Cable & System and LS Marine Solutions have been selected as the preferred bidders for the supply and installation of submarine cables for the Haesong offshore wind farm, South Korea's largest offshore wind development. The two companies will carry out the entire process, from design to the production and laying of cables. The Haesong ...
US indicts four container makers and seven executives over price-fixing claims The US Department of Justice has indicted four of the world's largest shipping container manufacturers and seven executives for running what has been described as a cartel that roughly doubled the price of standard dry containers over four years and drove profits at one of the companies up nearly one hundredfold during the covid pandemic. ...
Next Geo wins survey campaign for offshore wind cable route in Dutch waters Italy's Next Geosolutions has won a contract from TenneT worth €9m ($10.4m) for marine survey activities in the Voordelta - Nederwiek 3 offshore wind area. The work will assess the technical feasibility of a cable corridor, identify any seabed obstacles, and support the design and engineering phases of the infrastructure. Specifically, operational activities will include ...
Shipmanagement Market Report 2026 How shipmanagement is evolving to stay in step - or ahead - of the needs of shipowners in the coming years forms the basis for our brand new magazine, set for distribution at the Splash-sponsored Posidonia exhibition. Splash's contacts within the shipmanagement fraternity are unsurpassed in maritime media as this 52-page magazine attests, carrying the ...
Stella Bulk moves into the container sector Container analysis firm Alphalliner is reporting Marshall Islands-based Stella Bulk is moving into the container sector, ordering a pair of 740 teu vessels at China's Taizhou Maple Leaf shipyard. The order comes with an option for two additional sister vessels. No prices have been revealed for these new ships whose delivery is expected to take ...
Strait cash: Iran revives a centuries-old maritime business model Andrew Craig-Bennett on what Iran can learn from the kings who monetised the Baltic. "History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes" Mark Twain The Strait of Hormuz has been pretty much closed for more than 80 days now. Iran wants to control the strait and charge a toll. The US doesn't want them to. ...
VLGC rates and stocks boom amid shut-in of Middle East supply The Middle East is the second-largest source of LPG in the world. Cargoes there continue to be largely blocked. This...
UK ETS would cover just 15% of shipping emissions, says ICCT The International Council on Clean Transportation wants the scope of the new UK ETS expanded, saying it does too little...
Sinokor's VLCC buying spree advances while many vessels stuck in MEG Majority of Sinokor's VLCC purchases have been executed through MSC-linked, Liberian- or Panamanian-registered owners
EuroDry orders kamsarmax brace as secondhand prices rise Nasdaq-listed owner believes newbuildings are currently 'a better opportunity'
UK relaxes sanctions on Russian LNG and products Russian diesel and jet fuel processed in third countries will be allowed to be imported into the UK from May...
Two Chinese tankers exit Hormuz as US and Iran trade threats The transits on Tuesday came after Iranian state news agency said Tehran would permit Chinese vessels to exit
Middle East port update: Wednesday, May 20 In United Arab Emirates, Jebel Ali, Hamriyah and Sharjah port operations are normal
West of England claims to be largest International Group affiliate in China Shipowner members mandate club managers to reach break-even on three-year rolling average
Singapore escrow freeze disrupts ship deals amid US sanctions crackdown US banks freeze Singapore law firm's escrow accounts, disrupting ship deals and raising fears of tighter compliance scrutiny across the...
India's maritime insurance pool won't replace IG P&Is but will aid in uncertainty Counterparties may need time to accept the new pool launched by New Delhi. Reliance on traditional P&I clubs will remain...
The Daily View: Sanctions policy meets the shadow fleet's shape-shifting reality
US indicts China's container makers for global price-fixing conspiracy US prosecutors allege four Chinese container makers exploited pandemic supply chain chaos by secretly capping production and doubling prices, boosting...
Daily Briefing One in every six Strait of Hormuz transits is fraudulently flagged | Russia scores more Hormuz upside with yet another...
US move against container makers is latest entry in logistics battle with China Justice Department indictments against four of the world's biggest box manufacturers follow reciprocal port fees and tariffs on China-made port equipment.
Zim reports Q1 loss, with bunker impact expected to worsen in Q2 CEO Eli Glickman did not offer earnings guidance due to the pending merger with Hapag-Lloyd, but said the war-driven surge in oil prices will likely drag Zim's results down further in the second quarter.
UK government scraps proposed fuel duty increase in relief move for truckers The decision comes as wholesale diesel prices in Britain have increased 40% in the last month and logistics businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to manage ever-increasing cost pressures.
Spot rate surge may signal early peak season on trans-Pacific The underlying strength of that peak is unclear, however, with blank sailings, fuel-linked surcharges and a changeover in annual service contracts all putting upward pressure on spot and FAK rates.
Hapag-Lloyd scales up biofuel transport services with forwarder partners Collaboration with global forwarders is allowing the carrier and its customers to significantly reduce carbon footprints in the difficult-to-monitor area of Scope 3 emissions.
