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DP World has opened a Montreal freight forwarding office as it expands its Canadian logistics network eastward. The post DP World expands eastern Canada reach appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges is now up 11 weeks in a row. The post Benchmark diesel up again, but by smallest amount in weeks appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

A Union Pacific executive disputed claims by Canadian National that it intentionally understated traffic it would take from rival railroads in its merger application with Norfolk Southern. The post CN made ‘inaccurate claims’ on rail me[...]

A Korean industrial giant will help design a new-generation supply ship for the U.S. Navy. The post South Korean-owned U.S. shipyard gets first Navy contract appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

A survey of 1,000 supply chain leaders shows rising frozen food demand and tariff pressure driving major changes in cold chain logistics. The post Tariffs, frozen food demand reshape cold chains, Lineage report says appeared first on Freigh[...]

Alaska Airlines will begin carrying cargo to London this May and PrimeFlight Aviation Services will be its cargo handling agent there. The post Alaska Airlines taps PrimeFlight to provide cargo service in London appeared first on FreightWa[...]

Redwood Logistics proposed “Logistics Platform as a Service” but followed analyst guidance to reposition as a modern 4PL, earning Visionary status in Gartner’s inaugural 4PL Magic Quadrant. The post From rejected category to modern 4P[...]

Attorneys say companies should track entries, file protests and prepare for new tariffs as the government develops a system to refund billions in duties. The post Tariff turmoil: Refunds, lawsuits and new duties ahead appeared first on Frei[...]

Let’s start with what the numbers actually look like. On March 1, diesel was averaging roughly $3.90 per gallon nationally. By March 9, a single week produced a 96-cent spike — the largest one-week increase in diesel prices since th[...]

If you have spent any time in trucking Facebook groups, diesel forums, or on X this week, you have probably seen some version of this story: The EPA removed DEF requirements. The DOJ said deletes are legal. DPF is going away. The whole emis[...]

The ATA won’t receive any legal fee compensation in its tolls battle with Rhode Island. The post ATA sought compensation in Rhode Island trucking tolls case; it got nothing appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The mood has shifted. After three years of one of the most brutal freight downturns in modern trucking history, the data is finally moving in the right direction. Spot van rates have climbed for seven consecutive months. Load-to-truck ratio[...]

You delivered the load. The BOL is signed. The POD is in. The job is done. And now you wait — 30 days, 45 days, sometimes longer — for a broker to release payment while your truck payment, your fuel bill, your insurance premium, and you[...]

Autonomous railcar builder Intramotev announced that it has signed a commercial agreement with another major shortline railroad operator. The post Autonomous railcar builder signs short line operator appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Amazon this month has made several moves that appeal to customer expectations for fast, convenient delivery and put pressure on rivals. The post Amazon takes delivery convenience to next level appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

A parts dispute between Stellantis and ZF Chassis Modules has idled a Mexico assembly plant and threatened disrupting a facility in Windsor, Ontario. The post Stellantis sues supplier in Mexico, halting Jeep production appeared first on Fr[...]

DHL Express parcel customers will enjoy uninterrupted service after the company negotiated a new contract with U.S. delivery workers. The post DHL Express, parcel workers’ union reach deal on 4-year contract appeared first on FreightWave[...]

The Federal Maritime Commission said it is closely monitoring retaliation by China against Panama-flagged ships that could compromise the U.S. supply chain. The post U.S. ‘monitoring’ China retaliation against Panama ships appeared firs[...]

A growing list of transportation companies filed for Chapter 11 in March, highlighting continued financial strain across the supply chain. The post Freight bankruptcies mount in March as trucking, logistics firms file Chapter 11 appeared fi[...]

Real-world examples show how pencil-whipping during inspections drives up CSA scores, triggers more DOT visits and affects everything from insurance premiums to contract wins. The post Why CSA scores have become trucking’s public report [...]

More than 400,000 KitKats were stolen in transit, but the product itself is still traceable. Nestlé’s response shows how even a chocolate bar can carry the signal after the load is gone. The post Stolen freight does not disappear anymore[...]

EPA changes its diesel exhaust fluid sensor policy. The post DEF sensors no longer required on trucks, other diesel equipment: EPA appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

This week in Borderlands Mexico: USMCA review to reshape North American supply chains; Amazon to open 116K-square-foot last-mile facility in Beaumont; and Nissan opens internal logistics terminal in Aguascalientes. The post Borderlands Mexi[...]

