Marine Log announces 2026 Top Women in Maritime honorees Marine Log has announced the 20 honorees selected for its 2026 Top Women in Maritime Awards, recognizing women whose leadership, accomplishments and contributions are making an impact across the maritime industry. The
VIDEO: HII and Breaux Brothers flip Romulus USV hull HII reports that its Romulus unmanned surface vessel (USV) program has reached another major milestone thanks to HII's partnership with Breaux Brothers Enterprises in New Iberia, Louisiana. Together, the HII and Breaux
DNV: LNG bunker fleet may need to more than double by 2030 The global LNG bunker vessel fleet may need to more than double by 2030 as demand from LNG-fueled ships grows faster than the infrastructure required to supply them, according to a new
MARAD designates 16 maritime training institutions as Centers of Excellence The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today designated 16 maritime training institutions as 2026 Centers of Excellence (CoE) to bolster workforce training nationwide. This brings MARAD's CoE network to 48
We Work the Waterways names Reese events and communications coordinator We Work the Waterways (WWW) has named Vivian Reese its events and communications coordinator, bringing her on full time after she spent the past year working with the nonprofit in several roles.
Svitzer back at Cheoy Lee for six more TRA2900 TRAnsverse tugs Copenhagen-headquartered towage specialist Svitzer has signed a contract with Cheoy Lee Shipyards covering the construction of six 29-meter (95-foot) TRA2900 TRAnsverse tugs, as the first of eight TRA2900s already under build with
Colonial Terminals opens new Foundation 3 multimodal breakbulk facility on Savannah River Colonial Terminals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Colonial Group Inc, reports that it has opened Foundation 3, a new breakbulk facility on the Savannah River and the latest addition to its terminal
ABS issues basic design review certification to Hanwha Ocean ABS has issued a Basic Design Review certification to Hanwha Ocean for a standardised floating production, storage and offloading vessel design developed for the South American and West African deepwater market, alongside related sustainability reviews covering the same design. The BDR certification covers Hanwha Ocean's front-end engineering design for the FPSO, reflecting ABS's review of core d
ANL adjusts Pacific Islands bunker surcharges from October ANL will revise its Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) across several Pacific Islands trades from 1 October 2026 . The carrier said the changes reflect fuel price movements during the previous period. New Zealand-Pacific Islands trades For shipments between New Zealand and Tonga, Samoa, American Samoa and Fiji , the new BAF will be US$217 per TEU for dry cargo . Reefer cargo will face a higher charge
Hapag-Lloyd adds Salalah call to SE3 service Hapag-Lloyd will add Salalah, Oman , to the eastbound rotation of its SE3 service from 26 September 2026 . The carrier said the change will provide an additional Middle East port call on the service. Updated SE3 rotation Following the change, the SE3 rotation will be: Qingdao - Kwangyang - Ningbo - Tanjung Pelepas - Jeddah - Port Said - Damietta - Salalah - Colombo - Singapore - Qingdao. The firs
HPC delivers business case identifying viable development for Port of Newcastle HPC Hamburg Port Consulting has delivered the final business case for Port of Newcastle's proposed Clean Energy Precinct, a 220-hectare development intended to enable the future production, storage, handling and export of clean energy products including hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels. The study examined alternative ownership, governance and commercial structures to support future investment
Jeddah's capacity bet against its own crisis CMA CGM's $434 million wager on Jeddah's future collides with the blockade shaping its present and the gap between them is the story. On 26 August Red Sea Gateway Terminal and CMA CGM signed an initial US$434 million agreement to build Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port 2.6 million TEU of new annual capacity, deep-water berths for the largest containerships afloat, ten new ship-to-shore cranes. Th
Maersk introduces new surcharges across South America and Nordic region Maersk has announced new surcharge measures covering trades from the East Coast of South America and inland shipments across the Nordic region. The changes include a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of up to US$1,000 per container. Maersk is also introducing a temporary Emergency Inland Fuel/Energy Surcharge in several Nordic markets. South America PSS reaches US$1,000 From 8 October 2026 , Maersk wil
