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JUNE 19, 2026

One fraternity, one vision: BCBA's India Logistics Conclave 2026 charts roadmap for a seamless, digital Viksit Bharat CONCOR and JNPA discuss optimising rail operations with stakeholders Mumbai Port Authority explores collaboration with Japan's Urban Renaissance Agency for Vision 2047 Master Plan US-Iran peace framework set to unlock critical trade routes for Central Asia Strait of Hormuz transit:'Significant safety and security risks still persist' India-UK trade pact clears 3.78 lakh car imports at slashed duties MOL inks deal to supply bio-LNG fuel for car carriers in Europe Chennai Port Authority launches NCCS 2026-27, offering wharfage concessions up to 80% for non-containerized cargo VOC Port powering a sustainable tomorrow US overtakes Qatar as India's top LNG supplier amid Gulf conflict US-Iran MoU reveals Hormuz commercial fees after two months

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JUNE 18, 2026

Westwell optimizes air freight with AI West Sydney anticipates Saudia Cargo Europa Road warns of transport changes STEF opens frozen storage near Strasbourg Amazon invests one billion pounds in Northamptonshire Groupe Blondel tests AI technology with Konboi Bertling acquires Pfaff International in Germany Chapman Freeborn: urgent charters for the aviation industry Hong Kong Air Cargo: GSA in India, handling in Turkey Robert Humphry new VP Sales at Swisslog Gurkerl.at wins Austrian Logistics Award 2026 Montpellier Airport: more than tourism Alpha Trains expands "EURO6000" fleet with Stadler JetZero begins construction in Greensboro MODAL GROUP emphasizes rail freight strategy in France Hidden costs for automotive manufacturers FM Logistic: Pharmacist leads pharmaceutical business in France Customs Support Group presents survey on customs data APOC Aviation reorganizes leadership team Hactl: Already 50 years and 15 more to come Geis Group rebrands Gras companies Brett Milutin appointed COO of Galveston Wharves Idwal partners with Daiwa Kisen Freightos joins IATA Digitalization Charter ATC Dubai provides hazardous goods training to SolitAir Interferry calls on EU to take action

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JUNE 18, 2026

Hormuz traffic rises as US-Iran MoU sparks cautious optimism CargoWise outage reignites debate over software quality, support and updates UP CEO Vena blasts rivals: mega-merger 'is enhancement of competition' Sticky port congestion drives intra-Asia freight rates higher USPS - insourcing is killing the contractors that built its network Network restructuring cascading larger vessels onto Intra-Europe trades Cold storage crunch eases as vacancy rates hit 20-year high and supply dries up What container shipping rates tell us about the economy

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JUNE 18, 2026

Podcast: Strategies for extending vessel life and improving reliability As vessel operators continue to extend the service lives of existing fleets, maintenance and reliability have become increasingly important considerations. Aging propulsion and auxiliary systems can present operational challenges, making it critical Strait of Hormuz may be "open," but mines are still a danger Following the signing of an MOU between the U.S. and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is officially open to shipping, but don't expect normality to return any time soon ... with BIMCO Fairbanks Morse Defense holds Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) event Beloit, Wis.-based Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) recently hosted a regional Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) Signing Day event to celebrate new hires entering the U.S. defense industrial base workforce through the U.S. Navy's VIDEO: Candela debuts new and luxurious P-12 Voyager Swedish e-foiler pioneer Candela AB has unveiled the first P-12 Voyager, a luxury version of its P-12 vessel that pairs a luxurious lounge-style interior with the hydrofoil experience, which many passengers describe Interior in $765M offshore wind buy-out deal with Invenergy The U.S. Department of the Interior has agreed to pay Invenergy $765 million in return for terminating its affiliates' four offshore wind leases located in the New York Bight, Central Coast of

