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Risk & Disruption
ModerateOct 29, 2026

How One Logistics Team Hid Carrier Failure From Customers

A tobacco shipment destined for Anchorage faced a critical challenge when its carrier unexpectedly ceased operations. Scan Global Logistics project manager Maritza Arteaga responded by rapidly identif

Scan Global Logistics#carrier-resilience#business-continuity#risk-management
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactSep 10, 2026

R&R Logistics Collapse: $12M Lawsuit Exposes Web of Freight Debt

Nearly eight months after R&R Family of Companies ceased operations in January, Huntington National Bank has filed a federal lawsuit against 24 subsidiaries and affiliated companies seeking recovery o

FreightWaves#r-r-collapse#freight-industry-crisis#logistics-insolvency
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactAug 25, 2026

85% of New Trucking Startups Failed During Freight Downturn

The for-hire trucking industry experienced an unprecedented crisis over the past three and a half years, with an astounding 85% failure rate among carriers with less than two years of operating experi

FreightWaves#trucking-downturn#carrier-failure#equipment-financing
Risk & Disruption
ModerateAug 12, 2026

UK Freight Transport Company Enters Administration

A significant UK freight transport operator has entered administration, signaling continued strain within the British road haulage sector. The administration placement removes capacity from an already

The Herald#uk-freight-administration#carrier-insolvency#supply-chain-disruption
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactAug 6, 2026

Major Australian Logistics Provider ACFS Enters Administration

The collapse of ACFS, a major logistics provider with billionaire backing, represents a significant disruption to Australia's supply chain infrastructure. The company's entry into administration creat

AFR#logistics-collapse#supply-chain-disruption#australian-logistics
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 29, 2026

Celadon Bankruptcy: How Premature News Triggered Driver Crisis

Celadon Group's December 2019 bankruptcy represents a watershed moment in trucking industry risk management, demonstrating how information asymmetries and legal liabilities can trigger cascading opera

FreightWaves#celadon-bankruptcy#carrier-failure#stranded-drivers