Hormuz shipping disruption deepens amid new attacks on vessels Security conditions around the Strait of Hormuz have deteriorated further following a new series of attacks involving commercial and military vessels. Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the strategic waterway. The announcement followed U.S. strikes against five Iranian crude oil tankers. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported incidents involving several merchant
Fincantieri to support transfer of two FREMM frigates to Greece Fincantieri will play a key role in the transfer of two FREMM frigates from Italy to Greece . Italy and Greece signed an Implementing Arrangement in Rome covering the transfer of Carlo Bergamini and Virginio Fasan. Both vessels are currently in service with the Italian Navy. The two frigates will be transferred to the Hellenic Navy, with Fincantieri supporting the process. Fincantieri to provide
APM Terminals signs MoU to explore Badagry Port development APM Terminals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of Badagry Port in Nigeria . The agreement was signed during a visit to Denmark by Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. It commits the parties to exclusive negotiations over the proposed greenfield port project. Badagry project targets deepwater capacity The MoU was signed in Cope
Why Mediterranean container rates are losing their North Europe premium Mediterranean container rates have historically traded at a premium to North Europe. That gap has now narrowed sharply as rates retreat faster from their peak-season highs
Hapag-Lloyd updates India cargo requirements under SCMTR Hapag-Lloyd has issued an update on India's Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) . According to the carrier, all Indian ports are now operating under the SCMTR framework. The system covers cargo movements between Indian gateway ports and foreign ports. It includes the Sea Arrival Manifest (SAM) for imports and the Sea Departure Manifest (SDM) for exports. Customers urged to re
Is Arctic a new alternative for maritime trade? As Hormuz and the Red Sea harden into chronic risk, China's Arctic hedge collides with an inconvenient fact: Moscow still holds the only key
Hapag-Lloyd introduces Street Turn Charge in Nigeria Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a new Street Turn Charge (STC) in Nigeria from 1 October 2026. The charge will apply to containers moved under street turn arrangements in the country. A street turn allows an import container to be directly reused for a local export shipment under merchant haulage bookings. Charges vary by container type For a 20-foot dry container , the new charge will be NGN 15,000 p
Asia-Europe rates fall as carriers gradually return to Suez Asia-Europe container rates are falling as carriers continue to adjust capacity and routing across major trade corridors. According to Sogese's September Europe Container Market Update , the container market is becoming more fragmented. Freight rates, demand and available capacity are increasingly moving in different directions across individual trades. Sogese expects a gradual return of services
Freightos Weekly Update: Mediterranean ocean rates pull even with Asia - EU, possibly from Red Sea transit bump Tensions between Iran and the US continue to climb around the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran now announcing plans to impose a wider exclusion zone on areas near the strait. Fuel rates have trended up since the ceasefire collapse in July, but recent escalations as well as an increase in Chinese crude imports have pushed bunker fuel prices back up to levels last seen in June. Jet fuel prices are back
Rotterdam World Gateway secures financing for €500 million expansion Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has secured a new financing package to support the final phase of its €500 million container terminal expansion at Maasvlakte 2 in the Port of Rotterdam. The financing comprises senior and junior debt tranches, with Société Générale acting as financial advisor and sole private placement agent for the transaction. According to Clifford Chance, which advised RWG on the
APM Terminals Suape welcomes first commercial vessel APM Terminals Suape has started commercial operations in Pernambuco, Brazil, following the arrival of its first vessel. The Maersk Ganges made the first commercial call at the new facility. The vessel operates on the ALCT2 coastal service. The milestone follows Maersk's earlier announcement that it would begin using the new Suape facility through Aliança services. Maersk begins operations at new
Busan is competing on China's new battlefield Port automation has replaced dredging and berth length as the currency of maritime competitiveness and Busan is placing its bet on startups, not state platforms
Inmarsat NexusWave secures Bureau Veritas cyber security approval Inmarsat Maritime has received Cyber Security Type Approval from Bureau Veritas for its NexusWave connectivity service. The approval confirms that NexusWave has been assessed against the IACS Unified Requirement E27 (UR E27) for cyber security. It follows a similar ClassNK approval secured earlier this year. Bureau Veritas assesses NexusWave Bureau Veritas reviewed the security architecture and c
DNV study quantifies up to 28% offshore wind cost reduction DNV has led a joint industry project with eight companies across the European offshore wind supply chain to quantify how standardising turbine designs and securing predictable project pipelines could reduce the average lifetime cost of electricity from North Sea offshore wind. The study, conducted in response to rising project costs, uneven auction results and stop-start development pipelines, mo
Port of Tauranga wins approval for Stella Passage development Port of Tauranga has secured approval for its Stella Passage development under New Zealand's Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The decision marks an important step for the port's long-planned expansion. It follows the draft approval announced in August. The final approval is subject to conditions and remains subject to appeal rights. Container berth to be extended by 385 metres The project includes
NX Group invests in VALT JAPAN to expand employment opportunities NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS has acquired a stake in VALT JAPAN, the developer and operator of the NEXT HERO digital transformation platform designed for people facing employment challenges, through the NX Global Innovation Investment Limited Partnership. The two companies signed a capital and business alliance agreement on August 24. VALT JAPAN operates with a vision of creating an era where people f
Kongsberg Maritime to strengthen Arctic and ice-class propulsion capabilities Kongsberg Maritime has entered into an agreement to acquire Steerprop, a Finnish designer and manufacturer of azimuth propulsion systems specialising in high ice-class and Arctic vessels. Steerprop has established a leading position in Arctic propulsion, supplying systems for icebreakers, polar research vessels, offshore support vessels and other demanding applications, with an installed base of
CMA CGM introduces $100/TEU PSS from North Europe to Indian Subcontinent CMA CGM will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments from North Europe to the Indian Subcontinent. The surcharge will take effect on 21 September 2026 , based on the loading date at the origin port. PSS set at $100 per TEU CMA CGM will apply a surcharge of US$100 per TEU . The measure covers shipments from North European base ports to all ports in the Indian Subcontinent. Outports in
Splash Singapore heads into final fortnight with registrations climbing The countdown to Splash Singapore is entering its final fortnight, with delegate registrations accelerating and another group of senior shipping executives joining an already packed speaker lineup. The inaugural event takes place on Thursday, September 24 in the Stamford Ballroom at Raffles City Convention Centre, part of the five-star Fairmont Singapore. Among the latest additions ...
Freightos founder launches boardroom revolt Freightos founder Zvi Schreiber has launched a public campaign to overhaul the digital freight platform's board, arguing the company has abandoned growth, backed the wrong strategy and allowed shareholder value to collapse. Schreiber, who resigned from the board of the box booking platform in February, said Freightos' decision to treat 2026 as a "transition year" ...
Greek-owned VLCC hit by drone in Iraqi waters A Greek-owned VLCC carrying around 2m barrels of Iraqi fuel oil was struck by a drone in Iraqi territorial waters on Wednesday. The 302,500 dwt New Andros was hit at around 06.00 local time east of Al-Faw, triggering a fire onboard. Iraqi rescue vessels extinguished the blaze and all 22 crewmembers were reported safe. Iraq's ...
Poseidon Principles expands reach across marine insurance The Poseidon Principles, the shipping finance framework banks use to track and disclose climate alignment, whose signatories represent nearly three-quarters of global shipping finance, have expanded their associate membership to include marine insurers. The decision follows a unanimous vote by signatories at the annual meeting in May to include insurers and related organisations, including P&I ...
