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In an unusual move, China regulators will review the sale of port operations linked to the Panama Canal to a consortium led by a U.S investor. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation posted comments on its website that it planned to review the $23 billion sale by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to BlackRock and ocean […]

Federal transportation officials at the Mid-America Trucking Show discussed a deregulatory approach that aligns with the Trump administration’s policy of eliminating 10 regulations for every new one introduced.

Union Pacific is partnering with Jaguar Transport Holdings to establish a new shortline railroad in Kansas City, Missouri’s West Bottoms industrial district.

BNSF Railway said customers invested $4.2 billion in industrial projects on its network in 2024.

Fight China’s shipping practices and revive U.S. shipbuilding, commenters tell the U.S. trade representative, but don’t punish domestic industry in the global market.

The National Transportation Safety Board said proper risk assessment by the state of Maryland could have averted the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge that killed six road workers in 2024.

Red Sea diversions hit liner operator Hapag-Lloyd’s profits despite higher revenues in 2024.

Equity Transportation’s reported closure underscores the reality that in today’s freight market, even long-established carriers are not immune to the economic downturn.

A performance analysis by Orderful of different equipment types highlights strengths and challenges across the market.

Kent Richard, interim bridge director of the City of Laredo, sat down with FreightWaves’ Timothy Dooner to discuss the 25th anniversary of the World Trade Bridge and the future of trade through Laredo.

This week: Shoppers share safety concerns, and we examine theft on the railroads

Sebastian Baquero’s career in the trucking industry started with importing and selling tires at just 21 years old. Through years of working with fleets, he gained firsthand insight into one of the industry’s most overlooked cost centers.

With the integration of SONAR’s market intelligence into project44’s Freight Procurement Analytics, shippers can access data that enables more informed and agile procurement decisions.

With scams becoming more sophisticated and brokers facing increased legal risks, this exclusive gathering will provide crucial insights, expert discussions and high-level networking opportunities.

In this edition: The FMCSA’s proposed broker transparency rule gets an extra comment period, and The Playbook arrives at FreightWaves.

FreightWaves and Innovative Logistics Group have teamed up to create The Playbook, a one-stop shop of resources for the small carrier and owner-operator who want to level up their business.

In North Carolina, old railcars are getting new life as temporary road bridges after damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.

“I have never seen a role like a cradle-to-grave broker in any other industry,” said FreightHero’s founder and CEO.

FreightTech could contribute to a digital transformation in vehicle logistics, and Detroit-based Auto Hauler Exchange and its investors are betting on it.

Stock markets around the world saw sharp declines in response to President Trump’s imposition of tariffs and retaliatory actions by Canada and Mexico.

“We’re partnering with over three times the number of freight forwarders that we [anticipated] by this time,” said Bryan Lacaillade, co-founder and CEO of Freightmate Ai.

ALAN has been quietly mobilizing supply chain and logistics expertise to support communities in the wake of catastrophic events for the past 20 years, most recently in Los Angeles.

A California trucking company, which provided earthwork, excavation, and demolition services, along with its affiliated company, recently filed for bankruptcy protection, citing cashflow issues after defaulting on its factoring agreement.

This week Descartes shares the work it’s doing to combat location spoofing.

A publicly traded coffee wholesaler has filed a lawsuit against a Texas-based logistics company nearly a year after a load of coffee, valued at almost $84,500, went missing.

From optimizing electric vehicle fleets to mitigating fraud and automating nonrevenue tasks, automation is positioned to address some of the industry’s most pressing challenges.

This week we explore how retailers are balancing security measures with customer experience.

“In mature markets like the U.S., data accuracy and completeness are critical to building trust and delivering value,” said Shippeo co-founder Lucien Besse.

As the first president of Armada Sunset Holdings, Chris O’Brien sees strong potential for technologies such as AI and machine learning to drive innovation in supply chain management.

A St. Louis trucking company and its equipment leasing affiliate recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing the “challenges of the freight market” as one of the main reasons they are seeking to reorganize.

