ZF highlights condition monitoring and advanced propulsion control at SMM 2026 Alongside its latest thruster and transmission technologies, ZF used this year's SMM event in Hamburg to showcase its condition monitoring system and the latest generation of its AutoTroll control system, including an
HD Hyundai develops new LPG/ammonia carrier design South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (HHI) has developed a design for a 35,000 cubic meter LPG/ammonia carrier. ClassNK reviewed the design concept of the vessel and, having confirmed that
IAM Union members at NASSCO ratify new three-year labor agreement The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) says that its members at General Dynamics NASSCO have ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement covering more than 800 shipbuilders in
Joe Henry named VP of preconstruction at Gunderson Joe Henry, PE, has been named vice president of preconstruction at Portland, Ore. - based Gunderson Marine & Iron and Advanced American Construction. Henry brings more than 18 years of heavy civil
Master Boat delivers Barbara G, first of two RApport 3000 escort tugs for Bay-Houston Towing Coden, Ala.-based Master Boat Builders Inc reports that it has successfully delivered Barbara G (H501), the first vessel in a two-tug RApport 3000 escort tug program for Bay-Houston Towing. The vessel will
Saronic to build series of Navy LCUs at Port Alpha The first vessels to be built at Port Alpha - autonomous vessel innovator Saronic Technologies' next-generation shipyard in Brownsville, Texas -will be Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessels. Saronic reports has been awarded
Maersk revises import tariffs for Khera Kalan and Alipur Maersk will revise its import tariffs for store-door deliveries to Khera Kalan and Alipur in India. The revised rates will take effect on 15 October 2026 and apply to 40-foot High Cube dry containers transported through the ports of Mundra and Pipavav. Maersk said the adjustment reflects prevailing market conditions and current pricing levels. Revised import tariff Inland destination Gateway port
IAG Cargo, MASkargo and Qatar Airways complete first joint shipment IAG Cargo, MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo have completed their first customer shipment involving all three carriers, marking a key step towards the launch of their Global Cargo Joint Business later this year. The trial shipment moved 11 tonnes of copper foil from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago O'Hare, travelling through Doha and Dublin across the three carriers' networks. First shipment tests integrat
Explainer: China's enduring chokepoint anxiety China's maritime strategy has, for two decades, been shadowed by a single anxiety: that the country's economic lifelines run through a handful of narrow waters it does not control
Port of Long Beach positions rail as key to future trade growth Port of Long Beach CEO Dr Noel Hacegaba used the port's Supply Chain Insight media briefing to make the strategic case for rail infrastructure as the central enabler of the port's long-term ambition to double annual cargo volumes to 20 million containers by 2050, with the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility identified as the most critical ongoing investment in that direction. Hacegaba highlighte
ICTSI orders 12 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for new Philippine terminal International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has ordered 12 hybrid straddle carriers from Kalmar for its new South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) in the Philippines. The equipment will be deployed at the terminal within Bauan International Port in Batangas. Delivery of all 12 machines is scheduled for completion during the third quarter of 2027. The order was booked in Kalmar's Q3 202
Global port congestion approaches 4 million TEUs as peak season extends Global port congestion is approaching 4 million TEUs as strong container demand, weather disruption and tight vessel capacity continue to pressure major trade lanes, according to DHL Global Forwarding's latest Ocean Freight Market Update. The logistics company said the global container market remains tight, with the Transpacific peak season continuing longer than expected while congestion limits
Bureau Veritas and COSCO Shipping LNG deepen cooperation on LNG fleet Bureau Veritas (BV) and COSCO Shipping LNG Investment (CSLNG) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement focused on the development and modernization of LNG carriers. The agreement expands an existing relationship between the two companies and will cover vessel design, technology upgrades, digital solutions and personnel training. Partnership targets LNG fleet development BV and CSLNG have alr