MISC launches Malaysia's first maritime-focused foundation MISC Group has launched Yayasan Maritim, which it describes as Malaysia's first dedicated maritime-focused foundation, aimed at strengthening the country's maritime talent pipeline, marine resilience and coastal communities. The foundation was formally launched in Kuala Lumpur by Petronas chairman Mohd Bakke Salleh and will bring MISC's existing nation-building initiatives under a more structured
MB Shipbrokers names Claes Devantier as next CEO MB Shipbrokers has announced a leadership reshuffle that will see Claes Devantier take over as CEO from Anders Hald from January 1, 2027. Hald will move into the chairman's role while remaining commercially active and closely involved with the business. Singapore-based Claus Plougmand will become deputy CEO as part of the transition. Devantier has been ...
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise orders wind-assisted space logistics roro Compagnie Maritime Nantaise has ordered a new hybrid roro vessel from Guangzhou Shipyard International to support the growing logistics requirements of Europe's space industry. The vessel, due to enter service by 2030, will combine conventional mechanical propulsion with three automated OceanWings rigid sails. No price has been revealed. It has been designed primarily to transport ...
Schoeller doubles down at Chengxi with $180m MR quartet Schoeller Holdings has returned to China's Chengxi Shipyard for another four MR product tankers, doubling its 50,000 dwt series at the CSSC yard just months after completing deliveries of the first batch. Newbuilding sources put the latest quartet at $45m per vessel, giving the deal a combined value of around $180m. The ships are due ...
H-Line goes back to New Times for newcastlemax duo South Korea's H-Line Shipping has returned to dry bulk ordering with two LNG dual-fuel newcastlemaxes at China's New Times Shipbuilding, backed by long-term employment with steelmaker POSCO. Broker reports seen by Splash put the ships at 210,000 dwt each and roughly $94m apiece, taking H-Line's investment in the pair to around $188m. Delivery is scheduled ...
North Sea wind costs could fall 28% by 2050 under high-volume buildout Classification society DNV has stated that standardising turbine designs and securing predictable project pipelines could reduce the average lifetime cost of electricity from North Sea offshore wind by up to 28% by 2050 in a high-volume scenario. DNV led the joint industry project across the European offshore wind supply chain in response to rising project ...
Japan takes hydrogen propulsion from testbed to ship Japan Engine Corporation has completed what it says is the world's first hydrogen-fuelled main engine for a large commercial vessel, clearing another milestone ahead of full-scale trials at sea. The 6UEC35LSGH low-speed two-stroke engine was unveiled at J-ENG's Akashi factory this week after achieving a hydrogen co-firing ratio above 95% during factory tests. Greenhouse gas ...
Enter the gigamax: Alphaliner makes the case for 27,500 teu ships For a decade the 24,000 teu megamax has looked like the natural ceiling for containership size. Analysts at Alphaliner now believe the industry could be ready to break through it. The consultancy has revived a concept it first floated in 2021 for a new 'gigamax' class, arguing that advances in ship design, rising fuel costs ...
Shearwater targets Brazil's Equatorial Margin with new 3D survey Norwegian offshore seismic vessel player Shearwater Geoservices has launched the Amapá 3D multi-client seismic survey in partnership with energy technology company SLB. The survey will be conducted offshore Amapá, in northern Brazil's Equatorial Margin, and will be one of Shearwater's most significant multi-client investments expanding high-quality 3D seismic coverage in an underexplored area of
Hormuz tanker war spirals The maritime war around the Strait of Hormuz has escalated dramatically over the past 24 hours, with the US attacking five Iran-linked tankers and Tehran claiming to have subsequently targeted two US vessels, eight oil tankers and another 10 ships attempting to pass through the strait. US Central Command said it struck the five tankers ...
ONGC hands L&T fresh work off India's west coast L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore), the hydrocarbon business of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro, has secured more work on ONGC's Ratna-I and NLM-14 project off India's west coast. The project involves engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of three new wellhead platforms, one riser platform, multiple segments of subsea pipelines, and c
Viasat Commercial: How the digitally mature ship of 2030 will operate The next phase of digitalisation, according to Ben Palmer, president of Viasat Commercial, will be defined by measurable returns and technology that solves problems rather than creating new ones. Ben Palmer is unusually candid about what Inmarsat got wrong as maritime digitalisation accelerated over the past five years. The mistake, says the president of Viasat ...
