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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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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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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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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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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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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.