News: 2026-11-11 (11 November 2026)

For three and a half years the smallest tier of trucking has been quietly emptying out, with the number of tractors run by one-to-six-truck carriers sliding from a 2023 peak near 398,000 all the way back to about...

FreightWaves · 22:48 UTC

More than 1,000 job cuts and 15 bankruptcy filings highlight financial strains across the freight and logistics sector in recent weeks. The post Freight distress persists as logistics layoffs top 1,000, bankruptcies...

FreightWaves · 22:20 UTC

(Bloomberg) — A tanker carrying Russian diesel that had briefly signaled the US made a U-turn about 400 nautical miles off New York, compounding uncertainty over deliveries to the North American market....

gCaptain · 19:52 UTC

Unlock critical freight market insights with Sonar’s new MCP offering. Learn how AI can access real-time data on truckload and intermodal rates, volumes, and capacity. In this update, we dive into the current...

FreightWaves · 19:42 UTC

North American rail traffic is on a roll! The latest AAR monthly outlook reveals the best three months for intermodal EVER, culminating in an all-time high in October. This broad-based strength, beyond just market share...

FreightWaves · 19:38 UTC

Fleetworthy introduces Radar, a new AI tool designed to transform how fleets manage their tolling, safety, and compliance data. Discover how this innovative solution allows users to query complex information in plain...

FreightWaves · 19:38 UTC

Fura CEO Jeff Dangelo details how their AI agent, Donna, already handles 40% of bookings, with plans to hit 90%. Learn about Fura’s growth strategy, including eight acquisitions (the latest adding $30M in revenue)...

FreightWaves · 19:37 UTC

A new study says the United States has enough spare ethanol production capacity to supply a meaningful share of the global marine fuel market, offering shipowners another fuel option as...

gCaptain · 19:05 UTC

US companies are unlikely to import Russian diesel as a tanker full of the fuel idles off the US Eastern Seaboard, experts said, despite President Donald Trump's temporary waiver of some sanctions on Moscow's fuel...

gCaptain · 18:40 UTC

Despite market bets on a de-escalation in the Iran war, new evidence has emerged in recent days of strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and on energy infrastructure in the Middle East.

gCaptain · 17:20 UTC

Latam Airlines Group announced Wednesday it will build and finance a new cargo terminal at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia, tripling its existing work space and enabling faster processing of import...

FreightWaves · 17:09 UTC

Record European road freight rates are masking a “dire situation” for hauliers, as soaring fuel costs erode margins and operators struggle to pass increases on to shippers. The Q3 European Road Freight Rate Benchmark,...

The Loadstar · 16:54 UTC

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called on governments to step up enforcement of international maritime regulations in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that unsafe shipping...

gCaptain · 16:37 UTC

The Panama Canal is increasing its daily transit capacity to 34 vessels and restoring the maximum allowable draft at its Neopanamax locks to 50 feet, easing restrictions as improved water...

gCaptain · 16:30 UTC

The UK is moving ahead with a £90 million investment in autonomous underwater systems, advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to strengthen the Royal Navy’s ability to track Russian submarines and...

gCaptain · 16:25 UTC

The United States suspends punitive fees on China-linked shipping for another two months. The post US postpones ‘million-dollar’ China ship tax until January appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 16:02 UTC

A Laredo trucking company owner faces federal charges for allegedly employing 57 unauthorized B-1 visa drivers to haul domestic freight across the U.S. The post Texas trucking owner indicted in scheme involving 57...

FreightWaves · 15:04 UTC

Intermodal hits record mark as U.S. railroads see volumes increase across much of the freight economy, says AAR. The post US rail traffic hits intermodal record as October freight gains signal economic resilience, says...

FreightWaves · 14:39 UTC

The U.S. Postal Service lost much less money in fiscal year 2026, but still has a long road to financial stability. The post US Postal Service reduces annual operating loss by 12.7% appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 14:29 UTC

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation reported an after-tax net profit of NT$18.57 billion (US$584.75 million) for the third quarter of 2026, supported by stronger cargo demand, higher freight rates and continued...

