Laura DiBella designated Chairman of the FMC President Trump has designated Laura DiBella to serve as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Chairman DiBella, who was sworn in as a Commissioner on January 6, was nominated by President Trump
First two Wallenius Sleipner car carriers deliver on their green promise When the first of Wallenius Marine's Sleipner concept car carriers, Future Way, was delivered in September 2024, (see story) the company said the vessel marked another step towards truly sustainable shipping. The
Op-Ed: When Bay area shipyards close, we all lose Mare Island shows why the Bay Area can't rebuild middle-class ladders once skilled work disappears. Just before the new year, Mare Island Dry Dock informed the city of Vallejo that it would permanently
FMC slaps MSC with $22.6M civil penalty Following an enforcement proceeding (Docket No. 23-08) the Federal Maritime Commission has hit MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.) with a civil penalty totaling $22.67 million for three types of Shipping Act violations.
Breaux Brothers built luxury cat Lady Kailani now in service in Hawaii Lady Kailani, a new 20-meter (65 foot) luxury catamaran built by south Louisiana shipyard Breaux Brothers Enterprises and designed by Incat Crowther, is now in service with Hawaii's Kauai Sea Tours, allowing
BHSM dry dock used to launch MBTA ferry terminal barges In its first operation of the new year, Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina (BHSM) in East Boston, Mass., completed a multi-barge roll-on operation using the 500-ton floating dry dock Providence. Measuring 115
Chartwell designing lifeline ferry for undisclosed "mystery islands" Southampton, U.K.- based naval architect firm Chartwell Marine may be best known for its offshore wind crew transfer vessels, but it has a growing number of ferries in its portfolio - including
MSC to apply peak season surcharge on cargo to Dar es Salaam MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced the introduction of a Peak Season Surcharge on containerized cargo moving from the Middle East, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to Dar es Salaam. The surcharge will be applied due to strong demand on the trade lane and will take effect from 16 February 2026 until further notice. MSC said the Peak Season Surcharge will be set at USD 500 p
Global bunker indices extend gains in Week 05 Following the results of the 5th week, global bunker indices published by MABUX continued their upward trajectory. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$ 8.78, rising from US$ 415.14/MT last week to US$ 423.92/MT. The VLSFO index gained US$ 8.46, climbing from US$ 494.58/MT to US$ 503.04/MT and once again surpassing the US$ 500/MT threshold. The MGO LS index recorded the strongest growth, adding US$
PSA Singapore and MOL form Joint Venture for Ro-Ro Terminal PSA Singapore and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have announced the formation of a joint venture Ro-Ro terminal in Singapore. The partnership aims to enhance operational quality and unlock greater synergies in global automobile logistics. The JV terminal is currently subject to regulatory approval. Operations are expected to commence in the first half of this year. Singapore serves as Southeast Asia's large
K Line, GAIL India, and JM Baxi to jointly own LNG carrier Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has agreed in principle with GAIL (India) Limited and JM Baxi Group on the joint ownership of an LNG carrier. Samsung Heavy Industries is currently building the vessel. The ship will enter service under a long-term time charter with GAIL upon delivery. The three partners held a signing ceremony during India Energy Week in Goa on January 27. Shri Hardeep Singh Puri,
What Safety Failures Lead to Crashes Near Container Transport Routes? Container transport routes are the arteries of global commerce, with thousands of massive trucks hauling shipping containers across highways every single day. While these routes are essential for our economy, they're also hotspots for devastating accidents. Container transport routes handle an enormous volume of freight traffic daily, creating unique safety challenges that differ from regular hig
MSC returns to mid-sized vessels suggests strategic shift Mediterranean Shipping Company is making a strategic return to mid-sized container vessels, signaling a shift that balances mega-vessel focus with flexible regional capacity
Colombo East Container Terminal opens third berth The Colombo East Container Terminal commissioned its third berth at the Port of Colombo. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority marked the operational milestone with senior representatives from Maersk, CMA CGM, and MSC attending the event. The global carriers expressed satisfaction with recent advances in berth productivity, yard management, and vessel turnaround times. They reaffirmed their intent to dee
Pakistan-Afghanistan disputes affects regional shipping When Pakistan suspended Afghan Transit Trade in October 2025 the lesson for global shipping was stark in the new era of corridor weaponization, controlling roads matters as much as controlling seas
EU and India conclude landmark free trade agreement The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on a landmark free trade agreement, marking the largest deal ever reached by either side. The agreement is described as ambitious and commercially significant, strengthening economic and political ties between the world's second and fourth largest economies at a time of heightened geopolitical and global economic pressures. The deal creates