GEODIS opens first owned freight forwarding office in Philippines GEODIS has opened its first directly owned freight forwarding office in the Philippines, replacing its previous agent-based model in the country. Located in Manila, the new operation will provide air and ocean freight services, project logistics and supply chain management. It will also give customers in the Philippines direct access to the company's global logistics network. GEODIS shifts from a
Port of Antwerp-Bruges scales autonomous mobility ambitions Port of Antwerp-Bruges hosted the second edition of the Autonomous Summit as part of Port of the Future Week, running September 15 to 17 in Antwerp and Rotterdam, marking a decisive shift from demonstration to commercial deployment across autonomous road, water, rail and air transport applications. The event built on last year's landmark first autonomous heavy goods vehicle journey on public road
ABP invests to improve container handling safety Associated British Ports has installed new pinning stations at its Humber container terminals in partnership with local supplier Grimsby Pipework and Engineering Ltd, addressing one of the highest-risk operations on busy container terminals. Four stations have been installed at the Port of Immingham, with a further four to follow at the Port of Hull. Pinning operations, which involve operatives r
Port of Melbourne records second consecutive year Port of Melbourne handled 3.52 million TEUs in financial year 2026, marking a second consecutive year of record container trade and cementing its position as Australia's largest container port. The results, published in the port's Trade in Review report, reflect the resilience and adaptability of trade across south-east Australia amid persistent global uncertainty. Port of Melbourne CEO Saul Cann
COSCO returns to Suez Canal as OOCL Portugal makes southbound transit COSCO Shipping Lines has made its first southbound transit through the Suez Canal since the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb tensions disrupted shipping patterns, according to the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). The milestone came with the transit of the OOCL Portugal on 16 September. The vessel was sailing from Belgium to China as part of the north convoy, the SCA said. OOCL Portugal returns to Suez route
Maersk suspends seasonal TPX Transpacific service Maersk will suspend its seasonal TPX service between Asia and the US West Coast until further notice. The service will remain suspended for the rest of the fourth quarter of 2026 following its final eastbound sailing in September. Final TPX sailing Maersk Boston will operate the last sailing under voyage 640E, departing from Vung Tau on 29 September 2026. Direction Service Voyage First port and d
Berg Propulsion expands in India with new Mumbai office Berg Propulsion will open a new office in Mumbai as the marine propulsion specialist expands its presence in India's growing shipbuilding market. The office is scheduled to open on 1 January 2027 and will become the company's main base for supporting customers and shipyards across India. Berg targets Indian shipbuilding market The expansion builds on Berg Propulsion's existing relationships with
What Aramco's actions reveal about the Saudi logistics Saudi Aramco had told some of its own European customers something considerably less reassuring: it could not guarantee crude deliveries through the Red Sea port of Yanbu until mid-November
KR and Hanwha Ocean develop two 18,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel concepts Korean Register (KR) and Hanwha Ocean will jointly develop two concepts for an 18,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding on 16 September during Gastech 2026 in Bangkok. The project will explore two different cargo containment systems for ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operations. Two cargo tank solutions under development The first vessel concept will use Han
More than 10% of inspected cargo units found with safety deficiencies More than one in ten cargo transport units inspected by government authorities in 2025 were found with safety deficiencies, according to the World Shipping Council (WSC). Authorities in seven countries carried out 93,079 inspections during the year and identified deficiencies in 9,645 units, representing a rate of 10.36%. The problems included incorrect documentation, marking and labelling, impro
Beyond Container Liner Shipping: Moving Oversized and Mixed Cargo by Breakbulk Vessel Successful breakbulk shipments require coordination between the cargo owner, shipbroker, vessel operator, port and lifting specialists. A useful starting point is to distinguish container liner shipping from the physical use of containers as cargo units. Containers may form part of a mixed breakbulk shipment and be carried aboard a multipurpose or general cargo vessel alongside machinery, steel s
