TTB 2026: When vessel design meets shipyard reality Economic realities shape every vessel long before the first steel is cut. At Marine Log's Tugs, Towboats & Barges Conference (TTB) 2026, a panel titled "The Economics of Vessel Design: Tradeoffs Owners
Idwal names Rebecca Sperti its CCO Cardiff, Wales-headquartered vessel inspection specialist Idwal has appointed Rebecca Sperti as its chief commercial officer (CCO), based at its headquarters in Cardiff Bay. Idwal notes that Spertl is a highly experienced commercial
Kongsberg Maritime, Seadrill and Hanwha Drilling to develop remote DP for drilling A strategic alliance between Kongsberg Maritime, Seadrill Limited and Hanwha Drilling aims to develop the next generation of remote dynamic positioning (DP) technology for offshore drilling. Committed to defining a global operating
Armon delivers Mauric-designed fast ferry Bindy II Spanish shipbuilder Armon has delivered the fast ferry Bindy II to Brittany-based Sogestran Group member Morlenn Express. Designed by French naval architect firm Mauric, the vessel is a catamaran of under 30
Trump plans insurance guarantees and naval escorts for Strait of Hormuz transits In a post on social media yesterday, President Trump wrote; "Effective immediately, I have ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide, at a very reasonable price, political risk insurance
Hambantota International Port expands RoRo capacity with new yard Hambantota International Port (HIP) has opened a new six-hectare RoRo yard under Stage I of Phase II of its expansion plan. The project supports its long-term automotive transhipment strategy. The new yard adds space for 4,500 vehicles per terminal block. It reduces congestion. It improves yard planning and traffic flow. It also speeds up vessel turnaround times. In 2025, HIP handled 726,153 vehi
Rohlig SUUS launches daily Poland-Slovakia groupage line Rohlig SUUS Logistics, a leading logistics operator in the region, has launched a new daily groupage connection between Rzeszów, Poland, and Kosice, Slovakia. The service strengthens SUUS' network and enables efficient distribution across eastern Slovakia. The Rzeszów-Kosice line operates in both directions on working days with a 24-hour transit time. It connects fully with SUUS' domestic network
How the Iran war grounded the world's air cargo network When missiles closed the Gulf's skies, 18% of global air freight capacity vanished overnight. Unlike maritime shipping, air cargo has nowhere else to go
X-Press Feeders expands America service network X-Press Feeders has announced a series of enhancements to its America services, strengthening connections across key trade lanes to meet growing market demand and improve reliability. Updated America Services Here's what's new: PVX now calls Guanta, Guaranao, and Maracaibo. It operates as a fixed-day weekly service with reliable links from Manzanillo and Cartagena to Venezuela. CPX adds a port ca
4 Best Assignment Writing Services for Students, a 2026 Review Every student eventually stops asking "should I do this assignment myself?" and starts asking "where can I pay someone to do my assignment for me?" Whether it is a research paper, term paper, dissertation, case study, or college essay, academic pressure has made assignment writing services one of the most searched topics among students worldwide. Searching for professional assignment help, a reli
US launches Gulf maritime insurance and navy escort plan President Donald Trump has ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide political risk insurance and guarantees for all maritime trade, especially energy, passing through the Gulf. The program will be available to all shipping lines at competitive rates. Trump also stated that, if necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Ho
Hapag-Lloyd introduces peak season surcharge for Far East-Gulf shipments Hapag-Lloyd will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments moving from the Far East to the Upper Gulf, Persian Gulf and Arabian Gulf. The surcharge will apply to sailings from China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan starting March 6, 2026, and will remain in effect until further notice. Under the adjustment, the PSS will be set at USD 500 per 20-foot container and USD 1,000 per 40-foot cont
Hapag-Lloyd suspends bookings to and from Upper Gulf Hapag-Lloyd has implemented a booking stop for cargo moving to and from several Upper Gulf countries due to ongoing operational and security constraints in the region. The suspension applies to all cargo types linked to the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman (Sohar), Saudi Arabia (Dammam and Jubail) and Yemen, and takes effect immediately until further notice. The carrier sa
Malta-flagged container ship struck by missile in Strait of Hormuz A Malta-flagged container ship, identified as the Safeen Prestige , was struck by a missile today, March 4, 2026 , while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. According to local sources, the incident occurred at approximately 1:00 PM Malta time as the vessel was en route to Saudi Arabia. Vessel: Safeen Prestige (IMO 9593517) Flag: Malta Location: 2 nautical miles north of Oman, Strait of Hormuz Impact
Adm. Ossama Rabiee: Suez Canal traffic flows normally in both directions Adm. Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority , confirmed that traffic through the Canal is flowing normally in both directions. The Canal continues to provide navigational services around the clock without disruption. Today, 56 vessels transited the Canal with a total gross tonnage of 2.6 million tons. 24 vessels sailed in the northern convoy, totaling 1 million
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Fatalities and insurance pull halt shipping The global maritime industry has entered a high-stakes "reactionary pause" after a series of lethal strikes on commercial vessels in the Middle East. Between March 1 and March 2, 2026, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated into a confirmed humanitarian and operational crisis. The events caused multiple fatalities and triggered a synchronized withdrawal of war risk insurance. Civilian Casualt
RCL introduces rate increase for Middle East cargo amid Strait of Hormuz tensions Regional Container Lines (RCL) has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) for cargo moving to and from the Middle East, Arabian Gulf and Persian Gulf as it continues to monitor the evolving security situation around the Strait of Hormuz. The carrier said the measure is necessary to maintain service integrity amid operational adjustments and network disruptions affecting regional shipping routes.