Greek Merchant Fleet grows in vessel numbers Provisional data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) show that the Greek merchant fleet increased in vessel numbers in November 2025, while total gross tonnage continued to decline, highlighting an ongoing shift in fleet composition. According to ELSTAT, the number of Greek-flagged merchant vessels of 100 gross tons (GT) and above rose by 0.9% year-on-year to 1,849 vessels, co
Top 10 shipowning nations by total asset value in 2026 The 2026 ranking of the world's top shipowning nations by total asset value highlights how container shipping has become a central driver of fleet value growth, reshaping the balance of power among leading maritime countries. According to the latest Veson Nautical report, covered by VesselsValue, container vessels, both in operation and on order, are playing a decisive role in changes to the top
CMA CGM and Stonepeak launch United Ports LLC in landmark terminal joint venture CMA CGM Group and Stonepeak have announced an agreement to establish United Ports LLC, a new U.S.-based joint venture that will acquire a portfolio of 10 major CMA CGM-operated container terminals worldwide. The transaction is backed by a USD 2.4 billion investment from Stonepeak, which will acquire a 25% minority stake in the joint venture. CMA CGM will retain a 75% ownership stake as well as fu
Valencia and Santos create green corridor to decarbonize transatlantic trade The port authorities of Valencia and Santos have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a green maritime corridor. The agreement aims to promote the decarbonization of maritime transport between Europe and South America. The ports signed the deal during the Global Gateway Green Shipping Corridors and Hubs Regional Workshop in Panama. Valenciaport President Mar Chao and Acting President of
CMA CGM adds methanol-powered containership to fleet CMA CGM has officially welcomed the CMA CGM THORIUM to its fleet. The new-generation containership runs on dual-fuel methanol power. The vessel supports the shipping line's energy transition strategy. CMA CGM named the ship in Mokpo, South Korea. The CMA CGM THORIUM now enters the M2X service. The deployment strengthens the company's presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The addition marks another
Palau launches new Ship Registry The Republic of Palau has contracted Palau Ship Registry to operate the nation's official shipping registry. The new governance framework emphasizes accountability, transparency, and alignment with international maritime standards. The Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Industries assumed control of the ship registry in December. The government maintained uninterrupted service while evaluating
Port of Melbourne container trade jumps 10.9% in December The Port of Melbourne handled 314,000 TEU in December 2025, up 10.9% from the same month last year. The increase represents 31,000 additional TEU compared to December 2024. Full imports excluding Bass Strait reached 125,000 TEU, an 8.5% year-on-year increase. The segment added 10,000 TEU compared to December 2024. Full exports excluding Bass Strait totaled 60,000 TEU, up 5.5% or 3,000 TEU year-on
How Oman leverages neutrality play for strategic permanence As shipping crises cascade across the Middle East's strategic waterways, Oman has emerged as the quiet winner of maritime geopolitics a neutral pivot point converting temporary chaos into permanent infrastructure advantage
Maersk suspends 40ft pick-up charge in Johannesburg Maersk has announced the suspension of the 40-foot Pick Up Charge (PIC) for cargo in Johannesburg, South Africa, effective from 31 January 2026 until further notice. The suspension applies to both dry and reefer containers. The Pick Up Charge is normally applied when a container is collected from a non-preferred pick-up location, defined as a location other than the first container yard listed on
DP World's investment strategy mirrors global trade priorities DP World's expansion and automation investments anticipated executive priorities identified in 2026 survey by 12-24 months, positioning company as market-leading indicator rather than follower
Freightos Weekly Update: More tariff threats, LNY rush easing, and winter storm disruptions Almost as abruptly as President Trump's tariff and possibly military threats related to Greenland came, they went. Trump called off the proposed tariffs on eight NATO allies following talks with NATO leadership in Davos last-Wednesday that the president said yielded an accepted framework for a future deal. This chain of events joins several other examples of Trump threatening and then scrapping t
CSP Iberian Valencia invests in hybrid RTGs CSP Iberian Valencia Terminal has ordered six additional Konecranes hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes as part of its eco-efficiency and modernization programme at the Port of Valencia. The order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025, with delivery scheduled for December 2026. It marks the terminal's second RTG investment with Konecranes in 2025 and builds on its existing fleet of Konecra
International Seaways keeps pruning with $185m tanker sell-off International Seaways is once again thinning out its fleet, pressing ahead with the sale of older ships as it reshapes its balance sheet and trading exposure. The New York-listed tanker owner said it has sold, or agreed to sell, five vessels since the start of the year, generating around $185m in proceeds after commissions and ...
