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(5 articles)Three Major Railroads Challenge UP-NS Merger with Trackage Rights Claims
The proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern faces significant competitive opposition from three major Class I railroads, BNSF, CPKC, and CSX, who have filed regulatory r
China's Auto Boom Strains Global Vehicle Shipping Capacity
Chinese vehicle exports have exploded to over 1 million units monthly, a tenfold increase from pre-pandemic levels, creating severe capacity constraints in the specialized Pure Car and Truck Carrier (
Air Freight Volumes Fall 4% Globally as Rates Soften
Global airfreight markets experienced a notable contraction in early August 2024, with chargeable weight volumes dropping 4% week-on-week during week 32 (August 3-9), according to WorldACD data. The d
Maersk tariff hikes hit India exporters from August 1
Maersk is implementing two significant tariff changes on the India-Europe shipping corridor effective August 1, creating immediate cost pressures for Indian exporters. The announcement signals a tight
Hormuz Tensions, FedEx Deals Drive Freight Margins Higher
July 2026 presents a complex operating environment for supply chain professionals, with three intersecting forces reshaping freight markets: escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormu