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Logistics Global Steel Wire seeks fresh Santander terminal concession
Global Steel Wire, a Celsa group company, has applied for a new five-year concession for its steel-handling terminal at the Port of Santander. The application covers 11,700 sq m of land and 171.25 m of berth frontage, with Santander Port Authority opening a one-month competition period. The terminal handled 173,755 tonnes in 2023.
Logistics Keyfield International Enters Dredging Market with $24.7m Vessel Acquisition
Keyfield International has acquired the 2016-built trailing suction hopper dredger Inai Kenanga for $24.7m, about 61% below its $63.7m fair-market value, according to Splash247. The vessel, bought from receiver-managed Inai Rimba, will be held in an SPV with Star Naval 1 and is slated for reactivation in 2027 for dredging and land reclamation projects in Malaysia and Singapore.
Logistics DNV: Build fleets that can survive the wrong fuel call
DNV's 10th Maritime Forecast to 2050 urges shipowners to stop betting on a single decarbonisation pathway and instead build fleets that can survive multiple regulatory, fuel and technology outcomes. The report highlights energy efficiency as an immediate strategic hedge while low-GHG fuel markets struggle to emerge. Shippers and operators should expect cost structures to vary by trade lane as regulatory divergence persists.
Logistics IAEA launches global push to bring nuclear power back to sea
The IAEA launched the ATLAS initiative in Washington with 600 participants from over 50 countries to create a regulatory and safety framework for nuclear-powered civilian shipping. Twenty-five countries backed the initiative, and experts expect some nuclear maritime concepts to be ready for deployment in the 2030s, according to Splash247.
Logistics Shippers Face Higher Costs If IMO Net-Zero Framework Vote Fails, Baxter Freight Warns
Tom Isler of Baxter Freight argues freight buyers should hope the IMO's Net-Zero Framework passes in October. A failed vote would not end carbon pricing but would fragment it into multiple surcharges, making costs harder to read, forecast and challenge. The price lands on freight bills either way.
Logistics Autonomous Trucks Are Here: Einride Posts 27% Revenue Jump and 500-Truck Tesla Semi Order
Einride posted a 27% revenue increase in the first half of 2025 after its June IPO, with autonomous driverless hours up about 60%. The company ordered 500 Tesla Semi trucks for its U.S. platform and is deploying 75 electric trucks for Amazon's middle-mile network. CEO Roozbeh Charli expects the growth rate to roughly double in the second half, according to FreightWaves.
Logistics Norfolk Southern, Wabtec Convert 33 Locomotives to AC Traction in Modernization Program
Norfolk Southern and Wabtec Corp. announced a modernization program converting 33 ES44DC locomotives to AC-traction ES44ACMs. The work, performed in Fort Worth and Erie, aims to improve reliability, efficiency and locomotive life, with the first unit shipped this month.
Logistics Midwest Carrier Behnke Acquires AG Freight, Gains Southeast Outpost Near Inland Port Greer
Michigan-based Behnke Dedicated & Logistics has acquired AG Freight for an undisclosed sum, gaining a Southeast outpost near South Carolina's Inland Port Greer. The deal, with Calder Capital advising Behnke, combines AG Freight's TL, LTL, expedited and drayage services with Behnke's Midwest dedicated trucking and warehousing operation.
Logistics CBSA Seizes 385 Kilos of Cocaine in Commercial Truck at Blue Water Bridge
CBSA officers seized about 385 kilograms of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck at Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward, Ontario, on Aug. 13, according to FreightWaves. The driver was arrested and charged by the RCMP with importing a controlled substance and possession for trafficking. The case highlights ongoing border enforcement, with CBSA reporting more than 4,500 kilograms of cocaine seizures in fiscal 2025-26.
Logistics Port of Oakland reports steady laden volumes in July as imports fall
Port of Oakland saw July total container volume fall 11.4% year over year, but loaded cargo activity remained broadly stable through the first seven months of 2026. The port also welcomed Hapag-Lloyd's resumed WC5 service with the Missouri Express.
