Windcat and Damen unveil Windcat Amsterdam Damen and CMB.TECH's Windcat division report that Windcat Amsterdam has arrived in Europe. Developed in collaboration between Damen and Windcat it was constructed at the Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam. It is
Markwayne Mullen sworn in as new Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullen was yesterday sworn in as Secretary of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem. He comes to the role as Transport Security Administration agents remain unpaid creating long passenger delays and as
Ukrainian drone strikes Russian icebreaker Purga at Vyborg Shipyard The General Staff of the Ukrainian Defense Forces reports that during a joint operation by the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the Leningrad Region on the night of March 25, the Purga, a
Leo Martin named COO at Vancouver Shipyards Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, B.C., has named Leo Martin chief operating officer (COO) of Vancouver Shipyards, effective April 20, 2026. In this role, he will oversee ship construction from concept design
Devall Diesel, FPT launch barge power pack Devall Diesel Services, Sulphur, La., introduced a new addition to its product line, the Barge Power Pack, an engine system designed for hazardous-duty barge operations. The system is intended for use on
NNS names two to VP roles HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division has promoted Christie Miller to the role of vice president of communications while Christian Ortego will join the division as vice president and NNS chief counsel.
Business, Family, and Investment Immigration Options in Fort Lauderdale You can pursue lawful residence in Fort Lauderdale through several structured immigration paths. You may obtain status through family sponsorship if you prove a qualifying relationship and meet financial sponsorship rules. You might also pursue business visas, such as E-2 treaty investor or L-1 intracompany transferee, if you invest capital or expand an existing company. Alternatively, the EB-5 p
How Fault Is Proven in a Colorado Car Accident Claim To prove fault in a Colorado car accident claim, you must show that the other driver failed to use reasonable care and that this negligence caused the crash and your injuries. You do this with evidence such as photographs, vehicle damage, skid marks, police reports, witness statements, and medical records. Insurers and investigators compare this evidence with traffic laws and driver behavior to a
What Is Asset Backed Financing in Maritime Logistics There are over 100,000 merchant vessels sailing every day to maintain global trade flows through increasingly complex shipping lanes. This massive scale creates a capital-intensive environment where traditional bank loans often fail to meet the agility required for modern logistics and fleet management. Asset-backed financing bridges this specific liquidity gap by using the physical vessel as pri
APM-Hateco win bid for new container terminal in Vietnam's Danang APM Terminals and Vietnamese terminal operator Hateco have been awarded a joint tender from the Vietnamese government to develop a new container terminal in Danang. The US$1.7 billion project, Lien Chieu Container Port, will have an annual capacity of 5.7 million TEU upon completion around 2036. Clinching the bid follows APMT's purchase last week, of a 49% stake in the Hateco Haiphong Internation
How Maersk improves strategic position in Vietnam? APM Terminals' dual-hub position in Haiphong and Cai Mep is more than a commercial bet on Vietnam's manufacturing boom but a long contest over who controls the infrastructure of Asian trade
Explainer: Why Iran strikes Saudi Arabia's last exit Yanbu built as a contingency, now a target exposes the limits of the Kingdom's energy bypass strategy as the Hormuz crisis enters its most dangerous phase
HMM looks to AI and green ships for 2076 vision South Korea's flagship carrier HMM celebrated its 50th anniversary today and aims to tap into artificial intelligence (AI) and eco-ships as it charts a course toward its centenary. Originally established as Asia Merchant Marine in 1976, the company was formed by Hyundai Group to manage three tankers that had been cancelled midway through construction at the Hyundai shipyard. In August 1982, the c
Gulf Energy Maritime in for MR tanker series at HD Hyundai Dubai-based Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) has placed an order for six product tankers in a deal worth about $300m, adding to a fresh round of contracting in the MR segment. Shipbuilding sources said the 50,000 dwt vessels will be split between South Korea and Vietnam, with three ships to be built at HD Hyundai Heavy ...
DOF lands subsea cable contract with Statnett Norwegian OSV player DOF Group has secured a subsea cable replacement contract from Norway's grid operator Statnett, adding to its backlog in the offshore construction segment. The Oslo-listed contractor said the deal, classified as "substantial" and valued between $25m and $50m, covers the replacement of high-voltage power cables across Ofotfjorden in northern Norway. The scope ...