Nobu Su returns with radical hull rethink Nobu Su, one of shipping's most colourful fallen tycoons, is back with another attempt to shake up vessel design, calling on the industry to investigate fundamentally different hull forms rather than concentrating solely on fuels and bolt-on energy-saving devices. Su is developing a new bow and forward-hull architecture which he believes could materially reduce resistance ...
Former OOCL boss and Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa dies at 89 Tung Chee-hwa, the shipping tycoon who went on to become Hong Kong's first chief executive following the handover to China, has died aged 89. Tung died in Hong Kong on Tuesday evening surrounded by family, according to his office. Long before politics, Tung was one of the most important figures in Hong Kong shipping. The ...
UK shipping launches alternative fuels coalition The UK Chamber of Shipping and Cruise Lines International Association have launched a new coalition aimed at accelerating access to alternative maritime fuels and the infrastructure needed to support them. The UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition brings together shipowners, fuel suppliers, producers and maritime technology developers as the country looks to move its domestic shipping ...
The Daily View: Security risks rise, but Hormuz traffic is becoming increasingly resilient
Tonne-mile boom propels capesize earnings to five-year highs Capesize owners are enjoying a period of success not seen in years, but analysts and owners alike say this strength...
Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance winds up amid net zero lull The Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance has closed its doors amid stalling momentum on decarbonisation. But insurers can still join...
Suez Canal recovery gathers pace as Hormuz disruption boosts traffic, but Bab el Mandeb revival stalls A surge in tanker traffic linked to the Hormuz crisis has lifted Suez Canal volumes to their highest levels since...
French shipowner orders wind-assisted ro-ro in China for aerospace contract Newbuilding will combine conventional mechanical propulsion with three automated Oceanwings rigid sails
Crippled Bahri VLCC is under tow Tanker Sidr, on which two seafarers lost their lives after an Iranian strike, is being towed by Greek-owned salvage tug...
Race to bigger boxships could resume as carriers weigh plus 27,000 teu giants Rising fuel costs, carbon compliance charges and an approaching fleet replacement cycle could revive the drive towards ever-larger containerships, with...
Boxship recycling remains negligible amid rising fleet exits due to conflicts While boxship recycling remains subdued, a growing number of vessels are exiting the fleet because of conflict-related damage
Death confirmed on bunker tanker as Middle East Gulf violence continues These two incidents follow the five Iranian crude oil tankers hit by the US, taking the number of vessels attacked...
India taps Venezuela for more crude amid supply crunch Price, not politics, will be key in determining India's crude sourcing strategy, according to Indian refiner ONGC
US destroys five Iranian tankers as Middle East Gulf conflict escalates Strait of Hormuz traffic falls as US and Iran trade blows over tankers and warships
Tung Chee-hwa, shipping scion turned Hong Kong's first leader, dies at 89 From steering OOCL through a debt crisis to leading Hong Kong through the handover, Tung Chee-hwa's career spanned two defining...
Daily Briefing VLCC market hits historic high in latest phase of Hormuz crisis | Maritime nations warn geopolitical fragmentation threatens rules-based shipping...
VLCC market hits historic high in latest phase of Hormuz crisis The tanker market is in uncharted territory. No one predicted the Hormuz crisis would last more than six months, but...
Former OOCL chief Tung Chee-hwa dead at 89 Tung took over running the family shipping interests, which included Orient Overseas Container Line and bulk operator Island Navigation, in 1982 following the death of his shipping magnate father, but immediately faced the fallout from a global shipping industry crisis.
US retailers expect September to be busiest month of year for imports An already strong peak shipping season is forecast to end with a bang this month as vessel delays in China and draft restrictions along the Panama Canal push robust imports into early fall, the National Retail Federation says.
Freightos founder questions company's direction, pushes for changes The company's pivot to focus on software applications in lieu of developing its freight marketplace has led to stagnation of the business and its share price, former CEO Zvi Schreiber asserts.
