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Russia's WTO Challenge to EU Carbon Levy Triggers Panel
A WTO dispute panel will examine Russia's claims that the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism and emissions trading scheme violate trade rules, with
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Policy & disputes on The Port Book: WTO and dispute settlement, Trade remedies and investigations, Non-tariff barriers, Standards and conformity assessment, Carbon border measures and their effect on Asian exporters and Supply chain due diligence rules.
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Copeland Acquires Dickson for Healthcare Cold Chain
Copeland has acquired Dickson, a provider of cloud-based temperature monitoring technology, to strengthen its portfolio for the healthcare and life
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Global container shipping reliability falls to 29% in August
Schedule reliability for global container shipping dropped to 29% in August, with average delays rising to 5.1 days, according to analyst Xeneta.
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Global Diesel Supply Falls 8% on Russian and Middle East
Simultaneous refinery attacks in Russia and supply disruptions in the Middle East have removed roughly 2 million barrels per day of diesel from global
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FleetCor and CEO to Pay $100 Million in FTC Fee Settlement
FleetCor, now operating as Corpay, and its CEO Ronald Clarke have agreed to a $100 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over hidden and
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Estes Invests $56 Million in Cross-Border Freight Network
Estes Express Lines is spending nearly $56 million to expand its cross-border and offshore freight capacity, targeting growth in Canada, Mexico, Alaska
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Mexico's Heavy-Duty Truck Exports to US Double in August
Mexico's heavy-duty truck production and exports to the United States more than doubled in August 2026 compared to a year earlier, according to official
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Global container volumes hit record 17.3 million TEUs
World container throughput reached a new monthly high of 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026, with year-to-date volumes up 5.1%.
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US Bans Canadian Imports, Restricts Federal Contracts
The Trump administration has escalated its trade dispute with Canada by announcing import bans on specific goods and ordering the removal of Canadian
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C.H. Robinson's $604M Verdict Awaits Judge's Affirmation
A Dallas County judge has yet to affirm a $604 million jury verdict against C.H. Robinson, delaying any appeal.
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AI Hardware Demand Splits Asian Air Cargo Export Market
The Asian air cargo export market is entering peak season divided, with strong AI-related demand boosting transpacific volumes while new EU e-commerce
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Gemini Omits Shanghai Call
Gemini Cooperation merges Asia shuttle services, dropping Shanghai call
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Mexico-US B-1 Visa Dispute
Trucker protest raises stakes in Mexico-US B-1 visa dispute, with Mexican truck drivers losing visas due to alleged cabotage violations
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CINS urges mandatory dangerous goods label
The Cargo Incidents Notification System calls for urgent reform of IMO Special Provision 188, demanding all lithium-ion battery shipments be declared as
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Mexican truckers block Calexico border over visa revocations
Mexican truck drivers blocked the Calexico East-Mexicali commercial border crossing Thursday, protesting the revocation of B-1 visas by U.S.
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Class 8 Truck Orders Stay High as 2027 Emissions Rules Loom
North American Class 8 truck orders remained strong in August, 42% above last year, as fleets prepare for costly new EPA emissions standards set for 2027.
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TrinityRail: 200,000 Railcar Retirements Drive Demand
TrinityRail's Charley Moore says 200,000 North American railcars are nearing retirement, creating a supply crunch as lease utilization hits the high 90s.
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Chinese Team Finds Rice Crossbreeding
Researchers identified genes that block crossbreeding between Asian and African rice, a finding that could lead to hybrids with yields over 10% higher.
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Yellow Corp. Settles pension claims for $526
Bankrupt carrier Yellow Corp. Has agreed to pay up to $526 million to four multiemployer pension plans, ending a long legal battle.
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SK Gas pays record $5.3M for Panama Canal
SK Gas Ltd. Paid a record $5.3 million for a Panama Canal transit slot on Sept. 1, as drought restrictions and global energy pressures create unprecedented demand for bookings.
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Taiwan's defences must adapt to PLA systems
Analysts warn Taiwan must overhaul its military strategy to counter the PLA's shift towards integrated 'systems destruction warfare', which targets
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Motive, Highway End ELD Data Dispute
Motive and Highway have resolved their data access dispute, but key commercial terms and performance guarantees are still pending.
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Danville data-centre dispute hinders Trump AI
A proposed data-centre campus at Berry Hill in Danville, Virginia has sparked local opposition over environmental and secrecy concerns, prompting Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority chair Vic Ingram to blame Chinese propaganda for the backlash.
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Norfolk Southern's 'Golden Triangle' Strategy Drives Growth in Rail Logistics
Norfolk Southern's executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Ed Elkins, discusses the company's 'Golden Triangle' strategy and its impact on rail logistics and supply chain efficiency
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Freight Tech Adoption Accelerates Amid Supply Chain Crisis
The pandemic-era supply chain crisis drove rapid adoption of freight technology, transforming it from a promising category to essential infrastructure
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Freight Market Outlook: Regulatory Enforcement to Prolong Supply-Driven Cycle
Thom Albrecht, Chief Revenue Officer of Reliance Partners, discusses the current freight market outlook, citing regulatory enforcement as a key factor in prolonging the supply-driven cycle.
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Global Freight Routes Face Unprecedented Disruptions
Simultaneous disruptions to the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz are causing significant challenges for global shippers, with increased costs, extended transit times, and infrastructure strain.