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(9 articles)Container Lines Push to Classify All Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo as Dangerous Goods
Container shipping lines are moving toward mandating that all cargo containing lithium-ion batteries be classified as 'Dangerous Goods,' following a fire incident aboard CMA CGM Petra in August 2024.
Google Maps Launches Truck-Aware Routing to Prevent Bridge Strikes
Google has launched **Large Vehicle Routing (LVR)**, a truck-specific routing capability now available through its developer APIs and Navigation SDK in the United States. This technology addresses one
Fleet Safety Takes Center Stage at RFA Industry Forum
The Road Freight Association (RFA) has convened industry stakeholders to address fleet safety as a critical operational priority. This forum represents a coordinated effort within the trucking and log
Baltimore Port Fatality: Crane Accident Kills Veteran Longshoreman
A 53-year-old longshoreman with the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) Local 333 was killed on Monday at the Dundalk Marine Terminal in Baltimore when struck by falling crane equipment dur
Maersk Launches Dedicated Lithium-Ion Battery Trucking Service
Maersk has launched a dedicated freight service specifically designed for lithium-ion battery transportation across North America, marking a strategic expansion into high-demand specialized logistics.
Truckers Against Trafficking Opens 2026 Harriet Tubman Award Nominations
Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) has opened nominations for its 2026 Harriet Tubman Award, recognizing transportation and logistics professionals whose direct actions prevented human trafficking or
Three Truck-Train Collisions in Atlanta: A Critical Safety Lesson
Between June 25 and June 30, three separate tractor-trailers were struck by CSX freight trains in the metro Atlanta area, with each collision resulting in destroyed vehicles and fires but fortunately
Kingcross Enhances ASEAN Supply Chain Safety Standards
Kingcross has announced initiatives to strengthen connectivity across ASEAN member states while implementing global safety standards across its operations. This move reflects growing industry focus on
Three-Layer Forklift Safety Framework for Demanding Operations
This article addresses forklift safety through a structured three-layer approach designed for high-demand warehouse and logistics operations. The framework likely encompasses equipment maintenance, op