Flex LNG locks in earnings with new multi-year carrier contract Flex LNG has landed a new charter deal for its LNG carrier Flex Aurora, locking in fresh employment just weeks after the vessel came off its previous contract. The New York-listed, John Fredriksen-backed owner said the 2020-built vessel has been fixed to a supermajor for a firm period of two years, with options that could ...
Restis family backs fresh tanker order in Korea Greece's Golden Energy Management has placed another suezmax tanker order in South Korea, extending its fleet renewal drive in the crude segment. Shipbroking sources say the Athens-based owner, controlled by the Restis family, has contracted DH Shipbuilding for a 157,000 dwt vessel at a price of around $89.5m and delivery expected in 2029. The latest ...
UK Chamber of Shipping names Shell executive as new president The UK Chamber of Shipping has appointed Shell executive Karrie Trauth as its new president. Trauth, executive vice president of shipping and maritime at Shell, was elected at the organisation's annual general meeting this week. Donnacha O'Driscoll, executive vice president for maritime and sustainability at Carnival UK, was confirmed as vice president. She takes over ...
Shipping faces diplomatic promise but practical peril in the Strait of Hormuz The fourth week of the Persian Gulf war has produced a flurry of competing signals for commercial shipping - a US peace framework, a conditional Iranian offer to allow some vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, grave warnings about mines in the waterway, and a bunker market that industry veterans describe as the worst supply ...
EnerMech wins five-year deal on Bumi Armada FPSO UK-headquartered oilfield services specialist EnerMech has secured a contract for work on Bumi Armada's Kraken FPSO in the UK North Sea East of Shetland. The five-year contract is for the provision of crane management and lifting services on the FPSO and will fall under EnerMech's lifting solutions business line. The deal includes helideck and scaffolding ...
Geneva Dry Dialogues: LSEG The dry bulk market is expected to firm into a period of "cautious stability" by the time industry players gather in Geneva next month, according to Amrit Singh, senior manager of shipping research at LSEG. Speaking ahead of Geneva Dry, Singh says the market would likely find a balance between steady demand and a growing ...
HD Hyundai to export know-how in pivot from building ships to building shipyards Many nations around the world are looking to either enter or resuscitate the shipyard sector, something South Korea's largest shipbuilder is eyeing as a separate business avenue - selling not ships, but the knowledge of how to build them. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the holding company of HD Hyundai, will add "development and ...
Denmark wins European Commission approval for $5.7bn wind push The European Commission has approved a €5bn ($5.7bn) Danish scheme to support the buildout of offshore wind capacity, in a push to meet the European Union's 2030 net-zero target. The scheme, set to run for 20 years, will support the construction and operation of two offshore wind farms - Hesselø and North Sea I Mid. ...
German shipowners float civilian maritime reserve amid rising risks German shipowners are calling for the creation of a civilian "sea service" to strengthen the country's ability to keep trade moving in times of crisis. The proposal, put forward by the German Shipowners' Association (VDR), would allow young people to complete part of a future military service requirement at sea, building up a pool of ...
Ofgem shortlists bidders for $4.7bn offshore wind links UK energy regulator Ofgem has shortlisted bidders who will compete to own and operate the offshore electricity transmission links for three major North Sea wind farms off Great Britain's east coast. A field of five bidders, the biggest since 2019, will be looking to compete over transmission links which connect offshore wind farms East Anglia Three, Inch Cape, and Dogger Bank C into Great Britain
Ukraine targets Ust-Luga A fire at Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, following drone attacks, is being dealt with, the governor of Leningrad region said on the Telegram messaging app on Wednesday with videos emerging of significant damage to the key Baltic export facility. Recent weeks have seen a surge in drone attacks on key Russian oil infrastructure ...
Turkey's Yasa revealed as buyer behind pair of 3,100 teu newbuildings at Chinese yard Turkish conglomerate Yasa Group, best known as an owner of dry bulk vessels and tankers, has been identified as the owner behind a pair of 3,100 teu containership newbuildings ordered at a Chinese shipyard in late 2025, according to Alphaliner. Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry, also known as Jinglu Shipyard, will deliver the two vessels ...
