https://milesandpallets.com/news/domestic-intermodal-container-volumes-hit/2026-10-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/domestic-intermodal-container-volumes-hit.webpDomestic intermodal container volumes hitLoaded domestic intermodal container volumes reached a new annual high of 21,697 on September 28, driven by sustained cost savings and seasonal growth https://milesandpallets.com/news/seeterias-ai-uses-existing-warehouse/2026-10-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/seeterias-ai-uses-existing-warehouse.webpSeeteria's AI uses existing warehouseSeeteria's AI platform analyzes video from a facility's existing Wi-Fi cameras to detect and alert on operational disruptions like idle docks and blocked https://milesandpallets.com/news/cma-cgm-completes-4bn-fedex-supply-chain/2026-10-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/cma-cgm-completes-4bn-fedex-supply-chain.webpCMA CGM completes $1.4bn FedEx Supply ChainCMA CGM has finalized its $1.4 billion purchase of FedEx Supply Chain, integrating the contract logistics business into its Ceva Logistics arm to https://milesandpallets.com/news/doordash-launches-drone-delivery-nationwide-returns/2026-09-30weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/doordash-launches-drone-delivery-nationwide-returns.webpDoorDash Launches Drone Delivery and Nationwide ReturnsDoorDash has launched its own custom-built drone delivery system and a flat-fee retail returns service, expanding into high-margin logistics segments to https://milesandpallets.com/news/descartes-launches-ai-agent-global-trade/2026-09-30weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/descartes-launches-ai-agent-global-trade.webpDescartes launches AI agent for global tradeDescartes Systems Group has embedded a conversational AI agent into its Datamyne trade intelligence platform, enabling users to query global shipment data https://milesandpallets.com/news/flexport-launches-ai-agent-server-freight-booking/2026-09-30weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/flexport-launches-ai-agent-server-freight-booking.webpFlexport Launches AI Agent Server for Freight BookingFlexport launched a Model Context Protocol server enabling AI agents to book freight, expanding its automation suite with new customs tools, multimodal https://milesandpallets.com/news/pharma-logistics-risks-temperature-mishandling-theft/2026-09-29weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/pharma-logistics-risks-temperature-mishandling-theft.webpPharma Logistics Risks: Temperature Mishandling and TheftAn estimated 3-4% of pharmaceutical product is lost to temperature mishandling and theft, with fragmented data and evolving fraud tactics creating hidden https://milesandpallets.com/news/panama-canal-expands-neopanamax-capacity-daily/2026-09-28weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/panama-canal-expands-neopanamax-capacity-daily.webpPanama Canal Expands Neopanamax Capacity to 10 DailyThe Panama Canal Authority has increased the Neopanamax vessel draft limit to 49 feet and will add a daily transit slot starting October 15, 2026, raising https://milesandpallets.com/news/dhl-trend-radar-charts-rise-agentic-ai-logistics/2026-09-27weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/dhl-trend-radar-charts-rise-agentic-ai-logistics.webpDHL Trend Radar 8.0 Charts Rise of Agentic AI in LogisticsDHL's latest trend report identifies agentic AI as a key force moving logistics from digital assistance to autonomous action, while highlighting the https://milesandpallets.com/news/brittany-ferries-adrena-bureau-veritas-cut-fuel-use/2026-09-26weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/brittany-ferries-adrena-bureau-veritas-cut-fuel-use.webpBrittany Ferries, Adrena and Bureau Veritas cut fuel use 6%Brittany Ferries has validated up to 6% fuel savings using a digital twin-enhanced routing system developed with Adrena and Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine https://milesandpallets.com/news/lloyds-register-study-finds-cbm-lng/2026-09-25weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/lloyds-register-study-finds-cbm-lng.webpLloyd's Register study finds 200,000-cbm LNGA Lloyd's Register study for GTT finds 200,000-cbm LNG carriers can access 88 global terminals, only slightly fewer than conventional 174,000-cbm vessels https://milesandpallets.com/news/short-haul-freight-surges-long-haul-trucking-slips/2026-09-24weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/short-haul-freight-surges-long-haul-trucking-slips.webpShort-Haul Freight Surges 35% as Long-Haul Trucking SlipsShort-haul truckload freight under 100 miles has grown 35% year-to-date, while long-haul volumes have declined, driven by a shift to intermodal rail and https://milesandpallets.com/news/ai-audits-save-trucking-firm-labor-costs/2026-09-24weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/ai-audits-save-trucking-firm-labor-costs.webpAI Audits Save Trucking Firm $53,000 in Labor CostsA Wisconsin trucking owner used Claude AI to analyze telematics data, finding a driver averaged over 110 minutes of idle yard time per shift. https://milesandpallets.com/news/canada-shifts-sourcing-eu-uk-amid-us/2026-09-23weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/canada-shifts-sourcing-eu-uk-amid-us.webpCanada shifts sourcing to EU, UK amid USCanadian importers are testing shipments from Europe to replace tariff-hit US goods, driven by new trade pacts and punitive cross-border duties. https://milesandpallets.com/news/pil-names-wan-chee-foong-next-ceo/2026-09-23weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/pil-names-wan-chee-foong-next-ceo.webpPIL names Wan Chee Foong as next CEO in 2027Pacific International Lines appoints Wan Chee Foong as Deputy CEO from October 2026, with a planned transition to CEO in April 2027, succeeding Lars https://milesandpallets.com/news/fed-rate-hike-raises-costs-freight-industry/2026-09-23weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/fed-rate-hike-raises-costs-freight-industry.webpFed Rate Hike Raises Costs for Freight IndustryThe Federal Reserve's latest interest rate increase will raise capital costs for carriers and cool consumer demand, directly impacting logistics volumes https://milesandpallets.com/news/tabi-kleinschmidt-partner-automate-freight-quotes/2026-09-22weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/tabi-kleinschmidt-partner-automate-freight-quotes.webpTabi