Cetasol rolls out Ceta AI agent to turn ship data deluge into real-time decisions Swedish maritime tech firm Cetasol has launched Ceta AI, a custom AI agent designed to sit between vessel data streams and shore/ship decision-makers, promising to turn raw operational data into targeted, real-time guidance on efficiency and performance. Rather than a generic dashboard or chatbot, Ceta AI is built around each customer's own data and operating ...
Skarv picks Wärtsilä 25 ammonia engine in landmark first newbuild deal Norway's Skarv Shipping Solutions has become the first owner to order a newbuild powered by Wärtsilä's 25 Ammonia solution, in a move that pushes ammonia propulsion a step closer to commercial reality. The shortsea cargo vessel will be built at Huanghai Shipyard in China, with Wärtsilä supplying an integrated package comprising the four-stroke Wärtsilä 25 ...
PSA and MOL step up Singapore car carrier push PSA Singapore and Japanese shipping major Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) have agreed to form a joint venture to run a dedicated roro terminal in the Lion City, tightening their grip on one of Asia's busiest automotive transhipment hubs. The terminal, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to begin operations in the first half of this ...
State Councillor Delphine Bachmann to open Geneva Dry 2026 Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping conference, is delighted to reveal Delphine Bachmann, State Councillor in charge of the canton's Department of Economy and Employment (DEE), will be giving the welcome address on day one of this year's summit. "The presence of State Councillor Delphine Bachmann reflects the Canton of Geneva's strong will to ...
Zhonggu Logistics lines up 6,000 teu series at Hengli Chinese containership player Zhonggu Logistics has booked up to six 6,000 teu vessels at Hengli Heavy Industry, lifting its newbuilding activity for the first time in several years. The Shanghai-listed company said it has signed for four firm vessels, with options covering a further two units. Confirmation of the deal came via an exchange filing ...
XLCC relaunches as Aquora with a focus on subsea cable installation Scotland-based subsea cable player XLCC has been relaunched as Aquora to address the critical demand for high-voltage cable supply in the UK and Europe. Aquora arrives at a pivotal moment for the UK energy industry. With 8.4GW of offshore wind sanctioned through the AR7 auction, attention is switching to the renewables supply chain and the ...
Australia confirms August 2026 start for maiden offshore wind tender The Australian government has decided to press on with the country's first offshore wind auction in the state of Victoria. Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D'Ambrosio said that Victoria's first offshore wind industry auction will open in August 2026 for an initial 2GW of capacity. In December, Australian authorities provided in-principle support for the ...
Heidmar walks away from first vessel buy Athens-based pool operator and shipmanager Heidmar has pulled the plug on its first-ever vessel acquisition after mutually terminating the deal a feeder containership. The Nasdaq-listed company said the agreement, announced last July, has been terminated in line with its terms. The deposit paid has been returned in full, and the company said there is no ...
Germany delays this year's offshore wind tenders to 2027 Germany's offshore wind sector has welcomed a government decision to delay the 2026 auctions to 2027, due to bottlenecks in converter platform completion and last year's auction disaster. The cabinet approved the postponement on Wednesday, responding to industry pleas after August 2025's no-bid auction for two North Sea sites. The communications head of the BWO, ...
MSC hit with $22.67m fine in the US The Federal Maritime Commission, America's shipping regulator, has decided to fine Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) $22.67m for three infringements of the country's Shipping Act. The first violation, which occurred during the period of 2018-2020, related to MSC's billing of customs agents as notify parties for demurrage and detention charges through the merchant clause found in ...