ADES scales down Gulf rig activity citing safety concerns Saudi oil and gas driller ADES has temporarily suspended operations on several of its offshore rigs in the GCC due to ongoing regional tensions. According to a statement made by the company, these suspensions will be short-term in nature. ADES stated that it is firmly committed to the safety of its personnel and assets, which ...
PPG launches coatings analytics platform to help shipowners cut seastock spending Coatings giant PPG has launched a dedicated analytics platform for marine seastock purchasing data, giving shipowners and fleet operators a structured tool to track spending patterns, forecast future needs and identify cost-saving opportunities across their coatings procurement - an area that has long suffered from fragmented data and limited visibility. PPG InsightsNav, announced in Pittsburgh ...
Intellian's maritime connectivity ambitions grow Satellite communications antenna specialist Intellian Technologies has used the Satellite 2026 conference in Washington, D.C., to preview a significant expansion of its Global Maritime Distress and Safety System portfolio, signalling a broadening of its ambitions beyond its established maritime connectivity stronghold. The South Korean firm is developing a range of GMDSS systems in partnership wi
Scylax Marine launches budget vessel management app targeting family-run workboat operators A New Orleans-based marine technology firm has launched a mobile vessel management platform aimed at the chronically underserved micro-fleet and solo workboat market, offering small operators enterprise-level tools at a fraction of the cost of conventional fleet management software. SMURZ 20, developed by Scylax Marine and available on Android and Apple devices, targets independent owner-operator
Challenging beliefs about maritime technology Philip Nielsen, co-founder of digital transformation advisory Oriani Hellas, has some counter-narratives to much of what you have been reading about shipping tech of late. In this article, I wish to challenge three beliefs about maritime technology that we rarely think to question.Give the captain back his ship Somewhere along the way, we quietly demoted ...
'No equivalent in living memory': bunker markets face historic supply crisis The global bunker market is experiencing a supply shock without modern precedent, with fuel prices more than doubling at key hubs over the past month, physical availability narrowing by the day, and growing warnings that the Strait of Hormuz disruption may prove far longer than the shipping industry is currently pricing in. The parallel being ...
Vendors' round numbers are losing owners "We all know that adoption of wind propulsion has been held back by lack of trust in data," one leading pioneer in wind tech told me the other day. It is true, and it is gratifying that our sister title, SplashTech, has been able to report so many class-backed data showing fuel savings for a ...
March 2026 Review The International Energy Agency has called it "the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market" - and 26 days into the war between Iran and the US-Israeli coalition, the numbers bear that out in stark terms. Since hostilities erupted on February 28, approximately 1,100 ships representing $30bn in vessel value with ...
Tankers face unprecedented exposure to geopolitical risk The year 2026 had started out positively for crude oil tanker freight markets. The consensus view of falling oil prices, a global oil production surplus of anywhere from 2m to 4m barrels per day and strong refinery utilisation on the back of firm margins, all pointed to rising crude oil tanker demand and income. Crude ...
Bulk carriers blown off course We have become habituated over the course of the 21st century to bulk carrier freight markets being dependent on China. So the big event of the last month should have been the National People's Congress in Beijing held earlier in March, plus the publication of the 15th Five-Year Plan. The NPC focused on reviving the ...
Containers and war's ripple effect The war in the Middle East has led to liner companies avoiding all ports north of the Strait of Hormuz whenever possible. Freight is moving by truck overland at much greater expense to whatever port forwarder guess it might be able to load the cargo onto a ship. As the world's largest freight airline Qatar ...
Analyst Abstract Tankers The longer the war in Iran continues, the darker the outlook grows for LR product tankers, with brokers and analysts warning that the market faces not a temporary disruption but a structural contraction in cargo supply - and that layups may now be unavoidable. Sentosa Shipbrokers has issued one of the starkest assessments yet, ...
Sinokor turns its attention to suezmaxes Sinokor has emerged as the dominant force reshaping suezmax pricing, committing approximately $83m per vessel for 10-year-old South Korean-built units and driving benchmark values up roughly 10% in the process, even as overall tanker sale and purchase volumes slump 63% year-on-year to just 15 reported sales compared to 40 in the same period last year, ...
Perplexity and shipping When asked, artificial intelligence defines itself as the capability of machines or software to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, adding that it is designed to process data, identify patterns, and act on them-often improving over time without being explicitly reprogrammed. However, in the massive industry that is shipping, where the margin for error ...