VesselBot finds wide gap between EU ETS surcharges and voyage exposure The carbon exposure generated by individual container voyages can differ significantly from the standard EU ETS-related surcharges applied to shipments, according to a new VesselBot analysis. The study examined more than 20,000 EU and EEA-linked container ship voyages completed during the second quarter of 2026. These voyages generated 11.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions. Around 7.15
Swire Shipping introduces Australia-Pacific peak season surcharge Swire Shipping will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge on shipments from Australia to Papua New Guinea and several Pacific Island markets. The carrier attributed the measure to continuing equipment imbalances and increased cargo demand. The surcharge will apply to cargo with a Bill of Lading dated 17 October 2026 or later. Surcharge levels Origin Destinations 20-foot containers 40-foot containers
San Pedro Bay Ports propose incentive under zero-emission truck programme The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released draft guidelines for the proposed Zero-Emission Truck Rewards Incentive Programme, a three-year initiative offering qualifying zero-emission trucks incentives of US$ 60 per terminal visit and up to US$ 36,000 per vehicle annually. The programme forms part of rapid action by the two ports to execute measures committed under their agreement last
Yang Ming adds 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessel to MS2 service Yang Ming Marine Transport has named YM Weight , the fourth of five 15,500 TEU-class LNG dual-fuel containerships being built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI). The naming ceremony took place on 17 September at the HD HHI shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. Following delivery, YM Weight will be deployed on Yang Ming's Asia-West Mediterranean MS2 service. Fourth LNG dual-fuel vessel joins Yang M
Sea-Intelligence: Red Sea Crisis is 27% normalized In Issue 782 of the Sunday Spotlight , Sea-Intelligence used data from our Trade Capacity Outlook database to identify the exact Asia-Europe container vessels that have been routed through the Red Sea in recent weeks or are scheduled to do so in the coming weeks, as the container shipping industry is starting to normalise a return to the Suez Canal, from the round-Africa routing that has been the
Maersk confirms 26-ship newbuilding spree Maersk has confirmed orders for 26 large containerships, ending days of speculation over a major fleet expansion programme. The Danish carrier said on Friday that all 26 ships will have capacity of 18,600 teu and will feature dual-fuel engines capable of operating on LNG. Deliveries are scheduled across 2029 and 2030. Maersk has declined to ...
Turn Services takes over St. John Fleeting US inland marine operator Turn Services has completed its acquisition of St. John Fleeting and its affiliated companies, expanding its barge operations on the Lower Mississippi River. The deal gives Turn Services control of St. John's fleet site at around Mile Marker 140 near Reserve, Louisiana, with capacity for as many as 300 barges. The ...
Dali becomes biggest P&I loss in history The Dali casualty has become the largest single loss in the history of the P&I market, with reserves now exceeding $2.8bn and the claim reaching a layer of the International Group's insurance structure never previously tested by a casualty of this scale. Gallagher Specialty said the reserve associated with the 2024 destruction of Baltimore's Francis ...
Iran claims fresh Hormuz tanker strike, Italy readies Red Sea escorts Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday they had struck the Togo-flagged product tanker Trend after what Tehran described as an "illegal" attempt to transit Hormuz outside its approved passage system. The 7,119 dwt vessel was hit and stopped after a fire broke out onboard, according to the IRGC. The claims have not been independently verified. ...
Why maritime tech struggles to scale Integration, trust, talent and the stubborn difficulty of proving what digitalisation is actually worth. The latest chapter from our new SplashTech magazine. Shipping has become good at running digital pilots. Scaling them is another matter. Across SplashTech's survey, integration emerges as the most frequently cited barrier to fleetwide digitalisation. The problem is less that maritime ...
Akrotiri Tankers makes gas shipping debut with VLAC pair Greek tanker newcomer Akrotiri Tankers is making its first move into gas shipping, ordering two very large ammonia carriers at China's New Times Shipbuilding. Greek shipbuilding market sources say the company, led by Marielena Procopiou and Konstantinos Lampsias, has contracted the 93,000 cu m pair for delivery in 2029. Pricing has not been disclosed. The ...
