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Container spot rates from China to the US West Coast have surged over 300% from March to June. FreightWaves' Craig Fuller breaks down why this isn't a demand-driven surge, but a reflection of concentrated power among international ocean carriers. Discover how foreign-owned shipping lines operate as
When most people think about transportation collections, they picture an agency making phone calls to recover overdue freight invoices. While recovering unpaid invoices remains the foundation of the business, today’s transportation collections industry has evolved into something much larger. Fraud,
Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have allowed some Florida inmates to get CDL training. The post DeSantis KOs bill to allow CDL training of some Florida inmates appeared first on FreightWaves.
Mobile app-based weigh station bypass is expanding fast. It deploys quickly, requires no dedicated hardware, and covers more screening locations. For fleets, that means more chances to avoid unnecessary stops. But more chances and reliable results aren’t the same thing.
China Southern Airlines became the first mainland Chinese carrier to buy from Boeing in years with an order Friday for seven freighter aircraft. The post China Southern strikes landmark deal for Boeing cargo jets appeared first on FreightWaves.
A former regional manager for Delex Air Cargo LLC has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to violate the Export Control Reform Act. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the scheme involved shipping controlled industrial oil and gas equipment to Russi
This annual publication ranks companies based on annual revenue and includes a listing of operating units and description of services, names of top executives and type of ownership, plus data on the number of employees and equipment.
Find out where the 2026 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.
A shipment of approximately 10,800 bottles of Noble Oak Bourbon valued at $500,000 was allegedly stolen after suspects posed as authorized representatives to pick up the freight. The incident highlights a growing cargo theft tactic in which criminals use legitimate shipment information and impersona
FedEx Freight — North America's largest less-than-truckload carrier — benefited from spillover in backhaul lanes with heavier shipments, executives said.
FedEx Freight expects profit margin to grow by more than 9% in the back half of the year, up more than a point from last year’s growth. The post FedEx Freight forecasts growth as standalone company appeared first on FreightWaves.
Waymo is planning to offer its driverless robotaxis in Germany, the latest move by the Alphabet unit to expand outside the U.S.
Stellantis and Nissan are in talks to take over some of the assets of Marelli, the auto parts maker that’s mired in a challenging reorganization in bankruptcy.
Nominations for the eighth annual 2027 FreightTech Awards will officially open this coming Monday, June 29, 2026. The post FreightTech Awards nominations open Monday appeared first on FreightWaves.
FedEx Freight is pursuing new business in sectors including data center infrastructure, grocery and healthcare to chart its future as a newly independent company.
Cargo theft costs U.S. businesses $35 billion annually. Samsara’s new tracking label delivers real-time freight visibility across any carrier with no system overhaul required. The post Samsara tracking label targets $35B cargo theft problem appeared first on FreightWaves.
Hertz stock plunged the most since its initial public offering five years ago after the car renter warned of pressure on earnings and plans to issue new debt.
Former Tricolor Holdings Chief Operating Officer David Goodgame pleaded guilty to fraud charges stemming from the used-car dealer and lender’s collapse in 2025.
FedEx reported strong quarterly results, driven by growth in package volumes and yields as the company focuses on high-margin logistics business. The post FedEx boost revenue behind premium parcel, freight volumes appeared first on FreightWaves.
U.S.-based Americold plants a flag in Canada as part of a rail-maritime cold chain integration with CPKC and DP World. The post Rail, ocean access backs new Americold cold chain facility at eastern Canada port appeared first on FreightWaves.