and Kleinschmidt Partner to Automate Freight QuotesTabi Connect and Kleinschmidt have integrated their platforms to automate freight quoting, combining Tabi's pricing rules with Kleinschmidt's capacity data https://milesandpallets.com/news/prepass-kodiak-link-driverless-trucks-weigh-station/2026-09-22weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/prepass-kodiak-link-driverless-trucks-weigh-station.webpPrePass and Kodiak link driverless trucks to weigh stationPrePass and Kodiak AI have integrated autonomous truck safety data into state roadside enforcement systems, starting in Texas and Louisiana. https://milesandpallets.com/news/yard-automation-adoption-stalls-operations-not-tech/2026-09-22weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/yard-automation-adoption-stalls-operations-not-tech.webpYard Automation Adoption Stalls on Operations, Not TechAutonomous yard trucks are commercially ready, but widespread deployment is delayed by legacy yard layouts and inconsistent processes, not technology gaps https://milesandpallets.com/news/faa-grants-boeing-freighter-emissions/2026-09-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/faa-grants-boeing-freighter-emissions.webpFAA grants Boeing 777 freighter emissionsThe FAA has granted Boeing a waiver to produce 35 current-generation 777 freighters beyond a 2028 emissions deadline, easing a widebody cargo capacity https://milesandpallets.com/news/hong-kong-shifts-port-strategy-volume/2026-09-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/hong-kong-shifts-port-strategy-volume.webpHong Kong shifts port strategy from volumeHong Kong's new five-year plan pivots its port strategy from chasing container volume to developing higher-value services, targeting smart, green upgrades https://milesandpallets.com/news/clarksea-index-hits-record-high-surpassing-peak/2026-09-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/clarksea-index-hits-record-high-surpassing-peak.webpClarkSea Index Hits Record High, Surpassing 2007 Peak by 27%The Clarksons ClarkSea Index has surged to a new all-time high of $64,569 per day, driven by record tanker earnings and strong conditions across bulk https://milesandpallets.com/news/tesla-plans-major-texas-distribution-hub-near-austin/2026-09-20weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/tesla-plans-major-texas-distribution-hub-near-austin.webpTesla Plans Major Texas Distribution Hub Near AustinTesla is planning a 538,720-square-foot distribution center in Mustang Ridge, Texas, as part of its expanding logistics footprint tied to cross-border https://milesandpallets.com/news/tanker-rates-hit-1m-day-shipping-cash/2026-09-20weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/tanker-rates-hit-1m-day-shipping-cash.webpTanker rates hit $1m a day as shipping cashVLCC earnings have broken the $1 million per day equivalent for the first time, while the broader ClarkSea Index reaches a record high. https://milesandpallets.com/news/new-ships-boost-capacity-strong-asia-louth-america/2026-09-20weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/new-ships-boost-capacity-strong-asia-louth-america.webpNew Ships Boost Capacity on Strong Asia-Louth America RouteCarriers MSC and CMA CGM deploy new vessels to the Far East-South America east coast trade lane, where spot freight rates have nearly tripled year-on-year https://milesandpallets.com/news/ocean-freight-rates-defy-post-peak-easing-capacity/2026-09-19weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/ocean-freight-rates-defy-post-peak-easing-capacity.webpOcean freight rates defy post-peak easing as capacityTranspacific container spot rates remain above $10,000 as strong US demand, port delays, and carrier blank sailings extend the peak season, according to a https://milesandpallets.com/news/us-shipping-revival-stalls-without-cargo-demand/2026-09-19weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/us-shipping-revival-stalls-without-cargo-demand.webpUS Shipping Revival Stalls Without Cargo DemandIndustry and lawmakers warn that ambitious legislation to rebuild America's shipping fleet cannot succeed without stronger commercial cargo demand, despite https://milesandpallets.com/news/daimler-volvo-lead-hydrogen-truck-pact-targeting-kg/2026-09-18weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/daimler-volvo-lead-hydrogen-truck-pact-targeting-kg.webpDaimler, Volvo lead hydrogen truck pact targeting €6/kg fuelA coalition of eight major companies, including Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, announced a joint effort to make hydrogen trucking commercially viable in https://milesandpallets.com/news/transpacific-spot-rates-hit-asia-europe-slides/2026-09-18weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/transpacific-spot-rates-hit-asia-europe-slides.webpTranspacific spot rates hit $10,000 as Asia-Europe slidesSpot rates from Asia to the US East Coast have surged past $10,000 per 40ft container, reaching levels not seen since July 2022, while rates to Europe https://milesandpallets.com/news/german-port-workers-vote-reject-pay/2026-09-18weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/german-port-workers-vote-reject-pay.webpGerman port workers vote to reject payUnion members at major German ports have rejected a pay deal, moving closer to an indefinite strike that threatens to disrupt container handling across the https://milesandpallets.com/news/reliance-partners-albrecht-sees-potential-extended/2026-09-17weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/reliance-partners-albrecht-sees-potential-extended.webpReliance Partners' Albrecht Sees Potential for ExtendedAt the 5th Annual Trucking Matters Seminar, Reliance Partners' Thom Albrecht argued that a confluence of regulatory pressures could extend the current https://milesandpallets.com/news/shipping-leaders-debate-industry-adaptation-singapore/2026-09-17weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/shipping-leaders-debate-industry-adaptation-singapore.webpShipping Leaders to Debate Industry Adaptation in SingaporeSenior shipping executives will gather in Singapore next week to discuss how the industry can adapt to rapid changes in geopolitics, regulation, and https://milesandpallets.com/news/maersk-rumored-double-fleet-orderbook-new-ships/2026-09-17weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/maersk-rumored-double-fleet-orderbook-new-ships.webpMaersk Rumored to Double Fleet