Splash Wrap: When the boom spills over The most extraordinary numbers this week came from tankers, where the Baltic Exchange's Middle East Gulf-China VLCC benchmark broke through the equivalent of $1m a day for the first time. VLCCs loading outside the Gulf are earning close to a million a day too, suezmax and aframax markets are flying and 10-year-old VLCCs are now ...
50Hertz awards fresh North Sea converter platform contract German transmission system operator 50Hertz and Neptun Smulders Offshore Renewables have signed a contract to build an offshore converter station for the LanWin3 offshore grid connection project in the North Sea. In June, 50Hertz had already awarded a contract for the LanWin6 offshore grid connection system to the consortium Neptun Smulders and Siemens Energy. As ...
SLB lands North Sea production surveillance work Energy technology company SLB has been awarded a contract by Equinor to expand real-time leak detection, virtual flow metering, and digital production monitoring capabilities for the Johan Sverdrup Phase 3 development in the North Sea offshore Norway. The award extends monitoring coverage across new subsea infrastructure in one of the world's largest offshore oil fields ...
Tallvine expands US marine platform with Crosby takeover US infrastructure investor Tallvine Partners has completed the acquisition of substantially all of Crosby Enterprises' assets, adding more than 150 tugboats, dredges and support vessels to its rapidly expanding North American marine platform. The transaction was completed through a court-supervised sale linked to Crosby's Chapter 11 proceedings and was approved by the US Bankruptcy Court ...
Turkish yard wins race for Croatia's Uljanik Croatia has selected Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to take control of Uljanik Brodogradnja 1856, moving the historic Pula shipbuilding operation closer to private ownership after years of state-backed restructuring. The Croatian Centre for Restructuring and Sale, CERP, has accepted Kuzey Star's binding offer of EUR12.05m ($13.8m) for four stakes representing around 97.13% of the yard. ...
INEOS opens EU's first full-scale offshore CCS project INEOS has started commercial operations at Greensand, the EU's first full-scale carbon storage facility, opening a new offshore route for European industry to permanently store captured CO2 beneath the North Sea. Greensand provides industry across the EU with the infrastructure it needs to transport and permanently store CO2 offshore for the first time. The project, ...
Turkey pushes Black Sea truce Turkey has presented Russia and Ukraine with a draft proposal aimed at ending attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, the latest attempt to contain a maritime conflict that is taking an increasingly heavy toll on merchant shipping. Ankara has shared the text of a memorandum with both Moscow and Kyiv designed to find ...
Why this shipping supercycle feels different Shipping people have long memories, and that might be the simplest explanation for why today's extraordinary market feels nothing like the last great supercycle. Anyone who lived through the heady days of 2008 remembers how quickly the music stopped. The Baltic Dry Index peaked at 11,793 in May of that year. Within six months it ...
NYK completes world-first ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and its Japanese partners have completed what they claim is the world's first ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering operation involving an ammonia-fuelled vessel. The operation took place on September 17 at Japan Marine United's Ariake Shipyard, where ammonia was transferred from the 998 gt ammonia carrier Shoei Maru to a new ammonia-fuelled medium ...
Shipping stocks, led by tanker names, pile on more gains in September It has been a banner month - and a historic year - for shipping equities. Geopolitical disruptions are negative for the broader...
The Daily View: Hormuz toll booth is looking more like a parallel shipping system
NZF's top carbon price isn't high enough to force a fuel switch, GCMD reports 'Achieving a price signal of this magnitude will be challenging, but without it, the economics are unlikely to support the...
Remote shipping lanes: what happens when things go wrong? Shipowners are spotting potential in new routes that transit through some remote parts of the globe, but are they factoring...