Orlen Neptun books Kolobrzeg Port space for offshore wind project Polish developer Orlen Neptun has inked a reservation agreement with the Kolobrzeg Seaport Authority to secure land for developing a service port supporting the company's Baltic West offshore wind farm. The deal strengthens existing ties and enables pre-project analyses and documentation tailored to the 4GW project across four concessions in the Lawica Odrzanska area. Kolobrzeg's ...
Palau revamps shipping register The government of the republic of Palau has reinstated Panos Kirnidis to head its ship registry, six weeks after taking the flag under state control after the US slapped sanctions on the private company operating the flag. The government insisted that the revamped open register would have tighter oversight, clearer accountability, and closer alignment with ...
Valencia inks green corridor agreement to Panama The port authorities of Valencia and Santos, Panama, have signed a memorandum of understanding for the creation of a green maritime corridor. "The Santos-Valencia corridor reinforces our decarbonisation strategy and will enable us to coordinate actions to promote the use of low- or zero-emission fuels, the supply of electricity to ships in port, the electrification ...
CMA CGM and Stonepeak form United Ports US infrastructure investor Stonepeak has struck a joint venture terminal deal with French liner CMA CGM worth close to $10bn. Called United Ports, the joint venture will cover 10 of CMA CGM's terminals worldwide. The JV is backed by a $2.4bn investment from Stonepeak for a 25% minority stake. The terminals involved are Los Angeles ...
Crude tanker forecasts weigh geopolitical tailwinds vs capacity headwinds The tanker business faces a two-year stretch when supply looks set to outpace demand, reversing the trend of the past...
Bad bunkers on the rise? Definitely maybe Issue is perennial industry headache but scale of problem remains unclear
Heidmar continues to eye shipowning despite collapse of first acquisition US-listed manager and pools operator announces deal with Capital for feeder boxship has been scrapped
Fuel tech firm hopes to reform shipping's bunker mentality Dubai-based Fuelre4m says lab testing validates its claim to squeeze more power from bunker fuel by breaking down molecules to...
Asia's big container lines advancing dual-fuel boxship race Although European operators had a head start, the scale and speed of Asian carriers' recent commitments suggest the decarbonisation gap...
FMC hikes MSC penalty for pandemic-era Shipping Act violations to $22.7m The pandemic boom is years past, but regulatory fallout continues. The FMC issued a final ruling on MSC's violations of...
Zhonggu order highlights mid-sized boxship pivot as China's trade patterns evolve Zhonggu's 6,000 teu newbuilding bet is less about adding capacity than repositioning for China supply chains' offshore shift and the...
Steamship Mutual confirms capital retention strategy in 'challenging period' Capital can be returned to members in good time, but Steamship sees challenges ahead and it is now time for...
Cocaine trafficking into Europe growing at 'unprecedented levels' A report by Europol highlighted the sophisticated methods traffickers use to stay ahead of law enforcement, including at sea transfer...
Bulk carriers bullish on Chinese tradeflow resilience Global dry bulk demand is slated to grow 2-3% in 2026, supported by higher cargo volumes and more tonne-miles
CMA CGM agrees $2.4bn joint venture with investment firm The newly formed company, United Ports, will acquire CMA CGM's terminals in Santos, New York and Algeciras, among others
'Steel gives you optionality': why bulker values don't follow earnings Bulker asset values do not match earnings at the moment, but with the options owning a vessel gives you, should...
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Daily Briefing Gianluigi Aponte stands behind Sinokor spree now surpassing 40 VLCCs | Ukraine exports drop to lowest level since the start...
Rubio outlines US plan to revive oil trade in Venezuela's 'gangsters' paradise' So far, so good for the tanker business in post-Maduro Venezuela. But US Secretary of State Marco Rubio readily admits...
Trump elevates Laura DiBella to be FMC chairman DiBella, nominated to be a commissioner last September, said her focus for the agency will be to support Trump's push to restore the American maritime industry.
CH Robinson seeing muted freight market to start 2026 The leading US truck brokerage said a rate spike due to winter weather does not signal a stronger trucking market, while international freight demand remains tepid.
Shippers shoulder burden of Red Sea uncertainty as regional tensions rise again Amid new threats from Houthi militants and the arrival of a US carrier strike group in the region, carriers - and their customers - are once again wondering when they will be able to safely transit the Red Sea/Suez route.