Orderbook with 40 New ShipsShipping giant Maersk is rumored to be preparing a massive 40-vessel newbuild order, potentially doubling its orderbook to over 2 million TEU. https://milesandpallets.com/news/mitsubishi-hc-capital-executive-details/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/mitsubishi-hc-capital-executive-details.webpMitsubishi HC Capital executive detailsKirk Mann of Mitsubishi HC Capital America says a three-and-a-half-year freight recession and an asset bubble have driven many banks from truck financing https://milesandpallets.com/news/mexicos-heavy-duty-truck-exports-us-surge-august/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/mexicos-heavy-duty-truck-exports-us-surge-august.webpMexico's Heavy-Duty Truck Exports to US Surge in AugustExports of Mexican-made heavy-duty trucks to the United States more than doubled in August 2026, according to new data. https://milesandpallets.com/news/import-bookings-inventories-stabilize/2026-09-13weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/import-bookings-inventories-stabilize.webpImport Bookings and Inventories Stabilize in 2026U.S. Import bookings have flattened while inventory levels show unusual stability, creating a tight logistics environment as shippers face rising costs and https://milesandpallets.com/news/maersk-cct-execs-call-integration-seize-latam/2026-09-12weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/maersk-cct-execs-call-integration-seize-latam.webpMaersk, CCT execs call for integration to seize LatAmExecutives from Maersk and Evergreen's Colon Container Terminal argue that deeper integration across ports, shipping lines, and land logistics is essential https://milesandpallets.com/news/dhl-expands-cologne-parcel-center-capacity/2026-09-12weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/dhl-expands-cologne-parcel-center-capacity.webpDHL expands Cologne parcel center capacity to 50,000DHL has completed an expansion of its Cologne-Eifeltor parcel center, boosting its sorting capacity to nearly 50,000 pieces per hour and adding 250 jobs. https://milesandpallets.com/news/maersk-imposes-emergency-rates-hormuz/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/maersk-imposes-emergency-rates-hormuz.webpMaersk imposes emergency rates for HormuzMaersk has introduced new emergency freight rates and a transit surcharge for containers moving through the disrupted Strait of Hormuz region, with some https://milesandpallets.com/news/msc-baltic-iii-wreck-moved-meters-salvage-operation/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/msc-baltic-iii-wreck-moved-meters-salvage-operation.webpMSC Baltic III Wreck Moved 53 Meters in Salvage OperationSalvage crews have pulled the grounded MSC Baltic III containership 53 meters toward the Newfoundland shore as dismantling continues, with 4,200 tonnes of https://milesandpallets.com/news/nations-warn-structural-shift-global-shipping/2026-09-10weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/nations-warn-structural-shift-global-shipping.webp18 Nations Warn of Structural Shift in Global ShippingThe Consultative Shipping Group, representing 18 major maritime nations, warns that global shipping is undergoing a structural shift due to conflicts and https://milesandpallets.com/news/lufthansa-cargo-acquire-german-handler-lug/2026-09-10weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/lufthansa-cargo-acquire-german-handler-lug.webpLufthansa Cargo to acquire German handler LUGLufthansa Cargo has signed a deal to acquire German ground handler LUG Aircargo Handling, gaining over 50,000 sq m of warehouse space in Germany to boost https://milesandpallets.com/news/us-container-imports-peak-september-defying-forecasts/2026-09-10weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/us-container-imports-peak-september-defying-forecasts.webpU.S. Container Imports Peak in September, Defying ForecastsThe peak shipping season for U.S. Container imports is extending into September, which is now forecast to be the busiest month of 2026, driven by sustained https://milesandpallets.com/news/us-targets-specific-canadian-consumer/2026-09-10weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/us-targets-specific-canadian-consumer.webpU.S. Targets specific Canadian consumerNew U.S. Import prohibitions on select Canadian goods take effect Sept. 29, focusing on packaged consumer items rather than broad industrial categories, with a staggered timeline for duty changes... https://milesandpallets.com/news/apm-terminals-suape-begins-commercial/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/apm-terminals-suape-begins-commercial.webpAPM Terminals Suape begins commercialAPM Terminals Suape has started commercial operations in Brazil following the first vessel call by the Maersk Ganges. https://milesandpallets.com/news/amazon-freighter-crash-probe-focuses-landing-procedure/2026-09-09weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/amazon-freighter-crash-probe-focuses-landing-procedure.webpAmazon freighter crash probe focuses on landing procedureNTSB officials say an Amazon-contracted 767 freighter that crashed at Miami airport, killing five, failed to follow normal landing steps and was carrying https://milesandpallets.com/news/magnus-ceo-fuel-surcharge-gaps-erode-carrier-margins/2026-09-09weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/magnus-ceo-fuel-surcharge-gaps-erode-carrier-margins.webpMagnus CEO: Fuel Surcharge Gaps Erode Carrier MarginsMatt Cartwright of Magnus Technologies says most trucking firms fail to collect full fuel surcharges due to poor visibility. https://milesandpallets.com/news/uruguay-settles-million-montecon/2026-09-08weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/uruguay-settles-million-montecon.webpUruguay settles $600 million MonteconUruguay has resolved a $600 million arbitration claim by Neltume Ports, the majority shareholder in terminal operator Montecon, with no payment or https://milesandpallets.com/news/vesselbot-analysis-reveals-emissions-gap/2026-09-08weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/vesselbot-analysis-reveals-emissions-gap.webpVesselBot analysis reveals 31% emissions gapA new analysis of over 86,000 voyages shows a 31.3% efficiency gap between Hapag-Lloyd and MSC on a key trade lane, despite similar distances, highlighting https://milesandpallets.com/news/seahawk-launches-maritime-credit-fund-smaller-owners/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/seahawk-launches-maritime-credit-fund-smaller-owners.webpSeahawk