News: 2026-10-06 (6 October 2026)

TA Services has acquired Carmen Pacheco Transportation and Interload Forwarding, adding 133 trucks and more than 550,000 square feet of warehousing along the U.S.-Mexico border. The post TA Services acquires 2 Texas...

FreightWaves · 22:03 UTC

The freight market is experiencing an unprecedented capacity crisis, with carriers rejecting loads at four times the normal rate despite stable volumes. This isn’t a typical demand-driven cycle; instead, capacity...

FreightWaves · 20:43 UTC

Chris Wofford joined FW Today to talk freight, macro risk and what operators should actually be watching right now. No hype, no magic-timeline calls - just the signals that matter if you run trucks, buy capacity or sit...

FreightWaves · 20:42 UTC

Old Dominion claimed the top national less-than-truckload carrier spot for the 17th consecutive year, while Daylight Transport captured overall honors for the third straight year, according to Mastio’s annual survey of...

FreightWaves · 20:42 UTC

A staggering $100 billion discrepancy exists between China’s reported exports and the US’s recorded imports. Michael Kanko, CEO of ImportGenius.com, explains what this trade data delta signifies for the...

FreightWaves · 20:41 UTC

(The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) As if C.H. Robinson did not have enough going on with its recent acquisition...

FreightWaves · 20:05 UTC

Iran’s offshore crude stockpile in Southeast Asia is being rapidly depleted as the U.S. maritime blockade prevents fresh barrels from leaving the Persian Gulf, according to new tracking data from...

gCaptain · 19:53 UTC

On the day after the C.H. Robinson-RXO deal was announced, Wall Street positive, S&P is cautious. The post Wall Street analysts positive on C.H. Robinson deal; S&P more cautious appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 19:46 UTC

Transfix has integrated E3 Group’s driver identity verification technology into its TMS, allowing brokers to verify drivers before releasing pickup numbers as freight fraud increasingly targets legitimate loads through...

FreightWaves · 19:16 UTC

Anduril Industries awarded Navy contract to build submarine components at site of redeveloped steel mill. The post New submarine plant planned at Baltimore multimodal hub appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 19:00 UTC

New company takes on four Arc4 LNG carriers as Seoul looks to expand Busan’s role in Arctic shipping. A newly established South Korean ship manager is emerging as a potential new player in Arctic LNG shipping, taking...

gCaptain · 18:06 UTC

Volare Shipping Ltd. jumped on its first day of trading in Oslo on Monday after the spin-off arm of Trafigura Group Pte. became the latest in a spree of tanker listings in the Norwegian capital.

gCaptain · 17:42 UTC

Gulf oil flows excluding Iran surged to over 81% of pre-war levels in September, data showed, led by a recovery in Saudi exports despite attacks on the kingdom's oil infrastructure and escalating Iranian attacks on...

gCaptain · 17:41 UTC

Einride has two cabless electric trucks running daily for EASE Logistics in Ohio, a test case for whether autonomy can absorb unplanned short-haul freight. The post Einride, EASE begin daily driverless freight runs in...

FreightWaves · 17:07 UTC

Attacks on commercial vessels off the Black Sea’s western coast are on the rise, threatening already-choked trade flows in the region while testing NATO’s readiness to react.

gCaptain · 16:20 UTC

If you’ve spent the last year watching driverless trucks rack up miles on the lanes you used to run and felt something between anger and dread, that reaction is fair, it’s shared by most of the industry, and...

FreightWaves · 16:04 UTC

The Panama Canal is expanding its long-term transit reservation program to the Panamax locks for the first time, giving more shipping customers the ability to secure passage months in advance...

gCaptain · 15:58 UTC

Five seafarers were killed during the rescue of a hijacked ship off Somalia last week, prompting International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez to issue yet another statement mourning merchant...

gCaptain · 15:44 UTC

Asia–U.S. container spot rates have likely peaked following the Hormuz crisis, but will remain elevated through 2026, an analyst says. The post Xeneta: US-bound container rates peak, but sharp collapse unlikely appeared...