MPV owners resist scrapping older ships in face of firm cargo volumes, rates Strong time charter rates that have hardly moved in recent years and ongoing robust demand are keeping aging multipurpose vessels on the water.
Latest strikes on shipping turn deadly as seafarer casualty confirmed Strike is second to hit bunker tanker since war began
Brazil-China capesize rates rise to multi-year high as bulker owners hold back for more Dearth of reported fixtures amid gap between owners and charterers
Gulf VLCC earnings flirt with $800,000 per day as tanker strikes push rates to new heights Mercuria scores record-tying $29.5m deal for voyage from US Gulf Coast to China
Infographic: More than 90 commercial ships fall victim to Middle East war Saturday strikes by US contribute to third-highest weekly hit count of the conflict, and this week is nearly as bad
'In a falling tide, you see who has been swimming naked.' Major shipowners ready for downturn Panelists at Oslo Ocean Days see strength, even if disruptions unwind and party ends
DNV sees potential need for over 200 LNG bunker vessels by 2030 Class society says growth in dual-fuel fleet is stretching LNGBV numbers
Infographic: 90 commercial ships fall victim to Middle East war Saturday strikes by US contribute to third-highest weekly hit count of the conflict, and this week is nearly as bad
German shipowner Ernst Russ adds two tanker newbuildings to fleet New vessels are part of diversification drive to cope with volatile times
Delfin Midstream charts path to first FLNG unit and beyond Wouter Pastoor on FLNG's growing cost edge over onshore rivals, and what comes next after a landmark FID
NRP arranges new project finance deals worth $210m Partner expects deal flow to remain 'healthy' despite increasing asset prices
Insurance decarbonisation project closes amid net-zero uncertainty Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance closes after five years, with a handful of members moving to its allied group
Exmar LNG carrier-to-FSU conversion heads to Colombia New Regasificadora del Pacifico storage unit will help supply gas to Ecopetrol
Anders Hald explains why he is stepping aside as CEO to focus on shipbroking After four decades, Danish veteran is returning to his roots
Safe Bulkers raises $80m in private placement of new stock in Athens Polys Hajioannou covers more than one-tenth of the issue
New Shipping VLCC set alight in apparent Iranian retaliation for US tanker attacks Tit-for-tat violence spikes as shipping casualties pile up six months into the war
Economic cracks showing as Strait of Hormuz chaos sends oil price soaring Some countries are seeing fuel crises as high oil and freight costs take a toll
Claes Devantier teed up to take over top job at MB Shipbrokers Brokerage unveils leadership transition and expanded board
Safe Bulkers set to raise about $100m in private placement of new stock Polys Hajioannou plans to cover one-sixth of the issue
Drug gangs hiring divers to exploit underwater hiding places in ports Windward suggests that technique is growing to take advantage of limited sub-aqua expertise at ports
Bigger than ever: 27,500-teu container ships in sight, says Alphaliner New vessel type could become the global box fleet's flagship class in the 2030s
Claes Devantier teed up to takeover top job at MB Shipbrokers Brokerage unveils leadership transition and expanded board
Shipowners philosophically against chokepoint tolls will pay them anyway At Oslo Ocean Days, owners consider fragmented future for shipping
Norwegian minister calls for the law of the sea to be upheld in troubled world Threats to ships and sea routes 'show how vulnerable the world economy is when international rules are challenged'
Polemis in pole position as suezmax tanker period rates roar into six-figure territory Rates have risen off the back of buoyant VLCC market
Tanker stocks stand firm as global markets tumble after latest US attacks Frontline shares boosted by surging VLCC rates
CMA CGM battles Samsung over multimillion-dollar Covid-era complaint US shipper lodges its latest and largest claim against liner operators with US regulator
International Group of P&I Clubs fights a fierce battle to sign up new ships Premiums driven down as clubs try to lock in long-term relationships with owners
Alafouzos family more than doubles its money on VLCC sale amid soaring Gulf demand Kyklades Maritime divests crude carrier at a price far above current market valuations
Norwegian shipowners command $100bn fleet as Oslo capital markets surge A historic shipowning centre and the birthplace of John Fredriksen, Norway is still a world power in shipping