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JUNE 18, 2026

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal enhances Far East connectivity Adriatic Gate Container Terminal, operated by ICTSI in Croatia, has strengthened its links to the Far East through the launch of MSC Phoenix service at the Port of Rijeka. This development represents a significant step forward in establishing Rijeka as a key strategic gateway in the Adriatic region. The Phoenix service provides a new direct and regular mainline connection linking the Adriatic and GEODIS expands airport logistics partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail GEODIS has expanded its partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail by taking over logistics operations at London Heathrow Airport and Auckland Airport. The agreement extends GEODIS' airport logistics services beyond its existing operations in Paris. The company will manage warehousing, order preparation and deliveries for retail and duty-free stores at both airports. At Heathrow Airport, GEODIS wil Alabama Port Wetland Project secures RESTORE Act funding The Alabama Port Authority is set to advance a major initiative to create new wetlands and restore vital wildlife habitat following the award of US$24 million in funding under the RESTORE Act. Last week, the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council approved US$403 million for various coastal restoration projects across the Gulf of America. In Alabama, this included US$24 million allocated to the Explainer: Why DP World is coming back to America Two terminal negotiations look like opportunism. Five years of converging strategy, market structure and US policy say otherwise Bangladesh withdraws investment limit in off docks to lure foreigners The government of Bangladesh has now lifted the cap on foreign investment in the country's off-docks and Inland Container Depots (ICDs) to attract increased foreign direct investment in the port and logistics sectors. The announcement was made in parliament on June 11, when the country's Finance and Planning Minister, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, presented the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. Valenciaport reports cargo decrease through May The Port Authority of Valencia managed 32.8 million metric tons of cargo in the first five months of the year, marking a 3.59% decrease from the same period last year. The drop was mainly due to a sharp decline in solid bulk cargo, especially construction materials, which fell by nearly 60%. Container traffic, however, remained stable, reaching 2,317,507 TEUs a slight increase of 0.17% compared t HHLA doubles storage capacity at Container Terminal Tollerort Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG has expanded its capacity for handling Airbus aircraft parts at Container Terminal Tollerort, opening new storage bays in a joint ceremony with shipping company COSCO Shipping and Airbus. The expansion doubles the terminal's storage capacity to a total of 20 bays for Airbus segments, enabling increased shipment volumes of aircraft components through the Port of Ham How the Port of Los Angeles is absorbing a war it cannot see The Port of Los Angeles closed May 2026 with 840,165 TEUs, up 17% year-over-year, keeping the nation's busiest container gateway slightly ahead of last year's pace Port of Helsinki container traffic rises 9.4% in early 2026 The Port of Helsinki handled 5.8 million tonnes of cargo between January and May, down 1.1% from the same period last year. Despite the slight decline in total cargo, unitized cargo continued to grow. The port handled 495,000 unitized cargo units, up 4.9% year on year. Container traffic increased 9.4% in TEUs, while truck and trailer volumes rose 1.2%. Unitized cargo totaled 5.3 million tonnes, a Thailand revives US$30bn land bridge project as alternative to Malacca Strait Thailand has revived plans for a 1 trillion baht (US$30.5 billion) land bridge linking the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea, aiming to offer an alternative route to the Strait of Malacca, according to Reuters . The proposal has regained momentum following the conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which highlighted the risks of relying on major maritime chokepoints. Accord Explainer: What is actually changing at Hormuz The architecture diplomats announced and the architecture the U.S. military, Maersk, and European navies are describing are not the same picture. The framework holds. The risk profile inside it is hardening Rhenus Road Freight to build new transshipment hub in Dortmund Rhenus