Logistics Amazon Moves Parcels by Shinkansen Bullet Train, Launches E-Bike Delivery in Los Angeles
Amazon contracted with three Japan Railway companies to move parcels on Shinkansen bullet trains, enabling same-day delivery from Tokyo to central and northern Japan. The company also launched its first U.S. West Coast e-cargo bike operation in Culver City, California, with Burbank to follow. The moves add rail and bike capacity to Amazon's middle- and last-mile networks.
Logistics Truck Parking as a Driver Perk: Fleets Book Reserved Spots to Cut Turnover
Truck Parking Club is positioning reserved parking spots as a driver-retention tool, using a $150-a-month space to solve a two-hour commute problem for one owner-operator. The network now counts more than 6,400 locations across 50 states and has served drivers from 93 of the top 100 fleets.
Logistics Höegh Autoliners orders six more Aurora car carriers, raises NOK1.42bn
Höegh Autoliners has ordered six LNG dual-fuel car carriers from China Merchants Heavy Industry and raised NOK1.42bn ($152m) via an oversubscribed share placement to fund the expansion. The firm Aurora programme rises to 18 vessels, with options and reserved slots that could take the series to 26 ships and add almost 237,000 ceu of capacity, according to Splash247.
Logistics Indian Railways Eyes 35 Hydrogen Trains, Targets Cheaper Green Fuel After First Launch
Indian Railways is expanding its hydrogen train programme to 35 trains on heritage routes and pushing to lower green hydrogen costs through offtake assurances. The first train has clocked 2,500 km of commercial operations and is the world's most powerful and longest hydrogen-powered trainset.
Logistics Solstad Offshore Wins $62m Petrobras CSV Contract Offshore Brazil
Solstad Offshore has won a two-year, $62m contract from Petrobras for the construction support vessel Normand Valiant, starting in Q4 2026. The vessel will provide accommodation services on the Brazilian continental shelf. The Normand Valiant is owned by Solstad Maritime and chartered to Solstad Offshore under a bareboat arrangement.
Logistics Abandoned Vans Lead Deputies to $123K in Brooks Shoes From BNSF Boxcar Theft
San Bernardino County deputies recovered more than $123,000 in Brooks running shoes after a suspected BNSF Railway boxcar burglary near Ludlow, California. Two abandoned vans led to the discovery, and the investigation remains open with no arrests announced.
Logistics Mexican trucking group urges US to clarify B-1 visa revocations
Mexican trucking chamber CANACAR is urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection to clarify B-1 visa revocation rules, warning that inconsistent cabotage enforcement is pulling drivers off cross-border routes. CANACAR estimates 150–200 drivers in Mexicali and roughly 25,000 across the northern border have lost visas in 2026, threatening capacity on U.S.-Mexico lanes.
Logistics English language proficiency joins top five Roadcheck driver OOS violations as CVSA releases 2026 data
English language proficiency entered the top five driver out-of-service (OOS) violation categories in the 2026 International Roadcheck, accounting for 361 OOS orders or 9.1% of the total, according to CVSA data reported by FreightWaves. No-medical-card violations more than doubled to 1,072 (27%), while hours-of-service violations fell to 929 (23.4%). Vehicle-related OOS top five remained unchanged with brake systems leading at 3,379 violations.
Logistics Truckload Tender Rejections at 13.57% Signal Healthy Freight Market Ahead of Q4 Volatility
Truckload tender rejections have settled at 13.57% after peaking above 17.5% around July 4th, up sharply from roughly 6% in January, according to FreightWaves SONAR data. Spot rates rose 7% from August 22 through late August, showing early seasonal firming ahead of Q4. Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp say the market has a window to set spot-contract mix before volatility returns.
Logistics Deputies Recover $150K in New Balance Shoes After BNSF Boxcar Burglary in California
San Bernardino County deputies recovered more than $150,000 in New Balance shoes after a BNSF boxcar burglary near Barstow, California. One suspect was arrested; the investigation remains open, with the train's route and shipper not yet released.