FreightWaves · 15:32 UTC

Twelve seafarers were injured after a Panama-flagged oil tanker was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, marking one of...

gCaptain · 15:14 UTC

Uber Technologies will acquire workplace catering platform ezCater for $2.3 billion. The post Uber strikes $2.3B deal for ezCater as freight unit adds supply chain exec appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 15:04 UTC

A change in federal rules regarding diesel coloring might have impact on retail prices. The post Benchmark diesel slides; what will be impact of red dye change? appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 14:47 UTC

The September Logistics Managers’ Index showed significant tightening in transportation capacity while pricing surged. The post Transportation prices surge as capacity tightens further in September appeared first on...

FreightWaves · 13:47 UTC

Who is the secretive buyer of ICE carrier Omni Air? The post Omni Air sale to founder coincides with $2.5B Chicago parking meter deal appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 13:16 UTC

New York-listed containership owner Global Ship Lease (GSL) has exercised options for another two newbuildings, taking the George Youroukos-led company’s orderbook to 17 ships. The two midsize, ultra-high-reefer,...

Splash247 · 12:58 UTC

With China’s Golden Week holiday under way and factories closed, supply chain planners’ attention has shifted to calculating shipping capacity out of Asia once Chinese workers return and container flows gear up again....

The Loadstar · 12:38 UTC

Strong volume growth along the West African coast growth is proving the double-edged sword some had warned of, with many of the ports that had been reaping rewards now subject to heavy and intensifying congestion....

The Loadstar · 12:21 UTC

ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions raised its U.S. sales outlook for next year by about $50 million, an executive said at a media briefing ahead of IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany. The German supplier also paused a...

FreightWaves · 12:00 UTC

As its emerging economy pursues maritime-driven growth, India appears willing to simplify the regulatory system for foreign-flag containerships operating out of the country. Reflecting a more liberalised approach, the...

The Loadstar · 11:40 UTC

London-listed Taylor Maritime has moved its wind-down to the final vessel, completing the sale of three handysize bulkers while chief executive Ed Buttery builds up a private dry bulk position through his T3 Holding...

Splash247 · 11:30 UTC

Canada’s efforts to reduce its reliance on the US are opening new opportunities for transatlantic air cargo, but forwarders warn that limited capacity and seasonal reductions in passenger flights could complicate the...

The Loadstar · 11:25 UTC

In a nutshell: Flexport’s new MCP server lets shippers’ own AI agents book freight at negotiated rates without anyone logging in. US contract law, and Flexport’s freshly revised platform terms, put the...

The Loadstar · 11:13 UTC

South Korean logistics group LX Pantos has completed a $167m logistics centre in Katowice, Poland, as it expands its footprint in Central and Eastern Europe. The 109,000 sq metre complex of five buildings was jointly...

The Loadstar · 11:01 UTC

John Fredriksen-backed SFL Corporation has ordered a pair of 93,000 cbm very large ammonia carriers. The vessels will carry a wide range of petrochemical gases and feature dual-fuel propulsion and the latest technology...

Splash247 · 11:00 UTC

Hours-of-service relief can pay off on a regional LTL lane as well as coast to coast, Waabi COO Lior Ron said. Warp's Dallas-Houston freight is the first test The post Waabi takes its autonomous truck pitch beyond...

FreightWaves · 11:00 UTC

Key takeaway: RXO is forecast to earn about 2 cents of Ebitda on each dollar of revenue this year against about 6 cents at CH Robinson, and the $300m of cost synergies – net savings from combining the two freight...

The Loadstar · 10:52 UTC

Teu-mile demand growth has regressed for the first time since January, reflecting a combination of blanked sailings by major carriers during China’s Golden Week, increased newbuild vessel deliveries, and more ships...

The Loadstar · 10:44 UTC

Abu Dhabi-listed ADNOC Logistics & Services is investing AED1.19bn ($324m) in three 90,000 cu m VLGC newbuildings as it continues one of shipping’s more aggressive fleet expansion programmes. The three ships are...