Road Freight has received approval to begin construction of a new transshipment hub in Dortmund, Germany. The facility is scheduled to become operational in 2027 and will replace the company's existing site in nearby Unna. The new hub will be Rhenus Road Freight's first purpose-built transshipment facility in Germany developed entirely in-house. The site will include 11,000 square metres o Iran confirms US deal as Strait of Hormuz set to reopen Iran has confirmed it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States to end the recent conflict, paving the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of commercial shipping through one of the world's most important maritime corridors. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed the agreement on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced the PD Ports invests in third electric-hydraulic crane PD Ports has strengthened its bulk handling capability at Teesport with the arrival of a third electric-hydraulic Liebherr LPS 550 crane, representing a £5.4 million investment in port infrastructure. The new crane complements two identical units introduced in 2023 as part of an £8.6 million investment, significantly enhancing the port's ability to handle a wider range of bulk and breakbulk commo ID Logistics launches healthcare subsidiary in Iberia ID Logistics has launched ID Logistics Healthcare , a new subsidiary dedicated to pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics in Spain and Portugal. The move strengthens the company's investment in the healthcare sector and expands its specialized logistics capabilities across the Iberian Peninsula. The new subsidiary operates five healthcare logistics sites covering more than 70,000 square metres. A Bulgarian Shipowners Association joins ICS as affiliate member The Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) has joined the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) as an Affiliate National Association Member. Established in 2003, the BSA represents Bulgarian shipowners and promotes safe, high-quality and environmentally responsible shipping. The association also supports its members by sharing international and national best practices across the maritime sector Zim bidder faces foreclosure despite US$4.5 billion takeover offer Businessman Haim Sakal, who recently submitted a US$4.5 billion bid to acquire Zim, is facing foreclosure proceedings over a property in Herzliya Pituach, according to Israeli business newspaper Calcalist. Rival takeover bid disrupts ZIM's planned merger with Hapag-Lloyd The Haifa District Court appointed a receiver after financing company Extra Credit sought to recover a debt of around NIS 15 mi US container imports from Asia rise 17.5% in May U.S. container imports from Asia increased 17.5% year on year to 1.75 million TEUs in May, according to Descartes Datamyne data based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection records. Compared with April, imports rose 8.7%. Overall U.S. container imports reached 2.43 million TEUs in May, up 11.6% from the same month last year. During the first five months of 2026, U.S. imports from the 10 largest As CMA CGM NOTRE DAME makes first transit through Suez Canal The Suez Canal has welcomed the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME , one of the world's largest LNG-powered container ships, on its maiden transit through the waterway. The vessel sailed with the southbound convoy on its voyage from Singapore to France. Operated by CMA CGM, the ship measures 399.9 metres in length, 61.3 metres in beam and has a draft of 16.5 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 245,000 tonnes and a Eimskip appoints Elísa Dögg Moraitis Björnsdóttir as EVP of Iceland Domestic Operations Eimskip has appointed Elísa Dögg Moraitis Björnsdóttir as Executive Vice President of its Iceland Domestic Operations division, strengthening the company's executive management team. The division oversees Eimskip's land transportation and distribution centres, warehousing and cold storage operations, as well as facility management activities, employing around 400 people across 16 locations throug ABS joins autonomous bridge concept study for VLOCs ABS, Polaris Shipping, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and AVIKUS have signed a concept study agreement to develop a Conditional Unmanned Bridge for very large ore carriers (VLOCs). The project will evaluate autonomous bridge operations on one of Polaris Shipping's 325,000 dwt VLOCs during deep-sea voyages. The concept allows the bridge to operate without crew only under specific low-risk condi

