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The International Air Cargo Association is looking for a new director general after Glyn Hughes announced plans to leave. The post Glyn Hughes to resign as head of TIACA appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

As Iran retaliates against U.S.-led attacks, the effects on Persian Gulf shipping threaten to spread beyond the region to the wider global supply chain. The post Here’s where container rates will go in extended Iran war appeared first[...]

Air transport scarcity due to the Iran war is driving up shipping rates and other emergency fees for shippers, who are working to divert urgent freight around the conflict zone. The post Air cargo shippers scramble to mitigate Iran war im[...]

Cargo theft doesn’t start on the highway. It starts in your yard. Cargo theft doesn’t start on the highway. It starts in your yard. Parked trailers, dark terminals, and guard blind spots are the moments criminals waitfor. This practical[...]

Truck transportation jobs took a slight dip in February. The post Trucking jobs post slight decline in unexpected total payroll drop appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The March 2026 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — sharesan in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what toexpect in the coming weeks. The data contained [...]

The era of software as a moat is over. The era of “vibe coding” has begun. To find out what that means for logistics, FreightWaves interviewed John Loser, co-founder and general partner of Floating Point Advisors. For Floating Point Adv[...]

Redwood Logistics is expanding its Mexico freight platform with the acquisition of Laredo-based EELCO as companies seek more integrated solutions. The post Redwood Logistics acquires Laredo customs broker EELCO appeared first on FreightWave[...]

Intermodal trailed carload traffic on U.S. railroads in the latest data from the the Association of American Railroads The post Intermodal lags carloads in latest U.S. rail freight data appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

A trio of trucking companies that have weathered the storm talked about the importance of data in making it through. The post Panel’s message: In order to survive tough trucking market, don’t overlook data appeared first on FreightWaves[...]

Global Crossing Airlines has parked two Airbus freighter aircraft because business has dried up. The post GlobalX Airlines shelves 2 Airbus cargo aircraft amid thin demand appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

SONAR, the leading provider of event-driven supply chain intelligence, announced new platform enhancements designed to help logistics professionals monitor and respond to potential disruptions stemming from the escalating conflict involving[...]

Phocas Software’s first annual 2026 Inventory Trends in Wholesale Distribution report shows that 54% of distributors expect to adopt a new demand forecasting approach in 2026. The post 54% of distributors seek demand forecasting overhaul [...]

Strong February truck orders suggest fleets are ramping up capital spending as freight volumes, rates and regulatory clarity improve. The post Fleet buying spree signals trucking down-cycle may be turning appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Wabash’s cargo assurance solution replaces traditional seals with a digital system that logs every access event. The TrailerHawk.AI platform provides real-time alerts and verification on any trailer brand. The post Wabash launches cargo a[...]

Railroads took over Capitol Hill for an annual lobby day, taking their plea for an increase in a critical tax credit directly to Congress. The post Why an obscure rail tax credit should matter to truckers appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

(Editor’s note: FreightWaves streamed news and commentary from the arguments before the Supreme Court in Montgomery vs. Caribe II earlier Wednesday. That can be found here). There was a stretch of questioning of Theodore Boutrous during o[...]

Josh Brecheen advocated for a national expansion of a program that empowers local law enforcement to assist ICE in removing non-citizen truck drivers from the road. The post Lawmaker pushes for ICE coordination in CDL crackdowns appeared fi[...]

Target is expanding its next-day delivery service to 20 additional cities. The post Target begins roll out of next-day delivery to 20 more cities appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Cart.com, an e-commerce services company, has raised $180 million in growth capital from Springcoast Partners. The post E-commerce startup Cart.com raises $180M to support growth plans appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Federal regulators have removed 27 electronic logging devices from the approved list since January. The post FMCSA purges dozens of ELDs amid compliance crackdown appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Regulations originally designed to protect brokers are being used against them. The post Fraud first: why ‘broker transparency’ misses the mark appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

An update from Old Dominion Freight Line showed volume and revenue declines slowed in February. The post Old Dominion ‘encouraged’ as declines moderate in February appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Union workers at DHL Express in the United States are demanding a contract agreement by the end of March or else they will walk off the job. The post DHL Express workers threaten strike if no contract by March 31 appeared first on FreightW[...]

(A full article on the broker liablility proceedings can be found here.) Good morning. Editor at large John Kingston and Washington bureau chief John Gallagher will be following the oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday in [...]

Torc Robotics is taking its autonomous trucks where few competitors have ventured: the snow, ice and rain of Michigan’s humid continental climate. The Daimler Truck subsidiary announced it will expand public-road testing to the greater An[...]