The price of fuel has spiked over the past month, but this does not always mean higher rates. The post Does the price of diesel drive truckload rates? appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Cargo theft persists even with all checks passed, revealing gaps in freight verification. The post Why passing every check no longer means safe appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The next steps in the Louisiana staged accident scheme were going to be sentencings that are now likely to be delayed. The post Louisiana staged truck accident scheme: next sentencings likely postponed again appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Hapag-Lloyd’s CEO said that the war in Iran is costing the container carrier $40-$50 million per week for added fuel, insurance and other expenses. The post Iran war costing Hapag-Lloyd $40-50 million per week: CEO appeared first on Freig[...]

One year after the “Liberation Day” tariffs, small business owners say ongoing trade policy shifts are still affecting supply chains, pricing and growth plans. The post Small businesses say tariffs still hurting a year after ‘Liberati[...]

UK TMS provider makes its case to the crowd at the TCA annual meeting. The post How Qargo plans to disrupt the US TMS market appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

TheMaritime Administration announced nearly $489 million in funding aimed at revitalizing U.S. ports, shipyards, and maritime capabilities. The post $488 million in port grants offered by Marad appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

The Diesel Truck Liberation Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins, aims to lower equipment costs for truckers. The post New bill aims to roll back diesel truck emissions mandates appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Cloud outages cost warehouses up to $100K/hour. 84% of operators had major disruptions recently. Brian Kirst on the rise of hybrid WMS. The post Warehouses face $100K-hour downtime risk as cloud outages mount appeared first on FreightWaves.[...]

Hapag-Lloyd said 2025 profits fell sharply and warned of a challenging year for shipping on higher costs and ongoing geopolitical risks. The post Hapag-Lloyd profits tumbled in 2025 despite carrying more cargo appeared first on FreightWaves[...]

CMA CGM has deployed the hybrid diesel-wind-powered Neoliner Origin to its trans-Atlantic rotations. The post Back to the future: New wind-powered ship joins trans-Atlantic service appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

UPS says its new distribution center in Taiwan is the crown jewel of its Asia Pacific network. The post New UPS distribution center in Taiwan doubles capacity, productivity appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

AXN Automotive Systems’ Louisville plant manufactures axles and suspensions for heavy-duty truck and trailer OEMs across North America. The post AXN expands Kentucky axle plant targeting heavy-duty truck OEMs appeared first on FreightWave[...]

The cold storage market is looking to shake off excess capacity and declining food inventory trends. The post Cold storage trough in sight as vacancies hit 20-year high appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

Chick-fil-A plans to invest $50 million to build a distribution center in Lubbock, Texas, as the restaurateur continues expanding its in-house logistics network. The post Chick-fil-A to build $50M distribution hub in West Texas appeared fi[...]

February import volumes fell by double digits at the Port of Oakland as export traffic led cargo activity. The post Imports fall 14.5% y/y at Port of Oakland appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

U.S. Postal Service is ready to charge parcel customers a fuel surcharge for the first time in its history because fuel prices are rising faster than it can change its base transportation rate. The post Postal Service plans 8% surcharge a[...]

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 si[...]

UPS will withdraw its buyout offer for drivers in 13 states because the Teamsters contract in that region gives local unions more rights to object to management’s move. The post UPS retracts driver buyout option in 13 states under union [...]

NACFE’s Run on Less report highlights diesel at 11.5 mpg and a Tesla Semi running 460-mile days. Mixed fleets are the practical near-term solution; battery-electric is trucking’s long-term winner. The post NACFE: Diesel hits 11.5 mpg wh[...]

Echo Global Logistics announced it has completed its acquisition of ITS Logistics, creating a $5.2 billion, full-service supply chain services platform. The post Echo Global Logistics expands platform with ITS acquisition appeared first on [...]

Freight on U.S. railroads stayed narrowly ahead of year-ago levels as chemicals and grain led carload improvement in the latest week. The post U.S. rail freight narrowly up despite flat intermodal appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

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 los[...]

In Maine, a rail services company is making plans to restart freight services on dormant lines. The post Transload provider bringing new life to dormant Maine rail lines appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

One in eight return-to-duty clearances in the FMCSA Clearinghouse may be fraudulent. This is the network that made it possible. The post Clearinghouse fraud putting drugged drivers back on the road appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]

As cargo theft grows more sophisticated, real-time, item-level tracking could help shippers detect theft and supply chain breakdowns before freight disappears. The post Cutting-edge sensor tech targets cargo theft as losses hit $725M appear[...]

The $750,000 federal minimum set in 1980 has lost 70% of its purchasing power and covers a fraction of what a serious crash costs today. The post Raising the trucking insurance minimum is overdue appeared first on FreightWaves. [...]