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JUNE 18, 2026

Genco fends off Diana board challenge Genco Shipping & Trading's shareholders have overwhelmingly re-elected all six company-backed director nominees, handing the dry bulk owner a major victory in its long-running battle with rival suitor Diana Shipping. Based on preliminary results from the company's proxy solicitor, nearly 90% of shares not owned by Diana voted in favour of each of Genco's nominees. ... Consortium wins offshore converter deal for German grid link German transmission system operator 50Hertz has awarded a consortium comprising Siemens Energy and Neptun Smulders Offshore Renewables (NSORe) a contract to construct a converter system for the offshore grid connection project North Sea Connector 2. The consortium is responsible for the full implementation and turnkey delivery of the installations. This includes system design, component procureme Equinor moves forward with North Sea tieback project Norwegian oil major Equinor and its partners have agreed on the development concept for the Ringvei Vest subsea project linked to the Troll B platform in the Norwegian North Sea. The discoveries included in the project are Grosbeak, Swisher, Mulder, Kveikje, Toppand, Røver Sør, and Røver Nord. In addition, the prospect Grønngylt is included. The ... Ports face $30bn climate disruption bill without action, warns World Economic Forum Ports that fail to adapt to climate change and growing environmental pressures could face annual disruption costs of up to $30bn by 2050, according to a new World Economic Forum (WEF) report that calls for a fundamental rethink of how maritime gateways are planned, financed and operated. The report, Future-Proofing Ports: Nature, Climate and People ... Trump administration to buy back four offshore wind leases from Invenergy The US Department of the Interior has announced that it will buy back four offshore leases from the Chicago-based developer Invenergy. As part of the settlement agreement, Invenergy will voluntarily terminate its affiliates' four offshore wind leases located in the New York Bight, California, and the Gulf of Maine for $765m. The company will redirect that ... Vår Energi approves seven-well development in the North Sea Norwegian oil and gas player Vår Energi has taken a final investment decision on the Balder Next New Wells project in the North Sea. The project comprises a first-phase development of seven new wells tied back to the Jotun FPSO, with expected start-up in the fourth quarter of 2027. The project will develop 86m barrels ... EU set to miss carbon storage target by at least 17.5m tonnes per year The EU is on course to fall short of its legally mandated carbon capture and storage target by at least 17.5m tonnes per year, even if every project in advanced development proceeds as planned. The analysis from Wood Mackenzie was done as an independent study commissioned by ExxonMobil, OMV Petrom, Shell, and TotalEnergies. WoodMac's analysis ... Fleetzero unveils autonomy platform for shipping US-based maritime technology company Fleetzero has launched an integrated marine autonomy platform combining hardware, software and propulsion systems aimed at expanding cargo operations into routes and regions that are difficult or uneconomic to serve with conventional vessels. The company said the new autonomy stack represents the culmination of years of development work spanning vessel control Idwal wins fleet inspection contract with Japanese owner Daiwa Kisen Vessel assurance specialist Idwal has secured a fleet inspection programme with Japanese shipowner Daiwa Kisen, providing independent condition assessments across a selection of vessels as the owner looks to strengthen technical oversight and maintenance planning. The programme will initially cover a number of bulk carriers and one containership, with potential for expansion as Daiwa Kisen's ... TGS expands Pelotas Basin coverage with new 3D survey Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has announced the Pelotas Sul Phase 1 multi-client 3D seismic survey in the Pelotas Basin offshore southern Brazil. The survey, which will be undertaken in a joint venture with SLB, covers approximately 13,500 sq km. The Ramform Tethys mobilised for the survey, with data acquisition expected to be completed in ... The easy era of critical mineral trade is over Critical minerals have become strategic assets, prompting governments to rethink trade relationships and driving a wave of industrial projects into new and often challenging locations, writes Pappu Sastry, the CEO of ASL. I've been reading through UNCTAD's latest work on critical minerals and global trade, and honestly, it's one of those reports that doesn't just ... MOL and NYK seal ammonia carrier charters with JERA Japan's two largest shipping lines have signed long-term charter deals with JERA for four very large gas carriers to transport low-carbon ammonia from the US to Japan. Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) have each fixed two 87,000 cu m VLGCs to JERA under contracts tied to the Blue Point ammonia project ... US firms sue container makers over alleged price-fixing scheme Two US companies have filed class-action lawsuits against a group of container manufacturers accused by American prosecutors of conspiring to restrict output and fix prices in the global dry container market. The lawsuits, filed separately by manufacturer CA Spalding Company and shipping company Daybreak Express earlier this month, seek monetary damages and follow closely on ... Hormuz reopens under US-Iran deal amid uncertainty over future transit fees A newly signed interim agreement between the United States and Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz and established a framework for ending hostilities, but significant uncertainty remains over how the deal will be implemented and what it could mean for global shipping in the months ahead. The 14-point "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" was signed ...

