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+36% vs prior periodFFFAI Secures FIATA Diploma Revalidation Through 2030
The Federation of Freight Forwarders' Associations in India (FFFAI) announced that its FIATA Diploma Course, delivered through the Indian Institute of Freight Forwarders (IIFF), has been revalidated b
ATRI Appoints Logistics Executive to Lead Organization
The American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI) has appointed a logistics and transportation executive to serve in a leadership role at the organization. This personnel change reflects ATRI's commitme
KC Logistics Expert Outlines Solutions to Driver Shortages, Fuel Costs
A Kansas City-based logistics expert addresses three interconnected challenges impacting freight operations: elevated fuel prices, operational backlogs, and persistent driver shortages. These pressure
ATRI Names New Leader: Focus Shifts to Driver Retention
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has named Page Siplon as its new president and chief operating officer, effective next month. Siplon previously led TeamOne Logistics, a driver st
Logistics Leader Highlights Growing Opportunities in Supply Chain Careers
Cathy Morrow Roberson, managing director of Logistics Trends & Insights, reflects on career advancement in supply chain management, noting that the industry offers substantially more opportunities tod
ATRI Names Page Siplon as Next President and COO
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has selected Page Siplon, a nationally recognized transportation executive with over 20 years of experience, to serve as its next president and ch
Mark Colson Appointed New ATA President and CEO
Mark Colson, president and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association since 2019, has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, effective December 1. This leaders
Is UPS Parcel Pivot Strategic or a Trojan Horse Strategy?
UPS management has spent 18 months promoting a strategic pivot away from unprofitable e-commerce volume and toward premium integrated logistics services across B2B, healthcare, automotive and SMB sect
Politics and Policy Reshape Parcel Delivery Competition
Political and policy forces are increasingly determining the competitive dynamics of the U.S. parcel delivery market, moving beyond traditional operational metrics. Labor regulation is intensifying ac
How Labor Policy and Geopolitics Are Reshaping Parcel Delivery
Political and policy dynamics are increasingly determining competitive outcomes in parcel delivery, overshadowing traditional operational metrics like speed and cost. Labor regulation through initiati
FMCSA English Rule Draws Discrimination Concerns from Sikh Coalition
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration received over 2,200 comments on a proposed rulemaking to codify English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial drivers, with overwhelmin
UPS Parcel Pivot: Strategic Shift or Labor Strike Smokescreen?
UPS management has spent 18 months publicly positioning itself as moving away from low-margin B2C parcel delivery toward premium integrated logistics services in sectors like B2B distribution, healthc
Trinity Logistics Recognized Again as Top Company for Women
Trinity Logistics has been recognized for the eighth consecutive year as a Top Company for Women in Trucking. This sustained recognition reflects the company's ongoing commitment to creating an inclus
25,000 Mexican Drivers Lost: Border Freight Crisis Hits 2027
The revocation of B-1 visas for approximately 25,000 Mexican truck drivers has triggered a severe capacity shortage at the US-Mexico border, fundamentally altering cross-border freight economics. Tend
YMX Logistics Named 2026 Top Company for Women in Trucking
YMX Logistics has received recognition as a 2026 Top Company for Women to Work in Trucking by the Women in Trucking Association, marking its second consecutive year earning this honor. The award ackno
CSX COO Mike Cory Retires, Operations Split Between Two Executives
CSX announced the retirement of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Cory, who joined the company in September 2023 after a career spanning decades in rail operations at Canadian
Bangladesh Port Workers Threaten Strike Over DP World Deal
Bangladesh faces a critical labor crisis at its primary container gateway as port workers threaten an indefinite hunger strike starting October 19 against a newly signed DP World concession agreement
Hendrik Falk Appointed Network Aviation Group VP Americas
Network Aviation Group has appointed Hendrik Falk as vice president of the Americas, effective September, succeeding Paul Umpleby upon his retirement at year-end. Falk brings over 30 years of internat
Mexico Trucking Shortages Set to Squeeze Cross-Border Capacity Through 2027
North American cross-border trucking capacity faces sustained constraints through 2027 due to compounding challenges in the Mexico to U.S. trade lane. Mexican driver shortages, combined with tightened
Half of Australia's Logistics Pros Considering Exits: Sector Alert
A new report indicates that nearly half of Australia's logistics professionals are considering departing the sector, pointing to a significant workforce retention crisis. This trend threatens operatio
US Trucking Crisis Deepens: Structural Problems Persist Despite Rate Hikes
The US trucking market faces a deepening structural crisis characterized by declining capacity, rising tender rejection rates, and persistent operational challenges that extend beyond typical market c
Peel Ports Group Appoints Head of Project Cargo
Peel Ports Group has appointed a new Head of Project Cargo, a leadership move focused on specialized heavy-lift and breakbulk cargo operations. This internal organizational development reflects the po
Amazon faces potential US workforce shortage within two years
Amazon's internal analysis indicates the company may run out of available workers in the United States within approximately two years, according to reporting by The Guardian. This structural labor cha
Trucking Industry Shifts in 2026: Driver Crisis, Rising Costs, Cargo Theft Surge
The 2026 trucking sector is experiencing a critical inflection point, marked by the end of a four-year freight recession, capacity contraction, and emerging operational challenges. Driver-related issu
Truck Driver Shortage Drives Delivery Delays Across U.S.
