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JUNE 29, 2026

Vadhvan Port project now firmly positioned for full-scale implementation PSA India and CONCOR enable new corridor connecting Mumbai and Kolkata Engineering exports jump 24.5 pc to $12.31 bn in May Handling of edible oil tankers at Deendayal Port Goyal announces deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across India to help businesses maximise the India-UK CETA benefits Attack on merchant ship in Strait of Hormuz underscores the importance of clear and unambiguous agreements: BIMCO S&P warns physical markets remain unhealed despite Hormuz reopening Sonowal underscores INR 5,028 crore development pipeline as Mumbai Port marks 154th Foundation Day Berth No.18 at Haldia Dock Complex to be temporarily unavailable Global orderbook nears 13 m TEU as owners turn to 'smaller' tonnage; Q1 2026 sees highest order count ever SCI tanker safely transits Strait of Hormuz DGTR initiates anti-dumping probe into CRGO electrical steel imports DFCCIL and JNPA confer on enhanced rail-port integration and seamless evacuation of freight trains Ocean Container Shipping Market Update Deendayal Port attains a new high Know more about GST Vizhinjam International Seaport berths its 1,000th commercial vessel in less than two years CMA CGM India launches weekly export block train service connecting North India to Mundra Port

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JUNE 26, 2026

HAECO Group announces leadership change SYNERGETICS project improves shipping environment Earthquake in Venezuela: Airborne assistance K Line receives award for car carrier Transport Logistic Shanghai 2026 sets records Demand for officers rises worldwide by 2030 PSA Intermodal & Logtainer begin terminal construction in Padua Etihad Cargo expands digital platform to five languages Cross-border freight volume in the US increases Zilles to lead Strategic Product Management at HGK South Carolina Ports suspends container operations in Charleston Arvato informs about fraud prevention in E-Commerce

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JUNE 26, 2026

More confusion over escape routes as box ship is attacked in Hormuz Shippers welcome new ocean capacity, but it won't stop price increases EXCLUSIVE: Expeditors restructures core APAC operations Newbuild box ships bound for booming China-India trades Base case: current Hapag-Zim deal falls at Golden Share hurdle DSV sparks rethink on freight software - but AI may pose the real challenge FedEx ramps up its focus on healthcare to boost yields Poland starts to make its presence felt as an ecommerce gateway

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JUNE 26, 2026

Massive shortage of STCW-certified ships' officers looms The Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), launched on Thursday, forecasts that given the growing demand for STCW-certified officers, there will be a need for Q&A: Jennifer Carpenter on the Jones Act and America's workforce More than 1,250 students graduated from the nation's seven U.S. maritime academies this year, entering the workforce at a time when the domestic maritime industry is emphasizing the need for more qualified ABB to acquire marine automation specialist Høglund ABB has entered into an agreement to acquire Tønsberg, Norway-headquartered marine automation specialist Høglund AS, currently owned by Eitzen Group. ABB says that the acquisition will complement its existing automation offering to Op-Ed: From paper to AI-Shipping's safety track record and the gap that data can close Shipping has made genuine progress on safety. According to the Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2025, total vessel losses have fallen by 75% over the past decade, from 105 in 2015 to Ship Repair USA 2026 draws record crowd to Jacksonville Marine Log's fourth annual Ship Repair USA conference welcomed a record crowd of nearly 300 maritime professionals to Jacksonville, Fla., on June 23-24, underscoring the growing demand for a dedicated forum focused Midship Marine starts construction of new Hy-Line Cruises ferry Construction on a new Incat Crowther designed 48-meter catamaran passenger ferry for Hyannis, Mass.-headquartered Hy-Line Cruises is now underway at Harvey, La., shipbuilder Midship Marine. The new ferry will operate on Hy-Line