Container News · 14:00 UTC

Fleets can’t control diesel prices, but they can control fuel efficiency, safety, maintenance and compliance costs. J. J. Keller explains how. The post High Diesel Prices Put Fleet Efficiency Under the Microscope...

FreightWaves · 14:00 UTC

The German government will go ahead with a planned 24-terawatt-hour crisis gas reserve to be funded by user surcharges, the economy ministry said, following criticism over missed storage targets for the winter heating...

gCaptain · 13:30 UTC

In recent months, a daily review of container terminal utilisation levels has become something of a ‘must-read’ for supply chain planners seeking to understand where boxes may be delayed, and for how long....

The Loadstar · 13:18 UTC

Polish energy company Orlen SA terminated one of its long-term liquefied natural gas contracts with QatarEnergy, citing the export giant’s inability to deliver as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts shipments.

gCaptain · 13:06 UTC

The Panama Canal has increased its daily transit capacity to 34 booking slots and raised the maximum allowable draft for vessels using the Neopanamax locks. The changes, announced on 9 November 2026, follow improvements...

Container News · 13:00 UTC

Some shippers are heading into peak season with the bid strategy that carried them from 2022 through 2025: long rate locks, steep penalties and little flexibility. That strategy is breaking down in a tighter market,...

FreightWaves · 13:00 UTC

Forwarders should beware of confusing demand for complex, high-value pharmaceutical therapies with expectations of increased volumes or improved profitability, warned Pharma.Aero secretary general Frank van Gelder this...

The Loadstar · 12:54 UTC

Four weeks ago, when ‘DSV, not K+N, the golden goose‘ analysis was published by Premium, we knew what to expect from both forwarders: their interims were highly likely to be broadly in line with expectations...

The Loadstar · 12:44 UTC

Evergreen is planning eight ad hoc Suez Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait transits for its Far East–Europe services, according to Alphaliner, alongside four sailings aimed specifically at the Red Sea market. The Taiwanese...

The Loadstar · 12:37 UTC

cellcentric is holding 16 hectares for a large fuel cell plant until 2029. CTO Nicholas Loughlan says it gets built when stations and fuel prices catch up The post Hydrogen trucks’ fuel cell is ready....

FreightWaves · 12:30 UTC

AD Ports Group reported record quarterly earnings for the third quarter of 2026, despite a sharp decline in container throughput at its UAE ports amid continued disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. The Abu...

Container News · 12:00 UTC

Even as forwarders and shippers lock in air cargo capacity, production setbacks and unreliable ocean services are still forcing manufacturers to pay heavily for emergency lift to meet customer deadlines. Recent earnings...

The Loadstar · 11:57 UTC

A.P. Moller–Maersk has confirmed an IT security incident involving unauthorised access and data extraction from a legacy system, following claims by a hacker group that it obtained approximately 100 gigabytes of...

Container News · 11:47 UTC

Some departures are noisier than others. (Right.) Even though, in fact, they may not concern the top of the top brass in a company. And so. As you may recall, DSV was recently in the news – as exclusively reported here...

The Loadstar · 11:33 UTC

Train engineers and conductors with a Midwest regional railroad walked off the job over what they claim are contract violations by management. The post Wheeling & Lake Erie engineers, conductors strike over...

FreightWaves · 11:03 UTC

In the run-up to the 23rd Intersessional Working Group (ISWG 23) and 85th Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 85), member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have been meeting informally to...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Delegations preparing for the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 85, 30 November to 4 December 2026) have had to weigh the Net Zero Framework (NZF) without country-level impact data for many of...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Following a significant decline in incidents over the past ten months, there has been a recent spike in reported sea robbery incidents onboard ships while underway in the Singapore Strait. In view of this development,...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

The overseas sale of Hyundai LNG Shipping, delayed amid a national energy security debate, is expected to go through. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has completed the final hurdle - the foreign investment...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Evergreen resumed its shipping services across the Suez Canal following a nearly three-year hiatus amid the Red Sea crisis, Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), announced. The giant container ship...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