Logistics Bullet Train Project Update: 74 km of Piers Completed on Shilphata-Zaroli Section, NHSRCL Says
According to Business-Today, India's first bullet train corridor is in active construction, with nearly 74 km of viaduct piers completed on the 135.45-km Shilphata-Zaroli elevated section, NHSRCL said. Three mountain tunnels have broken through, and three elevated stations are coming up at Thane, Virar and Boisar. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called the progress "a whole new vibe."
Logistics Rail mega-merger revives proposal for new, expanded Atlanta passenger services — and there's a trucking angle
FreightWaves reports that the proposed $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, now before the Surface Transportation Board, has revived a plan to divert freight trains around Atlanta and expand passenger rail. The bypass, backed by Mark Hitchcock of Jacobs Engineering, could improve trucking fluidity in the city and shift commuters off the road.
Logistics Welspun One Targets Year-End Completion for World Trade Center Thane Project
Welspun One plans to complete the World Trade Center Thane project by end of 2026, investing over ₹1,000 crore in 1.2 million sq ft of Grade A offices, retail and Urban Distribution Centres. The project is 30 per cent leased, with Aditya Birla Group and Welspun Group among confirmed occupiers.
Logistics Border Wall Construction Threatens 6,000 Years of History on Private Lands
The US Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection awarded billions in contracts for border wall and road construction along a 500-plus-mile West Texas riverfront, putting ancient archaeological sites on private ranches at risk. Archaeologists warn that bulldozers could destroy unstudied sites, including Canta Recio and the Polvo site, even as Big Bend National Park construction is paused after lawsuits.
Logistics From 600 to 5,000 Packages an Hour: FedEx Unveils $150 Million Delhi Cargo Hub
FedEx plans a $150 million integrated air cargo hub at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, boosting package processing capacity from 600 to 5,000 packages per hour. The facility at GMR Cargo City will strengthen air cargo connectivity across North and East India, supported by government efforts to expand cargo hubs and air freight stations.
Logistics IMO Warns Piracy Surge in Gulf of Aden Leaves More Than 90 Seafarers Captive
The International Maritime Organization warns that more than 90 seafarers are now captive after a piracy surge in the Gulf of Aden, with six vessels held following the August 20 hijacking of the Seamull. IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez demands immediate release and calls for renewed naval cooperation and security preparedness.
Logistics Thom Albrecht Says Freight Supply Cycle Could Stretch Through Q1 2028
According to FreightWaves, Thom Albrecht of Reliance Partners says supply constraints — not demand — are driving trucking's current cycle, with regulatory enforcement and proposed rules likely to extend it through next year or into Q1 2028. Demand indicators have improved, including rail volumes at their second-highest level since 2008.
Logistics Amazon drone delivery expansion targets 500 cities by year's end
Amazon is expanding Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. communities by the end of 2026, up from 11 locations today, according to FreightWaves. The MK30 drone delivers up to 5-pound parcels in about 60 minutes for fees starting at $2.99. The move intensifies last-mile competition as Home Depot and Walmart roll out faster delivery options.
Logistics FR8 Solutions settles RICO case over alleged $7,000 trucking rate gap
FR8 Solutions and 22 independent drivers reached a settlement in a federal civil RICO lawsuit over allegedly altered rate sheets and hidden revenue. A Florida court dismissed the case with prejudice on July 28, with financial terms undisclosed. The dispute centered on promises to pay drivers 88% of each load's linehaul rate.
Logistics Liners and Red Sea: Damn the Houthis, full speed ahead!
Container spot rates are diverging sharply, with Trans-Pacific lanes climbing to new highs while Asia-Europe rates slide from July peaks. Carriers including Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, and Cosco are pushing to resume Red Sea transits despite renewed Houthi attacks and the expiry of the U.S.-Iran agreement, while Panama Canal restrictions add capacity and cost pressure, according to FreightWaves.
Logistics STB adopts review schedule for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, decision pushed to 2027
The Surface Transportation Board removed its hold on the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger filing and adopted a procedural schedule that pushes a final decision into the second half of 2027. Final briefs are due May 28, 2027, while motions for summary denial from BNSF, CSX and shipper groups remain pending.