Splash247 · 10:30 UTC

The existing fleet of methanol-capable ships could consume nearly 2 billion gallons/year of ethanol if operated primarily on the fuel, offering ethanol producers a potentially significant new outlet for demand as the...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

At least two tankers have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Monday, adding that a third vessel avoided being hit after complying with...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

Merchant shipping companies are increasing their fleets’ defenses against drones following attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea and Middle East. Counter-drone specialists including Marss, Drone Defence and...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

The UP World LNG Shipping Index fell for a third straight week, losing 4.84 points (2.08%) to close at 228.04. The headline tells only part of the story: breadth was almost even at 10:11, the median move was just...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

The UK Chamber of Shipping has today launched a refreshed strategy and campaigning programme designed to strengthen the competitiveness of UK shipping, demonstrate its value to the nation and ensure the industry remains...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

The maritime industry risks mistaking wellbeing activity for wellbeing progress unless it places greater emphasis on whether programmes are changing seafarer behaviour, according to health and wellness platform...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

India is no longer content to only own ships but is determined to build them domestically, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, stressing that the country’s largest commercial shipping company SCI will help...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

As Korea’s shipbuilding industry accelerates development of vessels equipped with small modular reactors (SMRs), calls are growing for the creation of international rules. Existing nuclear safety regulations focus...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

The Panama Canal announced a new phase of its Long-term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) program, covering the period from January 3rd to April 3 rd, 2027. The program, for the first time, reaches both sets of locks: LoTSA...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

The port authority of VO Chidambaranar (VOC) in India has carried out training and mock drills to prepare for a methanol bunkering pilot at the port. VOC Port is located on India’s south-eastern coast along the...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

With China accounting for about 55 percent of trade at the Port of Long Beach and roughly 40 percent of business at the neighboring Port of Los Angeles, stable relations between Washington and Beijing are not an...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

Europe’s diesel/gasoil imports from outside the region hit the lowest September on record. Diesel/gasoil exports pointed to Europe from outside regions averaged only 1mbd in September, down 600kbd y-o-y. Russia...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

China’s exclusion of soybeans from its planned tariff-reduction framework has left exporters optimistic that Beijing will increase purchases of other US farm and food products in the coming months to fulfill a...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

Copper futures rose to around $6.6 per pound on Tuesday, advancing for a third consecutive session amid a rally in risk assets, highlighted by gains in technology and artificial intelligence stocks. Demand for copper is...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

Energy - Persian Gulf supply increases While there are growing signs of a recovery in oil flows from the Persian Gulf, the market remains nervous about potential supply disruptions from the region. This is keeping...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

European diesel refining margins increased more than 8% on Monday following last week’s sharp drops as market participants waited for details on how Group of Seven countries will implement the release of fuel from...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

Petroleum markets in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q26) were characterized by increasing prices for crude oil and petroleum products amid persistent conflict in the Middle East. Crude oil prices Crude oil prices steadily...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

Goldman Sachs reiterates its view that European natural gas and liquefied natural gas prices depend primarily on Middle East LNG exports and weather conditions, with risks skewed to the upside. The firm estimates that...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

Renewed fighting in the Middle East has pushed gas markets back into crisis. US strikes on Iranian targets, Houthi advances on the Bab el-Mandeb strait and a shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline have...

Hellenic Shipping News · 10:00 UTC

Belgium’s Exmar has confirmed the sale of the first suezmax in its four-ship newbuilding programme at South Korea’s DH Shipbuilding, crystallising a profit of around $22m on the transaction. The Antwerp-listed company...

Splash247 · 10:00 UTC

A major chemical producer boosted the UP-NS merger, saying the proposed transcon will help it reach eastern markets. The post Major chemical producer backs UP-NS merger appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 10:00 UTC

Italian product tanker owner d’Amico International Shipping has exercised a $14m purchase option on the 2014-built MR tanker High Fidelity, paving the way for its entire operating fleet to return to full ownership....

Splash247 · 09:30 UTC