Middle East tensions flare after US hits five Iranian-linked tankers Washington destroys five tankers after fresh attacks on its warships
From OOCL crisis to Hong Kong's first chief executive: CH Tung dies aged 89 Shipping heir navigated a near-collapse before making an extraordinary move from the liner boardroom into politics
Former China Merchants executive prosecuted over alleged 'particularly huge' bribes Prosecutors say Li Baian used senior roles to benefit companies and individuals
Middle East tensions rise after US sinks Iranian-linked tanker Washington destroys five tankers after fresh attacks on its warships
FMCSA suspends USDOT deactivations for missed biennial updates during MOTUS rollout The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has temporarily suspended enforcement of its biennial update requirement. FMCSA also stopped inactivating USDOT numbers when registrants miss those filings. The relief covers deadlines falling on or after June 1, 2026. It will remain in place until further notice. FMCSA introduced the change while registrants transition to its new MOTUS system. The
Police find $3.8M in cocaine in Indiana truck's sleeper after 'mystery' Memphis pickup An Indiana trucker told police he was transporting an empty trailer from Memphis to Indianapolis. A commercial vehicle inspection uncovered 126 kilograms, or about 277 pounds, of cocaine. Police found the drugs inside the tractor's sleeper compartment, not inside the trailer. Indiana State Police estimated the narcotics carried a street value of approximately $3.8 million. The Indiana State Polic
Summer wanes but railfreight stays hot U.S. railroads heralded the coming change of seasons with a memorably strong week for freight across the board. The Association of American Railroads rail traffic for the week of Sept. 5 was 533,545 carloads and intermodal units, up 13.8% from the same week in 2025. Carload freight gained 8.9% to 234,397 carloads, while intermodal volume of 299,148 containers and trailers was 18% better y/y. Nine
Colonial Terminals opens new Savannah breakbulk hub Colonial Terminals has opened Foundation 3, a new 25-acre multimodal breakbulk facility on the Savannah River, expanding capacity and connectivity for bulk and project cargo moving through the Port of Savannah region. The terminal, designed for 24-hour operations, adds direct vessel access via an 810-foot heavy-capacity dock, onsite rail yard with more than 14,000 feet of track, terminal-operated
$6 average looms as diesel benchmark hits record Another key benchmark of retail diesel prices has set an all-time record, with few signs that the upward trend will end anytime soon. That historic high came on a day when the diesel futures market was climbing yet again after a few days of declines late last week. The weekly Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average retail diesel price rose 36.8 cents/gallon to $5.967/g, pub
Amazon Cargo Jet Crash: What Went Wrong in Miami Amazon freighter crash details are getting clearer: the NTSB says the jet touched down about 1,000 feet long and may have gone to full thrust before leaving the runway in Miami. FreightWaves' Eric Kulisch breaks down what investigators know so far about the Amazon-contracted 767, the missing braking/safety systems, runway impacts at MIA, and why this load may have been more than just Amazon parce
Truckload Volumes Drop 15% - But Spot Rates Stay Hot Truckload volumes dropped 15% after Labor Day, but spot rates are still elevated and tender rejections haven't cracked. That's the freight market story right now. In this SONAR update, we break down the post-holiday volume pullback, why reefer is still tighter than van, what rising diesel means for rates, and why intermodal contract pricing is starting to move. If you need the fast read on truckl
Freight Audit Is Broken: Real-Time AI Fixes It Freight audit is broken when you're finding billing mistakes a month later. This is how real-time AI freight audit catches shipment cost errors as they happen. Shipium's Jason Murray and Penny Allen break down Always on Audit, why monthly invoice reviews miss the real problem, and how continuous auditing ties the shipment record to the invoice, disputes and credits in real time. Strong discussion
White Paper: Q3 2026 Freight Brokerage Rate Report FreightWaves' Freight Brokerage Rate Report - sponsored by Triumph - provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a freight brokerage survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that brokers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of exploration include: Key themes to watch in Q3