Average VLGC spot rates hit $6m per month amid 'scarce vessel availability' Paucity of tonnage on US Gulf Coast keeps market tight
Strait of Hormuz closure 'single greatest threat' to energy markets amid warning of $200-per-barrel oil Wood Mackenzie worse case scenario sees sky-high oil prices plunging many regions into recession
Donald Trump bought and then quickly sold Royal Caribbean stock, filing shows Cruise share prices slump between February purchase and March sale
Pension fund sells $766m slice of Viking Holdings stake CPP Investments' sale capitalises on 243% return since 2024 IPO
LNG steamer offered for sale as four sister ships redeliver from long-term charters New lives beckon for former Equinor quartet as another is committed for sale and two laid up
Zim reports first quarterly loss in two years Disruption from war in the Gulf hits boxship operator's bottom line
Iran relaxes grip over Strait of Hormuz as it lets batch of ships through Navy says it allowed a mixed fleet of 26 vessels to cross
Golar LNG inspects donor vessels for next-up conversion job Company sees FLNG sector growing to more than 100 operational units
Virginia tech start-up raises $43m to turn ships into data platforms Six venture capital firms participate in funding round
Avin and Advantage tankers make rare trips as Nigeria fills Middle East crude gap Suezmaxes have been bringing oil into the country from Guyana and Libya, brokers say
Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center slashes workforce in decarbonisation shift NGO speaks about a refocusing but proves light on details
Market ablaze with talk of TP ICAP shipbroking return Speculation is running hot around the potential takeover of Ifchor Galbraiths
Expect GPS blackout in Strait of Hormuz, tanker owners warned Industry paper warns electronic interference may cripple navigation throughout entire transit
Greek and Norwegian shipowners team up on handysize bulker buy Clarksons Securities ran private placement to raise funds for deal
Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center slashes workforce in decarbonisation shift Center speaks about a refocusing but proves light on details
Golar LNG plans to order its fourth FLNG unit within 2026 Company books in long-lead items for conversion job as commercial discussions ramp up
India's national shipowner planning to send vessels into Strait of Hormuz It is unclear whether Iran or the US has given the green light
Dorian LPG profit jumps to two-year high as freight rates soar VLGC owner also confirms limited fleet renewal, combining a ship sale with a newbuilding delivery
UK quietly rolls back on Russia oil ban pledge Indefinite waiver for imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude
How John Fredriksen turned a $163m tanker investment into $900m and counting Exploring the magnate's 2022 play for International Seaways and the riches it has returned
Greek owner Eastmed moves VLCC into Gulf for potentially huge payday Grand Lady entered Strait of Hormuz with its AIS off, data shows
Capesize bulker rate outlook raised as ABG sees 'tight utilisation' Analyst estimates spot rate at $31,000 per day in 2026
Western Bulk Chartering offers to buy back shares from investors First tender process in operator's modern history kicked off on Wednesday
First US LNG shipments since Trump took office head to China Vessels signal Tianjin terminal as their destination
Shipping was everywhere at the Xi-Trump summit Maritime anxieties, chokepoints and trade routes shaped the logic behind the Beijing talks
Strait of Hormuz may never 'return to normal', warns Kpler What if shipping becomes accustomed to Iranian control of the key chokepoint?
CMA CGM seafarers injured in Iranian attack reunited with families Filipino crew members return home following attack on boxship
Greek and Japanese capesize bulkers collide off Singapore Collision happened as Brave Maritime ship was departing anchorage
US blockade of Iran is tighter than it seems, Washington think tank finds Just 12 ships have run the blockade, rather than 27
CMB.Tech up $250m on Golden Ocean takeover, analysts say Clarksons Securities calculates a 20% gain after 2025 deal
Seven stowaways found on rudder of Saverys tanker Men arrested after being removed from suezmax
Sanctioned LNG carrier delivers Russian gas after six months at sea Ship makes it to China this week, data shows
QatarEnergy ducks delivery of LNG carriers from owners with charter clause loophole Who is trading what is becoming increasingly difficult to decipher
Greek shipowner John Inglessis orders crude tanker in Japan JHI Steamship contracts aframax for delivery in 2028
US blockade of Iran is tighter than it seems, Washington think tanks finds Just 12 ships have run the blockade, rather than 27
Rail on a roll as ag, metals, chemicals lead traffic Rail traffic continued its recent strong performance as 511,216 carloads and intermodal units were 4.2% ahead of the same week a year ago. Shipments for the week ending May 16 totaled 230,497 carloads, up 0.6% y/y, the Association of American Railroads said, while weekly intermodal volume reached 280,719 containers and trailers, better by 7.3% compared to 2025. Seven of 10 carload commodities tra
79 ELDs revoked since January. 12 more just hit the list The FMCSA added 12 more ELDs to the board today. Twelve electronic logging devices were pulled from the registered list in a single announcement, the largest single-day revocation event since the eight-device Gorilla Fleet Safety sweep in May 2025. The devices are 888 ELD from MAUMAU LLC, Dragon ELD, Action ELD, Mondo ELD HOS from Mondotracking Solutions, two versions of First ELD from First ELD
Fleetworthy debuts connected fleet ecosystem, mobile app at Austin roadshow AUSTIN- Fleetworthy announced three major platform enhancements during its Customer Roadshow 2026 event held Tuesday in Austin, Texas, as the company continues integrating its safety, compliance, toll management and weigh station bypass services into a single connected ecosystem. The product launches included a unified cross-platform login experience, a new Centralized Vehicle Management (CVM) ca
RXO sees TL spot market surge further in Q2 Freight broker RXO said Wednesday that its truckload spot rate index reached a four-year high in the first quarter, with expectations for further increases in the second quarter. Even with only tepid freight demand, capacity attrition stemming from stricter regulatory oversight of the driver pool is pushing rates materially higher. RXO's ( NYSE: RXO ) Curve Report showed TL spot rates were up 16.