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JUNE 26, 2026

Kongsberg Maritime leads EU project to accelerate wind propulsion in shipping Kongsberg Maritime will lead a new EU-funded project on wind-assisted propulsion in shipping. The project is called AWESOME. Its full name is Advanced Wind Energy System Optimisation & Monitoring for Efficiency. Horizon Europe funds the project. It brings together 15 European partners from shipping, research and technology. AWESOME will test wind-assisted propulsion systems under real operating c Chilean mining company expands fleet with 23 Konecranes lift trucks A Chilean mining company has ordered 23 Konecranes lift trucks to expand its material handling fleet at a major copper mine in northern Chile. Konecranes booked the order in the first quarter of 2026. The company expects to deliver the equipment during the third quarter of the year. The new lift trucks will support logistics operations at the mining site. They will increase handling capacity whil SC Ports to pause Leatherman Terminal operations from August South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) will temporarily suspend container operations at Leatherman Terminal from 1 August as the port responds to softer cargo volumes and an uncertain trade outlook. Container operations will be consolidated at the Wando and North Charleston terminals. SC Ports said both facilities have sufficient capacity to handle current cargo volumes and support future growth. The po SAAM and SCHOTTEL sign global tugboat maintenance agreement SAAM has signed a global agreement with SCHOTTEL to improve the maintenance and operational performance of its tugboat fleet across the Americas. The partnership will focus on optimising the total cost of ownership (TCO) and improving the maintenance of azimuth thrusters. The companies will also explore predictive maintenance solutions using condition-based monitoring. The approach aims to identi Maersk updates intermodal fuel fees in Australia and New Zealand Maersk has announced updated Intermodal Fuel Fees (EFS/IFS) for Australia and New Zealand, citing continued pressure on global energy markets following heightened tensions in the Middle East. The carrier said the recent increase in fuel prices, combined with the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz-through which around 20% of the world's fuel supply passes-has significantly increased the Port of Rotterdam rejects forced cessation of fossil fuel activities The Port of Rotterdam Authority has responded to a demand letter from Advocates for the Future, reaffirming its commitment to achieving a climate-neutral port by 2050 while declining to force companies to limit fossil fuel activities in Rotterdam. The Authority stated that such a measure would not align with current European and Dutch climate policy, falls outside its institutional role, and woul WSC reports increase in containers lost at sea The World Shipping Council (WSC) has reported that an estimated 1,478 containers were lost at sea in 2025, up from 576 containers in 2024, according to its latest Containers Lost at Sea Report . Despite the increase, the losses represented just 0.0005% of the approximately 280 million containers transported globally during the year. The report noted that the 2025 total was heavily influenced by a World Container Index reaches 22-month high as spot freight rates continue to climb The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased 5% this week to US$4,166 per 40ft container. The composite index reached its highest level since September 2024. It also stands 40% higher than a year ago. Higher Transpacific rates drove the increase. Spot rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles climbed 12% to US$5,750 per 40ft container. Rates from Shanghai to New York rose 6% to US$7,149 per 40ft con Port Houston posts strongest monthly container volumes since July 2025 Port Houston recorded its strongest monthly container performance since July 2025 as cargo demand remained resilient and energy exports continued to drive growth across the Houston Ship Channel region. The latest Houston Ship Channel Region Monthly Trade & Market Report shows that loaded imports reached 188,276 TEUs in May, up 13% year-on-year. Loaded exports increased 2% to 134,934 TEUs, while t Lufthansa Cargo launches first phase of €600 million Frankfurt cargo hub upgrade Lufthansa Cargo has launched the first phase of its LCCevo infrastructure project at Frankfurt Airport. The milestone marks the start of operations at the upgraded cargo hub following the completion of the ALPHA construction phase. The company is investing around €600 million to modernize the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC). The project covers approximately 80,000 square metres and aims to transform PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage Padova intermodal terminal PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer have signed an agreement to manage the intermodal terminal at Interporto Padova through a new company, PSA Padova . The agreement follows the concession award secured in December 2025. PSA Padova will oversee the management and future development of the terminal. PSA Intermodal Italy will hold a majority stake and assume operational responsibility for the new co Asia-Europe services remain at the heart of global container shipping An analysis of the latest operational estimates from EconDB Asia-Europe container services continue to play a central role in global liner shipping, according to the latest operational estimates published by EconDB . An analysis of the first 60 services displayed in the dataset shows that Far East-Europe (FEA/EUR) routes account for nearly half of all listed services. This highlights the corridor Why managed recovery and not normalization? Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose sharply this week 31 confirmed passages by mid-morning, a 48% jump on the previous day, according to maritime risk specialist Windward IMO pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation after vessel attack The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily suspended its evacuation operation in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel came under attack in the Gulf of Oman. The move raises fresh concerns over maritime security despite the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the organization had already evacuated sever Ukrainian ports strengthen cooperation with Port of Antwerp-Bruges The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA), Port of Antwerp-Bruges International and APEC Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center have signed a new cooperation agreement to strengthen collaboration on port development, knowledge exchange and resilience. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the Ukrainian Recovery Conference on 25 June in the presence of Flemish Minister-President Ma Port of Long Beach approves US$58 million for zero-emission equipment The Port of Long Beach has approved US$58.2 million to expand the deployment of zero-emission technologies across its operations. The funding is part of California's System-Wide Investment in Freight Transport (SWIFT) programme. The initiative supports cleaner freight transportation, improves cargo movement and reduces environmental impacts on surrounding communities. The investment will fund the Port of Hamburg strengthens partnership with Qingdao Port The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and SPG Qingdao Port Group have signed a Port Partnership Agreement to deepen cooperation between the two ports. The agreement was signed in Qingdao on 23 June. It expands a strategic partnership that began with a Memorandum of Understanding in 2016. In 2025, the two ports also launched a Green Shipping Corridor initiative. The new agreement focuses on cooperation Cathay Cargo expands capacity with additional A330 freighter Cathay Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet after Air Hong Kong signed a long-term lease for an Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (A330P2F) aircraft. The aircraft will join Air Hong Kong's fleet in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will primarily operate cargo services to destinations in mainland China and across the Asia-Pacific region on behalf of Cathay Cargo. According to the Cathay Group, th Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network across East and Southeast Asia Emirates SkyCargo has expanded its freighter network across East and Southeast Asia, increasing capacity to meet rising demand from key manufacturing and export markets. The carrier transported more than 439,000 tonnes of cargo from 12 markets across the region during FY2025/26, a 5% increase compared with the previous financial year, reflecting stronger demand from exporters in sectors including IRS-classed naval vessels join Indian Navy fleet Two vessels classed by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) have joined the Indian Navy. They were commissioned during a ceremony attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 21 June 2026. INS Agray and INS Sanshodhak were among three naval platforms inducted into service. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) built both vessels under IRS Naval Rules. INS Agray is an Anti-Subma KONGSBERG delivers vessel traffic management system for Great Belt VTS KONGSBERG has delivered a new Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) solution for Great Belt VTS in Denmark. The system supports safe and efficient vessel traffic management through one of Europe's busiest waterways and provides information services to ships passing beneath the Great Belt Bridge. The contract was awarded by DALO, the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation. DALO

