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(15 articles)Ryder Faces Critical Fleet Expansion Challenge as EPA 27 Rules Loom
Ryder, the major fleet management and logistics provider, is navigating a complex procurement challenge as EPA 2027 emissions regulations approach. The company reported strong third-quarter results wi
Liège Airport loses 27% Asian cargo amid €3 EU parcel fee
The European Union's new €3 charge on small parcels is triggering significant shifts in ecommerce logistics networks across Europe. Liège Airport, a major European air cargo hub, has experienced a dra
Canada Responds to Trump Trade Orders: Supply Chain Impact
The Trump administration has signed a series of executive orders introducing new U.S. trade measures, prompting an immediate policy response from Canada. This development signals a potential escalatio
Court: Freight Brokers Face Negligent Hiring Liability Under State Law
A significant court decision has determined that freight brokers can be held liable for negligent hiring practices under state law, marking an important shift in regulatory exposure for the brokerage
EPA DEF Rule Comments Close: What's Next for Truck Operators?
The EPA has closed its public comment period on a proposed rule that would fundamentally reshape how diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems function on heavy-duty trucks and nonroad equipment. The centerp
Broker Insurance Costs Triple Post-Montgomery: Industry Consolidation Looms
The freight brokerage industry faces a structural crisis in insurance costs following the May 2024 Montgomery Supreme Court decision, which eliminated liability protections that brokers had relied upo
US Politicians Condemn Trump Trade Chaos with Canada
U.S. political figures have publicly criticized what they characterize as chaotic and disruptive trade actions directed at Canada, signaling growing concern about the stability of North American trade
Trump's Long-Term Tariffs Drive Structural Costs Into US Supply Chains
The Trump administration's imposition of extended 'forever' tariffs represents a structural shift in US trade policy rather than a temporary measure, fundamentally altering cost dynamics across import
EU Import Rules Drive Down European Air Cargo Demand
The European air cargo market is experiencing sustained demand contraction as the European Union's enhanced import requirements take hold. These stricter rules, likely tied to customs documentation, s
Port of Algeciras Warns EU on ETS Impact
The Port of Algeciras, one of Europe's largest container hubs, has formally communicated to the European Commission its concerns regarding the operational and financial impacts of the EU Emissions Tra
Trucking Market Tightens as Retail Peak Season Approaches
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller reports significant tightening in the trucking market as the industry heads into the retail peak season. International container spot rates have surged 400%, signaling st
Cuba Cobalt Sanctions Disrupt Global Supply Chains
Western regulatory sanctions targeting Cuban cobalt production represent a significant structural disruption to global critical mineral supply chains. For supply chain professionals managing sourcing
Freight Recession Ends: Trucking Market Rebounds as Rates Rise
Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Lee Klaskow asserts that the freight recession, which has pressured the trucking industry for months, appears to be ending. This recovery signals a structural shift in t
Data Center Crackdown Disrupts Asia Air Cargo Demand Growth
The rapid expansion of AI data center infrastructure has become a major demand driver for high-value freight exports from Asia, but this growth is now facing significant regulatory headwinds. Moratori
EU Entry/Exit System 2026: Trucking Impact & Compliance Guide
The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to go live in 2026, introducing significant new border management procedures that will fundamentally alter how trucks navigate EU entry and exit poi