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Logistics ILWU Dockworker Walkout Over Sugar Strike Shuts Down Port of Oakland Terminals
Union dockworkers at the Port of Oakland walked off the job Wednesday in sympathy with striking employees at the C&H Sugar refinery, shutting down all terminals. The walkout, described as a coordinated labor activity, has halted container operations and is causing uncertainty for cargo flows through the port.
Logistics LTL carrier Mountain Valley Express shutting down operations in three states
Mountain Valley Express, a regional less-than-truckload carrier, has ceased operations as of July 7, 2026. The Manteca, California-based company had 13 terminals across California, Arizona, and Nevada, and operated 277 power units. The shutdown follows a restructuring in late 2024 that included 105 layoffs.
Logistics Trade uncertainty leads South Carolina Ports to temporarily shut down Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
South Carolina Ports will temporarily shut down the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston on Aug. 1, consolidating container activity at other Charleston terminals. The decision is driven by an uncertain trade outlook in the second half of 2026 and the need to lower costs, according to SC Ports. The terminal's expansion to full buildout remains underway, but near-term volumes are insufficient to justify continued operations.
Logistics Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Surges 48% in One Day as IMO Evacuates 11,000 Stranded Seafarers
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz surged 48% in a single day, marking the clearest sign yet of a return to commercial normalcy. The IMO is overseeing the evacuation of over 11,000 stranded seafarers, while Iran released crew from the seized containership Epimonidas.
Logistics Freight Distress Report: More Carriers Shut Down, Logistics Firms Cut Jobs Across US
A new wave of bankruptcies and layoffs swept through US transportation and logistics from June 5 to June 15, 2026. Notable filings include Triple RRR Carriers (Chapter 7) and Expeditors International cutting ~230 technology jobs. The distress underscores elevated operating costs and financing challenges.
Technology Samsung MAX VPN Shuts Down June 15, 2026, Leaving 50 Million Users Seeking Alternatives
Samsung MAX VPN ceased operations on June 15, 2026, affecting over 50 million users. The app remains as a dead shell unless uninstalled. Users are advised to switch to third-party VPNs for continued protection.
Commodities BPCL to shut crude units at Mumbai refinery in September for routine maintenance
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) plans to shut a 120,000 barrels per day crude unit and secondary units at its 200,000 bpd Mumbai refinery for three to four weeks in September and October for routine maintenance, according to an industry source. The shutdown was originally scheduled for June but was delayed to meet local fuel demand.
Logistics BPCL Mumbai Refinery Shutdown to Impact Logistics
BPCL's Mumbai refinery will undergo maintenance in November, potentially impacting logistics operations and freight rates. Stakeholders should prepare for possible disruptions.