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JUNE 26, 2026

PSA and Logtainer move ahead with Padua intermodal terminal PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer have signed a final agreement to manage the intermodal terminal at Interporto Padova, establishing a new operating company to strengthen Padua's role in European inland logistics. The new company, PSA Padova, follows the tender award secured in December 2025 and will take over the management and development of the terminal. ... DOF books three-year subsea vessel charter Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has been awarded a contract for one of its subsea support vessels in North America. DOF secured a charter for its 2017-built Skandi Involver with an unnamed client. Commencement of the contract will be in the early third quarter of 2026, and the duration is three years firm plus two ... Zhonggu Logistics upsizes boxship newbuilds and lines up ship sales Chinese containership player Zhonggu Logistics has upsized part of its boxship newbuilding programme while moving to offload three vessels. The Shanghai-listed company said a planned series of eight 6,000 teu ships has been revised to 6,300 teu following finalisation of the vessel design. The ships are the eight larger units Zhonggu lined up earlier this ... Seized tanker tests the limits of shadow fleet enforcement Russia has warned it could take legal action if Britain sells the cargo from the seized shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos, escalating the fallout from the first UK-led interdiction of a Russia-linked oil tanker. The 106,800 dwt Smyrtos remains detained off southern England after Royal Marines and National Crime Agency officers boarded the vessel on June ... Splash Wrap: Hormuz hope dashed Plans to restart commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have been harmed after an Evergreen containership was hit yesterday shortly after completing a transit through the waterway, prompting the International Maritime Organization to pause its evacuation operation started earlier this week for vessels trapped in the Gulf. Volkswagen agreed to sell a majority stake ... Ørsted offshore wind farm survey reveals centuries-old lead ingots During survey work on Ørsted's Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the North Sea, three historic lead ingots were discovered on the seabed alongside the remains of a wooden shipwreck. In cooperation with Ørsted, Historic England, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, MSDS Marine, a specialist marine and coastal contractor offering bespoke archaeological solutions, helped ... Shipyards compete with AI for engines A familiar constraint from shipping's last great shipbuilding boom is beginning to reappear: yards are short of engines. Splash understands a lack of available main engines is now curbing shipyard output at the margin, echoing conditions last seen during the 2007 ordering frenzy. The pressure is most visible in dual-fuel low-speed two-stroke engines, where production ... Ocean Installer bags one of its largest-ever contracts Marine construction contractor Ocean Installer, a Moreld subsidiary, has been awarded a contract by Vår Energi for the Balder Next New Wells project. Ocean Installer has been awarded a fast-track EPCI contract by Vår Energi for the Balder Next New Wells project, supporting the continued development of the Balder area. The company will execute all ... Integrated Wind Solutions boosts 2026 backlog with new charter awards Commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) owner Integrated Wind Solutions has secured additional work for its Skywalker-class vessels. The company said that a new undisclosed 'Tier 1 client' had contracted a Skywalker-class CSOV that will bridge the open period between two of IWS Fleet's already fixed charters in the third quarter of 2026. Furthermore, an existing ... Aker Solutions lands long-term offshore services deal in Canada Norway's Aker Solutions has signed a five-year agreement with Cenovus Energy for engineering and maintenance services on White Rose field assets. The White Rose field is located approximately 350 km east of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, on the eastern edge of the Jeanne d'Arc Basin. The scope includes comprehensive engineering, maintenance, and operations support ... France boards another Russian shadow fleet tanker off Sicily France has intercepted another Russia-linked tanker, stepping up Europe's campaign against the shadow fleet Moscow uses to move oil and gas around Western sanctions. French president Emmanuel Macron said yesterday the country's navy boarded the tanker Deliver on Tuesday as it transited near Sicily. Footage released by the president showed French marines descending from helicopters ... A Career in Shipping: The truth about getting a job in maritime Shipping has a recruitment problem, but Panos Patsadas believes the industry also has a communication problem. Too many young people, graduates and career changers are looking at maritime from the outside without any clear sense of what the business actually is, how its different sectors work, or where they might fit. Some are drawn in ... Carbon pricing is becoming a compliance maze EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime and the IMO's emerging framework all operate differently. Unless policymakers simplify how they interact, shipowners risk duplicated reporting, higher costs and growing administrative burdens. Philippos Ioulianou from EmissionLink reports. The European Commission's commitment to prevent shipping companies from being charged twice for the same emissions has been welcomed ac Hormuz reopening plans thrown into doubt after Evergreen boxship attack Plans to restart commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have been blown out of the water after an Evergreen containership was hit shortly after completing a transit through the waterway, prompting the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to pause its evacuation operation for vessels trapped in the Gulf. The 9,532 teu Ever Lovely was struck ...