Logistics Harland & Wolff to Overhaul Samson and Goliath Cranes Ahead of Royal Navy Contract
Harland & Wolff's Belfast shipyard will spend £3m refurbishing its Samson and Goliath cranes as part of nearly £100m of investment ahead of the Royal Navy's Fleet Solid Support contract. The overhaul is intended to restore the cranes to full lifting capacity for final assembly of three support ships.
Logistics Cabinet Approves Four Railway Multitracking Projects Worth Rs 9,450 Crore Across Four Indian States
Union Cabinet approved four railway multitracking projects worth Rs 9,450 crore across West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, adding 410 km of track and 76 million tonnes of annual freight capacity by 2030-31, according to Business-Today. The Cabinet also cleared an NH-22 four-laning project in Bihar worth Rs 3,590.73 crore. The projects target coal, iron ore, cement, containers and automobile freight.
Logistics Shipmanagement becomes crisis management as Red Sea diversions alter Asia-Europe operations
Shipmanagement has shifted into crisis-management mode, with Red Sea disruption forcing Cape of Good Hope diversions that add thousands of miles to Asia-Europe voyages. Splash247 reports decarbonisation targets, crew-change bottlenecks, war-risk cover and GPS spoofing are compounding the strain on vessel managers.
Logistics MSC reaches 500 secondhand acquisitions in six-year buying blitz
MSC has completed its 500th secondhand containership acquisition since August 2020, according to Alphaliner via Splash247. The Swiss carrier's fleet is approaching 7.4m TEU with over 21% of global capacity, and it now operates east-west trades independently of global alliances.
Logistics Trucking Market Enters Multi-Year Recovery as 20–25% of Capacity Exits
According to a FreightWaves interview, RXO Chief Strategy Officer Jared Weisfeld says 20-25% of for-hire truckload capacity is likely to exit amid government enforcement and rising costs, signaling a multi-year recovery. Spot rates are already up 30-50% year over year, tender rejections remain at multi-year highs, and shippers are consolidating freight with fewer brokers. Weisfeld advises locking in capacity partnerships now as the market tightens through September.
Logistics BNSF expands intermodal rail service between Phoenix and North Texas for shippers
BNSF Railway has expanded intermodal rail service between the Phoenix metro area and North Texas, now running six days a week with transit of just over three days. The move is aimed at converting truck freight to rail ahead of the domestic peak shipping season. BNSF is also building Logistics Park Phoenix, with its first phase slated to open in early 2027, according to FreightWaves.
Logistics Life Couriers names Edward DeMartini CEO as JLL Partners acquires healthcare logistics provider
Private equity firm JLL Partners has acquired Munich-based Life Couriers, a healthcare-focused temperature-controlled logistics provider, and named Edward DeMartini as CEO. The deal positions the company to expand as the healthcare logistics market is projected to grow from $246 billion in 2024 to about $503 billion by 2034.
Logistics Fleet Maintenance Costs Rising: AI, Automation, and Ownership Costs in 2026
FreightWaves partnered with Motive to explore how AI, automation, and integrated operations platforms can reduce fleet downtime and lower total cost of ownership. The report covers top 2026 maintenance challenges, AI impact areas, platform integration benefits, and cost-reduction strategies. Related F3 events are scheduled in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Logistics India Eyes First Cargo Ship on Arctic Northern Sea Route to Russia as Arkhangelsk Talks Advance
India may send its first cargo ship via the Northern Sea Route to Russia next year. Arkhangelsk region discussions cover ship construction, port infrastructure, and a possible Rosatom memorandum of understanding, potentially cutting sailing distances by up to 40%.
Logistics Maersk abandons 4.4m teu fleet ceiling as CEO Vincent Clerc signals capacity growth
Maersk has abandoned its 4-4.4m teu capacity ceiling, with its operated fleet now above 4.7m teu. CEO Vincent Clerc told investors the carrier will 'ensure that we have the capacity to grow.' Analysts are split on whether this will trigger a newbuilding spree or more chartering.