COSCO SHIPPING LINES suspends new bookings on Gulf COSCO SHIPPING LINES has suspended acceptance of new bookings on several Middle East routes following the escalation of regional conflicts and restrictions affecting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The suspension applies to cargo moving from worldwide origins to the United Arab Emirates (excluding Khor Fakkan and Fujairah), Bahrain, Iraq, Saudi Arabia (excluding Jeddah) and Kuwait,
Maersk introduces emergency freight increase amid Strait of Hormuz disruption Maersk has announced an emergency freight increase for shipments to and from several Middle East ports following the escalation of security risks in the region and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The carrier said the situation has significantly disrupted service flows across Middle East corridors, prompting contingency measures including alternative routings and operational adjustm
CMA CGM implements emergency cargo measures for Gulf shipments CMA CGM has introduced emergency operational measures for shipments to and from several Middle East countries due to the evolving security situation in the region. The measures apply to cargo linked to Iraq (Umm Qasr), Bahrain, Kuwait, Yemen, Qatar, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, and may include vessel deviations to contingency ports. Customers will be asked to provide instructi
AD Ports Group confirms full operations amid Strait of Hormuz tensions AD Ports Group confirmed that all operations across its clusters continue as normal despite regional developments. The Group activated its crisis management and business continuity plans. It coordinated closely with UAE authorities to protect employees, partners, and stakeholders. It continues to provide uninterrupted services to customers. All UAE ports and terminals managed by the Group's Ports
Diana rolls panamax bulker into improved SwissMarine fixture New York-listed Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has fixed one of its panamax units on a fresh time charter, locking in a stronger rate as the ship rolls off its current employment. The 77,525 dwt ice-class Crystalia has been chartered to SwissMarine at $16,200 per day, minus 5% commission, for a period running from ...
Turkish Petroleum awards Black Sea gas field tie-back deal to Subsea7 Offshore engineering and services player Subsea7 has won a variation order from the Turkish Petroleum Offshore Technology Centre (TP-OTC) for the Sakarya field development in the Black Sea, offshore Turkey. The award represents an extension to the contract announced by Subsea7 in August last year for the third phase of Sakarya and will connect the ...
Nanjing Tanker orders trio of chemical carriers China's Nanjing Tanker has added three more vessels to its growing orderbook, signing up for a trio of stainless steel chemical tankers at a domestic shipyard. The Shanghai-listed owner, part of China Merchants Group, said in a filing that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nanjing Yangyang Chemical Transportation & Trading, has contracted Yangzhou Dingheng Shipyard for ...
Pelagic Credit raises $58m ahead of Oslo debut Pelagic Credit has raised NOK558m ($58m) in a private placement, clearing the way for its planned listing in Oslo. The Cyprus-based shipping investor said it attracted orders from "high quality" industrial and institutional investors. The company's sponsor, Pelagic Partners, is contributing $48.1m through its managed funds, consisting of $17.56m in equity already injected and an ...
Fredriksen, Ofer and Wilhelmsen line up full fleet sale at Edda Wind Offshore wind vessel owner Edda Wind has entered into agreements for the potential sale of its entire fleet of service operation vessels (SOVs) and commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs), including units under construction. According to a stock exchange filing from Wilh Wilhelmsen, the fleet is set to be split between two buyers: UK-based North Star, ...