US targets crypto exchange tied to Iranian Hormuz payment scheme US sanctions have exposed the financial plumbing behind Iran's controversial Hormuz Safe scheme, alleging that a cryptocurrency exchange linked to...
Freedom of navigation under fire as Iran strikes tanker in Hormuz A new Iranian strike on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz has intensified warnings that no routing option is...
Containership buyers turn to newbuild resales as prompt and charter-free tonnage dries up Buyers are having to be more willing to consider purchasing vessels with existing charter commitments
Black Sea war risk zone widened as attacks on shipping intensify The Lloyd's market has expanded Black Sea war risk reporting requirements to cover the entire basin as attacks on merchant...
LPG tanker calls at Ukraine's Danube ports slump as security fears reshape import routes Russian attacks on shipping and weakening domestic demand have cut LPG tanker arrivals at Ukraine's Danube ports, accelerating a shift...
Venergy Maritime expands orderbook as first newbuilding is launched The first of at least 22 new tankers, Lady Marianna, is scheduled for delivery in January
Daily Briefing Grain exports grind to a halt as attacks empty Ukraines Black Sea ports | MOL to keep ships out of...
Container shipping overcapacity nearly inevitable barring black swan: analyst Four major factors would need to align for the container shipping industry to truly blunt the overcapacity anticipated to worsen over the next two years, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
Continued US intermodal boom hardly guaranteed: rail experts North American railroads and the ports they serve say economic conditions for growing intermodal volumes have never been better - if they give customers the service, reliability and consistency they need to shift containers from highway to rail.
CBP begins purging importers of record in regulatory crackdown An Aug. 19 Federal Register notice notified importers and customs brokers that the agency would be scrutinizing the accuracy of 5106 forms, documents necessary to import into the United States.
Risk now a defining variable for breakbulk and project cargo moves Supply and demand factors now come second to risk mitigation when planning capacity needs and handling for out-of-gauge cargoes.
Fleet efficiency shipping's best hedge against fuel and regulatory volatility: DNV Improving vessel fuel consumption is the most immediate and practical lever available to shipowners, offering value across a range of possible fuel futures, according to a new report by a classification society.
Panagiotidis' Toro beefs up MR tanker fleet with two acquisitions One transaction matches deal previously reported by brokers
Senator sees opportunity to get 250-ship US-flag fleet into US military spending bill Senate version of National Defense Authorization Act could be one way to add additional provisions
Upbeat LNG sector locks sights on long-term opportunities as near-term market burns Supply diversification and energy resilience emerge as watchwords of relentlessly upbeat Bangkok gas industry meet
US urges judge to reject claims on sanctioned SeaLead's seized cash Ruling by the judge in US government's favour would sweep aside all claims to assets
Police retrieve cocaine from sea chest off Brazilian port Drug gangs increasingly favouring technique of stowing drugs below the waterline
AP Moller-Maersk confirms order for 26 large container ship newbuildings Two shipyards in China are building the series of LNG dual-fuel 18,600-teu vessels
Yara signs ammonia offtake agreement with Norwegian bunker supply developer zNorwegian ammonia projects will see first fuel demand this year
Wavelength Podcast: Riding shipping's highest-ever rate wave Plus, the Merchants of Chaos as Houthis expand Red Sea reach and Gastech gossip
Lighthouse Chartering hires former SSY broker in Bergen Frederik Fotland has worked for Bergen Tanker Brokers and SSY
Arne Blystad hires investment director from John Fredriksen's Seatankers Jan Erik Klepsland also worked for ABG Sundal Collier and Nordea
'We're chasing quality, not quantity,' say Western Bulk Chartering boss Short-term factors may be supporting bulker markets, but disciplined operators can position themselves for longevity
BTIG bumps up tanker targets as long-term fixtures imply charterer insecurity Look to oil companies and traders, analyst Gregory Lewis says
China's Nantong CIMC SOE hopes to net up to six more LNG bunker vessel orders in 2026 Shipbuilder's chief executive, Gao Wenbo, sees wave of incoming demand for units