Logistics China Merchants Energy Shipping firms charter deal for five MPP newbuilds
China Merchants Energy Shipping has firmed long-term charter deals for five multipurpose newbuildings, adding 422,500 dwt of capacity. The Shanghai-listed owner will take three ships from CMB Financial Leasing and two from China Merchants Financial Leasing, with deliveries in 2029-2030.
Logistics Laredo imposes up to $2,000 fines on low-balance truck toll accounts at border bridges
The City of Laredo Bridge System has begun enforcing a revised TradeTag policy that fines commercial carriers up to $2,000 for insufficient toll balances at the World Trade Bridge and Colombia-Solidarity Bridge. The change replaces a slower U-turn requirement and adds escalating penalties plus mandatory credit card and auto-replenishment for the 4,574 active commercial accounts.
Logistics World’s third-largest shipping line CMA CGM names Natasha Griffin as US chief
CMA CGM Group named Natasha Griffin chief executive of CMA CGM North America, based in Norfolk, Va. Griffin will oversee ocean shipping, logistics, intermodal and supply chain activities across the U.S. and Canada, succeeding Adeline Franger Chouraqui. The carrier handles 5 million container units annually in the region.
Logistics CBP Seizes $634K in Cocaine Hidden Inside Tractor at Texas Border Crossing
CBP officers seized approximately $634,000 in suspected cocaine hidden inside a commercial tractor at Pharr International Bridge on Aug. 7. The 21.54 kilograms of narcotics in 18 packages were detected by nonintrusive inspection equipment and extracted in a physical search. Homeland Security Investigations has opened a criminal case; no arrests have been announced.
Logistics GlobalX Airlines Revokes Lawsuit Against Ascent Global Logistics, Ends Brokerage Deal
Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) dismissed its $30 million breach-of-contract lawsuit against Ascent Global Logistics and terminated their exclusive brokerage agreement, ending a dispute that hindered cargo fleet utilization. The carrier continues to face weak air cargo demand, operating three of its four A321 freighters after parking two in March and seeing Q2 cargo revenue fall roughly 50% year over year.
Logistics New study: Hormuz just one of many shipping chokepoints, Oxford Economics finds
An Oxford Economics study reported by FreightWaves warns that the Strait of Hormuz is only one of many maritime chokepoints that can disrupt global trade. Geopolitical leverage and climate events — from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea to Panama Canal draft cuts — are raising costs and forcing carriers to adjust vessel rotations. Nearly a quarter of global trade passes through the Malacca and Taiwan straits, amplifying systemwide risk.
Logistics Cass Report: Truckload Linehaul Rates Rip Higher in July Despite Soft Volumes
Truckload linehaul rates rose 8.6% year over year in July, the 19th consecutive annual gain and the largest in four years, according to Cass Information Systems. Shipments fell 4.8% y/y as capacity declined and rail intermodal gained share. Werner and Schneider reported strong contract-rate gains.
Logistics Police Recover $258K Copper Load From Stolen J.B. Hunt Trailer in North Carolina
Kenly, North Carolina police recovered approximately $258,000 in copper wire from a stolen 53-foot J.B. Hunt trailer and arrested 41-year-old Florida man Jarrel Lamont Nightingale. The investigation spanned multiple jurisdictions, and Nightingale faces felony charges including possession of stolen goods, stolen motor vehicle, and carrying a concealed gun. Copper has led all metals in cargo theft for two consecutive years, according to FreightWaves.
Logistics Dohrn bets on camera data to cut fleet insurance costs
Dohrn completed a full-fleet conversion to dual-facing AI event recorders and saw accidents fall almost 20%, according to FreightWaves. CEO Robert Howard says carriers, not insurers, are driving the technology push as insurance premiums climb. The camera investment also speeds claims resolution and brings safety into customer RFP conversations.
