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(43 articles)Shipping lines bear green transition costs as shippers resist price increases
Major container shipping lines are unilaterally absorbing substantial capital and operational costs associated with transitioning to alternative fuels and lower-emission vessels, according to speakers
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
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
Hapag-Lloyd exits Asia-South America VSA, reshaping trade lane
Hapag-Lloyd is exiting its vessel-sharing agreement (VSA) with MSC and ONE on the Ipanema service connecting Asia to South America's east coast, effective next year. This restructuring reflects shifti
Autonomous Trucks Are Here: What Small Carriers Need to Know
Autonomous trucking has moved from theoretical to operational reality in 2025-2026. Aurora is running over 440,000 driverless miles across 10 Sun Belt routes, Kodiak has deployed 35 driverless trucks
Top 30 Ocean Carriers 2026: Navigating Capacity Constraints
The ocean shipping industry faces a critical inflection point in 2026 as the world's top 30 carriers navigate competing pressures around vessel capacity, demand forecasting, and rate sustainability. C
ONE Consolidates Asia-Pacific HQ in Singapore, Expands Africa Focus
Ocean Network Express (ONE), the sixth-largest global container carrier, announced a major organizational restructuring effective April 1, 2027. The carrier will consolidate its East Asia and South As
3 Factors Shaping Air Cargo Market in Second Half 2024
Supply Chain Dive's analysis identifies three critical factors expected to influence the air cargo market during the second half of the year. These factors likely encompass demand trajectory shifts, c
Merchants Miss Savings by Optimizing Only Parcel OR LTL Shipping
Many merchants have historically operated parcel and less-than-truckload (LTL) freight as disconnected shipping channels, each managed by separate logistics teams or carriers. However, the industry in
FedEx transformation narrows gap with UPS, but durability uncertain
FedEx has undergone significant structural transformation, dividing its freight operations and consolidating its delivery network while shifting strategic focus from volume growth to yield optimizatio
Container Rates Stabilize as Carriers Cut Capacity Amid Softer Demand
Container shipping markets are entering a stabilization phase as carriers deploy strategic capacity cuts through blank voyages to maintain rate stability in the face of softening demand. The World Con
Q3 2026 Carrier Rate Report: Market Forecast & Survey Insights
FreightWaves has published its Q3 2026 Carrier Rate Report, a comprehensive quarterly analysis designed to equip carriers and freight professionals with actionable market intelligence. Sponsored by Tr
Shipping Alliances Abandon Head-to-Head Competition
Container shipping alliances are fundamentally shifting their competitive strategy away from direct route competition toward network differentiation. According to Sea-Intelligence analysis of July ope
Panama Canal Bottlenecks Drive Importers to West Coast Ports
Panama Canal congestion is creating a material operational challenge for importers, with the Port of Los Angeles and other West Coast facilities positioning themselves as alternative gateways for Asia
Suez Return Could Cut Asia-Europe Capacity Demand by 8.7%
A full return to Suez Canal routing by Asia-Europe container lines threatens to create a significant contraction in global head-haul demand during the first half of 2027, despite underlying cargo volu
Port Congestion Remains Unpredictable Challenge for Global Shippers
Port congestion continues to present an unpredictable operational challenge for shippers worldwide, according to analysis from Kuehne+Nagel. Unlike seasonal or event-driven disruptions that can be for
MSC Increases Red Sea Cargo: Carriers Resume Strategic Route
MSC's decision to bring more cargo back through the Red Sea represents a significant operational shift in global container shipping. The move signals that major carriers are increasingly confident in
UPS Network Strategy Shows Operational Progress Signals
UPS has signaled meaningful operational progress through strategic network adjustments, indicating the carrier is successfully executing efficiency improvements across its distribution footprint. This
Canadian Shippers Transform for Ecommerce Boom
Canadian shipping and logistics operators are undertaking significant operational adaptations to meet the structural demand surge from ecommerce acceleration. This transformation extends beyond simple
Contract Rates Up 19%: Why Spot Rate Declines Mask Rising Costs
Freight market data reveals a critical disconnect between spot and contract rates that procurement teams must understand to avoid strategic miscalculation. While spot rates have dipped approximately 5
Trucking Companies Thrive During Freight Recession Through Strategy
The trucking industry has endured a sustained freight recession spanning multiple years, creating significant headwinds for capacity, rates, and carrier profitability. However, a subset of trucking co
UPS Completes Network Restructuring, Prioritizes Quality Over Volume
UPS has announced the completion of a significant network restructuring initiative, marking a strategic pivot from pursuing maximum package volume toward building a leaner, more efficient logistics op
