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As a strike by dockside workers disrupts container handling, Montreal’s port chief executive calls on Ottawa to force union employees back to work.

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RXO is boasting that its projected efficiency savings from the Coyote Logistics acquisition will surpass earlier estimates.

The company that produces A321 converted freighters is adding a production line in Japan on the expectation that cargo airlines in the region will need more standard-size freighters.

Judy Love, the co-founder of Love’s Travel Stops, died on Tuesday in Oklahoma City. She was 87.

The Transportation Security Administration has proposed a rule that would require cybersecurity risk management and reporting requirements for some freight and passenger railroads, as well as rail transportation.

In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, trucking industry groups see new opportunities to change the regulatory and legislative landscape.

Ships are waiting at anchor after port employers at Vancouver and Prince Rupert on Monday locked out union forepersons after contract talks broke down.

Propelled by a big jump in intermodal traffic, weekly U.S. rail traffic had its biggest gain in seven weeks over the period ending Nov. 2.

RXO’s third-quarter earnings were highlighted by the first numbers from Coyote Logistics as well as an operating loss.

Forward Air continues to refresh its leadership team, hiring a new chief commercial officer on Wednesday.

Policies instituted over the past four years during the Biden-Harris administration will likely be reversed or sped up – many to the benefit of the trucking industry.

A family-owned cross-border trucking company — McKevitt Trucking, headquartered in Thunder Bay, Ontario – has ceased operations after more than three-quarters of a century.

Lufthansa Cargo is helping Shanghai Pudong airport improve cargo operations and signing capacity agreements with Chinese air cargo and postal operations.

Hapag-Lloyd’s dual-fuel-powered container ships will replace older vessels and reduce emissions.

Bipartisan bills including the Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act and the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 propose significant federal support to address the increase in freight fraud and organized retail crime.

An extensive study by a U.N. panel found that Yemen’s Houthi rebels are taking in as much as $180 million a month in protection money from shipowners.

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Schneider National is hopeful for a better seasonal inflection in the fourth quarter, noting some areas of the truckload market are seeing significant capacity exits.

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As the Senate shifts toward the right, rail safety could have a different future, especially as the pending rail safety legislation did not secure enough votes to continue. But experts believe there are a few items that could be considered.

Tariffs, taxes, the FTC and food regulations are among the major issues.

Strategic theft and straight theft are particularly prevalent in today’s market.

Hurricane Rafael is expected to take aim at the United States after making landfall in Cuba, but the storm’s possible intensity and damage to the U.S. coast remain unclear.

With deep roots in the truckload space and a strong commitment to innovation, Werner has positioned itself as an intermodal leader across the North American markets.

Two incendiary devices bound for delivery by DHL from Europe to North America were discovered this summer, prompting Western officials to investigate their origin.

Wabash National, feeling the impact of lower trailer orders, gets a negative outlook at S&P.

Tariffs, tax cuts and legislation supported by President-elect Donald Trump are predicted to benefit the freight industry.

Schneider National missed third-quarter expectations Wednesday, but shares of the truckload carrier were up 4% in early trading.

Trimble Inc. said its transportation segment performed well during the most recent quarter, with revenue increasing 1.4% to $195 million.

Cargo insurance is one of the top expenses for carriers, but what does it really do and why is it so important?

Lineage Inc. announced quarterly results Wednesday for the first time since becoming a public company.

A group with trucking interests as a key driver has been formed in Texas to push new tort reform.

A Miami trucking company and its five affiliates with more than 400 drivers recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

A former bookkeeper for an Iowa trucking company was sentenced to two years in prison after a guilty plea.

Cargojet reported good third-quarter results and says it is adding capacity to meet expected demand growth.

The Swiss container carrier MSC said it is adjusting the port rotation on its United States to South America east coast service.

GXO Logistics Inc. sees an upward trend in the global freight market in 2025, boosted by e-commerce.

Alone among major liner operators, CMA CGM of France has maintained scheduled voyages between Asia, the Mediterranean and North America ports via the turbulent Red Sea.

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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union members voted to approve a new contract with Boeing on Monday, putting to an end a lengthy strike in the Pacific Northwest.

A late night crash on Saturday involving a semi-truck left four people dead and 17 injured in southeast Michigan.

Expeditors International by numerous metrics had a strong third quarter.

October’s Logistics Managers’ Index showed supply chain managers expect transportation rates to move significantly higher over the next year.

Mike Baudendistel, head of intermodal solutions at FreightWaves SONAR, discussed on The Stockout’s election special Monday what Tuesday’s presidential election might mean for the retail and consumer packaged goods industries.

In the wake of the disastrous hazardous materials derailment last year in East Palestine, Ohio, the Federal Railroad Administration has repeatedly said it’s doing everything it can to improve rail safety.

Forward Air lowered full-year earnings guidance on Monday and said it wouldn’t address press reports that it is up for sale following a messy merger.

GXO achieved 28% revenue growth in the third quarter to a quarterly record of $3.16 billion, boosted by new e-commerce customers.

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges declined in the middle of a wild swing in futures markets.

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Two-year-old SpeedX is entering the international logistics sector with the acquisition of Accelerated Global Solutions.