'Decision intelligence at speed is the breakthrough shipping needs' For Sanjay Kapoor, CEO of Dubai-based voyage operations specialist GeoServe, the dry bulk shipping industry stands at an inflection point - not because the risks have changed, but because the speed at which they move has transformed almost beyond recognition. "Factors such as counterparty risk, freight volatility, fuel exposure, port delays and regulatory pressures are ...
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Correct messaging during war time 'The first casualty of war is the truth'- a well known saying whose origins are claimed by many and are lost in the mists of time. I prefer its attribution to fourth century BC Greek playwright Aschylus, chiefly because his role as the 'Father of Tragedy' gives added resonance to all that is tragic about ...
VLCCs and product tankers rapidly migrating to Atlantic basin The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has kept spot rates high for VLCCs and product tankers in the...
Tehran's 'toll booth' system is now controlling Hormuz traffic Iran's IRGC has imposed a de facto 'toll booth' regime in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to submit full...
Jones Act waiver doesn't mean it's open season for US ports Terms unclear and even minor infractions could lead to substantial penalties
Ust-Luga ablaze after Ukrainian drone attack Leningrad Oblast governor Alexander Drozdenko said firefighting efforts at the key oil-exporting port were underway
Middle East port update: Wednesday, March 25 Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to be severely disrupted and conditions may change at short notice
Ocean Network Express planning more orders for big dual-fuel boxships Leading boxship builders across South Korea, China and Japan are understood to have been approached to compete for ONE's latest...
Hormuz hangover to last 'a couple of years' with consumers paying the price Seafarer safety is another concern that remains top of mind for shipping executives as they mull the current crisis at...
Iranian dhow hijacked off Somali coast Iran-flagged Al Waseemi 786 was hijacked by a 'probable pirate action group', authorities operating in the area believe
Containership turned around by IRGC Navy Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri said the vessel did not have authorisation to transit the chokepoint
AI for shore power could help ports manage the load A UK project seeks to find out if AI can help optimise vessel charging from the shore, as ports grapple...
Marine MGAs face consolidation in softening market M&A activity could reduce the amount of capacity available for managing general agents
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Daily Briefing War with Iran drives big swings in shipping stock prices | WTW warns on Hormuz-Bab el Mandeb simultaneous closure nightmare...
Bunker fuel shortages in Asia at tipping point as war disruption continues Stocks that were already in the fuel supply chain and en route to refueling hubs when the Middle East conflict started have now been delivered, and those ports are running down their inventories.
Diesel shock puts floor under trucking rates as demand shows some life The American Trucking Associations February truck tonnage report showed a 2.6% month-over-month increase, making it the largest sequential gain in three years.
Offshore wind cancellations set up energy project pivot in the US TotalEnergies accepted a $1 billion payment from the Trump administration to walk away from two offshore wind projects and instead reinvest the funds in fossil fuel projects along the Gulf Coast.
Container shipping faces 'shallow' downcycle amid strong carrier finances Ocean carriers have a stronger financial backstop than past downcycles after having retired significant debt and increased their profitability in the last five years post-pandemic, writes Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
White House says Trump will 'unleash hell' if Iran does not agree a ceasefire deal Press secretary says Tehran needs to recognise that it is defeated
Money machine: Scorpio Tankers has $513m in the bank and LR2s earning over $100,000 per day Robust finish to current quarter has extended into April fixtures, especially in LR2s
Owners of blacklisted Russia-linked tankers fight sanctions in EU courts Two shipowners have lodged cases at a European Union court over 2025 measures imposed over Russia-linked business
Three oil tankers owned by India's state shipping company to transit Strait of Hormuz Two VLCCs and aframax look to be on the move after LPG carriers depart the war torn region
Russell Hardy says Vitol well-placed to cope with volatility in 60th year Commodities giant posts higher oil and gas trading figures for 2025
Laden LNG carrier trapped in Middle East Gulf discharges in Bahrain At least 12 LNG carriers remain stranded in the region with cargoes onboard
War could spell trouble for US grain trade as Brazilian soybeans set to outcompete again US hopes to sell 12.5m tonnes of soybeans to China this year, but might miss this target due to price economics