Zodiac Maritime stacks tanker orderbook London-based Zodiac Maritime is pressing ahead with its crude carrier renewal, adding five more tankers to its newbuilding programme in China and Vietnam. Shipbuilding sources said the Eyal Ofer-controlled owner has contracted four 319,000 dwt VLCCs at Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry at about $120m each. The vessels are slated for delivery in 2029. ...
Suisse-Atlantique books ultramax newbuild series in China Swiss bulker owner Suisse-Atlantique is moving to expand its fleet, with brokers reporting a five-ship ultramax order in China. Market sources say the Andre family-led group has contracted five 63,500 dwt bulkers at Jiangmen Nanyang Ship Engineering (JNS). The Guangdong-based yard is known for building energy-efficient handy and ultramax bulk carriers, and the deal is ...
Velesto lands maintenance deal with Shell off Malaysia The subsidiary of Malaysia's Velesto Energy, Velesto Workover, has secured two contracts from supermajor Shell to support deepwater operations offshore Sabah. The contract was awarded by Shell's Malaysian arm, Sabah Shell Petroleum Company. The deal outlines the provision of comprehensive maintenance services for top tension risers at Shell's tension leg platform off Sabah. According to ...
Malaysian yard to fabricate up to 11 wellhead platforms for PTTEP MHB subsidiary, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering, has secured a four-year contract from Thailand's oil and gas firm PTTEP for work off Sarawak. The contract scope covers the engineering, procurement, and construction of marginal field development platforms, including up to 11 wellhead platform facilities. The contract was secured through a competitive bidding process. According to ...
Subsea7 CEO John Evans to step down John Evans, the current CEO of offshore engineering and services player Subsea7, will retire from his position on June 30, 2026. He will be succeeded from July 1 by Stuart Fitzgerald, the current CEO of Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group. The board will propose that Evans be appointed as a director of Subsea7 at ...
VLCC records tumble amid Hormuz paralysis VLCC and suezmax rates have hit unprecedented levels as tanker availability slumps after the weekend's attack on Iran by the US and Israel. Tankers International reported Greek owner's Minerva Marine's, 15-year-old, 317,000 dwt Pantanassa was fixed on subs yesterday to South Korea's GS Caltex at $436,000 a day - the highest ever spot rate for ...
Suspected kamikaze drone sets sanctioned Russian LNG carrier ablaze A Russian-controlled, sanctioned LNG carrier was set on fire in the central Mediterranean in a suspected kamikaze-drone strike while transiting toward the Suez Canal, authorities and security firms said, though the precise cause remains unconfirmed. Videos circulating online showed the 138,028 cu m Arctic Metagaz (built 2003) ablaze. Vessel tracking indicates its AIS disappeared roughly ...
HMM union threatens strike over plans to move HQ to Busan South Korean flagship HMM's onshore union has vowed legal action and a potential general strike after major shareholders and the government moved to press ahead with plans to relocate the company's headquarters from Seoul to Busan. The dispute risks escalating into widescale industrial action as shareholders prepare a rapid timetable of board and shareholder votes. ...
VLCC boom propels Hengli to top spot among Chinese yards by order volume Hengli Heavy Industry has been a regular fixture among Splash headlines for the last few years, the northeastern Chinese yard amassing vast amounts of orders from blue chip owners since it was resuscitated by Chen Jianhua in the middle of 2022. The yard recorded an unheard of order every three days throughout 2025, with these ...
Protecting ships and seafarers amid Middle East conflict Punit Oza has a guide for shipping companies and managers on welfare, security, and human-centred leadership in a time of crisis. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has cast a long shadow over global maritime trade. With the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and surrounding waters remaining high-risk zones, shipping companies face an urgent ...
Trump's escort announcement met with scepticism as traffic trickles through Strait of Hormuz President Trump's announced plan to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz and provide war risk insurance has been met...
EU rejects 'protectionist measures' in maritime strategy Europe wants to ensure its shipyards are competing on a level-playing field, but the European Commission will seek to do...
Iran turmoil to push tonne-mile demand and lower TCE rates for LPG carriers Increased tonne-mile demand from China will come from US imports. But this window may not last long as tighter supplies...
Panama-Liberia revised NZF proposal suggests US deal is possible Panama, Liberia and Argentina's alternative to the Net-Zero Framework suggest the US is open to a climate agreement, albeit one...
Liner exodus accelerates as escalating Gulf conflict cripples Middle East services While shippers face mounting operational and financial strain the disruption could boost demand for chartered ships as carriers scramble to...