Formula 1 experiments with freight rail DHL Global Forwarding successfully completed its first-ever use of intermodal rail freight as part of the sophisticated logistics operation that relocates the Formula 1 series to upcoming race destinations, the company said on Wednesday. The freight management unit of DHL Group ( XETRA: DHL ) said it moved about 50 containers, including 46 forty-foot high-cube units, and four 20-foot containers,
A top FMCSA official faces a post-Montgomery world at Freight Fraud event CLEVELAND-The Montgomery decision before the Supreme Court that greatly expands potential broker liability in crashes and other incidents also has put the focus on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). And though the Montgomery case decided last week was not the key area of discussion at the FreightWaves' Freight Fraud Symposium held at this city's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Wedn
Truck dwell holds, rail up at LA-Long Beach Container dwell times across truck and rail in April were mostly stable at the San Pedro Bay port complex. Cargo destined for local delivery via truck averaged 2.59 days at marine terminals in April 2026 at the port of Los Angeles-Long Beach, essentially unchanged from March 2026's 2.61 days and well below the 2.78 days in April 2025. Truck dwell has remained under the three-day mark for 15 conse
Quarterly loss for Zim ahead of Hapag-Lloyd takeover ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. said it carried less cargo than a year ago as weak demand sent it to a loss in the first quarter. The Israeli liner (NYSE: ZIM ), which is set to be acquired by Hapag-Lloyd of Germany, posted a net loss of $86 million compared to net income of $296 million in the first quarter of 2025. A diluted loss per share of $.71 marked a reversal compared to diluted ear
Tariff Stacking Is Rewiring Supply Chain Execution The 2025 tariff environment wasn't a policy adjustment - it was a structural break. That's the core finding from Infios ' new report, T he Rise of the Tariff-Optimized Supply Chain , which draws on millions of U.S. customs entries to map how companies responded to a tariff environment. The report lands at a moment when importers across categories are still grappling with duty rates that, for some
Inside Volvo's new 13-Liter D13 engine for 2027 The trucking industry's countdown to the Environmental Protection Agency's 2027 emissions standards is accelerating. Volvo Trucks North America is betting its next-generation D13 engine can deliver cleaner air without sacrificing performance and reliability for its fleet customers. Volvo Trucks North America has introduced a completely redesigned D13 engine that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions b
Why the freight industry needs Certified Fraud Compliance Officers The freight industry has spent years investing in technology to stop cargo theft and freight fraud. Companies now use onboarding platforms, monitoring systems, identity verification tools, fraud scoring, tracking software, and AI-driven analytics to help reduce risk. Yet despite all of these tools, freight fraud continues to grow. That is because technology alone does not create consistency insid
Autonomous trucking moves to the Midwest with Einride's Ohio deployment Autonomous trucking is expanding beyond the Sun Belt and into Ohio. Einride and EASE Logistics announced Monday the deployment of SAE Level 4 (L4) autonomous electric trucks in a proof-of-concept service. The trucks will operate between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. The deployment is an extension of the Ohio Department of Transportation and DriveOhio's Truck Automation Corridor P
SCOTUS to trigger truckload rate run to $5.00 per mile? Spot rates hit $3.55 a mile yesterday - a clear signal that capacity is not flowing in to relieve the tightness we saw during road check week. And we're heading into Memorial Day, which historically creates a surge as shippers push product out ahead of the holiday and carriers take time off with their families. Capacity is going to tighten through the rest of the week. Could we see record rates t
Post-Montgomery, focus grows on fate of 3PL insurance premiums In the wake of the decision in Montgomery vs. Caribe Transport II , which opens the door to far greater liability or negligence exposure to brokerages, one of the first questions being debated is the impact on the insurance bill a 3PL can now expect to pay. That uncertainty was driven home rapidly with a brief report released Monday by the transportation analysis team at TD Cowen led by Jason Sei
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
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