The Panama Canal announced, through an Advisory to Shipping, an increase in its daily transit capacity with the addition of one booking slot for Super vessels at the Panamax locks, bringing the total number of available...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Marlink has secured Bureau Veritas (BV) type approval for the XChange NextGen edge platform, reinforcing Marlink’s commitment to cybersecurity and giving shipowners independent assurance that their onboard digital...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Iron ore combined price weakness with selective support today. DCE most-traded closed at 683.5 yuan/mt, down 0.07% from the previous close, and all eight Qingdao spot products fell 1 yuan. The 61% port index rose 1 yuan...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

For shipowners planning their next generation of vessels, the newbuilding decision has rarely carried more strategic weight. A new construction boom, driven by demand for containerships and gas carriers, is coinciding...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

China’s shipbuilding industry is riding a wave of major deliveries, with five advanced vessels handed over in just three weeks. Industry analysts said that the sector, bolstered by coordinated policy support,...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

The VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority will commence methanol bunkering at the port by the end of November. VOC Port is located on India’s south-eastern coast, along the East-West international shipping route....

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Russian diesel and gasoil exports edged up in the week ended Nov. 5, according to shipping data from S&P Global Commodities at Sea(opens in a new tab) retrieved Nov. 9, despite intensified Ukrainian attacks on...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Iron ore futures slipped toward CNY 680 per ton on Wednesday, reaching a one-week low as expectations of production restrictions across major steelmaking hubs in China’s Hebei province weighed on demand prospects. Key...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Over a three-week period commencing at the end of September, four landmark decisions were announced that will help shape the future of coal mining in New South Wales (NSW). Encompassing planning, legislation and legal...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

US container imports reached an all-time monthly high in October 2026, supported by stronger shipments from China and increased activity at East and Gulf Coast ports, according to Descartes Systems Group. The latest...

Container News · 11:00 UTC

Copper futures climbed toward $6.30 per pound on Wednesday, recovering from four-month lows amid tightening physical supply in China, the world’s largest copper consumer. Import premiums in the country have reached...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Energy – Oil edges higher as Middle East uncertainty persists Oil prices edged higher in early trading today after falling below $90/bbl yesterday. While expectations of improving Middle Eastern supply availability and...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

In a surprising development, the American Petroleum Institute (API) has reported a significant decline in US crude oil inventories, signaling stronger-than-anticipated demand in the market. The latest data shows that...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Midstream companies have stepped up natural gas pipeline projects in 2026 to connect production to an expected surge in demand from LNG terminals, power generators and data centers. Platts, part of S&P Global...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

Middle distillate cracks remain elevated, with Northwest Europe diesel near $88/b and jet/kero near $85/b as of 6 November (Argus). Tight Atlantic Basin inventories have underpinned this strength, but seaborne flows...

Hellenic Shipping News · 11:00 UTC

UK-based marine robotics specialist Ocean Infinity has been selected as the Royal Navy’s commercial mission partner for a new underwater surveillance programme backed by an initial £90m ($120m) investment. The...

Splash247 · 11:00 UTC

Danish bunker supplier and shipowner Monjasa has acquired five sister product tankers from Germany’s Bernhard Schulte in its largest-ever fleet deal, strengthening its marine fuels operations in West Africa. The...

Splash247 · 10:02 UTC

The service expansion began with the inaugural call of the 1,781 TEU containership HAIAN ALFA at Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal (DBGT) on 7 November 2026. The new call provides southern Indian importers and exporters...

Container News · 10:00 UTC

Aberdeen-based well engineering specialist Elemental Energies has secured a two-year contract from Harbour Energy to support the expansion of the Viking carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the UK southern North...

Splash247 · 10:00 UTC

Eastway, the shipowning and shipmanagement arm of the Tim Hartnoll-controlled X-Press Feeders/Sea Consortium group, is returning to the tanker market, ordering four suezmax newbuildings in China in a deal worth an...

Splash247 · 09:56 UTC