World's most valuable cruise company adds $15bn in market cap in a day Royal Caribbean Group's shares jump by 18.7% on more optimistic 2026 outlook
Winter weather woes help fuel transaltantic capesize rate surge Vitol fixture of Star Bulk capesize shows continued strength
Axpo welcomes its first LNG bunker vessel newbuilding to Italy Chartered unit due to kick-off operations in Genoa with a second vessel to follow this year
Teekay Tankers pockets gain on sale of suezmax to Greek shipowner Ship sells for at least $9.3m more than a sister tanker in March
Tanker rate boom to kick-start fresh newbuilding cycle, experts say DNV executives explain their view on the market in 2026 and beyond
Large heroin haul found in paper rolls at German port Customs officials seize 400 kg of drugs during an inspection in Hamburg
Liberia to impose carbon levy on shipping as global regulator stalls Third African country introduces a levy on shipping and aviation
Teekay Tankers pockets strong gain on sale of suezmax to Greek shipowner Ship sells for $9.3m more than a sister tanker in March
ITF staff plot strike over sacking of union activists London walkout planned in row over alleged victimisation
US fines Swiss giant MSC for overcharging clients Watchdog finds container line breached three Shipping Act rules
Liberia to impose carbon tax on shipping as global regulator stalls Third African country introduces a levy on shipping and aviation
Heidmar chief Khanna turns to tankers after failure of boxship deal Greek operator's CEO tells TradeWinds he likes the look of wet sector for debut purchase
International Seaways raking in $65m from five tanker sales - including VLCC pair Largest tankers fit the bill of recent Sinokor purchases
HD Hyundai spotlights exclusive India shipyard pact after Modi talks Kisun Chung says India is central to overseas production diversification drive
Three shipowners scoop charters for next Northern Lights CO2 carriers Four larger newbuildings scheduled for delivery on to long-term contract from 2028
Stolt-Nielsen wants new partner to share Avenir's balance-sheet drag Norwegian owner's bosses explain why it is willing to sell 50% of the small-scale LNG carrier company
Columbia chief O'Neil says ship management must evolve or die Insourcing, not outsourcing, is the key to prospering, chief executive tells TradeWinds
Mozambique LNG restart signal set to green-light 17 newbuildings Vessels for stalled east African project will have been almost 10 years in the making when they finally deliver
'Partner-shipping': Columbia chief O'Neil says ship management must evolve or die Insourcing, not outsourcing, is the key to prospering, chief executive tells TradeWinds
MOL and PSA to set up a ro-ro terminal in Singapore Operations slated to start in first half of the year
Mozambique LNG restart signal set to greenlight 17 newbuildings Vessels for stalled east African project will have been almost 10 years in the making when they finally deliver
Braemar hires veteran shipbroker as new boss of bulker projects in London Experienced broker and commercial manager set up his own consultancy last year
Columbia beefs up management team with hire of V.Group's Germany boss Experienced Dane takes newly created role
Seafarer dies in fall from Cetus Maritime bulker off Colombia Authorities say the bosun went overboard as his ship was underway off Buenaventura
Seized tanker captain released by French authorities amid sanctions crackdown promises Master allowed to return to vessel after detention on Monday
Clarksons Project Finance plans expansion as it sees dry bulk and tanker opportunities Managing director searches for several new hires
US forces to hand second seized tanker back to Venezuela Sanctioned VLCC M Sophia said to be heading back to South American waters
Russia confirms two seafarers on their way home from tanker seized by US Russian crew members released from the Marinera off Scotland
Mounting US pressure sees Mexico pull tanker shipment to Cuba Oil company Pemex halts trip to the Caribbean island that was scheduled for this month
Gianluigi Aponte sets up huge VLCC newbuilding order Will planned Chinese orders add to growing tonnage pile for Sinokor Maritime?
