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Knight-Swift combining LTL subsidiaries to form one carrier under ACT brand

The combination of AAA Cooper Transportation, Midwest Motor Express and Dependable Highway Express covers the US LTL market coast-to-coast, except for the Northeast.

ACL weighs options after facing annual $35 million USTR port bill

The New Jersey-based carrier believes its vessels should be treated as container ships given that 80% of their cargo is containerized, but a USTR designation that would classify the ships as vehicle carriers means the company faces hefty US port fees.

UP CEO pushing to file formal NS merger application by Dec. 1

Union Pacific’s application seeking federal approval to acquire Norfolk Southern will be 4,000 pages long and provide the first detailed look at how the railroads believe customers would benefit from the $85 billion deal.

Rival Kuehne + Nagel circles DSV customers as ocean tender season nears

Tender season is a time when shippers traditionally look to switch forwarders, so signing them to new contracts will be the real test of the DSV-DB Schenker integration, DSV CFO Michael Ebbe says.

No halt to rate declines on India-US trade amid tariff headwinds

Average spot rates from West India to the US East Coast have dropped by $400 to $500 per container over the last three weeks, according to new data from freight forwarders.

FMC nominees pledge level playing field for US shippers

The Trump administration’s two nominees to fill open positions on the Federal Maritime Commission say ongoing enforcement of existing law can help bring more efficiency to commercial shipping.

LTL carriers push general rate hikes despite lackluster US freight demand

Some of the largest less-than-truckload carriers are announcing non-contract GRIs, but the state of the freight market argues against substantial rate increases.

September domestic intermodal volumes show unexpected boost: IANA

One possible explanation for the gain is the softer volumes that were artificially suppressed and shifted in August and September of 2024 due to separate labor-related events, but clarity should come over the next week when market players report third-quarter earnings.

Intra-Europe emissions exposure affected by feeder services selection: report

The financial risks to shippers are rising as the increasing costs of EU carbon tax and fuel intensity regulations are passed on by Mediterranean carriers, a report from maritime technology company OceanScore has found.

US tariffs dent China import volumes, but not global container growth

Amid tariffs of up to 130%, US laden imports from China for the six months between April and September fell to levels not seen since 2013.

ID Logistics reports strong Q3 2025

Giannis Nikolakis

ID Logistics announced solid financial results for the third quarter of 2025, recording revenues of €937.8 million, up +13.4% year-on-year, or +15.4% on a like-for-like basis, driven by strong performances across all regions. Growth was particularly notable in France (+16.1%), North America (+30.4%), and Europe excluding France (+11.2%), while Latin America and Asia also saw […] The post ID Logistics reports strong Q3 2025 appeared first on Container News.

Carrier Transicold wins 1,000-unit order from Great White Fleet

Antonia Saratsopoulou

Expanding Cold Chain Capabilities Carrier Transicold has received an order for 1,000 OptimaLINE™ units with EverFRESH® technology from Great White Fleet, the ocean transport arm of Chiquita Group. The deal strengthens both companies’ commitment to innovation and sustainable cold chain solutions. Advancing Perishable Cargo Transport EverFRESH technology controls oxygen and carbon dioxide (CO₂) inside refrigerated […] The post Carrier Transicold wins 1,000-unit order from Great White Fleet appeared first on Container News.

BIMCO: Container ship recycling overhang hits 1.8 million TEU

Antonia Saratsopoulou

BIMCO’s latest Shipping Number of the Week highlights a growing overhang in container ship recycling, estimated at a minimum of 500 ships or 1.8 million TEU, according to Chief Shipping Analyst Niels Rasmussen. “So far this year, only 10 container ships have been recycled,” Rasmussen notes. “This continues a trend of low recycling activity since […] The post BIMCO: Container ship recycling overhang hits 1.8 million TEU appeared first on Container News.

HMM, Hanwha Group and KR join forces for zero-carbon ship propulsion

Antonia Saratsopoulou

HMM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four subsidiaries of Hanwha Group, Hanwha Power Systems, Hanwha Ocean, Hanwha Aerospace, and Hanwha Systems, along with Korean Register (KR), to jointly develop a next-generation zero-carbon propulsion system for ships. The partnership aims to design an innovative propulsion system that uses ammonia-based gas turbines to generate […] The post HMM, Hanwha Group and KR join forces for zero-carbon ship propulsion appeared first on Container News.

Global bunker prices continue to fall

Antonia Saratsopoulou

At the close of Week 43, global bunker indices tracked by MABUX continued their moderate downward trend. The 380 HSFO index declined by US$14.74, to US$434.04/MT. The VLSFO index slipped by US$6.84, to US$501.35/MT, moving closer to the US$500/MT threshold. The MGO index also eased by US$3.90, to US$754.69/MT. ”At the time of reporting, signs […] The post Global bunker prices continue to fall appeared first on Container News.

Dry van report: Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise

Even though September’s container’s import total came in at just over 2.4m TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), the nation’s major container The post Dry van report: Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Reefer report: Peru: Key year-round supplier of fresh blueberries to the U.S.

The Peruvian imported blueberry program is now in full swing, driving significant U.S. truckload activity at key American ports. The The post Reefer report: Peru: Key year-round supplier of fresh blueberries to the U.S. appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Flatbed report: U.S. manufacturing backlogs drop weakening truckload demand

U.S. manufacturing new order backlogs have dramatically normalized over the past two years, moving from historic highs to a slow The post Flatbed report: U.S. manufacturing backlogs drop weakening truckload demand appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Customer Spotlight: LDi (Logistic Dynamics) + Carrier Management Suite

Buffalo, NY Full truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, and port services https://shipldi.com/ Mike Cannistra, Executive VP of Truckload Overview Logistic Dynamic LLC The post Customer Spotlight: LDi (Logistic Dynamics) + Carrier Management Suite appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

DAT Monthly Broker Newsletter: Announcing: Carrier Management Suite for brokers

From the desk of David Scandlyn, Director of Broker Sales I’m truly excited to share something we’ve been working on The post DAT Monthly Broker Newsletter: Announcing: Carrier Management Suite for brokers appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Dry van report: Americans embrace Halloween with record $13.1 billion celebration

Every Halloween, about 41% of Americans carve a fresh pumpkin for Halloween. The USDA estimates that around 1 billion pounds The post Dry van report: Americans embrace Halloween with record $13.1 billion celebration appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Flatbed report: Trucking faces a rocky road ahead

The September 2025 Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) came in at 57.4, down 1.9 points from August’s 59.3, marking the slowest The post Flatbed report: Trucking faces a rocky road ahead appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Reefer report: Southern Texas reefer rates surge during off-peak produce season

Despite being the off-peak season for imported Mexican produce along the southern border, the McAllen market has recently seen capacity The post Reefer report: Southern Texas reefer rates surge during off-peak produce season appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

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