No, P&I clubs have not 'cancelled war risk cover' Marine underwriters buckling down for protracted conflict
AD Ports Group-controlled feeder boxship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz Malta-flagged Safeen Prestige suffered an engine fire after it was hit, but all crew are safe and accounted for
War zone GNSS interference surges across the Middle East Gulf A total of 655 vessels in the Middle East Gulf and Gulf of Oman have been hit by GNSS interference...
Middle East ports operational update: Wednesday, March 4 As of March 4, there has been no internationally recognised legal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but reported attacks...
Shipowners, ports and tech firms urge IMO to adopt NZF Nearly 90 maritime, port, logistics and green tech firms have urged IMO states to 'find the strength to vote for...
UECC signs first vehicle carrier newbuild contract of 2026 following order slump New order comes against a backdrop of a dramatic slowdown in vehicle carrier contracting since mid-2024, after a three-year surge...
Sanctioned LNG carrier struck by drone boat in the Mediterranean The LNG carrier was heading towards Suez from Russia's northern coast when the incident occurred, all crew have been evacuated...
The Daily View: Pricing-in naval escorts
Daily Briefing US signals U-turn on naval convoys to restart Hormuz transits | US, UK and Israeli ships charged three times more...
Middle East war slows trans-Pacific service contract talks further Three ocean carriers told the Journal of Commerce they could not commit to contract volume allocations with customers until there was greater clarity on how long the hostilities would last.
TPM26: Europe's persistent port congestion won't be remedied by short-term fixes The bottlenecks are rippling through Asia-Europe supply chains, undermining vessel schedule reliability, disrupting inventory positioning, and ultimately influencing freight rates, according to Drewry.
BIMCO expresses caution over Trump's Persian Gulf shipping insurance offer While resuming the movement of vessels in the war zone is important, the shipping group says the president's offer needs clarification.
Middle East war puts trans-Pacific service contract talks in limbo Four ocean carriers told the Journal of Commerce they could not commit to contract volume allocations with customers until there was greater clarity on how long the hostilities would last.
BIMCO wary of Trump's Persian Gulf shipping insurance offer While resuming the movement of vessels in the war zone is important, the shipping group says the president's offer needs clarification.
TPM26: US trucking crackdown likely to have delayed impact on drayage sector The Trump administration's move against non-English speaking drivers and non-domiciled commercial driver's license holders could hit the drayage sector, but only after it trickles down from other parts of the trucking industry, experts say.
TPM26: Stakeholders put UP-NS merger proposal under the microscope Those who would be affected by the proposed $85 billion transaction either directly or indirectly had plenty to say about the matter during the first TPM26 conference since the deal was announced.
TPM26: Volatile US trade policy undermines exporters: AgTC The head of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition says US ag shippers face a plethora of changing tariffs and other measures that undermine their ability to tap overseas markets.
Russian payback? Casualties reported as drone hits bulker off Ukrainian port Incident comes on the same day Moscow blamed Ukraine for a separate attack on an LNG carrier in the Mediterranean
Four more Dynacom vessels brave Hormuz to enter Gulf as flotilla of waiting empty tankers grows Gallagher says war-risks insurance is available, at a higher costs, for vessels that want to enter or exit the Gulf
Tankers are holding more than $14bn in Iranian oil. Will the US seize them? If the Trump administration uses the template from Venezuela, false-flag vessels could be the next target
'Penny tax' port fee could cost large container ships $1.7m, former Trump official estimates Former Federal Maritime Commission chairman explains routes US could take to impose new fee
Cook Inlet LNG selects FSRU provider and zones in on ship for Alaskan project Interest in LNG carrier-to-floating storage and regasification units accelerates as newbuildings prove too slow and costly
Tanker wars return to Gulf with Iran boasting 'seriously sophisticated weaponry' US attacks and Iranian retaliation could result in long-term environmental damage for region
Adnoc LNG carrier steams through Suez Canal on fast route return leg Vessel has previously taken longer voyages via Cape of Good Hope
Tanker sold by Scorpio linked to eight-year deal as charterers seek clean coverage STI Kingsway said to have been booked by Singapore trader until 2034
Ship inspection company Idwal brings in new commercial boss Rebecca Sperti to spearhead global expansion efforts at UK group
Fire-hit sanctioned Russian LNG carrier sinks in mysterious circumstances Questions flood in on the casualty, with industry watchers saying reports do not stack up
Fire-hit LNG carrier's hull breached in alleged Ukrainian unmanned boats strike Russia calls attack on laden, sanctioned vessel 'an act of international terrorism and maritime piracy'