Iran-held seafarers release sought by Egypt The Reem alKhaleej was seized in December over alleged fuel smuggling
JP Morgan confirms LNG newbuilding duo at Samsung Heavy Industries Large order haul seen for LNG carriers in January
Marinakis and Heidmar rip up container ship sale deal Contract agreed last July would have seen Pankaj Khanna's management operation move into shipowning
James Fisher positive on profit as tankers kept busy in strong markets UK owner says conditions remain supportive this year, despite softness in oil and gas
'Competitive edge': Laurence Odfjell sees sustainability as good business with fast payback Chairman of tanker operator Odfjell SE wants more shipowners to focus on reducing fuel consumption now
Pareto Bank sees increased activity in bulkers and subsea Shipping loan book rises in fourth quarter
Zhonggu Logistics orders six container ships after five-year hiatus Chinese company placed an order for a series of 6,000-teu vessels at Hengli Heavy Industry
US fund Stonepeak seals 'strategic' stake in CMA CGM container ports worldwide French logistics giant invites US firm to jointly own critically located terminals in the Americas, Europe and Asia
FrontM recruits Punit Oza as chief commercial officer Former Klaveness Singapore boss and SCMA executive director return to corporate life at maritime tech firm
Nordea shipping loan book rises 'in the face of global challenges' Shipping lending increases to $4.8bn
ONE calls on shippers to adapt to shifts in coffee, cocoa trade flows The two commodities are cited as examples of how nations exporting agricultural products are moving up the value chain
Zhonggu Logitics orders six container ships after five-year hiatus Chinese company placed an order for a series of 6,000-teu vessels at Hengli Heavy Industry
Bulker seized in South Africa over unpaid crew wages heading for the auction block Court order should end the ordeal of stranded seafarers
Banaszkiewicz touts Freight Investor Services as the right horse to back in 2026 'Crazy horse' Donald Trump is good for volatility in this Fire Horse year, as freight and commodities broker aims to grow its Singapore fuel oils desk
DiBella to lead Federal Maritime Commission The newest member of the Federal Maritime Commission is now its new chief executive. Laura DiBella today was designated as chairman of the ocean shipping regulator by President Donald Trump. She previously served as Florida's first female male commerce secretary, and was nominated as a commissioner to the FMC with Robert Harvey, also of Florida, by Trump in September. DiBella was confirmed by the
Tesla to install Semi chargers at Pilot Travel Centers Pilot Travel Centers on Tuesday announced a partnership with Tesla to install Semi chargers at select locations to expand heavy-duty truck charging infrastructure. The Knoxville, Tenn.-based company is one of the largest travel center operators in the U.S., with more than 900 locations across 44 states and five Canadian provinces. The initially announced Tesla Semi charger locations will be along
CPKC profits rise as economy, trade issues drag freight Canadian Pacific Kansas City on Wednesday reported higher fourth-quarter profits on freight volumes that narrowly improved. "Our story is about continuing to do what we do best: Controlling what we can control, and executing our PSR model, which remains key to setting CPKC (NYSE: CP ) apart and allows us to shine in times of uncertainty," Chief Executive Keith Creel said on the railway's earnings
Intermodal competition weighs on Norfolk Southern quarterly earnings Heightened intermodal competition took a toll on Norfolk Southern's volume, revenue, and profits in the fourth quarter. The 7% drop in intermodal volume drove a 4% decline in overall traffic as NS (NYSE: NSC ) lost container business to rival CSX (NASDAQ: CSX ), which launched an intermodal alliance with BNSF Railway (NYSE: BRK-B ) last summer. NS Chief Executive Mark George said the fourth quart
FMCSA defends foreign driver restrictions despite multi-state backlash WASHINGTON - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is formally moving to extend a controversial information collection mandate for three years even as the underlying rule remains frozen by a federal court. In a notice published on Thursday, the agency directly addressed a wave of petitions that have challenged the new licensing restrictions - which were part of FMCSA's interim final rul
Prologis forecasts 'moderate global rent growth' in 2026 Warehouse operator Prologis sees "a new cycle is kicking off" in 2026. Rental demand was soft in the first half of 2025 but improved in the back half as trade headwinds cleared and corporations refocused on long-term supply chain needs. "Softness in early 2025 gave way to renewed activity from large users and e-commerce operators once trade policies fell into a narrower band of potential outcomes
Port Houston hits container highs as Corpus Christi leans on LNG growth Port Houston officials said container volumes, vessel movements and truck gate activity all reached record levels in 2025. Freight traffic through the port underscored continued strength in cargo flows through the Houston Ship Channel, despite periodic weather and draft disruptions. Port Houston handled 4.3 million TEUs in 2025, a 4% year-over-year increase and an all-time record for the public t