Launches Maritime Credit Fund for Smaller OwnersSeahawk Investments, backed by Transport Capital, has launched a Luxembourg maritime credit fund to provide senior loans and leases to mid-sized shipping https://milesandpallets.com/news/record-july-container-volumes-show-underlying-trade-strength/2026-09-08weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/record-july-container-volumes-show-underlying-trade-strength.webpRecord July container volumes show underlying trade strengthGlobal container volumes hit a new monthly record of 17.3 million teu in July, with year-to-date growth of 5.1%. https://milesandpallets.com/news/secondhand-tanker-prices-hit-record-highs/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/secondhand-tanker-prices-hit-record-highs.webpSecondhand Tanker Prices Hit Record HighsThe secondhand tanker market is setting records, with a 15-year-old VLCC selling for $115 million. High demand for prompt vessels and long-haul trade shifts are driving premiums over newbuild prices. https://milesandpallets.com/news/shippings-digital-roi-extends-beyond-fuel-savings/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/shippings-digital-roi-extends-beyond-fuel-savings.webpShipping's Digital ROI Extends Beyond Fuel SavingsIndustry experts argue that the true return on digital investment in shipping includes avoided downtime, reduced administration, and better https://milesandpallets.com/news/miami-airport-cargo-operations-resume-after-fatal-amazon/2026-09-08weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/miami-airport-cargo-operations-resume-after-fatal-amazon.webpMiami Airport Cargo Operations Resume After Fatal AmazonCargo flights at Miami International Airport resumed normal operations within 24 hours of a fatal crash involving an Amazon-chartered 21 Air Boeing https://milesandpallets.com/news/africa-far-east-trade-growth-stalls-asia/2026-09-08weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/africa-far-east-trade-growth-stalls-asia.webpAfrica-Far East trade growth stalls as AsiaContainer trade growth from Africa to the Far East fell to just 0.6% in June, while Asia-to-Africa volumes surged 25.1%, according to Container Trades https://milesandpallets.com/news/airfreight-rates-defy-summer-slump-flat-august-pricing/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/airfreight-rates-defy-summer-slump-flat-august-pricing.webpAirfreight rates defy summer slump with flat August pricingGlobal air cargo rates held firm in August, bucking seasonal trends, as 18.1% higher year-on-year prices were driven by Middle East conflict and https://milesandpallets.com/news/rosneft-loads-first-vostok-oil-cargo-new-arctic/2026-09-07weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/rosneft-loads-first-vostok-oil-cargo-new-arctic.webpRosneft Loads First Vostok Oil Cargo from New ArcticRussia's Rosneft has begun crude exports from its massive Vostok Oil project via the new Bukhta Sever terminal, initiating a major new source of shipping https://milesandpallets.com/news/gemini-drop-shanghai-call-asia-shuttle/2026-09-07weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/gemini-drop-shanghai-call-asia-shuttle.webpGemini to drop Shanghai call in Asia shuttleThe Gemini Cooperation is merging two intra-Asia shuttle services, discontinuing the A04 and expanding the A14. https://milesandpallets.com/news/cargo-flow-disruption-poses-immediate-financial-risk/2026-09-07weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/cargo-flow-disruption-poses-immediate-financial-risk.webpCargo Flow Disruption Poses Immediate Financial RiskA new analysis argues ports' primary financial risk stems from cargo flow interruption, not physical damage. Congestion, cyber events, and external supply chain failures can halt revenue before an... https://milesandpallets.com/news/readers-skeptical-arctic-major-container-route/2026-09-07weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/readers-skeptical-arctic-major-container-route.webpReaders Skeptical of Arctic as Major Container RouteA Container News reader poll reveals deep skepticism about the Arctic developing into a major global container shipping lane, with most support for https://milesandpallets.com/news/cosco-leads-new-containership-orders/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/cosco-leads-new-containership-orders.webpCOSCO leads new containership orders from 1,800 to 22,000A wave of new containership orders spans vessels from 1,800 to 22,000 TEU for delivery from 2028. https://milesandpallets.com/news/car-carrier-owners-pivot-china/2026-09-07weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/car-carrier-owners-pivot-china.webpCar-carrier owners pivot to China amidWestern car-carrier owners are prioritizing vessels for Chinese vehicle exports and ordering new ships, as a capacity shortage drives up charter rates and https://milesandpallets.com/news/trucking-jobs-rise-august-bls-report/2026-09-06weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/trucking-jobs-rise-august-bls-report.webpTrucking Jobs Rise 4,800 in August BLS ReportTruck transportation employment increased by 4,800 jobs in August, reaching its highest level since October, though the sector remains down about 10,000 https://milesandpallets.com/news/air-charter-service-head-broker-knowledge-costs/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/air-charter-service-head-broker-knowledge-costs.webpAir Charter Service Head on Broker Knowledge and CostsDan Morgan-Evans of Air Charter Service says expert knowledge and managing customer expectations on cost are key for airfreight brokers. https://milesandpallets.com/news/vaca-muerta-sand-demand-revives-argentine-rail-port/2026-09-06weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/vaca-muerta-sand-demand-revives-argentine-rail-port.webpVaca Muerta Sand Demand Revives Argentine Rail and PortArgentina's Vaca Muerta shale boom is generating millions of tonnes of sand freight, providing the cargo base to revive long-stalled railway and port https://milesandpallets.com/news/wisetech-transforms-cargowise-ai-execution-system/2026-09-06weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/wisetech-transforms-cargowise-ai-execution-system.webpWiseTech Transforms CargoWise into AI Execution SystemWiseTech Global is pivoting its CargoWise platform from a system of record to an AI-driven 