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JUNE 18, 2026

The rise of shipping disruptions amid the shift to a multipolar world There are a lot of similarities between the current shipping upcycle and the 2000s supercycle, but the underlying drivers of... LNG freight rates to hold steady despite possible Hormuz reopening LNG carrier spot rates are likely to stay near $100,000 per day despite possible reopening of Hormuz, as owners and... Some underwriters set to slash Hormuz pricing in bid to grab market share We are where we are - but where we are is better than where we were last week, marine insurance... Sea Cargo Charter finds its limits The green chartering initiative has helped more companies reporting, but its latest annual disclosure report presents a poor outlook for... Safe Bulkers hikes dividend as earnings surge Owner of 45 bulkers plus 11 on order, tripled first-quarter net profit China's shipping prowess pulls war risk insurance closer to Hong Kong With persistent geopolitical tensions squeezing market capacity for war risk insurance, Hong Kong's new pool is pitching a China-aligned alternative... Major shipowners begin exiting vessels from MEG after US-Iran accord eases Hormuz restrictions There are some 550 merchant ships of above 10,000 dwt that will need to be prepared to exit the Middle... Sanctioned tanker hit in Black Sea The tanker is reportedly still drifting and the extent of the damage is still being assessed Middle East port update: Thursday, June 18 In Oman, all ports are ISPS Level 1 The Daily View: Next week or next year? Iran and US to begin immediate demilitarisation of Hormuz after MOU signed Freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz edges closer to restoration, with a final deal slated to be signed... Daily Briefing At least five Iran-flagged vessels run US blockade line | Escrow freeze ripples through S&P market as sellers harden terms and...

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JUNE 18, 2026

Norfolk aims to be preferred USEC gateway with deeper port: CEO The chief executive of the Port of Virginia said the newly inaugurated deeper harbor allows big ships to be fully loaded, giving the port a chance to become a fulcrum for container services. US warehousing expanding faster at key inland hubs Industrial real estate vacancy rates are falling in Chicago, Indianapolis, and other key hubs as the frontloading of imports and data center construction drive demand. No fast turnaround expected for declining MPV capacity trend The Journal of Commerce Breakbulk Shipper Index tracked down again in May to 97, a drop of 26 points since March and two points lower than April.