Trump's $20bn Strait of Hormuz insurance plan under attack from US senator Three weeks on from the announcement, it remains unclear who might benefit from the state-backed scheme
KNOT Offshore cuts three years from shuttle tankers' useful life estimate Depreciation to rise after accounting change made by UK-based owner
DIS banks 'very high' price for its oldest tanker in subdued secondhand market Brokers say activity centred on MR vessels during Middle East disruption
Shipowners' green fuel confusion complicating investment decisions, says Wartsila Roger Holm explains the findings of tech giant's latest shipping research
Angelicoussis linked to VLCC and LNG carrier orders at Hanwha Ocean Greek owner Maran Tankers said to be behind the newbuilding orders
Three oil tankers owned by India's state shipping company to transit Strait of Hormuz Two VLCCs and aframax look to be on the move after LPG carriers depart the war torn region
Cosco resumes Middle East bookings as tensions keep risks elevated Services resume without Hormuz as Cosco re-routes cargo via regional hubs
How Asian shipping leaders have reset priorities in a volatile world Green issues downgraded amid turmoil, industry bosses warn
Cosco Shipping International rides shipbuilding boom as it posts profitable year Dividend payout nears 100% as cash pile remains strong
Thai tanker transits Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks Bangchak Corp ship cleared to leave the Middle East Gulf as another Thai vessel awaits permission
Capital teams with CMA CGM and TotalEnergies on LNG bunker vessel orders The new entrants are working in a joint venture on a pair of newbuildings
Thenamaris tied to tanker sale amid intense suezmax dealmaking talk Major Greek owner reportedly sells 20-year-old ship for $10m more than in previous attempt a year ago
Threat to shipping feared after Somali pirates hijack dhow Security experts have reported a trend for increased attacks further from the African coastline
Heidmar in the thick of record tanker market after 'surreal' 24 days, Pankaj Khanna says Greek manager and pools company believes rates could remain high for most of 2026
Autonomous ship wins green light as Japan grapples with seafarer shortage Vessel certified by ClassNK passes transport ministry inspection
Norwegian fund tips bulker stocks to win as tankers get expensive Fund bets on Stolt-Nielsen, Hafnia and CMB.Tech
Autonomous ship gets green light as Japan grapples with seafarer shortage Fire rages in Russia's Baltic tanker port of Ust-Luga after new Ukrainian attack
Ukrainian drones strike Primorsk port Terminal at Ust-Luga targeted by drones on Tuesday night
Shipbrokers exit Dubai as Iran conflict upends Middle East But some remain in place and shops are keen to regroup in the emirate as region stabilises
Frontline chairman Ola Lorentzon sells shares as price jumps Board member cashes in stock worth nearly NOK 1m
Flex LNG strikes multi-year deal with energy major for carrier John Fredriksen-backed company makes good on projections of a new contract
Shell shipping boss Karrie Trauth steps up at UK Chamber New president says Britain must remain a leading maritime nation in time of 'evolving challenges'
New Bruton directors Jensen and Ness handed stock options worth $1m VLCC start-up awards long-term incentives to experienced board members
Western Bulk scoops steels team in Antwerp Operator has been expanding parcelling and projects activities in the Atlantic
Shipbroker Braemar sees profit and forward orderbook fall Outgoing CEO says acquisition opportunities are still out there in fragmented market
Autonomous ship gets green light in Japan grapples with seafarer shortage Container ship 'ordered to retreat' as Iran claims administrative control of Hormuz
Iran imposes $2M tolls on ships Incident involving Selen demonstrates attempt to formalise system for vessel transits
Chemical tanker specialists weigh up cargo risk amid Strait of Hormuz stranding Operators say there are no problems with volatile cargoes on board ships that have spent a month stranded in Gulf
DNB Carnegie flags tanker headwinds as 'locked' Middle East conflict drags on Houthis in the Red Sea remains 'million-dollar question', analyst says
Hayfin Capital plots MR tanker comeback with newbuilding order London-based finance company orders four vessels at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
SK Shipping puts two VLCCs and an MR tanker on sales block Trio of tankers are on charter to traders
John Su's Erasmus orders up to eight bulker newbuildings worth $288m Kamsarmax order is the Greek company's first in China
Hutchison Ports unit pushes Panama arbitration claim past $2bn after 'unlawful' port takeover Panama Ports Co alleges prolonged government misconduct as dispute escalates
John Su's Erasmus orders up to eight kamsarmax bulk carrier newbuildings worth $288m First time to order newbuildings in China