Dragonfly Energy used the TCA annual meeting to boost its lithium-based batteries for sleeper cabs. The post Next step in a peaceful 10-hour truck driver rest period: lithium batteries appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Two-way trade between the U.S. and Mexico climbed to a record $872.83 billion in 2025, reinforcing Mexico’s position as America’s largest trading partner. The post US-Mexico trade hits new high of $872B in 2025 appeared first on Freight[...]

Full ACT Expo 2026 speaker lineup announced: Incoming FedEx Freight CEO John Smith opens May 4 in Las Vegas. Nearly 400 executives include Rivian, Mack Trucks, Tesla, Waabi, Aurora and Amazon. The post FedEx Freight’s incoming CEO John Sm[...]

The Trump administration want to deregulate speed restriction rules aimed at avoiding whale strikes by adopting technology-based avoidance measures. The post Feds signal pivot on East Coast shipping speed rules appeared first on FreightWave[...]

Straightship and Dragonfly have launched a strategic partnership that gives U.S. retailers a single integration point for northbound shipments, delivering one tracking number, pre-cleared customs and consistent service from major cities to [...]

Kuehne+Nagel is a bell weather for the logistics sector, which faces more uncertainty with the Middle East conflict underway. The company says it plans to cut 2,000 workers. The post Kuehne+Nagel to layoff 2,000 workers amid weak demand, AI[...]

Widespread procedural lapses in the return-to-duty process could threaten clearances issued to truck drivers and other transportation operators, according to DOT. The post DOT warns motor carriers on RTD noncompliance appeared first on Frei[...]

Diesel prices at both the retail level and in the futures market are soaring in the wake of the Middle East conflict. The post Diesel futures and retail prices power higher, outstripping gains in crude appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson sits down with EROAD’s David Blackwell, ELD and Transport Product Manager, and Akshay Kumar, Senior Product Manager, to discuss why fleets with more data than ever are still struggling to act on it, and what [...]

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia’s tonnage declines moderated in February, with volumes remaining higher on a two-year-stacked comparison. The post Saia’s tonnage declines moderate in February appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Laredo secured the biggest share of Texas’ inaugural rail crossing separation grants, positioning the border hub to boost freight velocity. The post Laredo secures $58M rail grant to speed up Texas border freight appeared first on Freight[...]

February’s Logistics Managers’ Index showed a freight market recovery that is in “full-swing.” The post LMI: Freight market recovery in ‘full-swing’ appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

While major shipping lines cut short their return and war threatens the region, the Suez Canal Authority said vessel traffic continues apace through the Middle East trade route. The post As shipping contract talks begin, Suez Canal traffic [...]

Container line CMA CGM has suspended all bookings to the Middle East as Iran attacked crude oil facilities and tanker traffic in the Persian Gulf. The post VIDEO: Iran attacks refineries; CMA CGM shuts down all cargo bookings to Middle East[...]

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire 3PL WWEX Group and merge it with Auctane, a shipping software provider already in its portfolio. The post Thoma Bravo to acquire WWEX Group, combine with Auctane appeared first on FreightWav[...]

Lila Kate Trucking, an Alabama-based carrier with 15 drivers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The post Alabama family-owned carrier files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Berkshire Hathaway’s year-end financial report revealed a challenging year for Pilot. The post Pilot had weaker performance in ‘25: Berkshire letter appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Florida didn’t just get cold this winter. It got cold in a way that most growers working those fields hadn’t seen in over a decade, and the damage to the state’s produce supply is still being tallied. What started as a warning on the [...]

XPO sees tonnage return to positive territory in February. The post XPO’s tonnage turns positive in February appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

ORLANDO–Derek Barrs received a standing ovation when he completed his address to the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and it felt completely spontaneous and genuine. The new administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administra[...]

America sits on more oil than it can refine. While the Strait of Hormuz burns, the real chokepoint is between the wellhead and the truck stop. The post The Iran war, diesel fuel, and a tired  infrastructure story appeared first on FreightW[...]

Wabtec and Progress Rail settle a lawsuit alleging anti-competitive behavior in the rail locomotive market.    The post Wabtec, Progress Rail settle anti-trust lawsuit appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The FMCSA is seeking 18 commercial drivers to help pre-test more flexible sleeper berth splits and a new 14-hour "window pause" before these pilot programs roll out nationwide. The post Feds offering truck drivers $600 to pre-test pilot pro[...]

IKEA is using autonomous delivery vehicles to ferry goods from a warehouse to a local store to reduce wait times and transportation costs. The post IKEA deploys mini robot trucks in China for in-store fulfillment appeared first on Freight[...]