Employers at the Port of Montreal say they will suspend salary guarantees for striking longshore workers who have shut down two container terminals.

The Alabama Port Authority has begun the fourth phase of its $104 million container terminal expansion project at the Port of Mobile.

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services has announced executive management changes as it aims to increase its market share during the next freight market upswing.

Supply chains will see direct effects regardless of the outcome of the presidential race. But what specific impacts on the freight industry are likely under a Harris versus a Trump administration?

The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association representing ocean carriers and terminal operators plan to lock out union forepersons after the International
Longshore and Warehouse Union rejected a final contract offer.

The American Medical Manufacturers Association is advocating for tax incentives and tariffs to encourage more U.S. medical equipment production amid concerns over supply chain disruption following recent hurricanes and ongoing competition with foreign trade partners.

The growth of cross-border e-commerce shipping influenced investment house Stonepeak’s decision to acquire Air Transport Services Group.

BNSF Railway’s profits, revenue and volume all increased for the third quarter, thanks to surging intermodal and agricultural shipments.

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded nearly $250 million for a multistate project to add electric truck chargers along the I-95 freight corridor.

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The rapid expansion of global trade has complicated cross-border payments, adding costs and delays and heightening fraud risk. Financial institutions and fintech firms are implementing digital solutions to enhance transparency and security.

A dispute over terminal automation will halt freight moving through the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and disrupt U.S.-bound intermodal rail shipments.

As AI continues to grow as a buzzword in many industries, especially in supply chains, workers fear getting replaced with new technology. However, AI is best used when working in tandem with employees.

Ocean Network Express posted soaring results in the second quarter on strong demand in the major trades, an early peak season in the U.S. and attacks on the Red Sea trade route.

The strong air cargo market acted as a tailwind for Air Canada in the third quarter.

Delays in setting up a new registration system will push back compliance deadlines for a rule addressing freight fraud in trucking.

ArcBest missed third-quarter expectations and is guiding to more than 500 basis points of less-than-truckload operating ratio degradation in the fourth quarter.

Outgo believes that traditional factoring has failed to deliver for carriers.

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Boeing reportedly dismantled its global diversity, equity and inclusion department on Thursday, and striking members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers are scheduled to vote on a new contract offer Monday.

The parent of container liner operator Maersk turned in quarterly revenue and profits higher than a year ago as attacks on Mideast shipping led to higher operating costs – and higher rates for shippers.

Today’s cross-border environment is being shaped by the rising popularity of nearshoring, as companies rethink their supply chain strategies.

How much influence could a $250 million purchases of 500 electric trucks have on establishing the value of used trucks?

The number of truck transportation jobs in the U.S., as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is only slightly off from where it was a year ago.

On a recent episode of Truck Tech, Alan Adler interviewed Eric Bippus, executive vice president of sales and systems development at Hexagon Agility, to outline key considerations and benefits of implementing renewable natural gas into your fleet.

ArcBest sees weak trends in both its asset-based and asset-light segments during the third quarter.

China’s territorial ambitions in the South China Sea could disrupt global trade lanes and possibly lead to armed conflicts involving the U.S.

The ONE alliance of container vessel lines posted second-quarter revenue on an early peak shipping season thanks to attacks on a key Mideast route and looming East Coast longshore strike.

The parent of Maersk container line said strong demand for shipping services and higher ocean freight rates fueled growth across all businesses as it raised estimates for full-year results.

E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc.’s North American sales increased 9% year over year to $95.5 billion in the third quarter.

Trinity Industries, which builds tank cars, covered hoppers and other freight cars saw lower revenue but higher profits on better railcar lease rates and improved efficiencies.

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Roughly 6% of CDL holders may be involved in predatory lease contracts with their carriers, according to a federal task force.

Uber Freight posted a wider EBITDA loss but showed improvement in revenue in the third quarter.

Amazon Air is looking to make money from its in-house cargo airline by renting out aircraft, including those operated by Sun Country Airlines, to shippers.

A recent FMCSA-sponsored study looking at the impacts of pay and working conditions on long-distance truck and bus drivers also calls into question claims of a persistent driver shortage.

Newly announced federal spending on zero-emission equipment and infrastructure at container ports won the approval of the International Longshoremen’s Association.

The president and CEO of Washington Trucking Associations, Sheri Call, explains why mandates could be a problem for trucking companies due to multiple factors.

Hub Group reported year-over-year revenue decreases in its intermodal and logistics segments during the third quarter.

C.H. Robinson CEO Dave Bozeman talked with analysts Wednesday about his model for turning the company around. The evidence indicates it’s working.

FreightWaves SONAR hosted a webinar Wednesday discussing its new shipper data consortium with Charles Odom, director of logistics at Halliburton.

A first look at C.H. Robinson’s third-quarter earnings reveals slightly slower sequential gains than in recent quarters.

The Truckload Carriers Association named Texas driver Michael Dorsey a Highway Angel for his efforts to save lives during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Logistics powerhouse Kuehne+Nagel is an early adopter of Amazon Air’s freight transportation service, which it is using to move e-commerce shipments from China to the U.S.

Transport Canada is funneling millions of dollars to expand grain-handling facilities at the Port of Montreal.

Expertise is key to navigating cargo insurance, security and customs issues in Mexico.