Container shipping fuel prices remain elevated as supply fears ease
The cost of fuel for ocean-going cargo ships more than doubled so far this year, although supplies have improved.
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Introducing SCI: Custom Insights: Turn Your Transportation Network Into Actionable Intelligence
SONAR launches SCI: Custom Insights, combining shipper transportation data with market benchmarks to reveal savings, risk and network performance.
FreightWaves•Julie Van de Kamp1h ago
Truck inspection leads ICE to driver wanted on federal fraud charges
A commercial vehicle inspection in Pennsylvania resulted in the arrest of a truck driver who authorities said had an outstanding warrant for wire fraud and conspiracy.
FreightWaves•Noi Mahoney2h ago
Amazon Shipping’s parcel delivery delights American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters says Amazon Shipping has become one of its top last-mile couriers because of some unique features and high service levels.
FreightWaves•Eric Kulisch3h ago
4 truck occupants detained after driver found without CDL in Michigan
Four Honduran nationals traveling in a commercial truck were taken into federal custody after a Michigan traffic stop.
FreightWaves•Noi Mahoney3h ago
More than 100 trucks, four drivers sidelined in recent enforcement actions
Authorities in Canada and Missouri recently conducted targeted commercial vehicle operations resulting in more than 100 trucks being placed out of service.
FreightWaves•Noi Mahoney3h ago
Trucker flees after Nebraska troopers find $250K in stolen speakers
A truck driver fled after Nebraska troopers discovered $250,000 in stolen commercial speakers inside a semi. Officers also found false delivery paperwork during the Sept. 9 encounter near Gothenburg. Other merchandise filled about half of the trailer. Investigators later traced everything aboard to thefts from Illinois and New York. The Nebraska State Patrol received an […]
FreightWaves•Phil Brink4h ago
Container delays by rail increase at busiest U.S. ports
Growing delays for rail-bound boxes reflect continuing pressure on intermodal capacity.
FreightWaves•Stuart Chirls5h ago
J.B. Hunt flags Q3 cost pressures, shares sink 12%
J.B. Hunt Transport Services warned late Tuesday that third-quarter earnings could fall 5% to 10% sequentially due to surging fuel and driver-related costs.
FreightWaves•Todd Maiden5h ago
ICE targets truck drivers at travel stops and inspection checkpoints
ICE arrested three men in separate cases as federal agencies outlined weigh-station enforcement and investigated suspected CDL-school fraud.
FreightWaves•Phil Brink5h ago
Savannah port moves 1 million TEUs to start fiscal year
Georgia’s Port of Savannah posted solid cargo gains despite typhoons, Panama Canal woes.
FreightWaves•Stuart Chirls6h ago
Nebraska troopers seize record $50M drug load from semi on Interstate 80
A commercial vehicle inspection in Dawson County uncovered the largest drug seizure by volume in Nebraska State Patrol history.
FreightWaves•Phil Brink8h ago
FMCSA names CDL schools swept into nationwide emergency shutdown
FMCSA's emergency-removal action reached training providers in 20 states, led by Texas, Pennsylvania, California, Florida and Utah.
FreightWaves•Noi Mahoney23h ago
Shipium Rethinks Freight Audit as Forensics, Not Archaeology
Shipium’s Always On Audit swaps monthly invoice archaeology for real-time shipment forensics, using AI agents to catch billing errors before they ever hit an invoice. CEO Jason Murray and SVP Penny Allen explain how the system’s digital twin model is already flagging misapplied rates and surcharges for early customers.
FreightWaves•Matt Herr15 Sept
Hapag-Lloyd CEO cites resilient demand, but sees shipping market exposed to Middle East disruption
Rolf Habben Jansen says container demand has held up better than expected despite tariffs and geopolitical turmoil, while higher costs and uncertainty over Red Sea routings continue to cloud the market outlook.
FreightWaves•Stuart Chirls15 Sept
Mikargo247, Verified Carrier launch coverage for strategic cargo theft
Verified Carrier and MiKargo247 are partnering to offer brokers spot cargo insurance coverage for strategic theft, including fraud involving double brokering, carrier identity theft and fictitious pickups.
FreightWaves•Patrick Hatzis15 Sept
OXEA taps Uber Freight to manage North American, European logistics
Chemical manufacturer OXEA selected Uber Freight to manage the company's transportation across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe.
FreightWaves•Noi Mahoney15 Sept
U.S. container imports climb 3.8% to 2.6 million TEUs, 3rd highest monthly level
Imports climbed 3.8% from July to 2.60 million TEUs as gains at East, Gulf and West Coast gateways coincided with a broad increase in sourcing-market volumes and rising port transit delays.
FreightWaves•Stuart Chirls15 Sept
Amazon calls timeout on 21 Air cargo contract
Amazon has stopped using 21 Air, saying it’s a temporary step while it evaluates factors behind the fatal accident with one of its planes last week.
FreightWaves•Eric Kulisch15 Sept
Radiant Logistics sees double-digit growth in FQ4, shares up 16%
Radiant Logistics beat fiscal fourth-quarter expectations due to a solid performance in its international business and a tightening domestic surface transportation market, which is expected to more meaningfully boost results moving forward.
FreightWaves•Todd Maiden15 Sept