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(71 articles)Cosco Q2 Surge Signals Container Shipping Recovery
Cosco Shipping Holdings delivered a substantially stronger second quarter, with revenue climbing 17.6% year-on-year to RMB 60.1 billion (USD 8.9 billion) and attributable profit surging 29.1% to RMB 7
COLI Group Delivers 14 Transformers for Poland's Baltica 2 Wind Farm
COLI Group has successfully completed the transport of 14 transformers destined for GE Vernova's Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland, marking a significant milestone in the project cargo logistics
STB Extends UP-NS Merger Comment Deadline to September 30
The Surface Transportation Board has extended the public comment deadline for the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger to September 30, dramatically expanding stakeholder participation to approximate
Best Managed Transportation Providers for Mid-Market Manufacturers
This article surveys leading managed transportation service providers (MTSPs) specifically tailored for mid-market manufacturers, a segment often underserved by enterprise-level carriers and overlooke
Neele-Vat Moves 1,000-Tonne Project Cargo China to Hungary
Neele-Vat, a specialized heavy lift and project forwarding company, has completed the movement of 1,000 tonnes of project cargo across the China-Hungary corridor. This shipment underscores the sustain
Shipping Firm Adds Wilmington Port Stop to Expand Service Network
A shipping firm has announced a new service that includes a stop at the Port of Wilmington, representing an expansion of the carrier's service network in the mid-Atlantic region. This development refl
Braskem Expands Naphtha Fleet with Blissful Future Vessel
Braskem, a leading global petrochemicals producer, has christened the Blissful Future, a new vessel joining its naphtha fleet serving Chinese operations. This fleet modernization reflects the company'
Marine Vessel Market to Expand Through 2034: Growth Drivers
Straits Research has released a comprehensive market analysis projecting the marine vessel sector through 2034, providing critical forecasting data for ocean freight stakeholders. This market research
Heavy Lift Group Hosts 74th Annual Supply Chain & Logistics Conference
The Heavy Lift Group has announced its 74th annual supply chain and logistics conference, continuing a long-standing tradition of bringing together maritime and logistics professionals to share insigh
IDEA Logistics Handles Sweden-Turkey Yankee Dryer Heavy Lift Move
IDEA Logistics has executed a specialized heavy lift and project forwarding operation moving a Yankee dryer—a critical piece of paper manufacturing equipment—from Sweden to Turkey. This transaction ex
Visakhapatnam Port Gets ₹335 Crore Flyover to Boost Cargo Flow
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has approved a ₹334.89 crore investment for an internal flyover at Visakhapatnam Port, one of India's major maritime hubs. This infrastructure pro
Bahri Reports Record Profits as Global Tanker Rates Soar
Bahri, Saudi Arabia's largest shipping company, has announced record-breaking financial results driven by exceptional tanker market conditions. This performance reflects a significant shift in global
Maersk Q2 2026: 20% Revenue Growth Signals Strong Ocean Freight Demand
Maersk's robust Q2 2026 financial performance—marked by 20% year-over-year revenue growth to $15.8 billion—reflects sustained strength in both ocean freight and integrated logistics services. This res
Transap Launches Specialized Log Rail Service for CMPC
Transap has unveiled a specialized rail freight service dedicated to CMPC's log transportation requirements, representing a strategic expansion in intermodal logistics capabilities for the forestry se
Maersk surges while Hapag-Lloyd slips in H1 earnings battle
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, two pillars of the Gemini cooperative alliance, delivered starkly different H1 financial performances. Maersk's revenue climbed 8.6% year-on-year to $28.7 billion, with EBITDA
U.S. Container Imports Surge 4.5% in July Amid Peak Season
U.S. containerized imports rebounded strongly in July, growing 4.5% month-over-month to 2.51 million TEUs as the traditional peak shipping season gained momentum. China led the charge with a 7.2% volu
KLN Launches Europe-Middle East RFS as Air Cargo Capacity Recovers
KLN has launched a new Regular Freight Service (RFS) connecting Europe and the Middle East, marking a strategic expansion of its air cargo network during a period of gradual capacity recovery. This de
Matson Profit Surges 30% on Strong China Shipping Demand
Matson's second-quarter 2026 results demonstrate the sustained strength of trans-Pacific container shipping, with the carrier reporting a 36.6% increase in net income and a 40.6% jump in operating inc
K Line Q1 FY2026 Results: Container Shipping Earnings
K Line, one of Japan's major ocean shipping carriers, has released its first-quarter FY2026 financial results. This earnings report provides critical insight into current market conditions across glob
How Carriers Tackle Traffic Bottlenecks in Modern Supply Chains
Traffic bottlenecks represent a persistent operational challenge for trucking carriers and logistics providers across North America. Rather than temporary disruptions, these congestion points have bec
BVB Freight Expands North American Network Amid Rising Demand
BVB Freight is expanding its North American logistics operations in response to sustained freight demand growth, signaling a strategic investment in regional capacity and service breadth. This expansi
India-Africa Trade Surge: HMM, Cosco, PIL Deploy New Liner Service
A consortium of three major Asian container lines—HMM, Cosco, and Pacific International Lines—has announced a new weekly liner service connecting the Gulf, India, and East Africa, deploying six vessel
UPS Trucking Underperforms Despite Strong Market Conditions
UPS is underperforming relative to the broader trucking market despite favorable freight demand conditions, according to FreightWaves analysis of recent earnings data. While the trucking sector has be
Werner Enterprises Faces Growing Freight Market Pressures
Werner Enterprises, a major North American trucking and logistics provider, is confronting significant headwinds in the freight transportation market. The article signals mounting operational and mark
Rail Freight Surges 2.5% as Industrial Goods Spike