A shortage of truck drivers is intensifying delivery delays across the United States, affecting broad segments of the supply chain. This labor shortage creates operational challenges for shippers and
BCC Launches Logistics-Warehouse Training Program
Bakersfield College (BCC) is launching a logistics and warehouse training program to develop workforce capabilities in supply chain and warehousing operations. This type of initiative addresses the on
EEOC sues Texas trucker for age bias in driver hiring
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a federal lawsuit against Pharr, Texas-based Trancasa USA Inc., alleging systematic age discrimination in driver hiring. The company allegedl
Ex-Uber Freight Executive Joins ATS as VP of Enterprise Sales
Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) has appointed Mike Omann as Vice President of Enterprise Sales, effective September 29, 2026, marking his return to the carrier after more than 14 years away. Omann's c
Trucking Group Opposes Manila Port Protest Over Cargo Disruptions
A trucking industry group has publicly opposed a protest at Manila port, citing cargo disruptions as a key concern. The disagreement highlights tension between labor actions and logistics operations,
Warehouse Automation Reshapes U.S. Logistics Labor Market
The UC Berkeley Labor Center has released research on how automation and technological advancement are transforming warehouse work in the United States logistics industry. This analysis addresses a cr
Strikes Intensify Shipping Congestion at Europe's Largest Ports
Labor strikes are exacerbating shipping congestion at Europe's two largest ports, creating operational challenges for shippers and importers. The work actions compound existing port capacity constrain
Study Reveals Burnout Crisis Among Logistics Workers
A new study documents burnout trends affecting logistics workers globally, raising concerns about workforce sustainability in supply chain operations. The research highlights the prevalence of stress
Italian trucking strike threatens European freight flows in April
A nationwide strike by Italian haulage workers is scheduled for April 20-25, prompted by concerns over high diesel costs. The action, coordinated by industry associations Trasportounito and Unatras, w
Ozan Durak Wins YLP Global Award at 2026 FIATA Congress
Ozan Durak has been recognized as the Young Logistics Professional (YLP) Global Winner at the 2026 FIATA World Congress, marking a significant endorsement of emerging talent in the international freig
Green Card Freeze Threatens Supply Chain Tech Talent
A potential freeze on US green card processing could significantly impact the technology talent pool that underpins modern supply chain operations. Supply chain software, logistics automation, and dig
CDL School Sues FMCSA Over Emergency Shutdown Evidence
Start CDL Inc., a New Jersey-based truck driving school, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the FMCSA's emergency removal from its training provider registry in August 2024. The school contends t
FMCSA Sleeper Berth Pilot Moves Forward with New Flexibility Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has advanced its pilot program to test more flexible split sleeper berth requirements for commercial truck drivers. The initiative seeks to determine wh
Healthcare Strikes Risk Medical Supply Disruptions Across UK
Strike action within the UK health service poses a significant threat to the continuity of medical supply distribution networks. The health sector's reliance on just-in-time delivery for critical phar
STG Logistics Appoints UPS Freight Veteran as New CEO
STG Logistics has appointed a former UPS Freight executive to the CEO role as part of a broader leadership restructuring. This move signals the company's intent to strengthen operational performance a
Logistics firms pay $2M in discrimination settlements for biased hiring
Two major logistics and distribution companies have agreed to pay a combined $2 million to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to resolve employment discrimination cases. Birchstone Manag
German Port Strikes Averted as Rhine Delays Continue
Germany's major container and general cargo ports have narrowly avoided widespread industrial action after dockworkers represented by the ver.di union accepted new contract terms from the Central Asso
Ceva Logistics Announces Major Restructuring With 10,000 Staff
Ceva Logistics, now operating under CMA CGM ownership, has announced yet another significant organizational restructuring affecting approximately 10,000 employees. This marks another chapter in the co
UPS Ramps Up Seasonal Staff for Ninth Consecutive Peak Season
UPS is expanding its seasonal workforce to support what would be its ninth consecutive peak season of achieving industry-leading on-time performance. This announcement reflects the carrier's strategic
Yellow Corp. Teamsters Settle WARN Act Claims for $17.2M
Yellow Corp. has reached a settlement in principle with the Teamsters union on WARN Act claims related to the company's July 2023 shutdown, bringing partial resolution to a major industry disruption t
Supreme Court Rejects Trucking Company's Challenge to Union Vote
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review Garten Trucking's challenge to an NLRB order requiring the Virginia-based paper product hauler to negotiate with the Association of Western Pulp and Paper
UPS Cuts Holiday Hiring to 7 Minutes Per Offer with 100k Jobs
UPS has optimized its seasonal hiring process to the point where qualified candidates can receive job offers in under 7 minutes, according to the article. The carrier is recruiting 100,000 workers to
Trucking Capacity Crisis: Rejections Surge 4x Despite Flat Volume
The U.S. trucking market is experiencing an unprecedented structural capacity crisis that differs fundamentally from typical demand cycles. Tender rejection rates have surged to approximately 14% (tri
ICE Operations Disrupt U.S. Beef Production in Kansas
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have created significant disruptions across U.S. beef processing facilities in Kansas, forcing plants to reduce production capacity and operating s
ICAT Logistics Names Jonathan Stein Global VP Sports Events
ICAT Logistics has appointed Jonathan Stein to the newly created position of Global Vice President of Sports and Live Events. This executive move signals the company's strategic focus on expanding its
New Road Feeder Association Addresses Air Cargo Trucking Challenges
A newly formed road feeder association is being established to address systemic challenges facing air cargo truckers who provide critical ground transportation services connecting airports to distribu