Greek managers take over ship registry caught up in shadow fleet turmoil Greece-based managers take over troubled flag state after previous sanctioned operators dropped
EU asks China to limit car exports as tariff threats heat up Rumours the bloc is pursuing import taxes on Chinese hybrid cars have been circulating for months
Singapore owner Wealth Holdings expands MPP fleet with order for up to six ships Norden has chartered two of the newbuildings
Insurers expand high-risk zone across Black Sea with ships firmly in the firing line Owners must pay war risk premiums across a wider area because of targeting of ships
Arne Blystad hires investment director from John Fredriksen's Seatankers Jan Erik Klepsland also worked for ABG Sundal Collier and Nordea
Singapore owner Wealth Holdings expands MPV fleet with order for up to six ships Norden has chartered two of the newbuildings
Capesize bulker market still has legs, says Himalaya Shipping boss Market strength validates company's prior outlook for the sector, says executive
Thanassis Laskaridis lines up hugely profitable VLCC resale deal Hengli Group newbuilding to be delivered in November could generate more than $70m in profit for the Greek owner
HD Hyundai keeps $4bn Indian shipyard talks alive South Korean shipbuilding giant confirms Tamil Nadu discussions continue as project planning advances
Japan Engine fires up world-first hydrogen engine for big ships Project eyes 2028 sea trials after tests cut emissions by more than 95%
Hormuz under fire again: Vessel attacked off Oman, says UKMTO Crew reported safe after latest security incident near Khasab
FleetCor, CEO agree to pay $100 million over hidden fuel-card fees FleetCor and CEO Ronald Clarke agreed to a $100 million payment resolving Federal Trade Commission litigation . The settlement follows years of court action over hidden charges involving commercial fuel cards. Harm reached tens of thousands among small-business customers seeking lower operating costs. Regulators say promised savings disappeared beneath undisclosed billing practices. Federal regul
Costco expands ultra-fast delivery through DoorDash, Uber Costco is expanding its same-day delivery network as it looks to grow e-commerce sales and compete with retailers like Walmart and Target. The retailer this week launched collaborations with DoorDash ( NASDAQ: DASH ) and Uber ( NYSE: UBER ) to pick up online orders at U.S. stores and drive them to the customer's door. The arrangements give Costco more channels to reach customers through ultra-fas
What's Broken in Freight Tech Right Now? Transflo strategy and freight tech execution are the focus here: what brokers, carriers and tech partners are still getting wrong in today's market. Ryan Schreiber of Metafora and Don Everhart of Transflo break down where adoption stalls, what actually matters to operators, and how to think about freight tech when margins are tight. If you work in trucking, brokerage or supply chain tech, this co
FreightWaves Announces the 2027 FreightTech100 FreightWaves has announced its 2027 FreightTech100, recognizing 100 companies selected for their innovation across the freight and supply chain technology industry. The 2027 class marks the eighth year of the FreightTech Awards. This year drew a record number of nominations, reflecting the growing competition among companies developing technology for the freight and supply chain industries. For 2
A Quiet Hurricane Season Won't Mean a Quiet Year for Road Risk The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) latest Atlantic hurricane outlook is calling for a below-normal 2026 season. It's welcome news, on its face, for any fleet that has spent years threading dispatch schedules around tropical storm warnings and coastal evacuations. According to Lytx® 's 2026 Road Safety Report , drawn from more than 341 billion miles of driving data acr
Asia-US container rates soar past $11,000, near pandemic records Ocean carriers are capitalizing on an extraordinary spike in container freight rates from Asia to the United States, with spot prices now within roughly 18% of their pandemic-era highs on the West Coast and 11% on the East Coast, according to Xeneta data. Rates from the Far East to the U.S. West Coast reached $7,960 per forty foot equivalent unit as of Sept. 17, while Far East-U.S. East Coast pri
