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WiseTech makes $2 billion gamble on overturning complicated software history

The company’s deal for E2open shows it is betting it can thread the needle between keeping its customers happy while targeting the customers of those customers.

Crew availability ‘biggest threat’ to multipurpose ship sector

A squeeze on the talent pipeline for the MPV and heavy-lift sectors means that competition for crew and captains is set to intensify.

Ocean carriers bring in more trans-Pacific container services amid rate surge

Whether the expected capacity injection on tap for June is enough to stem further rate increases remains unclear.

CMA CGM signs deal to develop $600 million Haiphong terminal complex

The facility, the carrier’s first investment in northern Vietnam, will have a combined capacity of 1.9 million TEUs when operational in 2028.

HMM adds to boom in intra-Asia services with China-Singapore-Indonesia loop

The Seoul-based carrier is teaming with Singapore’s PIL and X-Press Feeders on a new service that will be inaugurated from Tianjin on June 19.

CMA CGM unveils plans for Suez return on India-Mediterranean service

The Marseille-based carrier has finalized operational plans to shift vessels deployed on its MEDEX service back to the normal sailing journey through the Suez Canal beginning next month, sources say.

WiseTech notches biggest acquisition with $2.1 billion deal for E2open

The widely used forwarding software platform has long been acquisitive, but its pending purchase of logistics and planning platform E2open represents a new foray into shipper-focused technology.

California rips US Senate move targeting state’s emissions rules

Gov. Gavin Newsom says a Senate vote that appears to be the first step in killing California’s stringent emissions standards is “illegal” and will be challenged in court.

DCLI-Blackberry deal will improve visibility for domestic chassis pools

The GPS technology will provide real-time visibility into chassis location, mileage and high-impact events on the road that could require repairs.

General air cargo in decline as China-US e-commerce boom slows

Demand for goods traditionally shipped by air has been weakened by global economic issues, high inflation in destination markets and geopolitical issues that have impacted trade flows.

CEVA introduces connection solutions between Far East and Latin America

Container News Team

CEVA Logistics expanded its global deep-sea car carrier operations, now offering connections from the Far East to Central and South America via a regular trade lane and spot services. Three additional roll-on, roll-off (RORO) vessels—ranging from 5,500 to 7,000 car equivalent units (CEUs)—will expand the company’s finished vehicle logistics (FVL) solutions for the automotive market. […] The post CEVA introduces connection solutions between Far East and Latin America appeared first on Container News.

Maersk implements peak season surcharge from Asia to South Africa

Container News Team

Maersk will introduce the following peak season surcharge for its shipments from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand and Vietnam to South Africa/Mauritius. Origin Destination Currency ALL_20_DRY ALL_40_DRY China / Hong Kong China / Indonesia / Japan / Korea, South / Malaysia / Philippines / […] The post Maersk implements peak season surcharge from Asia to South Africa appeared first on Container News.

Maersk, Sotraser introduce electric truck operations in Chile

Container News Team

In a move to support the decarbonisation of supply chains across Latin America, Maersk has partnered with local transportation provider Sotraser Chile to introduce electric trucks. Maersk and Sotraser will have available two types of electric trucks: Volvo FH Electric and FM Electric: Equipped with 540-kWh batteries, these trucks boast an impressive range of approximately […] The post Maersk, Sotraser introduce electric truck operations in Chile appeared first on Container News.

Cities in Italy That Feel Like Something You’ve Already Loved

Giannis Nikolakis

Why do some places feel familiar when you arrive—even if you’ve never been there before? In Italy, certain cities hold that rare power. They echo a feeling, a book you’ve cherished, a movie that stayed with you, or a dream you didn’t realise you had. It’s not just the architecture or the food—the emotion woven […] The post Cities in Italy That Feel Like Something You’ve Already Loved appeared first on Container News.

The Easy Way to Get a Sworn Translation

Giannis Nikolakis

Need to use your documents in another country? You may be moving, getting married, or applying for a visa. When your papers are in one language, but the people checking them speak another — you need help. We offer sworn translation services. That sounds serious (and it is), but it just means your document is […] The post The Easy Way to Get a Sworn Translation appeared first on Container News.

Flatbed report: Large construction project commencement dates start to slip

Amid recent fluctuating tariff announcements, “economic uncertainty” is a prominent concern in the trucking industry. Despite U.S. tariffs largely exempting The post Flatbed report: Large construction project commencement dates start to slip appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Reefer report: The old school buses are loaded and watermelon season is underway

Watermelon season in the U.S. generally runs from late spring through early fall, with regional variations that extend the availability The post Reefer report: The old school buses are loaded and watermelon season is underway appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Dry van report: Large truckload carriers continue to trim their fleet size

Large U.S. truckload carriers are reducing the capacity of their fleets even further, trying to align with demand, which has The post Dry van report: Large truckload carriers continue to trim their fleet size appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Recap: Benchmarking for brokerage peak season

May’s jam-packed webinar with TIA, titled “Benchmarking for Better Decisions Optimizing Your Brokerage for Peak Season,” showcased strategies for brokers The post Recap: Benchmarking for brokerage peak season appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

DAT Monthly Broker Newsletter: The last stretch of spring

From the desk of Mike Weaver, VP of Sales and Partnerships We knew that 2025 had surprises in store, but The post DAT Monthly Broker Newsletter: The last stretch of spring appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Dry van report: Counteracting forces move the Logistics Managers Index higher in April

The April Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) recorded a slight increase to 58.8, indicating expansion in the logistics industry, influenced by The post Dry van report: Counteracting forces move the Logistics Managers Index higher in April appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Reefer report: After a late start, Strawberry shipments spring back

Contributing to lower truckload volumes in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry, is lower California volumes at the start of The post Reefer report: After a late start, Strawberry shipments spring back appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Flatbed report: Tariffs take their toll on residential housing construction

The latest data reveals a worrying trend in U.S. single-family homebuilding, which experienced a decline in April. This downturn is The post Flatbed report: Tariffs take their toll on residential housing construction appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

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