U.S. rail freight volumes posted solid gains for the week ending July 25, with combined carload and intermodal traffic reaching 527,162 units—a 2.5% year-over-year increase. The growth was driven by s
BigLift Completes Heavy-Lift Transport for REEF Project
BigLift has successfully completed a major transport and discharge operation for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) project, marking a significant milestone in the facility's construction
Old Dominion Q2 Earnings: Operating Ratio Nears 70%
Old Dominion Freight Line Company reported second-quarter earnings demonstrating significant operational improvement, with an operating ratio of 70.1%—a substantial 4.5-percentage-point improvement ov
Rail Logistics Europe Posts H1 Revenue & Profit Gains
Rail Logistics Europe has reported stronger financial performance in the first half of the year, with both revenue and profitability increasing compared to the prior period. This development reflects
Toepfer Transport Updates Monthly Multipurpose Shipping Rates
Toepfer Transport has released its monthly multipurpose shipping rate update through Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International, providing market participants with current pricing benchmarks for mu
Maersk Stock Steady Amid Container Rate Outlook
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping line, has maintained steady stock performance as investors assess the company's forward guidance against evolving rate dynamics in the global container m
Norfolk Southern Q2 Earnings Beat as Rail Volumes Surge Across Segments
Norfolk Southern delivered a strong second quarter with adjusted operating income rising 5% to $1.19 billion and revenue climbing 11% to a record $3.46 billion, driven by broad-based volume growth acr
Union Pacific Q2 2026 Earnings Beat: 6% Net Income Growth
Union Pacific delivered solid second-quarter 2026 financial results, with net income rising 6% year-over-year to $2.0 billion and diluted EPS improving 7% to $3.36. Adjusted metrics performed even mor
Alaska Air Doubles Cargo Fleet with 4 Boeing 737 Freighters
Alaska Airlines announced a significant expansion of its air cargo operations through the acquisition of four leased Boeing 737-800 converted freighters, effectively doubling its dedicated freighter f
J.B. Hunt Q2 Earnings Beat Signals Strong Freight Demand Recovery
J.B. Hunt Transport Services delivered a strong second-quarter earnings result that exceeded Wall Street expectations across key performance metrics, signaling sustained freight demand and pricing pow
LCL Ocean Freight Gains Traction in North American Shipping
Less-than-container-load (LCL) ocean freight is experiencing renewed momentum in North America as shippers seek cost-effective alternatives to full container loads (FCL) in an unpredictable market env
Midea Group Partners with Hutchison Ports on New MoU
Midea Group, a leading Chinese consumer appliances and electronics manufacturer, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hutchison Ports, one of the world's largest port operators. T
BigLift and CY Launch New Heavy Lift Frontier in Shipping
BigLift and CY have announced a new collaboration focused on expanding heavy lift and project forwarding capabilities. This partnership represents a notable development in specialized shipping, where
BigLift and CY Launch New Heavy Lift Capacity Solution
BigLift and CY have announced the unveiling of a new heavy lift solution, representing a strategic expansion in their combined project forwarding capabilities. This development signals growing investm
Yang Ming's 12,000 TEU Vessel Strengthens Asia-US Freight Corridor
Yang Ming Maritime has deployed a 12,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container vessel as a cornerstone asset in its Asia-United States trade network. This represents a strategic capacity expansi
Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd Resume AE15 Service Through Suez Canal
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, two of the world's largest container shipping operators, have announced the resumption of the AE15 service via the Suez Canal, marking a significant shift in post-Suez disrupti
Container Charter Market Surges as Ocean Rates Rise Global
The container charter market is experiencing renewed momentum as ocean freight rates continue their upward trajectory, defying typical summer seasonality. According to market intelligence from Braemar
Panstar Expands Asian Container Network via Korea Near-Sea Alliance
Panstar Group, a South Korean ro-ro and shipping agency operator, has strategically entered the container shipping market by joining the Korea Near-Sea Freight Conference, a coalition of feeder operat
Algoma Central Updates Long-Term Fleet Strategy Amid Market Shifts
Algoma Central, a major North American shipping operator, has unveiled its long-term fleet strategy in response to changing market dynamics. The company's proactive approach to fleet planning signals
Expeditors Stock Performance Reflects Global Freight Network Strength
Expeditors International, a leading global freight forwarder, continues to attract market attention based on its expansive global freight network infrastructure and operational capabilities. The compa
Old Dominion Freight Line Growth Strategy Strengthens LTL Market
Old Dominion Freight Line, one of North America's largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, continues to position itself as a growth leader in the fragmented LTL market. The company's emphasis on it
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
News Liners Boosts Asia-Latin America Capacity Amid Demand Surge
News Liners has announced deployment of additional vessel capacity directly onto its Asia-Latin America services, responding to sustained demand pressure on this increasingly important trade corridor.
FedEx Sells CEVA to CMA CGM for $1.4B in Major 3PL Consolidation
FedEx has divested its CEVA Logistics supply chain unit to ocean and container shipping giant CMA CGM for $1.4 billion, marking a significant consolidation in the third-party logistics (3PL) market. T
FedEx Freight Spin-Off Reshapes LTL Shipping Strategy
FedEx's decision to spin off its freight operations represents a structural transformation in North American less-than-truckload (LTL) logistics. This move signals a fundamental shift in how the carri
CSX Celebrates Exclusive DC Operations with USA 250 Anniversary Train
CSX Railway reinforced its market position as the sole Class I freight railroad operating within Washington, D.C., by hosting a ceremonial anniversary event featuring specially painted locomotives num