'system of execution', aiming to automate freight forwarding https://milesandpallets.com/news/onboard-courier-decisions-aog-shipments-explained/2026-09-05weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/onboard-courier-decisions-aog-shipments-explained.webpOnboard Courier Decisions for AOG Shipments ExplainedNova OBC director details the complex operational planning behind seemingly simple onboard courier shipments for aircraft-on-ground emergencies, covering https://milesandpallets.com/news/air-cargo-demand-up-august-rates-ease/2026-09-05weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/air-cargo-demand-up-august-rates-ease.webpAir cargo demand up 6% in August, rates easeGlobal air cargo demand grew 6% year-on-year in August 2026, maintaining a strong summer. Spot rates averaged $3.13 per kg, still 24% higher than a year ago, though the pace of increase slowed for... https://milesandpallets.com/news/port-congestion-removes-million-teu-shipping-capacity/2026-09-05weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/port-congestion-removes-million-teu-shipping-capacity.webpPort congestion removes 2.3 million teu of shipping capacitySevere port congestion and vessel delays have effectively taken 2.3 million teu of container ship capacity off the market, according to Sea-Intelligence. https://milesandpallets.com/news/trailer-bridge-ports-america-sign-year-jacksonville/2026-09-05weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/trailer-bridge-ports-america-sign-year-jacksonville.webpTrailer Bridge, Ports America sign 10-year JacksonvilleTrailer Bridge and Ports America have agreed to a 10-year stevedoring and technology partnership for the Jones Act barge service between Jacksonville and https://milesandpallets.com/news/shippers-face-higher-costs-lower/2026-09-14weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/shippers-face-higher-costs-lower.webpShippers face higher costs and lowerGlobal container schedule reliability has fallen to 29.4% as spot rates on major trade lanes surge, with Xeneta data showing significant declines in https://milesandpallets.com/news/trailer-flexibility-declines-market-pressures-mount/2026-09-04weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/trailer-flexibility-declines-market-pressures-mount.webpTrailer Flexibility Declines as Market Pressures MountEd Behnen of Premier Trailer Leasing says trailer leasing flexibility has diminished due to overlapping supply chain events, tighter utilization, and https://milesandpallets.com/news/transpacific-container-spot-rates-surge-late-peak-demand/2026-09-04weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/transpacific-container-spot-rates-surge-late-peak-demand.webpTranspacific container spot rates surge as late peak demandContainer spot freight rates on transpacific routes to the US east and west coasts rose sharply this week due to late peak season demand, while Asia-Europe https://milesandpallets.com/news/us-drayage-rates-rise-demand-capacity/2026-09-04weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/us-drayage-rates-rise-demand-capacity.webpUS drayage rates rise as demand and capacityUS drayage costs are increasing due to a mix of peak season demand, industrial shipments for AI and data centres, and reduced driver availability, with https://milesandpallets.com/news/samsung-seeks-186m-cma-cgm-pandemic-delivery/2026-09-04weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/samsung-seeks-186m-cma-cgm-pandemic-delivery.webpSamsung seeks $186m from CMA CGM over pandemic deliverySamsung Electronics America has filed a $186 million complaint with the US Federal Maritime Commission against container line CMA CGM. https://milesandpallets.com/news/cma-cgm-one-add-teu-wan-hai/2026-09-04weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/cma-cgm-one-add-teu-wan-hai.webpCMA CGM, ONE add 153,000 TEU as Wan HaiDynaLiners reports 20 new containership deliveries totaling 153,000 TEU in August 2026, led by CMA CGM and ONE. https://milesandpallets.com/news/samsara-q2-revenue-hits-million-fleet-tech-demand/2026-09-04weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/samsara-q2-revenue-hits-million-fleet-tech-demand.webpSamsara Q2 Revenue Hits $508.4 Million on Fleet Tech DemandSamsara's revenue grew 30% year-over-year to $508.4 million in Q2 FY2027, driven by its transportation business and expansion in Mexico. https://milesandpallets.com/news/transpacific-gains-offset-asia-europe-declines-rates-steady/2026-09-03weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/transpacific-gains-offset-asia-europe-declines-rates-steady.webpTranspacific Gains Offset Asia-Europe Declines, Rates SteadyGlobal container spot rates held flat as a 5% rise on the Shanghai-Los Angeles lane countered double-digit declines on Asia-Europe routes, according to https://milesandpallets.com/news/capesize-freight-rates-hit-two-year-high-tight/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/capesize-freight-rates-hit-two-year-high-tight.webpCapesize Freight Rates Hit Two-Year High on Tight SupplyThe Baltic Dry Index surged 5.5% to 3,331 points, driven by an over 8% jump in Capesize rates as bad weather and strong demand tighten vessel supply. https://milesandpallets.com/news/ezeiza-runway-work-cuts-buenos-aires-air-cargo/2026-09-03weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/ezeiza-runway-work-cuts-buenos-aires-air-cargo.webpEzeiza Runway Work Cuts Buenos Aires Air Cargo CapacityA three-week runway upgrade at Buenos Aires' main cargo airport will severely restrict widebody flights, forcing major carriers to cancel services and https://milesandpallets.com/news/saias-august-tonnage-growth-accelerates/2026-09-03weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/saias-august-tonnage-growth-accelerates.webpSaia's August tonnage growth accelerates to 8.7%Less-than-truckload carrier Saia reported an 8.7% year-over-year increase in tonnage for August, driven by higher shipment weight. https://milesandpallets.com/news/georgia-ports-drive-billion-state-sales/2026-09-03weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/georgia-ports-drive-billion-state-sales.webpGeorgia Ports Drive $181 Billion in State SalesA study shows Georgia's ports support over 605,000 jobs and generate $44 billion in income, accounting for 12% of the state's total economic output. https://milesandpallets.com/news/lmi-capacity-prices-august/2026-09-03weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/lmi-capacity-prices-august.webpLMI: Capacity at 40, Prices at 90 in AugustThe latest Logistics Managers' Index reveals a tight freight market where transportation capacity remains deeply contracted at a reading of 40, yet prices have surged. https://milesandpallets.com/news/diesel-prices-hit-record-highs-structural-backing/2026-09-03weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/diesel-prices-hit-record-highs-structural-backing.webpDiesel Prices Hit Record Highs with Structural BackingDiesel prices have reached their highest levels in five years, driven by refinery outages and geopolitical disruptions. https://milesandpallets.com/news/trinityrail-railcars-nearing-retirement-pressure/2026-09-03weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/trinityrail-railcars-nearing-retirement-pressure.webpTrinityRail: 200,000 Railcars Nearing Retirement to PressureTrinityRail's Charley Moore says 200,000 North American railcars are nearing retirement, creating a supply crunch as lease fleets run at near capacity. https://milesandpallets.com/news/euroholdings-locks-24m-boxship/2026-09-02weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/euroholdings-locks-24m-boxship.webpEuroHoldings locks in $24m from boxshipEuroHoldings has secured new long-term charters for its two aging feeder containerships at rates of $24,000 and $20,500 per day, generating an expected $24 million in EBITDA to fund a strategic... https://milesandpallets.com/news/maersk-test-rotor-sail-containership/2026-09-02weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/maersk-test-rotor-sail-containership.webpMaersk to Test Rotor Sail on Containership in 2027Maersk will install a large Rotor Sail on an 8,700-TEU containership in mid-2027 to test wind-assisted propulsion during Atlantic routes. https://milesandpallets.com/news/cssc-shipping-orders-ten-bulk-carriers-million/2026-09-02weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/cssc-shipping-orders-ten-bulk-carriers-million.webpCSSC Shipping orders ten bulk carriers for $481 millionCSSC Shipping has ordered ten 80,000 dwt bulk carriers for $481 million, with deliveries from late 2029 through 2030. https://milesandpallets.com/news/eaigles-ai-cuts-gate-dwell-seconds/2026-09-02weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/eaigles-ai-cuts-gate-dwell-seconds.webpEAIGLE's AI Cuts Gate Dwell to 30 SecondsEAIGLE's AI automation platform reduces gate processing times from up to 18 minutes to under 30 seconds using existing security cameras, enabling unmanned https://milesandpallets.com/news/us-strikes-iran-hormuz-tanker-attacks/2026-09-02weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/us-strikes-iran-hormuz-tanker-attacks.webpU.S. Strikes Iran Over Hormuz Tanker AttacksThe U.S. launched new air strikes on Iranian targets on September 1, following reports of attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. https://milesandpallets.com/news/shipin-ceo-ai-fleetvision-cuts-safety/2026-09-02weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/shipin-ceo-ai-fleetvision-cuts-safety.webpShipIn CEO: AI FleetVision Cuts SafetyOsher Perry of ShipIn Systems argues AI-powered vision systems can identify operational risk patterns when combined with other data, citing a 96% reduction https://milesandpallets.com/news/hapag-lloyd-hikes-east-med-latin-america/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/hapag-lloyd-hikes-east-med-latin-america.webpHapag-Lloyd hikes East Med to Latin AmericaHapag-Lloyd will increase its ocean tariff rates from the East Mediterranean to the Caribbean, Central America and South America's west coast, effective https://milesandpallets.com/news/lusaka-airport-attracts-dedicated-freighters/2026-09-02weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/lusaka-airport-attracts-dedicated-freighters.webpLusaka Airport attracts dedicated freightersContainer trade between Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa is growing but remains heavily imbalanced, with June volumes from LatAm to Africa at 37,500 https://milesandpallets.com/news/titan-sogestran-launch-lng-bunker-ship/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/titan-sogestran-launch-lng-bunker-ship.webpTitan and Sogestran launch LNG bunker shipTitan Clean Fuels and France's Sogestran have finalized a long-term charter for a new 6,000 cubic meter LNG bunkering vessel, securing dedicated https://milesandpallets.com/news/sk-oceanplant-signs-greek-owner-up/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/sk-oceanplant-signs-greek-owner-up.webpSK Oceanplant signs Greek owner for upSouth Korean yard SK Oceanplant has secured a contract for six aframax tankers, with options for two more, from an unnamed Greek owner. https://milesandpallets.com/news/us-says-cosco-ships-spy-china/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/us-says-cosco-ships-spy-china.webpU.S. Says COSCO ships spy for ChinaU.S. Officials allege China's COSCO uses concealed ship equipment to collect military intelligence, a claim China's embassy denies. https://milesandpallets.com/news/lusaka-airport-adds-weekly-cargo-flights/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/lusaka-airport-adds-weekly-cargo-flights.webpLusaka Airport adds weekly cargo flightsEmirates and TAAG Angola Airlines have each launched weekly dedicated freighter services to Lusaka, Zambia, citing growing demand for time-sensitive https://milesandpallets.com/news/royal-wagenborgs-fleetwide-digital-upgrade/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/royal-wagenborgs-fleetwide-digital-upgrade.webpRoyal Wagenborg's Fleetwide Digital UpgradeRoyal Wagenborg has selected De Boer Marine for a multiyear digital upgrade covering around 160 general cargo vessels. https://milesandpallets.com/news/ups-adopts-new-global-logistics-model/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/ups-adopts-new-global-logistics-model.webpUPS Adopts New Global Logistics ModelUPS announced a new global operating model and leadership structure, concretely shifting focus from low-margin parcel delivery to high-value integrated https://milesandpallets.com/news/eu-boards-sixth-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/eu-boards-sixth-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker.webpEU Boards Sixth Russian Shadow Fleet TankerEU naval forces boarded the tanker Sun on August 30, the sixth such flag-verification action against