Postal Service plans 8% fuel surcharge as Iran war raises transport costs The U.S. Postal Service is seeking permission to impose a fuel surcharge on parcel products for the first time ever to cover soaring transportation costs for gasoline and diesel fuel, which have jumped more than 30% since the invasion of Iran by the United States and Israel nearly a month ago. Parcel shipments would be charged an 8% fee, on top of their regular transportation charge, if the fee i
SCOTUS hears arguments on driver status: intra or interstate? If a driver takes a product from point A to point B wholly within a state, never crossing a boundary with another, can that worker be considered an interstate worker? That question made it to the Supreme Court Wednesday, as the two sides in Brock vs. Flowers Foods made their case to the nine justices. Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) wants drivers or independent contractors working for the supplier of p
U.S. rail freight narrowly up despite flat intermodal Chemicals and grain helped offset weaker industrial and intermodal traffic as freight on U.S. railroads stayed narrowly ahead of year-ago levels. U.S. weekly rail traffic totaled 502,252 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.2% for the week ending March 21 from the same period a year ago, according to data from the Association of American Railroads. Commodity freight totaled 227,583 carloads, an in
UPS retracts driver buyout option in 13 states under union pressure United Parcel Service has notified the Teamsters union that it will withdraw its $150,000 buyout program for parcel and linehaul drivers in 13 central states in response to strong protests from local union chiefs, complicating the company's effort to eliminate 30,000 jobs as it downsizes its network amid a reduction in parcel volume. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents ab
NACFE: Diesel hits 11.5 mpg while Tesla Semi runs 460 miles in real-world test NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Diesel trucks reached 11.5 miles per gallon and a Tesla Semi ran 460 miles on a single charge during NACFE's 18-day "Run on Less - Messy Middle" demonstration, the most detailed real-world powertrain study yet released at TMC 2026. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency's 277-page operations report analyzed 14 Class 8 tractors across diesel, compressed natural gas, b
Echo Global Logistics expands platform with ITS acquisition Echo Global Logistics announced Wednesday that it has completed the acquisition of ITS Logistics, creating an AI-enabled 3PL with over $5 billion in annual revenue. The deal merges two of the industry's largest brokerage platforms, broadening the scope of transportation service offerings for both companies. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Chicago-based Echo announced in Jan
SONAR and Prodensus Partner to Help Freight Brokers Win More Business, Before the Competition Even Responds New integration puts real-time market intelligence directly into the hands of reps processing freight RFPs, cutting response time from hours to minutes. In freight sales, five minutes can be the difference between winning a contract and losing it to a faster competitor. A new strategic partnership between Prodensus and SONAR is designed to close that window entirely. Prodensus, whose AI platform
Transload provider bringing new life to dormant Maine rail lines A New England provider of freight rail services is moving ahead with plans to revive operations on two disused Maine branch lines. TransloadX is proceeding with plans to restart operations on a line between Bangor and Bucksport that served a paper mill, and another branch running to the state capitol of Augusta. The Nashua, N.H.-based company in a filing with the Surface Transportation Board said
Clearinghouse fraud putting drugged drivers back on the road We're often shocked by the fraud that's uncovered in America. Call it naivety, ignorance, or complacency, but to frame this the right way, we quote Christopher Wallace in his 1994 hit, "Juicy," where he prolifically declared, "If you don't know...now you know." Today, in part two of this story, we apply this to the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The fraud that surrounds the Clearinghouse ret
Cutting-edge sensor tech targets cargo theft as losses hit $725M A new generation of ambient Internet of Things (IoT) technology is emerging as a tool to combat increasingly sophisticated cargo theft, as supply chain losses from theft surged to nearly $725 million in 2025. Wiliot, a supply chain visibility technology firm, says its ambient IoT platform gives individual products a digital identity and can detect theft, diversion or handling issues in real time
Raising the trucking insurance minimum is overdue The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 established the federal minimum insurance threshold for interstate for-hire trucking at $750,000 for general freight and $1 million for hazardous materials. The general freight minimum has not been adjusted in 44 years. In 1980, $750,000 was a meaningful amount of insurance coverage for the typical commercial trucking crash. Medical costs, lost wages, rehabilitation,
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