Logistics Virgin moves closer to London-Paris rail services with ORR track approval
The UK's Office of Rail and Road granted Virgin track access for up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 1 October 2030, breaking Eurostar's passenger monopoly. Virgin still needs rolling stock, safety approvals, and European track access before launch. FS Italiane Group is also pursuing a separate tunnel service via Trenitalia France.
Logistics FBI Seeks Truck Drivers Nationwide Who May Be Victims in 54-Count Tax Fraud Case
The FBI is seeking truck drivers nationwide who may be victims of a 54-count tax fraud case involving Diane Marie Poe and Genuine Financial Services in Walton County, Georgia. At least 26 self-employed truck drivers have been identified as potential victims. Anyone who used the company should contact FBI Atlanta at 770-216-3000.
Logistics India Post's Gujarat Pilot Helps 5 FPOs Deliver 40,000 Items, Doubles Business
India Post's Gujarat pilot has enabled five farmer producer organisations to deliver over 40,000 items in eight months, using post office storage and the ONDC-linked MyStore App. One FPO, Ranmal FPC, shipped 30,000 items and saw turnover reach ₹4 crore by July, with the pilot now extended to seven Gujarat cities.
Logistics India must strengthen shipping capacity, naval protection amid growing chokepoints: GTRI
The Red Sea shipping crisis has passed 1,000 days without a durable solution, forcing India-Europe and India-US East Coast trade onto longer, costlier routes, according to GTRI. The think tank says Suez Canal traffic remains 60-70% below pre-crisis levels and freight rates are 25-40% above normal. GTRI founder Ajay Srivastava calls on India to strengthen domestic shipping capacity, trade finance, naval protection and alternative corridors.
Logistics Canadian Border Officers Seize $6.6M in Vapes and Nicotine Pouches From US Semis
Canada Border Services Agency intercepted three US semis at Blue Water Bridge in four days, seizing CAD$6.6 million in nicotine vapes and pouches. The largest load was valued at CAD$2,983,500. Investigations are ongoing.
Logistics Sugar Warehousing Needs Distinct Controls, Not Generic Bagged Storage, Report Finds
India's sugar industry is losing post-harvest value to inadequate warehousing, according to The Hindu Business Line. The report details four risks — hygroscopic sensitivity, inversion, caking and pests — and prescribes raised pallets, FIFO stacking, no-hook handling and digital monitoring. Logistics operators must treat sugar as a specialty commodity, not interchangeable bagged cargo.
Logistics Truck Drivers Die at Average Age 61 — Project 61 Aims to Change That
FreightWaves reports that U.S. truck drivers die at an average age of 61, decades short of the general population's life expectancy, creating direct safety and liability risks for the supply chain. Jeremy Reymer's nonprofit Project 61 is addressing the crisis through free education, a mobile app, and a federal partnership with FMCSA and HHS to incentivize healthier eating.
Logistics Freight Market Rejection Index: Is the Softness Misleading? SONAR Update
FreightWaves' SONAR update shows the freight market is stronger than it looks: the national tender rejection index at ~13.5% exceeded every 2024 reading, and intermodal contract rates are 34% below truckload rates. Spot rates are $3.34 per mile, 21% above last year. Shippers should consider mode conversion to rail before peak-season tightening begins in mid-October.
Logistics Trucksafe Bootcamp Adds Live Deposition Simulation to Prepare Trucking Fleets
FreightWaves reports Trucksafe Consulting's fifth annual Fleet Compliance Bootcamp, Sept. 16-17 in Indianapolis, adds a half-day Live Deposition Simulation and Rule 30(b)(6) Preparation Seminar on Sept. 18. The training prepares fleet safety directors for plaintiff attorneys' questioning, with settlement data from ATRI showing the financial stakes.
Logistics China's Experimental Maglev Hits 800 kmph in 5.3 Seconds, Third Record in Six Months
China's experimental maglev vehicle, developed at Donghu Laboratory, reached 800 kmph in 5.3 seconds on a 1-km test track in Hubei, setting its third world record in six months, according to Business-Today. The technology is not intended for passenger service but could eventually be adapted for rocketry, drones, military aircraft, and industrial transport.