vessels suspected of moving Russian oil. https://milesandpallets.com/news/wcaworld-ceo-sme-forwarder-challenges-2/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/wcaworld-ceo-sme-forwarder-challenges-2.webpWCAworld CEO on SME Forwarder ChallengesDan March, CEO of WCAworld, discusses the pressures and opportunities for small and medium-sized freight forwarders amid industry consolidation and https://milesandpallets.com/news/marad-activates-suny-training-ship-classified-mission/2026-08-31weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/marad-activates-suny-training-ship-classified-mission.webpMARAD Activates SUNY Training Ship for Classified MissionThe U.S. Maritime Administration is taking temporary custody of SUNY Maritime College's training vessel Empire State VII for a 170-day classified military mission. https://milesandpallets.com/news/peter-doehle-orders-two-more-boxships/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/peter-doehle-orders-two-more-boxships.webpPeter Döhle orders two more boxships atGerman tonnage provider Peter Döhle Schiffahrts is reportedly contracting two more 14,000 teu containerships at Hudong-Zhonghua, extending its series at https://milesandpallets.com/news/sinokor-profits-persian-gulf-tanker-rates/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/sinokor-profits-persian-gulf-tanker-rates.webpSinokor Profits as Persian Gulf Tanker RatesSupertanker rates from Saudi Arabia to China reached a record $656,000 per day, more than ten times the year-ago rate, as attacks in the Persian Gulf deter https://milesandpallets.com/news/dot-shuts-cdl-schools-fraud-crackdown/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/dot-shuts-cdl-schools-fraud-crackdown.webpDOT shuts 110 CDL schools in fraud crackdownFederal officials have removed over 110 commercial driver training schools from a national registry and are targeting 160 more for removal in a major fraud https://milesandpallets.com/news/imo-seafarers-stranded-gulf/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/imo-seafarers-stranded-gulf.webpIMO: 6,000 Seafarers Stranded in GulfThe International Maritime Organization reports that six months into the US-Iran conflict, up to 400 ships with 6,000 crew remain stranded in the Arabian https://milesandpallets.com/news/vesselbot-reports-carrier-emissions-gap/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/vesselbot-reports-carrier-emissions-gap.webpVesselBot reports 31% carrier emissions gapA VesselBot analysis of Q2 2026 voyages reveals a 31.3% emissions-intensity gap between Hapag-Lloyd and MSC on the North Europe-North America East Coast https://milesandpallets.com/news/nuevo-leon-governor-pitches-17b-border-plan/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/nuevo-leon-governor-pitches-17b-border-plan.webpNuevo León Governor Pitches $17B Border PlanNuevo León Governor Samuel García outlined a $17 billion infrastructure plan to capitalize on surging Texas-Mexico freight traffic, citing a jump from 800 https://milesandpallets.com/news/frontline-locks-four-vlccs-term-charters/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/frontline-locks-four-vlccs-term-charters.webpFrontline locks four VLCCs in term chartersFrontline secured multi-year charters for four VLCCs at rates up to $120,000 daily, a major shift towards long-term cover in a strong market. https://milesandpallets.com/news/frontline-posts-record-q2-profit-2m/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/frontline-posts-record-q2-profit-2m.webpFrontline posts record Q2 profit of $659.2mFrontline reported a record quarterly profit of $659.2 million for Q2 2026, with revenues of $943.3 million. The company's VLCCs, Suezmax, and LR2/Aframax tankers earned average daily rates of... https://milesandpallets.com/news/truckload-market-cycle-remains-supply-driven/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/truckload-market-cycle-remains-supply-driven.webpTruckload market cycle remains supply-drivenData from FreightWaves SONAR indicates the current truckload market cycle is uniquely supply-driven, with accepted tender volumes near 2019 levels but https://milesandpallets.com/news/panama-canal-passage-hits-record-3m/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/panama-canal-passage-hits-record-3m.webpPanama Canal passage hits record $5.3mRecord Panama Canal auction fees and Amazon route surcharges show rising transit costs from drought and conflict, as port congestion reaches new highs. https://milesandpallets.com/news/four-owners-order-tankers-china-merchants/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/four-owners-order-tankers-china-merchants.webpFour owners order tankers at China MerchantsFour European and Canadian shipowners have placed a joint order for four product tankers at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. https://milesandpallets.com/news/fmcsa-broker-transparency-rule-sent-white/2026-08-29weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/fmcsa-broker-transparency-rule-sent-white.webpFMCSA Broker Transparency Rule Sent to WhiteThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has sent its broker transparency rulemaking to the White House for review, moving the long-delayed proposal https://milesandpallets.com/news/logistics-ai-payoff-eludes-most-bcg-finds/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/logistics-ai-payoff-eludes-most-bcg-finds.webpLogistics AI payoff eludes most, BCG findsA Boston Consulting Group report reveals only 13% of logistics firms see tangible returns from AI investments, despite 97% calling it a strategic priority. https://milesandpallets.com/news/yusen-terminals-gets-year-la-port-lease/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/yusen-terminals-gets-year-la-port-lease.webpYusen Terminals gets 30-year LA port leaseYusen Terminals has locked in a 30-year lease extension at the Port of Los Angeles, committing to a $200 million investment in zero-emission equipment. https://milesandpallets.com/news/swedish-prosecutors-charge-master-pilot/2026-08-29weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/swedish-prosecutors-charge-master-pilot.webpSwedish Prosecutors Charge Master, PilotSwedish prosecutors have charged the master and pilot of the cargo ship Misje Verde with causing death through negligence following a July 28 collision