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‘Shipper of choice’ takes on new meaning as truck capacity tightens

The broader question confronting shippers after a prolonged freight downturn in which contract rates fell even as carrier operating costs increased is what those relationships are worth when the market turns.

NY-NJ port truckers on edge as new labor law goes into effect

While New Jersey state officials say the worker classification law is not a major change, the port drayage industry is concerned about higher costs and the potential exit of drivers.

AI air cargo boom sets up strong peak season on the trans-Pacific

Volume on the Asia-North America trade lane has recovered rapidly from the summer slowdown, with demand growth shrugging off soaring fuel prices and elevated rates.

CMA CGM closes $1.4 billion FedEx Supply Chain acquisition

The deal nearly triples CEVA’s North American contract logistics capacity and strengthens its integrated logistics services in the US and Canada.

US maritime initiative presents opportunities for heavy logistics

The expansion of the US manufacturing sector could drive up demand for project cargo logistics, including heavy-haul trucking and inland waterway transport.

Intermodal growth puts focus on rebuilding drayage driver base

The pool of drivers available to haul 53-foot domestic containers has shrunk since the freight recession began in 2022, making it harder for intermodal providers to respond quickly to the current surge in volumes.

Shipping paralyzed as part of Rhine hits historic low-water level

Dry weather has steadily reduced navigable water levels on Europe’s most important container and chemical transport artery to the point where barge transport has become largely unviable.

Truckload moves toward higher rate equilibrium as capacity tightens

Transportation executives and analysts told Inland26 the market is moving away from the abrupt rate increases and capacity disruption that characterized the initial phase of the upcycle, shifting toward a more orderly repricing of truckload freight.

ONE to restructure Asia, Africa regional headquarters

The carrier will establish a new Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore, with Africa to be managed from Dubai.

Hapag-Lloyd’s revised bid for Zim may need to start again: reports

Securing approval for the $4.2 billion deal has proven to be a difficult task, given Tel Aviv’s framing of the Zim acquisition as a national security issue.

PSA and Granite Asia launch US$50 million supply chain innovation fund

Antonia Saratsopoulou

PSA International and Granite Asia have launched a US$50 million fund to support technology companies developing solutions for ports, logistics and global supply chains. The G&P Strategic Innovation Fund will focus on technologies including artificial intelligence, robotics and automation. It aims to help companies move beyond pilot projects and bring their solutions into wider commercial […] The post PSA and Granite Asia launch US$50 million supply chain innovation fund appeared first on Container News.

Emirates SkyCargo partners with Dubai Chambers to support SME global trade

Antonia Saratsopoulou

Emirates and Dubai Chambers have signed an agreement to support the international growth of Dubai-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through the partnership, Dubai Chamber of Commerce members will gain access to logistics services from Emirates SkyCargo. The initiative aims to help local businesses reach new markets and strengthen their links with global supply chains. […] The post Emirates SkyCargo partners with Dubai Chambers to support SME global trade appeared first on Container News.

DCSA expands Track & Trace standard to IoT and reefer containers

Antonia Saratsopoulou

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released Track & Trace 3.0.0, expanding its container visibility standard to include IoT and reefer events. The new version builds on Track & Trace 2.2.0, which covers shipment, transport and equipment events. With the update, the standard can also handle data generated by connected containers and refrigerated equipment. […] The post DCSA expands Track & Trace standard to IoT and reefer containers appeared first on Container News.

Maersk restructures Europe-West Africa service network

Giannis Nikolakis

Maersk will adjust its Europe-West Africa service network from October 2026 to improve connectivity and schedule reliability. The revised network introduces additional coverage through Port Said, Lomé and Pointe-Noire. It also reorganises connections through major hubs in West and Central Africa. The new rotations are: Service Rotation WAF 2 Algeciras – Tangier – Dakar WAF […] The post Maersk restructures Europe-West Africa service network appeared first on Container News.

GXO signs 10-year logistics deal with Columbia Sportswear in Europe

Antonia Saratsopoulou

GXO Logistics has launched a 10-year logistics partnership with Columbia Sportswear Company in Europe. Under the agreement, GXO is now managing Columbia Sportswear’s distribution centre in Cambrai, northern France. The facility serves as Columbia’s main distribution hub for continental Europe. It supports e-commerce orders, retail replenishment and wholesale distribution across several European markets. GXO will […] The post GXO signs 10-year logistics deal with Columbia Sportswear in Europe appeared first on Container News.

Reefer Report: Rates ease as produce rush cools, but the year-over-year premium holds

Reefer spot linehaul rates paid to carriers averaged $2.71 per mile last week, minus fuel, down 0.7%, or $0.02 per The post Reefer Report: Rates ease as produce rush cools, but the year-over-year premium holds appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Flatbed Report: Farm iron stacks up, and flatbed demand will feel it

Flatbed spot linehaul rates paid to carriers averaged $2.59 per mile last week, minus fuel, down 0.5%, or $0.01 per mile, from the week before. The post Flatbed Report: Farm iron stacks up, and flatbed demand will feel it appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Dry Van Report: Falling tonnage, tighter market as the supply story holds

Dry van spot linehaul rates paid to carriers averaged $2.17 per mile last week, minus fuel, unchanged from the week before. The post Dry Van Report: Falling tonnage, tighter market as the supply story holds appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Reefer Report: Citrus out of California reprices hard as Yakima apples top $14K into the East

Reefer spot linehaul averaged $2.73 per mile last week, minus fuel, up 0.7%, or $0.02 per mile, from the week before. The post Reefer Report: Citrus out of California reprices hard as Yakima apples top $14K into the East appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Broker newsletter: Every way to read the market, in one place

Where to get the data, what a Gulf landfall does to a routing guide, and how to price a bid from the shipper's side of the transaction. The post Broker newsletter: Every way to read the market, in one place appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Flatbed Report: Housing’s pipeline is softening, and the Fed isn’t why

Flatbed spot linehaul paid to carriers averaged $2.60 per mile last week, minus fuel, down 0.5%, or $0.01 per mile, from the week before. The post Flatbed Report: Housing’s pipeline is softening, and the Fed isn’t why appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Dry Van Report: Cass shipments turn positive, ending the longest freight downturn on record

Dry van spot linehaul rates paid to carriers averaged $2.17 per mile last week, minus fuel, down 1.2%, or $0.03 per mile, from the week before. The post Dry Van Report: Cass shipments turn positive, ending the longest freight downturn on record appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Introducing DAT Contract Bid: A smarter way to run contract bids

Transportation teams are struggling to keep up in a volatile freight market that requires quick-turn contract sourcing outside of the annual RFP cycle. The post Introducing DAT Contract Bid: A smarter way to run contract bids appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

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