Trucks hauling fuel get HOS waiver for 3 months A nationwide waiver of Hours of Service (HOS) rules for the transportation of motor fuels will be in place until December 16 following the action taken by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. FMCSA announced Wednesday an immediate waiver that will allow drivers to be behind the wheel for up to 16 hours per day. The current regulations are a limitation of 11 hours driving in a 14-hour
Link Logistics buys 4 last-mile facilities in Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta Final-mile warehouse operator Link Logistics announced the acquisition of four terminals in the metropolitan areas of Dallas, Fort Worth, Texas, and Atlanta. The purchase of the Gateway Infill Growth Portfolio from Oxford Properties Group adds 697,276 square feet in two markets where it already has a large presence. "Our acquisition strategy is focused on expanding Link Logistics' portfolio in in
Truck driver intentionally crashes tractor-trailer into Nashville Aldi, police say A truck driver has been arrested after police said he intentionally drove a tractor-trailer through the front of an Aldi grocery store in East Nashville, causing more than $250,000 in damage. The crash occurred shortly after midnight Thursday at the Aldi, where 34-year-old Kristofer Scruggs was scheduled to make a delivery, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department told WSMV and other media ou
Union Pacific blasts rival railroads' trackage rights requests Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena is critical of rival railroads' plans to request trackage rights over a combined UP-Norfolk Southern system. "The idea to give up tracks of your railroad for no reason at all just goes against the fundamental principle of how ... business should work," Vena told an investor conference. Last week BNSF Railway (NYSE: BRK-B ), CPKC (NYSE: CP ), and CSX (NASDAQ: CSX )-along w
Food distributors warn cyberattacks can quickly become supply chain disruptions Cybersecurity executives are urging foodservice distributors to prepare for cyberattacks as operational disruptions that can affect warehouses, trucks, customer orders and even the physical movement of freight. The message emerged during "The CISO Perspective: Navigating Cyber Risk in Foodservice Distribution," a panel at the International Foodservice Distributors Association's 2026 Solutions Con
Hub Group receives Nasdaq delisting notice, plans to appeal Hub Group announced it received a formal delisting determination from Nasdaq due to delayed financial reports. The announcement follows a Monday update in which the company said it missed a filing deadline despite an initial 180-day extension. The intermodal marketing company said it will appeal the decision and ask for a hearing. The hearing will automatically stay any delisting action for 15 ca
Amazon airline partner transitions to Airbus A330 freighter A subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group is preparing to be the second operator of Airbus A330 converted freighter aircraft for Amazon, starting the company's transition away from the Boeing 767 medium widebody jet as the primary platform for its two cargo airlines. It's been a busy week for the diversified lessor and operator of freighter aircraft, which also announced three changes to its e
Tesla targets end-2027 Europe deliveries for the Semi HANNOVER, Germany - Tesla will begin European demonstrations of the Semi in the first half of 2027 and is targeting customer deliveries by the end of that year, said Dan Priestley, head of Semi at Tesla, in a keynote at IAA Transportation 2026. The first European trucks will be built at the company's plant outside Reno, Nevada. Priestley laid out the timeline when asked whether Tesla's European o
Daimler Truck brings NextGenH2 to IAA as hydrogen pact forms HANOVER, Germany - Two of Europe's largest truck makers say the battery-electric rollout got ahead of the chargers needed to run it. Eight companies in a press conference at IAA Transportation on Tuesday said hydrogen would not repeat the same mistake, with the fuel, the stations and the trucks arriving together. Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Toyota Motor Corp., Bosch, Air Liquide, TotalEnergies, T
Estes bets $56M on cross-border, offshore freight expansion Estes Express Lines is investing nearly $56 million to expand its cross-border and offshore freight network, including terminals, equipment and capacity serving Canada, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Alex Peebles, senior director of offshore and international at Estes, said the privately held, family-owned carrier is taking a longer view of the freight market rather than allowing current
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