News: 2026-09-24 (24 September 2026)
21 freight and shipping headlines from independent trade press on 2026-09-24 (24 September 2026).
Headlines
- Small Brokerages Should Be Nervous Now
Small brokerages should be nervous right now. Ryder VP Kendra Phillips breaks down how post-Montgomery liability, carrier vetting and safety standards are changing freight brokerage and managed transportation. In this...
FreightWaves · 19:32 UTC
- Why Green Bay IS a Top 10 Logistics City
Green Bay, Wisconsin, isn’t just about football. Brian Figueroa of KBX Logistics reveals why this city, with 1/10th of 1% of the US population, accounts for over 1% of all national transportation roles. Discover...
FreightWaves · 19:31 UTC
- Freight Tech Isn’t Dead – It’s Getting Picked Apart More Than Ever
Craig Dickman of TitletownTech joined FreightWaves Today to talk freight tech, capital discipline, and what actually stands out in this market. If you’re building, buying, or betting on logistics tech, what’s the one...
FreightWaves · 19:28 UTC
- What Schneider’s CEO Sees Next for Trucking
Schneider CEO Jim Filter breaks down the freight market outlook, trucking demand and what carriers should watch next. In this FW Today interview, Filter sits down with Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp to talk through...
FreightWaves · 19:26 UTC
- Amazon rolls out safety tech, pay bump for delivery providers
Amazon is investing in next-generation cameras and smart glasses to make it safer and easier for drivers to do their jobs. And it is investing another $1.9 billion to attract and retain drivers. The post Amazon rolls...
FreightWaves · 18:24 UTC
- Quoting at the speed of the market
How the Most Advanced Freight Brokers Are Turning Rate Quoting Into Infrastructure AN INDUSTRY BRIEF FROM TABI CONNECT Quoting at the Speed of the Market shows how leading freight brokers are turning rate quoting from a...
FreightWaves · 18:12 UTC
- China lead-time concerns surge as shippers widen global sourcing networks
Netstock survey shows small and midsize businesses are diversifying their supplier bases as China lead-time concerns rise. The post China lead-time concerns surge as shippers widen global sourcing networks appeared...
FreightWaves · 17:17 UTC
- Intermodal rail powers up with 7% gain for latest week
Freight on U.S. railroads stayed comfortably ahead of year-ago levels in the latest weekly AAR data. The post Intermodal rail powers up with 7% gain for latest week appeared first on FreightWaves .
FreightWaves · 15:52 UTC
- Copeland expands cold chain capabilities with Dickson acquisition
Copeland has broadened its cold chain capabilities by acquiring Dickson, integrating advanced monitoring and compliance solutions designed for the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The post Copeland expands cold...
FreightWaves · 15:22 UTC
- But no pandemic high: Asia-US container rate at $9,600
Trans-Pacific container rates remain near peak-season highs amid resilient U.S.-bound demand and congestion in Asia. The post But no pandemic high: Asia-US container rate at $9,600 appeared first on FreightWaves .
FreightWaves · 14:48 UTC
- 40% of loss prevention professionals report annual cargo theft losses topping $1M
A new survey of 150 U.S. loss and organized retail crime prevention professionals finds rising cargo theft concerns, multimillion-dollar losses and increasingly sophisticated tactics. The post 40% of loss prevention...
FreightWaves · 14:13 UTC
- Airline trio takes final step towards launch of joint cargo business
Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and the cargo division of Malaysia Airlines have nearly finished integrating their operations and systems for their upcoming joint cargo business. The post Airline trio takes final step...
FreightWaves · 14:13 UTC
- 45 Mexican truck drivers accuse US recruiter, carriers of forced-labor scheme
A federal lawsuit alleges Mexican truck drivers were recruited to haul U.S. freight with promises of lawful work authorization before becoming trapped by fees, document retention and immigration-related threats. The...
FreightWaves · 13:30 UTC
- New data shows Suez route transits rose 27% in August
Suez Canal transits rose 27% year over year in August as shipping lines selectively resumed Red Sea-Suez sailings. The post New data shows Suez route transits rose 27% in August appeared first on FreightWaves .
FreightWaves · 13:28 UTC
- Tractor Supply inaugurates $200M distribution facility in Idaho
Tractor Supply will soon begin shipping goods to 123 stores from a new distribution center in Idaho. The post Tractor Supply inaugurates $200M distribution facility in Idaho appeared first on FreightWaves .
FreightWaves · 12:43 UTC
- Steady gains in Europe-SSA trade, but some forwarders have doubts
Some forwarders on Europe-SubSaharan Africa trades are continuing to report strong momentum, their feelings backed by data, as Container Trades Statistics (CTS) continues to report healthy volumes in both directions....
The Loadstar · 12:25 UTC
- Yangtze ports test the water with longer container shipping routes
China’s Jiangyin and Nanjing have become the latest Yangtze River ports to demonstrate ocean-going ambitions. Yesterday, Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers, the Cosco group’s multi-purpose shipping arm,...
The Loadstar · 11:34 UTC
- India’s exporters struggling with shortage of empty boxes at JNPA
Indian container trade stakeholders at JNPA (Nhava Sheva Port) are reporting a growing shortage of empty boxes for exports, as widespread vessel schedule disruption weighs on equipment shipping cycles. The shortage of...
The Loadstar · 11:23 UTC
- Liability the battleground as forwarders and airlines question new DAWB rules
Nearly three months after IATA introduced new rules governing Direct Air Waybills (DAWBs), there remains considerable confusion among airlines and freight forwarders over what has actually changed – and who is now...
The Loadstar · 11:05 UTC
- Einride, Nvidia partner on heavy-duty autonomous trucking
Einride expects its footprint to reach 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles by 2028 and says about 80% of that demand is suitable for automation in the medium term. The post Einride, Nvidia partner on heavy-duty autonomous trucking...
FreightWaves · 11:00 UTC
- Export ban talk sinks diesel, boosts gasoline as White House eyes options
Futures market in oil products reacted Wednesday to a possible diesel export ban . The post Export ban talk sinks diesel, boosts gasoline as White House eyes options appeared first on FreightWaves .
FreightWaves · 05:12 UTC
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