In 2024, retailers dealt with a costly challenge: U.S. consumers returning $685 billion worth of merchandise — 13.21% of total retail sales, according to Appriss Retail’s latest report.  Alarmingly, 15.14% of these returns were fraudulent, costing retailers a staggering $103 billion. The report, created with Deloitte, highlights the most common fraud schemes. Wardrobing, in which […]

This legal battle began in May 2020 when Omnitracs accused Platform Science of stealing its intellectual property.

In this edition: Predictions for 2025, and import fees rise for Asia in Mexico.

Chicago’s impact on freight transportation is a story of innovation, entrepreneurship, and risk-taking that spans decades.

CloneOps.ai has received funding from industry investors including Sope Creek’s Kevin Nolan, who sees a positive future for augmenting human talent in brokerage.

This week: Double brokers grab $1M in toys and porch pirates have a dance off

A family-owned Missouri trucking company with 265 trucks and 255 drivers recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

DAT Freight & Analytics spoke with FreightWaves about DAT’s acquisition of Trucker Tools and how it plans to address connectivity issues, fraud and customer needs in the new year.

Telematics is leading the way in efforts to gain control over trucking insurance premiums.

A West Virginia-based trucking company, which hauls coal, logs and wood chips, recently filed for bankruptcy.

The manager of a New York-based freight forwarding company is facing criminal charges alleging she violated federal export controls by illegally shipping oil and gas products to Russia.

Logistics firm Freight Essentials filed a federal lawsuit against WWEX Group and its affiliates, alleging that the company is engaging in fraudulent business practices with hidden fees.

Sankalp Arora, co-founder and CEO of Gather AI, and FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey discussed during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit the use of AI technology and drones to automate inventory monitoring and asset tracking in warehousing to improve efficiency and reduce human error.

Steve Blough, a co-founder of MercuryGate International Inc., speaks about how companies can use AI to strengthen decision making. 

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is launching a $31 million project to increase truck parking statewide.

After years of volatility due to economic uncertainties and global disruptions, the freight industry is seeing early signs of recovery. However, this recovery comes with challenges, including tighter capacity and heightened expectations for operational efficiency.

A former NFL player and his business partner, who were co-owners of a construction business and trucking company, and their bookkeeper face fraud charges after prosecutors claim they engaged in a scheme to obtain $1.4 million through the Paycheck Protection Program.

Areas of California, Illinois and Texas have been key targets for cargo thieves in recent years.

In this edition: breaking down the FMCSA’s proposed rule on broker transparency and changes again at Roadrunner.

A co-owner of a Massachusetts trucking company was sentenced to two months in prison after admitting that he falsified driving logs and lied to investigators in connection with a fatal collision involving the driver of one of the carrier’s trucks.

Josh Allen, chief commercial officer at ITS Logistics, spoke Thursday about investments the logistics industry should make in 2025 to develop their companies and workforce.

Adam McElhinney, the CEO of Uptake Technologies, spoke about what opportunities the logistics community has to utilize AI.

Frank Kenney of Cleo gives insight into the undeniable market trend toward more data visibility and transparency as a selling point for any clients in the freight industry. Every company has unique needs and models, and those needs are best served by being as open as possible.

Ryan Joyce, a former CIA operations officer, drew on his experience tracking terrorist networks to execute the company strategy to fight freight fraud.

Nikola Corp. leader Ryan Clayton said the rising demand for hydrogen could require as many as 50 fueling stations in the next three years to meet the need.

Smitha Raphael, chief product and delivery officer at SnapFulfil, highlights why flexibility and seamless integrations in warehouse management tech are now top priorities for 3PLs and B2C companies.

Freight Masters Inc. owner Herman Shaw was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program.

A California logistics company has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing the loss of its largest “anchor” customers as one of the main reasons it is seeking to reorganize.

Pilot Flying J named Liz Leon as the company’s 2024 Road Warrior.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Fraud Watch, FreightWaves’ dedicated newsletter tackling the burgeoning crisis of freight fraud.

After Uber recently announced bookings growth, the company has launched a broker offering that could help support future shipment growth and brokerage penetration.

