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(6 articles)Genoa Port Congestion Disrupts Vessel Schedules and Trucking
Congestion at the Port of Genoa is disrupting both ocean vessel schedules and inland trucking operations in Italy, according to reporting by Kuehne+Nagel. This regional disruption affects the flow of
Italian trucking strike threatens European freight flows in April
A nationwide strike by Italian haulage workers is scheduled for April 20-25, prompted by concerns over high diesel costs. The action, coordinated by industry associations Trasportounito and Unatras, w
Driverless Freight Service Coming to U.S. Interstate Routes
A driverless freight service is being planned for deployment on public interstate routes in the United States, marking a significant step toward commercializing autonomous trucking at scale. This deve
USMCA Deadlock, Canada Bans Trigger Freight Lane Shifts
The U.S.-Canada trade standoff has escalated beyond tariffs to import bans, with Canada now restricting over 700 American products at rates up to 50% and outright prohibiting motorcycles and select da
TruckSmarter Shutting Down: 500K Carriers Lose AI Dispatch
TruckSmarter, a freight marketplace platform serving over 500,000 carriers, is shutting down following an acquisition by an undisclosed buyer. The company's AI-powered Dispatch app, which allowed driv
AI Freight Tool Sparks Trucking Stock Decline
The introduction of an AI-driven freight scaling tool has triggered a notable market correction in trucking and logistics equities, signaling investor concerns about technological disruption and margi