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JUNE 18, 2026

Baltic Dry Index ticks up as Pacific capesize market stirs Baltic Dry Index rose on Thursday for the first time since late May 'Resounding': Genco Shipping makes it official with details of lopsided win in Diana proxy fight Some 90% of non-Diana shares were voted in favour of incumbent Genco directors as two challengers rejected Genco Shipping repels Diana advances in clean-sweep shareholders vote All six incumbent directors re-elected by investors while 'poison pill' stays in place Neda Maritime sells tanker to Great Eastern at record price Owner is cashing in on rapid appreciation in aframax tanker values seen this year Russia poised to deliver second home-grown Arc7 LNG carrier newbuilding Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced a ceremony for vessel today at Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex Limbo or liberation? Brokers try to divine how VLCC market will react to peace deal Tanker experts examine a freight situation with many moving parts Global Feeder Shipping pays premium rates amid tight container vessel market AD Ports subsidiary keeps foot on the pedal and is chartering or acquiring boxships 'Still risky': New body to control rush for Strait of Hormuz exit Shipping organisations have been drawing up plans to coordinate an expected surge in shipping traffic Navigator fixes first Japanese lease financing for $205m ethylene newbuildings US-listed owner says pricing is 'very competitive' QatarEnergy brings first ballast LNG carrier into Middle East Gulf Vessel loads at Ras Laffan offering promise of exports resuming Scorpio Tankers reveals rate dip in uncertain product carrier sector US-listed owner's update shows earnings down from stellar guidance in May Swiss broker Charter Haus adds new general manager in Tokyo Chemical tanker executive Tomokazu Takeno is joining next month Tanker rates surge alongside owner confidence following Hormuz reopening US Gulf to China assessment drives jump as tankers trickle out of Middle East Gulf Chief engineer charged over Baltimore bridge collapse Criminal charge is first for any crew member serving on the container ship at the centre of March 2024 disaster MOL and NYK ink long-planned VLAC charters with JERA Partners finally seal their deals with trading giant on four newbuildings Neda Maritime revealed as seller of LR2 tanker to Great Eastern Transaction follows shortly after Greek owner's capesize order at Hengli Heavy Industry Tankers pile up in Gulf of Oman. A 'broking job and a half' needed to get them to work VLCCs keep piling up near the Strait of Hormuz, but Fearnleys questions fixing frenzy line US-Iran deal a 'step toward stability', says Maersk But Hormuz transits remain suspended with five Maersk vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf 'Pot of gold' in reach as more Iranian-linked VLCCs head back into Gulf Brokers don't expect big rush of inbound tankers immediately, however Strait of Hormuz crisis more than another black swan feast for shipping Energy players are rethinking their reliance on vulnerable chokepoints First sanctioned tanker enters English Channel since UK ship seizure Russian-flagged aframax is hauling a cargo of Russian crude to China Has dual-fuel ambition stalled in the face of commercial reality? Limited infrastructure, fuel availability and regulatory uncertainty have seen orders for alternative fuel-capable ships fall from their 2024 peak, writes Mariam Tzannatos Shipping stocks slide after US-Iran peace deal ABG Sundal Collier sees lower tanker rates in next quarters Laden QatarEnergy LNG carrier heads through Hormuz in open view Vessels in ballast muster outside Middle East Gulf following US-Iran deal poised for Qatari export restart Russia shipping in rare fuel cargo from Turkey after Ukrainian refinery strikes Cargo also coming from Asia as traditional exporter finds roles reversed Greece left with Houthi-damaged tanker stranded off Piraeus Authorities schedule another auction after three failed attempts to sell carcass of the Houthis' most iconic victim Sanctioned tanker hit in Ukrainian Black Sea drone attack Damage to blacklisted aframax not known despite claims it was sunk Safe Bulkers hikes dividend after launching parallel European listing Polys Hajioannou-led bulker specialist gets another financial leg to stand on alongside its main US listing Braemar joins Sustainable Shipping Initiative to promote 'climate-smart' operations UK-listed firm will focus on commercial and financial levers driving decarbonisation 'We love those people': Trump responds to Indian seafarer deaths US missile attack killed three Indian seafarers on product tanker off Oman Police discover meth in charcoal bags shipped from West Africa Joint Border Force operation made the discovery in two containers at Port Botany 'Building a business is hard. Sustaining it is harder' Emily Koo, fourth-generation managing director of TCC Group, on guarding a 100-year-old family business against the complacency that sinks most by the third generation Diana Shipping's Semiramis Paliou makes last public pitch for Genco And why is Star Bulk's Hamish Norton comparing Diana to 'Crazy Eddie' television campaign of yesteryear? Police discover meths in charcoal bags shipped from West Africa Joint Border Force operation made the discovery in two containers at Port Botany Japan's MOL confirms ammonia carrier charters with compatriot energy trader Shipping giant reveals the vessels are being built at Kawasaki Heavy Industries and are due for delivery in 2027. Pirate attacks surge in Gulf of Aden with three strikes in 72 hours Small skiffs open fire on three commercial vessels in as many days south of Yemen Building a business is hard. Sustaining it is harder Emily Koo, fourth-generation managing director of TCC Group, on guarding a 100-year-old family business against the complacency that sinks most by the third generation Greek authorities struggle to get rid of Houthi-stricken tanker left floating in limbo off Piraeus Authorities schedule another auction after three failed attempts to sell carcass of the Houthis' most iconic victim 'Something has to give': TCC Group questions tanker asset boom Fourth-generation owner says disconnect between asset prices and earnings are driving a deliberate pause Houthi-stricken tanker left floating in limbo off Greece after scrapping dispute Authorities schedule another auction after three failed attempts to sell carcass of the Houthis' most iconic victim US-Iran deal signed, confirms Hormuz opening within 30 days, 'no tolls' for 60 Interim peace deal fudges the question of tolls and grants waivers to Tehran to sell its oil until a final accord Erasmus Shipinvest doubles kamsarmax bulker orders at Jiangsu New Hantong The John Su-led company has a total of eight 82,000-dwt newbuildings on order