UPS Cuts Amazon Volume in Half, Completes Major Restructuring
UPS has officially completed a major strategic restructuring focused on improving profitability and operational efficiency. A cornerstone of this transformation involves reducing Amazon shipment volum
Container Carriers Pivot from Chartering to Fleet Ownership
The global container shipping industry is experiencing a significant strategic shift as major carriers move away from charter-dependent models toward expanded fleet ownership. This represents a fundam
Blank Sailings Disrupt Global Trade: Why Ships Skip Ports
Blank sailings, when container vessels skip scheduled ports due to insufficient cargo volumes or operational constraints, represent a structural shift in how ocean carriers manage capacity and demand
Covenant Logistics Earnings Miss Despite Strengthening Market
Covenant Logistics reported weaker-than-expected Q2 earnings despite a strengthening freight market, causing its stock to plunge 11.2%. The company's underperformance reflects a deliberate strategic s
UPS Ramps Up Small Business Shipping Strategy
UPS is intensifying its focus on attracting and retaining small business customers through enhanced service offerings and targeted initiatives. This strategic pivot reflects broader industry competiti
Old Dominion Increases CapEx to Sub-70% OR Target
Old Dominion Freight Lines is accelerating capital expenditure investments to $380 million in 2026, a significant increase from earlier guidance, as the LTL carrier pursues its target of achieving a s
ESOP Strategy Cuts Trucking Turnover to 35%, Below Industry Norm
Nussbaum Transportation, a 600-truck carrier founded 80 years ago, has achieved industry-leading driver retention of 35–39% turnover by transitioning to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2018
Softlink Global Launches Football-Inspired Freight Management Playbook
Softlink Global has introduced a football-inspired playbook designed to help freight and logistics leaders improve strategic decision-making and operational execution. The playbook applies sports stra
AmeriFreight Tackles Auto Transport Cost Crisis Amid Fraud Surge
AmeriFreight's announcement of a dual growth strategy signals deepening challenges within the U.S. auto transport sector, where rising operational costs and fraud have become structural headwinds rath
ArcBest Restructures LTL Network, Consolidates Subsidiaries
ArcBest, a major North American transportation and logistics provider, is executing a significant operational restructuring that involves trimming its less-than-truckload (LTL) network and consolidati
LTL Carriers Expand Networks but Lag Behind Lost Capacity
The US LTL (less-than-truckload) carrier sector is undertaking significant network expansion initiatives to restore capacity lost during recent market disruptions, though recovery remains incomplete r
UPS Positions as Global Logistics Leader Amid Market Shifts
UPS continues to establish itself as a premier global logistics provider, reflecting broader transformations in the parcel and delivery sector. The company's stock performance and market positioning u
PUMA Future-Proofs Freight Procurement Strategy
PUMA's approach to freight procurement represents a meaningful shift in how global apparel and footwear companies are managing logistics complexity in an era of volatile rates and unpredictable carrie
J.B. Hunt 360box Shifts US Freight Economics with Drop-and-Hook Model
J.B. Hunt has deployed a specialized drop-and-hook fleet service called the 360box that is quietly restructuring how freight costs and efficiency are handled across US trucking operations. This dedica
Eimskip Realigns Shipping Strategy to Match Global Trade Shifts
Eimskip, the Iceland-based shipping company, has announced a strategic realignment of its operations to better align with current global trade flows and market conditions. This adjustment reflects bro
J.B. Hunt Reaffirms Core Freight Focus as Nasdaq Shares Trade
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, a major North American freight carrier, has reaffirmed its commitment to its core freight business operations. As a Nasdaq-traded public company, J.B. Hunt remains focuse
India LatAm Exports Hit by Container Space Crunch and Rising Rates
Indian exporters and forwarders targeting Latin American markets are encountering severe operational headwinds due to sharply reduced container space availability on key trade routes. Shipping carrier
FedEx Sells Subsidiary to French Shipper for $1.4B
FedEx announced the sale of a subsidiary to a French shipping company for $1.4 billion, signaling a significant portfolio restructuring within the express logistics industry. This transaction reflects
FedEx Sells Supply Chain Unit to CMA CGM for $1.4B
FedEx has completed a significant portfolio restructuring by divesting its supply chain services unit to France-based container shipping giant CMA CGM for $1.4 billion. This transaction marks a strate
FedEx Freight Spin-Off: What It Means for Supply Chain
FedEx's decision to spin off its freight division into an independent entity represents a fundamental restructuring of one of the world's largest integrated carriers. This strategic shift separates th
Maersk Outlook Strengthens, But Freight Gains Lack Staying Power
Maersk's raised outlook reflects near-term improvements in freight demand and pricing, signaling that current market conditions favor carrier profitability. However, the article emphasizes that this u