White Paper: Q3 2026 Shipper Rate Report The Shipper Rate Report - presented in partnership with Trimble - is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in SONAR's platform. Key areas of exploration include: Key themes to watch in Q3 2
White Paper: Q3 2026 Carrier Rate Report FreightWaves' Carrier Rate Report - sponsored by Trimble - provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of exploration include: Key Themes to Watch in Q3 2026 FreightWaves C
Canada trade fight not so broad for key imports: Analyst Headlines blare about sweeping bans on Canadian imports, but the reality of President Donald Trump's newest trade war with Canada is something just as newsworthy for logistics specialists, says a trade analyst. Starting Sept. 29, 2026, targeted tariff lines will move from a 50% additional duty to an import prohibition under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, while other Canadian goods remain
Trump escalates Canada trade war with import bans, federal contract restrictions The Trump administration is sharply escalating its trade war with Canada, moving beyond tariffs to ban certain Canadian products from the U.S. market and restrict Canadian goods from long-term federal contracts. The White House announced Tuesday that restrictions on Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles will take effect Sept. 29, according to the Associated Press. The Trump administra
Lufthansa to buy cargo terminal operator in Germany Lufthansa Cargo, the logistics subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa Group, has agreed to acquire airport service provider LUG air cargo handling GmbH, as it recognizes that efficient transfer operations are a way to reduce slowdowns on the ground for customers expecting fast freight service. LUG provides cargo handling and distribution at Frankfurt, Munich and Hamburg airports in Germany. The purchas
World container volumes post record 17.3 million TEUs in July Global container throughput reached an all-time monthly high in July 2026, as resilient world trade grappled with operational constraints and disruptions from the Iran war. Revised data from carriers show July 2026 lifting totaled 17.3 million twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs), according to Container Trade Statistics, setting a new monthly record roughly 25,000 TEUs above the previous high set
Overroute raises $5.5M to expand AI freight execution platform Overroute has raised $5.5 million to expand its AI-powered freight execution platform, which is already being used across J.B. Hunt's business units. UP.Partners led the funding round in Overroute, with EIC Rose Rock, 1834 Ventures, Tulane Ventures and other investors participating as well, according to a Sept. 9 Overroute funding announcement. Overroute plans to use the money to accelerate produ
ICE launches tip line to report CDL fraud as crackdown widens U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a tip line for reporting suspected commercial driver's license fraud, expanding the federal government's escalating crackdown on alleged fraud and unsafe practices in the trucking industry. ICE announced Tuesday that its Homeland Security Investigations division is partnering with the Department of Transportation on the initiative. "ICE
ArcBest sees tonnage growth accelerate in August; raises Q3 asset-light guide Transportation and logistics provider ArcBest reiterated the third-quarter margin outlook for its asset-based unit but raised expectations for its asset-light segment Tuesday after the market closed. ArcBest's ( NASDAQ: ARCB ) asset-based unit, which includes less-than-truckload subsidiary ABF Freight, reported a 9% year-over-year increase in revenue per day for August. That was a slight accelera
Amazon freighter in crash was transporting contact lenses The Amazon freighter aircraft that crashed two days ago at Miami International Airport didn't follow normal steps for slowing down during landing and was carrying more than 32,000 pounds of contact lenses from Puerto Rico, National Transportation Safety Board officials said during a news conference Tuesday evening. A large number of manufacturers have contact lens factories in Puerto Rico. Eviden
At tech/AI confab, C.H. Robinson tackles insurance and liability Technology conferences are not usually the place where C.H. Robinson greets an audience of investors, with most of its appearances on the conference circuit focused on transportation and logistics. But the changing legal environment for brokerages was never too far away from the discussion Tuesday at Citi's Global TMT Conference in New York, where C.H. Robinson CEO Dave Bozeman presented along wi
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