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JUNE 26, 2026

Liners savour third-largest rate spike in container industry history No one predicted that liner operators would be raking in profits in 2026; there was supposed to be a downturn... Ships keep moving through Hormuz despite strike and suspension of IMO exit strategy Despite the IMO freezing its evacuation plan after Ever Lovely was struck, ships are still moving through both Hormuz routes... Voluntary green initiatives struggle to make headway The decarbonisation faithful say they're committed to the cause despite a dim outlook for regulation to transition shipping. But their... Hormuz exit will bring 'huge' navigational challenges Transiting a non-conventional route through the chokepoint alone will bring navigational issues, without the threat of missile fire on top Marine insurance passed its Middle East politics exam - but what grade does it deserve? Lloyd's clearly keen to get in on the act. Whether it was needed or not Global Ship Lease inks deals for five more newbuilds Brings US-listed containership owner's order book to a total of 15 mid-size newbuildings Feeder boxship fleet renewal gathers pace as carriers and tonnage providers back smaller newbuildings Tonnage providers remain active in the small boxship market, but most recent orders are backed by long-term charters with major... Number of containers lost at sea almost triples Last year's figure is above the most recent three-year average, with challenging weather and fire-related incidents identified as drivers for... Middle East port update: Friday, June 26 If any dangerous goods are found, the type of cargo must be specified in detail, and the vessel must await... Jones Act waiver needs permanency, says legal expert The current Iran war-linked suspension of controversial US cabotage law provides a reminder of legislation's dysfunction as well as an... The Daily View: Strait of Hormuz busier, not safer IMO halts Hormuz evacuation after attack on Evergreen boxship With evacuation plans off the table, the observed rise in transits through the strait has come under pressure Daily Briefing IRGC rejects alternative Hormuz evacuation routes not approved by Iran | Evergreen boxship hit in Strait of Hormuz | Consensus...

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JUNE 26, 2026

FedEx Freight 'hunting' for new, high-margin freight amid volume decline The largest US LTL carrier said it will aggressively pursue business outside LTL's traditional industrial base, leveraging its national network and service to grow. UP extends peak surcharges to all Southern California shippers The fee, which sources say is $300 per container, applies only after a shipper exceeds its contractual weekly allotment and is reset every week, so there are ways to avoid the charge with careful planning. Maersk temporarily shifts SoCal inland volume to UP The UP routing was initially noticed by freight forwarders and drayage providers in the Chicago area who are increasingly going to UP's Global IV terminal in Joliet instead of BNSF's Logistics Park Chicago to retrieve Maersk containers. Cosco pulls vessels from CMA CGM's India-Europe loop as Suez rotation returns The VSA shakeup follows the French carrier implementing Suez Canal transits for its Epic service sailings, a switchover Cosco continues to remain wary of, sources say, amid the persistent volatile operational environment. Latest ship attack puts IMO's Persian Gulf evacuation plan on hold Just three days after vessels began exiting the Strait of Hormuz, the International Maritime Organization has paused the initiative and is demanding further clarity from the US and Iran over safety guarantees.

