Police Arrest Suspect After Recovering $54K in Stolen Hot Wheels From BNSF Train
Colton police arrested a suspect and recovered $54,000 in stolen Hot Wheels from a BNSF train burglary.
Lagarde Departs ECB With Inflation Gains, Rate Hikes Loom
ECB President Lagarde departs after inflation gains as central banks globally prepare rate increases through December amid persistent price pressures.
Transportation Sector Struggles to Convert Tech Adoption Into Operational Gains
Transportation leaders adopt new technologies faster than they implement them effectively, leaving competitive opportunities unrealized.
LTL Carriers Capitalize on Premium Freight Demand as Volume Accelerates
Premium freight demand and higher volumes are driving profit gains for XPO and competing carriers across LTL and rail segments.
Boluda to Acquire Samskip in European Shortsea Consolidation Move
Boluda Shipping is acquiring Samskip to create a pan-European shortsea operator with 32 vessels and presence across 28 countries.
Dutch Cargo Industry Pushes Back on Schiphol Slot Restrictions
Dutch cargo industry criticizes Schiphol slot reduction as inadequate protection for freight operations under new traffic decree.
South Africa's Central Bank Confident Current Policy Will Meet Inflation Target
South Africa's central bank projects current policy will achieve inflation goals as the nation's revised GDP figures improve its debt outlook.
Kroger Ramps Up Direct Sourcing Push Amid Port Congestion
Kroger accelerates direct sourcing strategy targeting 10% of procurement volumes while import demand rises at major U.S. ports and inland congestion persists.
Diesel Price Pressures to Extend Through 2027, Weighing on Fleet Economics
Diesel prices will remain elevated through 2027 due to refining and supply chain constraints, prompting carriers to adopt fuel surcharges and efficiency measures.
Jade Pacific Line Launches India-Red Sea Service as New Entrant Eyes Asia Short-Haul Market
New carrier Jade Pacific Line launches India-Red Sea service with single vessel deployment.
Converted Freighters Offer Partial Fix to Cargo Capacity Crunch
Industry experts debate converted freighter role in bridging capacity gap until next-generation aircraft arrive.
Job Corps Enrollment Rebounds After Legal Challenge to Closure Order
Job Corps enrollment recovers after courts block Trump administration's plan to close more than 100 federally-funded trade training centers.
Saia Posts Record Revenue, Tonnage on Expanded Terminal Footprint
Saia posts record third-quarter revenue and tonnage driven by expansion of its 219-terminal network and improved service offerings.
Container Rates Rise on Asia-Europe, Transpacific Routes Amid Port Congestion
Container rates climb despite softer demand as Red Sea routing and port disruptions tighten capacity on key trade lanes.
Fresno Carrier DTL to Deploy 75 Autonomous Trucks on Interstate Lanes
Fresno-based DTL Transport will operate 75 autonomous trucks on interstate freight lanes under a binding agreement, beginning with Dallas-El Paso and Dallas-Atlanta routes.
Diesel Surge Eclipses Driver Pay as Top Cost for Florida Carriers
Diesel fuel has surpassed driver wages as the largest expense for Florida trucking fleets, with a 70% year-over-year cost increase straining carrier profitability.
White House Pursues Negotiated Path on Robotics Trade Review
The Trump administration chooses negotiation over tariffs on robotics and industrial machinery following a Section 232 review.
Nine Sinaloa Cartel Associates Arrested in Year-Long California Rail Theft Operation
Federal authorities arrested nine alleged Sinaloa Cartel members accused of orchestrating a yearlong train theft operation targeting BNSF Railway shipments in Southern California.
Mastio Study Reveals Performance Gaps Beyond LTL Pricing
Mastio's 30-year LTL carrier study reveals that performance metrics beyond pricing—including operational reliability, service quality, and billing accuracy—drive shipper loyalty and business growth.
Coty Slashes Air Freight Dependency in Supply Chain Overhaul
Coty has cut air freight by 48% since 2019, shifting to ocean and rail transport to reduce supply chain emissions.
Wella Company Names Supply Chain Chief as Beauty Sector Optimizes Logistics
Wella Company names Javier Huerta as chief supply chain officer to oversee sourcing, manufacturing and logistics operations.
Trailer Bridge Names Gittens as New Chief Executive
Trailer Bridge names 30-year transportation veteran Charles Gittens as CEO to lead ocean carrier's Puerto Rico service and fleet modernization efforts.
U.S. Economy Expands 3.4% in Q3 on Consumer Spending Surge
Third-quarter GDP growth reached 3.4% annually, led by consumer spending and investment, yet affordability pressures persist for lower-income Americans ahead of midterms.
U.S. Trucking Volumes Turn Positive After Three-Year Slide
U.S. truckload freight shipments turned positive in August after 42 months of decline, with rates jumping 11% year-over-year.
US Economic Growth Accelerates on Strong Business Investment, Consumer Demand
U.S. GDP grew 3.4% in Q3 2026, driven by business investment and consumer demand, with freight markets reflecting similar strength.
CPKC Posts Record Revenue on Intermodal, Grain Surge
CPKC achieved record third-quarter revenue and volumes driven by strength in grain and intermodal traffic, though operating efficiency declined.
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