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(81 articles)Tanker Costs Reshape Oil Logistics: Supply Chain Winners
Global crude shipping markets are experiencing structural shifts driven by elevated tanker costs, war-risk premiums, and disrupted traditional trade routes. This volatility is creating divergent oppor
Long Beach Port Sets Record With Nearly 1M Containers in September
The Port of Long Beach achieved a historic monthly record of 997,177 twenty-foot-equivalent units in September 2026, marking a 25% year-over-year increase and surpassing its previous record set in Oct
DOT Awards 2,400+ New Truck Parking Spaces Across 14 Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded funding for 14 separate truck parking projects totaling 2,403 new parking spaces through the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Pro
Rail Freight Surges 7.2% as Trucking Capacity Tightens
U.S. rail freight is experiencing significant momentum, with intermodal volumes rising 10.4% year-over-year and carload traffic up 3.4% in week 40, according to Association of American Railroads data.
Hong Kong Port Surges as Rerouted Freight Boosts Activity
Hong Kong's port has reached a series-high logistics index of 52.5, driven by increased volumes of rerouted freight seeking alternative shipping pathways. This surge reflects broader supply chain adju
HGK Shipping Charts Growth Strategy Amid Market Resilience
HGK, a Cyprus-based shipping company, has announced strategic initiatives focused on growth and operational resilience. The announcement signals management commitment to navigating current market cond
Oil Tanker Rates Hit Peaks as Mega-Ship Orders Surge
The shipping industry is experiencing a paradoxical trend: oil tanker and specialized vessel rates have climbed to historical peaks while a substantial wave of mega-ship orders is underway. This dynam
Dajin Completes King-Class Fleet with Third Vessel Launch
Dajin has launched its third and final King-class vessel, marking the completion of an important fleet expansion program designed to increase heavy lift and project cargo capacity in global markets. T
Ethiopian Airlines Orders 10 Boeing 777 Freighters to Expand Cargo Capacity
Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Boeing freighter aircraft consisting of 8 new 777-8 models and 2 current-generation 777 cargo jets. This procurement marks Ethiopian's first 777-8 fre
HMM's Busan Relocation: Aligning Transactions with Local Partners
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is relocating operations to Busan, South Korea's primary container hub. The relocation presents both opportunity and complexity for the carrier and the regional supply ch
Middle East Oil Exports Surge in September as Saudi Arabia Increases Shipments
Middle Eastern crude oil exports posted a significant rebound in September, driven primarily by increased shipments from Saudi Arabia. This recovery reflects improving demand conditions and strategic
Transpacific Rates Rise as US-Canada Trade Tensions Mount
Transpacific freight rates remain elevated heading into peak season, driven by a confluence of trade policy uncertainty and weakening ecommerce demand. The US-Canada trade relationship has shifted mat
ODFL Q2 Results: Ground Transportation Winners and Losers
Old Dominion Freight Line's second-quarter results reflect the mixed performance landscape within the ground transportation sector during a period of demand normalization. The comparison of ODFL perfo
Michigan Trucking Companies Guide: Optimize Your Supply Chain
ClickPost has published a guide highlighting leading trucking companies operating in Michigan, positioning the state as a key logistics hub in the Midwest. This resource-style article aims to help sup
Maersk & CMA CGM Orders Push Container Fleet Orderbook to 45%
The global containership orderbook has reached a post-2009 high of 45% relative to the current fleet, driven by Maersk's firm order for 26 ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) and CMA CGM's concurren
FAA Grants Boeing 777F Emissions Waiver, Easing Air Cargo Crunch
The Federal Aviation Administration's decision to grant Boeing an exemption to produce 35 additional Boeing 777 freighter aircraft beyond the January 1, 2028 international emissions deadline represent
FAA Exempts 777F Freighters From Fuel Rules Until 2031
The FAA's decision to grant Boeing a three-year exemption for the 777F cargo aircraft addresses a critical structural problem in global air freight capacity. By allowing up to 35 aircraft to receive a
Amazon's Air Fleet Challenge: Absorbing Aircraft Retirements
Amazon's ability to absorb the retirement of aging air cargo aircraft presents a significant operational challenge for the e-commerce giant. While the company possesses sufficient financial resources
Libraport Moves $520M in Data Center Cargo in H1 2026
Libraport, a major port terminal in Brazil, processed $520 million in data center cargo during the first half of 2026, demonstrating robust demand for specialized logistics services supporting cloud a
Global Aviation Link Expands Freighter Ops via ABX Deal
Global Aviation Link has announced a strategic expansion of its freighter operations through a partnership deal with ABX, signaling confidence in air cargo demand recovery and competitive positioning
Maersk Overtakes Cosco in Intra-Asia Container Capacity
Maersk has displaced Cosco as the dominant container shipping provider in the intra-Asia trade, marking a significant shift in regional carrier hierarchy. According to Alphaliner's mid-August analysis
Maersk Expands Fleet as Shipping Market Enters New Growth Era
Maersk, the world's leading container shipping line, is planning a significant fleet expansion as its CEO signals confidence in entering a new operational era for the shipping industry. This strategic
Air Cargo Rates Decline for Third Month; Shippers Shift to Short-Term Capacity
Global air cargo rates are experiencing a sustained cooling period, with price growth declining for the third consecutive month according to market intelligence firm Xeneta. This reversal marks a sign
Maersk Expands Fleet Amid New Shipping Era
Maersk, the world's leading container shipping line, is planning a significant fleet expansion as its CEO announces a transformational period for the shipping industry. This strategic initiative refle
MacGregor Lands Major RoRo Equipment Deal for TT-Line Green Ships
MacGregor has secured a significant procurement contract to supply comprehensive RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) handling equipment for TT-Line's next-generation fleet of battery-hybrid LNG-powered green ship
Sarjak Container Lines Masters OOG Cargo Route to Vietnam
Sarjak Container Lines has demonstrated operational excellence by successfully executing a challenging out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo shipment from Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City. This achievement highlights t
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
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
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
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 r
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 vess
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