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JUNE 26, 2026

Trump accuses Iran of 'foolish violation' after four drones launched at shipping US shot down three one-way attack drones fired by Iran, president claims Maritime rises higher on agenda as US Congress mulls $1.1trn defence spending bill Convergence of legislative proposals as lawmakers seek to tack proposed Ships for America Act onto annual appropriations bill Wavelength podcast: Deal or no deal, the on/off situation in the Gulf Plus, doing more to care for crews, the voice of one, and Trump pushes on with making US shipbuilding great IMO seeks safety guarantees before restart of Strait of Hormuz transits Secretary general Arsenio Dominguez says investigations continue to reveal why container ship was hit G2 Ocean offers emissions reduction certificates based on biofuel Open-hatch bulker giant says service allows cargo owners to cut Scope 3 output Second activist shareholder urges sale of Seacor Marine vessels Action comes just a few days after top holder called for decisive action Stabilis Solutions drops charter on Seaspan Energy LNG bunker vessel Company opts to pay out $1.85m rather than continue with LNGBV Suezmax tanker rates simmering with owners in the driving seat Tonnage is spread thin and cargoes are open as the Middle East continues attracting tonnage LNG carrier duo make Strait of Hormuz U-turns following attack on boxship Iran says no guarantee of safe passage for vessels not following its guidelines Try accused crews in their home countries, union and lawyer urge Whether guilty or not, detained seafarers need due process Systematic failures in how seafarer criminalisation cases are treated, say industry watchers Whether guilty or not, detained seafarers need due process Besiktas Group explains first bulker buys in two decades as it pivots from wet to dry Boosted by Chinese finance, traditional Turkish player Yavuz Kalkavan is open to expand in every direction After the attack: How shipping is navigating fragile Strait of Hormuz Dozens of vessels continue to leave Middle East Gulf despite suspension of IMO plan Bulker boarded by three armed men in Asian piracy hotspot Incidents like the one involving Liberia-flagged ship becoming less common Stowaways found on rudder of Chinese bulker in Nigeria Naval vessel removes five suspects from India-bound ship Borealis Maritime dives into large LPG carrier sector with Eastern Pacific trio Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific has sold three large gas carriers ahead of its 60,000-cbm newbuildings U-Ming Marine orders up to four newcastlemax newbuidings The 211,000-dwt bulk carrier cost between $77m and $80m Former Hanwha Shipping chief breaks down cost of US-built LNG carrier Ryan Lynch quashes myth of $1bn newbuilding Norden hires new finance chief as Martin Badsted switches to strategy role Danish group says moves will strengthen its leadership team Confusion reigns as VLCC rates plunge over $100,000 in Middle East Gulf Brokers report under-the-radar deals as Onassis vessel takes lower rate for Hormuz transit MPC Container Ships upgraded as 'container story' defies orderbook concerns Shares rally after $340m fleet expansion steps Russia threatens legal action if UK sells oil from seized tanker Row erupts amid claims cargo on tanker captured by Royal Marines could be auctioned Rio Tinto and Vitol in talks to lower freight costs via joint venture Rio Tinto aims to tap on Vitol's expertise in risk management tools, including derivative trading Insurer warns of payout risk over use of generic shipping spare parts The Dali case highlighted dangers of blackouts in high-risk shipping zones Day of violence and threats in Strait of Hormuz as Iran turns back five tankers Iranian navy reasserts control over previously unrestricted southern corridor First of seven trapped Norden-chartered vessels exits Gulf Danish company has six vessels left in the region Klaveness Combination Carriers banks $200m in loan refinancing Oslo-listed owner extends debt maturities and secures improved lending terms with six-bank syndicate Chinese liner player Zhonggu Logistics upsizes newbuildings as it sheds excess tonnage Container operator to sell three vessels while enlarging planned acquisitions for overseas expansion UKMTO pauses Hormuz planning batches after Evergreen vessel incident Container line said struck ship followed recommended route despite not joining IMO evacuation process Attacked Evergreen container ship heads home to Asia after completing Hormuz transit Taiwanese liner player says no Ever Lovely crew were injured and damage was minimal. Chinese bulker operator CCS forced into restructuring Listed commodity trader seeks out-of-court workout before potential court-supervised reorganisation China denies targeting Panama-flagged ships for detention in canal row US ambassador Xie Feng says inspections are not singling out any particular nation Coal the 'swing factor' leading panamax bulkers to continue strong performance, data firm says Data company believes geopolitical and policy decisions creating strong outlook