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JUNE 18, 2026

Teamsters to fight UPS over alleged use of nonunion drivers The Teamsters unanimously passed a resolution at its international convention in Las Vegas this week instructing leadership to challenge United Parcel Service for violating the 2023 collective bargaining agreement by outsourcing delivery work to nonunion subcontractors, marking the latest effort to constrain the employer's freedom to cut costs and reorganize operations. The union represent about Wabash stock soars as analyst cites management bullishness Trailer builder Wabash National, whose stock went from about $30 per share in March 2024 to less than $7 last month, has seen a surge of investor interest on the back of a bullish analyst report. Wabash (NYSE: WNC) is not a company that draws a great deal of interest from sell-side analysts. But on Wednesday, the team of Michael Shlisky and Linda Umwali from DA Davidson, after a meeting with Waba RBW Logistics acquires warehousing unit from World Group RBW Logistics expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of World Group's warehousing business. The strategic carve-out included the acquisition of World Distribution Services and Pacific Cascade Distribution. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "This is about building a stronger foundation for the future," said RBW Logistics CEO Frank Anderson. ... "Expanding our netwo Swift, FleetForce launch CDL training hub at Mobile terminal One of the nation's largest trucking companies is partnering with a fast-growing driver training provider to expand commercial driver's license education in Alabama. FleetForce Truck Driver Training announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Swift Transportation to offer CDL training and certification at Swift's terminal in Mobile, Alabama. The program is designed to help address driver shortag Predatory Towing is Turning Routine Truck Accidents into Six-Figure Financial Events A rollover on the interstate at 3:00 a.m. is already a bad day. But for a growing number of motor carriers, even worse financial damage comes from the tow bill that follows. Stephen Brasher, Travelers Inland Marine Claim Unit Manager, joined FreightWaves' What the Truck?! with host Malcolm Harris to break down how predatory towing practices are draining carriers of tens (and sometimes hundreds) o How the 14-Point U.S.-Iran MOU Could Reshape Global Supply Chains A potential breakthrough in the Middle East could soon ease major headaches for truckers, shippers, and manufacturers worldwide. On Friday, U.S. and Iranian leaders are set to formally sign a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Switzerland. This interim deal aims to end recent fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and start 60 days of talks on a final agreement. Once More Unto the Stra Cassandra Gaines unveils trucking industry blueprint for carrier selection Carrier Assure founder and CEO Cassandra Gaines has released a new industry framework designed to help brokers, shippers and freight forwarders navigate one of transportation's most challenging questions: What constitutes a reasonable and defensible carrier-selection process? The framework, known as The CAVRA Standard , is a 54-page guide built around four principles - carrier assessment, verific Flexport: New tariff wave could replace expiring trade duties by late July As importers continue navigating one of the most turbulent trade environments in recent memory, executives at supply chain management and logistics provider Flexport said that a new round of tariffs could arrive before existing duties disappear, potentially keeping pressure on global supply chains despite ongoing court challenges. During Flexport's webinar on Tuesday, "Tariff Trends 2026: Expert Teradar pushes Summit sensor closer to serialization with new OEM deal Boston-based Teradar recently announced a paid technical evaluation program with a top German automaker for its terahertz vision technology. The milestone represents a key step forward for Teradar's flagship Summit sensor. The sensor will be tested against edge cases that continue to expose the limitations of cameras, lidar and radar. These include detecting a fallen motorcyclist at a distance or C.H. Robinson a defendant in post-Montgomery Florida broker liability case The combination of a high profile fatal crash involving an illegal immigrant driver plus the legal fallout from the case of Montgomery vs Caribe Transport II is likely to mean a Florida lawsuit will become a closely-watched case. The estate of Faniola Joseph on behalf of her surviving daughter, Angeline Daudin, filed suit last week against several defendants, including C.H. Robinson, in the Augus