Patriot Rail Adds Scrap Recycler to NDW Network in Ohio
Patriot Rail opens direct rail access for scrap recycler Okolona Metal & Iron on its Northwest Ohio network.
Shipping Lines Chart New Paths as Hormuz Closure Persists
Shipping companies are pursuing alternative routes as the Strait of Hormuz closure shows no signs of ending.
XPO Positioned to Beat Q2 Tonnage Guidance as Industrial Activity Strengthens
XPO's May update suggests the carrier will beat Q2 tonnage guidance while benefiting from strengthening industrial demand and pricing gains.
Fleets Battling Thin Margins as Weather, Enforcement Tighten Capacity
Severe weather, regulatory enforcement, and tight margins are forcing trucking fleets to rethink talent retention strategies in 2026.
India Reassesses Foreign-Flag Coastal Shipping Rules as Policy Review Extends
India is reviewing coastal shipping cabotage rules to potentially allow foreign-flag vessels greater participation in domestic maritime routes.
Silk Way West Bolsters Singapore Operations With dnata Handling Agreement
Silk Way West Airlines extends its relationship with handler dnata in Singapore to manage more than 100 annual freighter flights.
BNSF Secures Labor Deal, Earns Industry Recognition
BNSF reaches tentative labor agreement with TCU/IAM and receives industry recognition.
CBS News Leadership Overhaul Signals Power Struggle at '60 Minutes'
CBS fires star correspondent Scott Pelley amid leadership shake-up at '60 Minutes' program.
Amazon Secures NLRB Settlement, Avoids Joint Employer Ruling
Amazon avoids joint employer finding with delivery partners after NLRB settlement approval.
Two-Thirds of Carriers Struggle to Extract Value From Telematics Investment
Two-thirds of trucking fleets struggle to interpret and act on telematics data despite heavy investment, with device sprawl and incompatible formats cited as primary obstacles.
EU Import Reforms Unlikely to Disrupt Ecommerce Sector, Industry Tells Warsaw Summit
EU ecommerce import reforms expected to cause modest disruption as industry demonstrates ability to adapt to regulatory changes.
Asia Airfreight Capacity Squeezed by Fuel Costs, Tech Demand
Asian airfreight markets face sustained capacity constraints from fuel costs and strong tech demand, with Southeast Asian hubs experiencing additional terminal congestion.
HNTB Promotes Argiro to Lead New Jersey Operations
HNTB promotes Jacob Argiro to New Jersey office leader, relocating him from Connecticut after six years.
Bessent's Inflation Rhetoric Echoes Yellen's Missteps
Treasury Secretary Bessent adopts temporary inflation language similar to Yellen's controversial framing from prior years.
FMC Chairman Outlines Proactive Approach to Ocean Shipping Oversight
The FMC is embracing a proactive regulatory approach with expanded authority and budget to better serve ocean shippers and prevent industry disruptions.
Fed Reports Modest Growth as Employment Stalls, Inflation Rises
The Federal Reserve reported steady but slow US economic growth and stalled employment amid persistent inflation and rising loan delinquencies.
Bridge Investment Group Closes $1.4B Logistics Real Estate Fund
Bridge Investment Group raises $1.4 billion for second logistics real estate fund targeting supply-constrained U.S. markets.
E-Commerce Logistics Providers Expand Great Plains Capacity
Rush Order and Encore Fulfillment expand fulfillment capacity in the Great Plains region to accelerate e-commerce delivery speeds.
Rail Traffic Surge Continues as Fed Signals Policy Pause
Rail freight traffic rose 7.2% year-over-year in late May 2026 as Fed officials indicate no clear direction for interest rate changes.
U.S. Targets 60 Nations With Tariffs Over Forced Labor Enforcement Gaps
The U.S. imposed tariffs up to 12.5% on 60 countries for failing to adequately prevent forced labor in export goods.
LA Metro Adopts $9.7B Budget for Fiscal 2027 Despite Structural Deficit
LA Metro's board approved a balanced $9.7 billion FY27 budget that maintains service levels and funds expansion despite facing structural deficits and economic headwinds.
Justice Department Challenges Tariff Refund Mandate in Trade Court Appeal
Justice Department appeals trade court order requiring universal tariff refunds, arguing the court lacks jurisdiction to mandate broad relief.
Railserve Unveils Integrated Safety Platform for Industrial Rail Operations
Railserve launches integrated YardGUARD™ safety system combining six interconnected components to reduce railyard incidents through real-time monitoring and automated controls.
Bitcoin Traders Forecast Further Decline Below $60K in 2026
Traders predict bitcoin will likely fall below $60,000 in 2026 as selling pressure mounts.
U.S. Proposes Forced Labor Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners
U.S. proposes 10%-12.5% tariffs on 60 countries based on forced labor investigations.
Poland's Central Bank Signals Rate Pause as Inflation Cools
Poland's central bank holds rates steady at 3.75 percent, signaling current levels are adequate to combat emerging inflation pressures.
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MSC acquires majority control of Ukraine's Yuzhny box terminal as DP World withdraws from the joint venture.
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Bot Auto names former Knight Transportation operations executive Brett Suma as president and COO to lead autonomous trucking expansion.
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Patriot Rail opens direct rail access for scrap recycler Okolona Metal & Iron on its Northwest Ohio network.
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Shipping companies are pursuing alternative routes as the Strait of Hormuz closure shows no signs of ending.
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