Iran can still take out tankers despite US sinking warships, broker SSY says Anti-ship capability still very much in play as London shop questions whether escorts can be effective
QatarEnergy formally declares force majeure on LNG and other products Buyer Petronet issues similar notice to Qatari producer as its ships cannot reach Ras Laffan load terminal
Industry sends open letter to IMO countries to support current net zero goal Decarbonisation rhetoric ramps up as IMO climate talks set to resume
Container ship abandoned after drone strike in Hormuz Strait sparks fire Nine ships have suffered some kind of attack since the war began
Container ship on fire after being struck by Iranian drone Nine ships total have suffered some kind of attack since the war in Iran began over the weekend
'Too uncertain': Crude tanker stocks fall as Arctic downgrades sector Analyst says risk/reward for the tanker sector has deteriorated
Maersk raids container charter market for around a dozen vessels Liner giant plays catch-up in a market where there is a shortage of ships
Failure to secure the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic blunder for Trump Iran's success in scaring shipping from key waterway hugely magnifies the global impact of the US-Israel attack
CoolCo LNG carrier snares sizzlingly hot charter rate as market burns LNG carriers hit new highs as disruption from Middle East attacks starts to play out
John Fredriksen and Idan Ofer strike deal to sell wind ship fleet Norway's Edda Wind has entered into an agreement to offload 10 vessels
Hafnia CEO and CFO cash in $5.6m on stock options Chief executive Mikael Skov still holds 2.1m shares
Iran crisis fails to deter Maersk from moving cargoes into the Middle East Senior managers say new Gemini network using hub-and-spoke model has given it the resilience to minimise disruption
Panama, Liberia and Argentina plot end of IMO decarbonisation fund New proposal removes huge revenue plans while retaining measure for trading surplus and deficit units
Fire-hit LNG carrier's hull breached in Ukrainian unmanned boats strike Russia calls attack on laden, sanctioned vessel 'an act of international terrorism and maritime piracy'
New vessel strikes reported off Fujairah as UAE denies shortage of defensive missiles No major damage was caused in separate incidents that took place in the early hours of Wednesday
Germany's SEFE inks deal to buy Argentinian LNG from Southern Energy Supply will come from Golar LNG's two floating liquefaction units in 2027
Iran possibly planning shadow fleet convoys to move LPG out of Gulf, top shipping executive says Kristian Sorensen says situation is unclear as VLGC spot rates fall
Shipping stocks hit calmer waters in Europe after Hormuz closure spurred 'big negative moves in Asia' Tanker shares recover in Oslo after a bruising session in the US and a turbulent trading day in Asia
Hansson family builds Nordic American Tankers stake CEO Herbjorn and his son, vice-chair Alexander, now control 5.2% of suezmax company
Greek seafarers call 24-hour strike, demanding evacuation from Middle East Even though largely symbolic in nature, move highlights anxiety among crews
Trapped gas volumes in Middle East Gulf prompts Arctic to cut BW LPG stock rating Shares fall after ABG and Clarksons also downgrade from buy
Pelagic Credit raises $58m in private placement ahead of Oslo listing 'High quality' industrial and institutional investors buy-in
Tanker rate index hits highest level since 1973 Opec oil embargo as Aramco diverts cargoes to Red Sea Fearnley Securities says longer route to Asia will offset some of the volume downside from Middle East Gulf disruption
Greek owner Velos ramps up tanker and bulker buying drive String of S&P deals boosts Paschalis Diamantidis' fleet to nearly 20 vessels
Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker seized by Belgium faces $11m bail Government says the Ethera was sailing with false documents under a false flag
Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker seized by Belgium bailed for €10m Government says the Ethera was sailing with false documents under a false flag
Trump seeks to reopen Hormuz by offering insurance and navy escorts to ships President says US Navy escorts may be brought in to guide trade through the embattled strait
Hafnia co-founder Erik Bartnes emerges with board role at DHT Experienced tanker executive joined VLCC company as a director
MSC and CMA CGM most exposed as hundreds of container ships seek shelter from Middle East war With reports of drones hitting container port in Oman, there appears no safe refuge
Trump seeks to reopen Hormuz trade by offering insurance and navy escorts to ships President says US Navy escorts may be brought in to guide trade through the embattled strait
Hong Kong logistics player orders boxship brace from Chinese shipyard LC Logistics has also novated the last of four neo-panamaxes over to MSC
'War is happening around our seafarers': China Shipowners' Association sounds alarm on Hormuz turmoil Operational prudence - not chasing elevated spot rates - is immediate priority for owners, says organisation
Minerva VLCC fixed at highest ever spot rate as 'astronomical' tanker earnings realised Greek tanker will earn $436,000 per day in unprecedented market