https://milesandpallets.com/news/highway-motive-restore-eld-data-access/2026-08-29weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/highway-motive-restore-eld-data-access.webpHighway, Motive Restore ELD Data AccessHighway and Motive have resolved a dispute, restoring the frequency of ELD data access for authorized carriers. https://milesandpallets.com/news/canada-post-adds-weekend-parcel-delivery/2026-08-29weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/canada-post-adds-weekend-parcel-delivery.webpCanada Post adds weekend parcel deliveryCanada Post will launch weekend parcel delivery in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto later this year as part of a modernization push. https://milesandpallets.com/news/marad-activates-suny-maritimes-empire-state/2026-08-29weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/marad-activates-suny-maritimes-empire-state.webpMARAD Activates SUNY Maritime's Empire StateThe U.S. Maritime Administration is activating the training ship Empire State VII for a roughly 170-day federal mission starting around September 1 https://milesandpallets.com/news/drewry-terminal-investment-not-cause/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/drewry-terminal-investment-not-cause.webpDrewry: Terminal Investment Not Cause ofDrewry Shipping Consultants rejects Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc's claim that under-investment in terminals is causing port delays. https://milesandpallets.com/news/rhine-water-levels-stable-freight-rates/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/rhine-water-levels-stable-freight-rates.webpRhine Water Levels Stable, Freight RatesWater levels on Germany's Rhine have stabilized after rain, enabling vessels to carry larger cargoes and causing freight rates to fall. https://milesandpallets.com/news/asia-us-east-coast-spot-rate-rise-pauses/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/asia-us-east-coast-spot-rate-rise-pauses.webpAsia-US East Coast spot rate rise pausesSpot rate growth on the Asia to US East Coast shipping lane has stalled, with Drewry's index showing a 2% weekly drop to $9,333 per 40ft container. https://milesandpallets.com/news/korean-air-reshapes-cargo-strategy/2026-08-28weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/korean-air-reshapes-cargo-strategy.webpKorean Air reshapes cargo strategyKorean Air is preparing a new cargo strategy following its merger with Asiana Airlines, focusing on an expanded passenger network for belly capacity https://milesandpallets.com/news/us-clears-iran-mines-hormuz-lanes/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/us-clears-iran-mines-hormuz-lanes.webpU.S. Clears Iran Mines from Hormuz LanesAdmiral Brad Cooper announced that U.S. Forces have removed sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz’s Traffic Separation Scheme, enabling 1,500 vessels to pass https://milesandpallets.com/news/great-lakes-ports-shipyards/2026-09-01weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/great-lakes-ports-shipyards.webpGreat Lakes Ports, Shipyards Sign Build PactThe American Great Lakes Ports Association and the Great Lakes Alliance of Shipyards signed a memorandum of understanding on July 31 to coordinate shipbuilding, port infrastructure and maritime... https://milesandpallets.com/news/port-houston-july-teu/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/port-houston-july-teu.webpPort Houston July TEU volume falls 6%Port Houston handled 369,899 TEUs in July, a 6% drop from 392,829 TEUs in July 2025, according to Freightwaves. The port’s container activity slowed after a frontloading surge earlier in 2026. https://milesandpallets.com/news/containership-orderbook-nears-global/2026-08-27weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/containership-orderbook-nears-global.webpContainership Orderbook Nears 40% of Global Fleet, Pressing Capacity AheadA global containership orderbook now represents almost 40% of the existing fleet, with most new orders for large vessels. The build-up could outpace trade growth, affecting freight rates and port... https://milesandpallets.com/news/jebel-ali-drops-top/2026-08-27weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/jebel-ali-drops-top.webpJebel Ali Drops from Top 30 After 20 YearsJebel Ali fell from 10th to 32nd in global box port rankings after a 90% volume drop, losing 3.14m TEU in the first half of the year. The decline follows a near-shutdown of the Hormuz waterway and... https://milesandpallets.com/news/saudis-evade-houthis/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/saudis-evade-houthis.webpSaudis Evade HouthisSaudi Arabia is using tankers to shuttle oil north to evade attacks by Iran-backed militants https://milesandpallets.com/news/gm-ecm/2026-08-23weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/gm-ecm.webpGM ECMGM Powered Solutions has introduced a commercial vehicle Engine Control Module (ECM) for its 6.6-liter heavy-duty gas engine, aimed at on-road applications for companies that do not use GM badges https://milesandpallets.com/news/us-intermodal-traffic-rises/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/us-intermodal-traffic-rises.webpUS Intermodal Traffic RisesUS domestic intermodal traffic has seen a 2.5% year-on-year growth, driven by a 7.4% increase in domestic containers, according to the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA). https://milesandpallets.com/news/danube-cargo-capacity/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/danube-cargo-capacity.webpDanube Cargo CapacityLow water levels on the Danube are squeezing cargo capacity https://milesandpallets.com/news/thamesborg-completes-arctic-transit/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/thamesborg-completes-arctic-transit.webpThamesborg Completes Arctic TransitDutch cargo vessel Thamesborg completes Northwest Passage transit after last year's grounding https://milesandpallets.com/news/panama-canal/2026-09-11weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/panama-canal.webpPanama CanalDaily capacity cut to 32 ships due to water shortages https://milesandpallets.com/news/americold-power-outage-strategy/2026-08-21weekly0.8https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/milesandpallets/americold-power-outage-strategy.webpAmericold's Power Outage StrategyAmericold's cold storage facilities can maintain safe temperatures for up to a week during a power outage, thanks to advanced engineering and strategic planning https://milesandpallets.com/2026-10-01daily1.0