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(12 articles)FIATA Challenges IATA Air Waybill Changes on Liability
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has implemented changes to its Direct Air Waybill framework that have prompted the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA
EU Parcel Tax Threatens Border Disruption for Major Carriers
Three global logistics giants—DHL, FedEx, and UPS—have formally alerted European Union finance ministers to significant operational risks posed by the bloc's new customs rules for low-value parcels, s
Rail Reporting Rules to Boost Shipper Visibility Into Service
Class I railroads face new regulatory requirements to report additional performance metrics, a development that industry experts view as a positive step for supply chain transparency. According to a f
South Africa's Rail Reform Falls Short of Freight Needs
South Africa's rail sector is facing a critical juncture as policymakers implement open-access reforms intended to improve freight movement efficiency. However, industry stakeholders argue these measu
Supreme Court Freight Broker Ruling: What Really Changes?
The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II strips away Federal Aviation Administration Authorization (FAAAA) preemption protections that previously shielded freight br
Supreme Court Freight Broker Ruling Disappoints Transportation Industry
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling on freight brokers that has drawn criticism from the transportation industry, which views the decision as unfavorable to their interests and operational flex
Supreme Court ruling reshapes broker liability in trucking
The Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II LLC marks a watershed moment for the trucking and freight brokerage sectors, establishing new legal precedents that could fundamentall
Freight Broker Lawsuit Raises Blacklisting Concerns Across Industry
A federal lawsuit originating from Georgia owner-operator David Worrell is escalating into a systemic challenge to how major freight brokers and digital logistics platforms operate. The case raises cr
UP-NS Merger Resubmission Deemed 'Complete' by Railroads
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed a comprehensive response to the Surface Transportation Board defending their revised merger application against rejection, claiming it now addresses all t
CN Challenges UP-NS Merger Application as Incomplete Before STB
Canadian National has formally challenged the amended merger application submitted by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to the Surface Transportation Board, arguing it remains incomplete and fails to
White House Extends Jones Act Waiver 90 Days Starting May
The White House has announced a 90-day extension of the Jones Act waiver, set to begin in May, providing continued regulatory relief for domestic maritime shipping. This waiver allows non-U.S. flagged
Trump Extends US Shipping Waiver 90 Days for Fuel & Fertiliser
The Trump administration has extended a US shipping waiver for an additional 90 days, a policy move designed to ease critical supply constraints in fuel and fertilizer markets. This waiver likely pert