Union Pacific to file revised rail merger application in March Union Pacific expects to file its revised Norfolk Southern merger application in March, Chief Executive Jim Vena said on the railroad's earnings call on Tuesday. The Surface Transportation Board on Jan. 16 rejected the railroads' 6,692-page merger application as incomplete. The application, filed on Dec. 19, didn't include enough information on post-merger market share, failed to provide the full
The $75,000 Bond and Truckers Left Holding The Bag Owner-operator out of Tennessee. Good guy, been running for 12 years. Hauled a load for a broker he found on DAT. The rate confirmation looked legit. Delivered on time, got a signed POD, and submitted his invoice. Thirty days later, no payment. Forty-five days, nothing. Calls go to voicemail. Emails bounce back. He checks SAFER and discovers the broker's authority was revoked two weeks after he d
Stock soaring, job numbers dropping: what's next for C.H. Robinson? With C.H. Robinson having engineered a turnaround whose fruits are stunningly visible in its stock price-up about 168% in two years, including a post-earnings surge Wednesday evening into Thursday morning that took it to the cusp of $200-the question now for some analysts is what comes next? How can that sort of performance build on itself? On C.H. Robinson's (NASDAQ: CHRW) earnings call with ana
Bomb Cyclone Bearing Down on Mid-Atlantic and New England: What Drivers and Fleets Need to Know Another one's coming. The National Weather Service is now forecasting what they're calling a "significant East Coast winter storm threat" for this weekend, with a coastal low forming over the Gulf Coast on Friday and rapidly intensifying into a bomb cyclone as it tracks up the Eastern Seaboard. If you're running freight anywhere from the Carolinas to Boston over the next five days, you need to pa
Florida Takes Shot Across The Bow As State-Level War on Immigrant Truck Drivers Kicks Off The Florida Senate Transportation Committee voted 6-3 on Tuesday to advance Senate Bill 86, legislation that would require law enforcement to detain commercial truck drivers found to be in the country illegally, impound their vehicles, fine owners $50,000, and ban the motor carrier from operating in the state. The bill passed along party lines with zero debate in the committee room. This isn't an
First look: Norfolk Southern Q4 earnings Norfolk Southern today reported fourth quarter income fell 17% to $937 million on revenue that was down 2% to $3 billion, as freight volumes declined 4% from a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $2.87, down 36 cents, or 11%, compared to fourth quarter 2024. Taking out expenses related to the proposed merger with Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP ) and ongoing costs of the East Palestine, Ohio, dera
DHL offers unusual truck-air transport between China and Europe DHL Group's international freight management division has introduced an uncommon multi-modal service that combines truck and air transport to move customer shipments from China to Europe. Most Chinese exports move to Europe on container ships or by air. Transcontinental rail services are also available. Multi-modal products that offer a balance between cost and speed are not new, but usually invo
Schneider announces leadership transition Trucking industry stalwart Schneider (NYSE: SNDR) revealed a strategic leadership shift on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as part of its ongoing succession planning. Current President and CEO Mark Rourke will transition to Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors effective July 1, 2026, paving the way for Jim Filter, the company's Executive Vice President and Group President of Transportation a
Tesla highlights Semi truck progress in Q4 earnings results Tesla on Wednesday highlighted progress toward launching production of its long-delayed Tesla Semi truck as a key operational priority, as the company's profit plummeted 46% to $3.8 billion in 2025, marking a second consecutive year of declining profitability. Austin, Texas-based Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA ) released its fourth-quarter earnings and held a conference call with analysts after the market c
CMA CGM in joint venture for US, global container terminals The CMA CGM Group will acquire 10 of its global ocean terminals, including two in the United States, through a joint venture with an American private equity investor. The U.S.-based joint venture, United Ports LLC, was created with a $2.4-billion investment from Stonepeak of Los Angeles, an infrastructure specialist which owns a 25% share of the company. "The creation of United Ports LLC marks an
Accident claims weigh on Landstar's Q4 Freight broker Landstar System said strength in flatbed demand largely offset a still soft dry van truckload market during the fourth quarter. However, revenue per load trends outpaced typical seasonality in December and so far in January. Landstar ( NASDAQ: LSTR ) reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of 70 cents after the market closed on Wednesday. The result was 61 cents worse year over
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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