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JUNE 26, 2026

$500K bourbon shipment stolen in alleged carrier impersonation scheme A shipment of approximately 10,800 bottles of Noble Oak Bourbon valued at about $500,000 was stolen from a Philadelphia-area warehouse after suspects allegedly posed as authorized representatives to pick up the freight, according to company officials. The theft occurred June 5 at a warehouse operated by American Supply, where the shipment of roughly 1,800 cases of bourbon was scheduled for pickup Transfix integrates Highway carrier vetting into TMS Transfix has integrated Highway's carrier identity and compliance technology directly into its transportation management system. The integration gives freight brokers and third-party logistics providers access to automated carrier vetting within their existing workflow. It is available immediately to all Transfix TMS customers. According to the announcement, brokerage operations and compliance te Port of Long Beach, trucker launch Zero-Emission corridor to Mexico The Port of Long Beach has officially recognized Bali Express Services' proactive efforts to establish a Green Truck Corridor between Long Beach and Mexico. Port executives joined Mexican consulate officials in commemorating Bali's commitment to using clean trucks to move cargo along a route spanning roughly 125 miles between the southern California gateway and Mexico, the United States' largest Samsara Ride Along pushes fleet safety AI beyond incident flagging LAS VEGAS - Fleet safety cameras have spent years catching drivers on their worst behavior. Samsara is betting that watching for the good moments will be more powerful. At its Beyond 2026 customer conference in Las Vegas, the company introduced Ride Along. It's a feature that uses AI to conduct virtual ride-along sessions of 10 to 30 minutes. It aims to produce a full behavioral picture instead o One in Three Trucks Failed. What the 2026 CVSA Blitz Number Means for Your CSA Score and Your Insurance Renewal What Actually Happened During Blitz Week and What the Numbers Mean The 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck ran May 12 through May 14, a 72-hour enforcement initiative across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The surrounding DOT Blitz Week extended from May 10 through May 17 , producing 15,952 total inspections and the 32.8 percent out-of-service rate that is the subject of this article. One ac When Rates Are Up and Your Cash Is Still Tight. Here Is What Is Actually What Could Be Going On Now the market turns. Spot rates in mid-2026 are running roughly 15% above where they sat a year ago, the strongest year-over-year comparison since early 2022. That load that paid $2,200 last year is paying $2,500 or $2,600 now. Good. Real money. But there is a caveat, because this is where operators fool themselves. The diesel still costs what diesel costs, the truck payment did not change, the Trade uncertainty leads South Carolina Ports to temporarily shut down container terminal South Carolina Ports said it will pause operations at the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston, with the shutdown scheduled to begin Aug. 1, citing an uncertain trade outlook in the second half of 2026 and the need to reduce costs. SC Ports in a statement said that consolidating container activity elsewhere in the Charleston port complex is the practical response right now, rather than Driver's biometrics case against ULH expands to class action A lawsuit filed in 2021 by an Illinois truck driver for a unit of Universal Logistics over the strict Illinois biometric law has been granted class status. The biometric law in the Land of Lincoln has long been considered the most stringent in the country and has been called "a threat to business." It has been the focus of other trucking-related litigation, including a case against in-cab video c Freight distress report: Warehouse cuts mount, trucking bankruptcies continue A new round of bankruptcy filings and WARN notices shows continued pressure across trucking, warehousing and contract logistics, with several small freight operators seeking court protection while hundreds of warehouse workers in Indiana face layoffs tied to customer and contract changes. The largest cuts are connected to operations in Avon, Indiana, where Humano LLC and SIMOS both filed WARN not AI booking agent aims to give freight brokers an 'Iron Man suit' After helping freight brokers automate track-and-trace operations, logistics technology startup Chain is taking aim at one of the industry's most time-consuming tasks: negotiating rates and booking freight with carriers. Nevada-based Chain recently launched its Autopilot Booking Agent, an artificial intelligence-powered assistant that automates carrier outreach, negotiates rates within broker-def Trucker Path integrates Verisk CargoNet theft intelligence into navigation platform Trucker Path has integrated Verisk CargoNet cargo theft intelligence into its navigation platform, giving professional drivers access to location-based cargo theft information while planning routes and traveling to their destinations. According to the companies, the feature is now live in the Trucker Path app and provides county-level theft risk ratings, monthly stolen vehicle counts, commonly ta FMCSA says: Less paper, more enforcement On June 22, FMCSA published three final rules, all of which are effective July 22. None of them touches the safety elements of hours of service. None of them changes drug and alcohol testing. None of them moves the CDL qualification bar. What they do is clear out paperwork that the agency has decided no longer provides any safety benefit. The first kills the requirement that CDL holders self-repo FedEx Freight forecasts growth as standalone company FedEx Freight started on a bad foot with investors on Thursday when a technical glitch delayed a virtual presentation for analysts about its first earnings report as an independent company since being spun off from FedEx Corp. on June 1. The less-than-truckload carrier said revenue increased 4.8% to $2.4 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter ended May 31 thanks to higher fuel surcharges and weight