Target begins roll out of next-day delivery to 20 more cities Target Corp. is expanding next-day delivery to 20 additional metropolitan areas, bringing the total number of cities where consumers can quickly receive online orders to more than 50. The nation's eight-largest retailer by revenue announced Tuesday, during its fourth-quarter earnings presentation, that it is rolling out next-day delivery to more locations in the spring, as it continues modifying
E-commerce startup Cart.com raises $180M to support growth plans Cart.com, a Houston-based e-commerce platform and provider of logistics services, announced Wednesday it has secured a $180 million investment from Springcoast Partners to support its growth as it, and other startups, strive for scale to better compete with the likes of Amazon and Shopify . Cart.com has raised $660 million, not including debt financing, since its founding in 2020. Springcoast Par
FMCSA purges dozens of ELDs amid compliance crackdown The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed more than two dozen electronic logging devices from its list of registered products since the start of 2026, intensifying federal scrutiny of non-compliant hours-of-service technology used by trucking companies. The agency revoked 14 devices on Wednesday and nine more on Feb. 12, adding to earlier removals this year as regulators continu
Fraud first: why 'broker transparency' misses the mark The trucking industry has always been a wild ride, from free-rein chaos prior to 1935, overbearing regulation from 1935 to 1980, that ultimately gave way to deregulation in 1980. Following deregulation, trucking has endured the never-ending battles over fraud, double-brokering, and who's really getting paid what. As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) keeps circling back to "t
Old Dominion 'encouraged' as declines moderate in February Declines in Old Dominion Freight Line's key metrics moderated in February. A 3.3% year-over-year decline in revenue per day during the month was better than the 6.8% drop the less-than-truckload carrier recorded in January. "We are encouraged by trends that we have seen develop in our business ... we remain cautiously optimistic about the direction of the domestic economy," said Marty Freeman, Old
DHL Express workers threaten to strike if no contract by March 31 Teamsters workers at DHL Express in the United States, by an overwhelming majority, have authorized union leadership to call a strike if the express delivery giant doesn't present an acceptable contract offer by the end of March. The current national master agreement between the company and the union covers thousands of drivers and warehouse workers across 26 local unions in 16 states. The labor
Broker liability at the Supreme Court: real-time coverage as the arguments are made 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 Montgomery vs. Caribe, the case that is expected to settle an almost existential question in freight brokerage: does the safety exception of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (F4A), which allows state safety regu
Torc Robotics takes autonomous trucks into Michigan's snow and ice 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 Ann Arbor area using the latest-generation autonomous chassis based on the Freightliner Cascadia. This marks a first and strategic departure from the Sun Belt corr
Next step in a peaceful 10-hour truck driver rest period: lithium batteries ORLANDO-While so much focus on battery technology in trucks has been on the prospect of possibly displacing what's under the hood now, Dragonfly Energy took its wares to the Truckload Carriers Association annual meeting here to promote battery usage in another location in the vehicle. The TCA meeting's exhibition hall is marked by some companies that are there year in and year out, as well as a s
US-Mexico trade hits new high of $872B in 2025 Mexico remained the United States' largest trading partner for the third consecutive year in 2025, with two-way commerce reaching a record $872.83 billion. Trade between the two countries increased 3.9% year over year, rising from $840 billion in 2024 to $872.83 billion in 2025, according to a WorldCity analysis of the latest U.S. Census Bureau data. It marks the highest annual trade total the U.
FedEx Freight's incoming CEO John Smith to open ACT Expo 2026 ACT Expo has announced its speaker lineup for 2026. Nearly 400 executives, fleet operators and technology leaders will gather May 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. FedEx Freight CEO to Deliver Opening Keynote John Smith, incoming president and CEO of FedEx Freight, will deliver the opening keynote on Monday, May 4, at 2:10 p.m. Smith oversees North America's largest less-than-truckload netw
Feds signal pivot on East Coast shipping speed rules WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is planning to replace a nearly two-decade old speed limit for large commercial vessels transiting the U.S. East Coast with technology-based measures to accomplish the same goal - protecting North American right whales. In 2008, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), an agency within NOAA, implemented a seasonal, mandatory vessel speed restriction of 1
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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