Uber Freight’s payout to Greenbriar signifies a shift, highlighting both Uber Freight’s evolving valuation and the foresight of Greenbriar’s strategic financial protections.

With the next Trump administration expected to drive regulatory changes, experts anticipate a surge in M&A activity across retail, e-commerce and FreightTech, as companies like Amazon and DoorDash look to expand in a pro-business environment.

Hurricane Rafael, which struck Cuba as a Category 3 storm, is not expected to hit the United States.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

As FreightVana CTO Don Everhart moves into his new role at Transflo, he answers FreightWaves’ questions on hot FreightTech topics.

A shuttered Illinois-based trucking company that once hauled general freight, liquids and gases, beverages and paper products recently filed for Chapter 7.

Taylor Swift, who is currently on her Eras Tour, paid over $15 million to ship stage equipment from the United Kingdom to the United States.

A Texas trucking company and its affiliated companies have shuttered operations and recently filed for bankruptcy liquidation, citing serious financial conditions as the main reason.

FedEx transported six giant pandas between the United States and China this week on what the company calls the “FedEx Panda Express.”

The first-ever Freight Fraud Awareness Day, taking place on Tuesday, aims to unite the supply chain community in tackling schemes like double brokering and cargo theft, which have seen a 400% rise since 2022.

Former American Trucking Associations CEO and President Thomas J. Donohue, hailed as “a powerful voice for all businesses, employers and their employees,” died Monday. He was 86 years old.

Hurricane Milton caused at least $160 billion in damage and economic loss, according to a preliminary estimate from AccuWeather.

Nonprofit groups loaded with crucial disaster-relief and medical supplies are at staging areas outside Tampa, Florida, after Hurricane Milton made landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast Wednesday before leaving a trail of destruction across the state.

Hurricane Milton smashed into Florida around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday as a Category 3 near Siesta Key and was making its way across Florida on Thursday.

Freight coordination platform Cartage has raised $3.3 million in a funding round led by Y Combinator. The company, founded by industry veterans, is using AI to streamline logistics without forcing brokers, shippers or carriers to change their preferred communication methods.

Food retailers with distribution hubs in Hurricane Milton’s path are preparing for the storm to make landfall overnight Wednesday.

Category 4 Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida late Wednesday or early Thursday, bringing catastrophic flooding and life-threatening conditions less than two weeks after Helene battered the state.

Some Florida ports shuttered Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to continue growing in size before making landfall as a life-threatening storm.

Former Amazon and Flexport executive Dave Clark has launched Auger, a $100 million-backed logistics software startup aimed at optimizing supply chain decision-making for midsize to large businesses by using AI and automation.

Tampa’s port is bracing for Hurricane Milton as the projected Category 5 storm rapidly strengthens as it barrels toward the state.

Logistics companies are stepping up to help in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath.

Tristen Utter was nearly finished with his first delivery to North Carolina when he was caught in the disastrous and deadly remnants of Hurricane Helene, stranding him for days with no way to contact loved ones.

J.B. Hunt and UP.Labs aim to invest in six startups over the next three years.

Hundreds of roadways are closed in North Carolina, including parts of two interstates, snarling delivery routes and posing a challenge for the logistics community as it works to get supplies to residents.

Ports are assessing damage after Hurricane Helene roared into Florida as a Category 4 storm.

Most Florida ports were closed Thursday ahead of Hurricane Helene’s arrival in the Big Bend region, threatening what meteorologists called a deadly Category 2 storm expected to grow stronger before making landfall.

Florida ports are preparing for Hurricane Helene, which is expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday and bring life-threatening conditions with it.

The families of those who died in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore have filed wrongful death claims in federal court against the owner and operator of the container ship Dali.

Ports along the Gulf Coast are monitoring a storm in the Caribbean that AccuWeather meteorologists predict will strengthen into a hurricane and hit the area on Thursday.

A Transportation Intermediaries Association report says the freight industry is “under siege” from fraud and must evolve to fight the ballooning problem.

Paul Kroes, the trailer innovation leader at Thermo King, discusses the future of sustainability and innovation in refrigeration transportation.