News: 2026-10-28 (28 October 2026)

Aurora Innovation signed a nonbinding MOU with Charger Logistics for up to 500 driverless trucks, adding to a carrier-owned pipeline Aurora needs to hit its 2030 targets. The post Aurora adds 500-truck Charger MOU...

FreightWaves · 21:50 UTC

(Editor’s note: the initial article has been revised to note that the companies discussed increased claims, not insurance premiums). Strong financial numbers released between Tuesday and Wednesday by C.H. Robinson...

FreightWaves · 21:40 UTC

Four Romanian public officials and two other defendants have been indicted over the alleged fraudulent procurement of two tugboats that were supposed to improve navigation on the Lower Danube River...

gCaptain · 20:28 UTC

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have identified liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol as the most viable alternative marine fuels for the near and medium term, with...

gCaptain · 19:39 UTC

Larry Cothran did not set out to become what he now calls the number one trucking content creator in the world, he set out to post one video a day and then simply refused to stop, and that stubborn daily discipline,...

FreightWaves · 18:44 UTC

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is demanding that a tanker reportedly carrying Russian diesel to the United States reverse course, warning its owner that delivering the cargo would violate federal...

gCaptain · 17:29 UTC

The Trump administration has approved an $8.2 billion offshore liquefied natural gas export project off the Texas coast, marking a major milestone for its effort to speed up deepwater port...

gCaptain · 17:24 UTC

Old Dominion reported positive tonnage growth in September for the first time in more than two years, but company executives emphasized that returning to upcycle-level performance likely requires a wider recovery in...

FreightWaves · 17:22 UTC

Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, has turned to an Arctic World War II shipping route to export grain for the first time as the conflict in Ukraine stalls Black Sea trade and officials warn of risks in the...

gCaptain · 16:32 UTC

(Bloomberg) — The US military said vessels that have no need to move between ports in the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz should stay away, as tensions...

gCaptain · 16:27 UTC

Scorpio Tankers is reporting a sharp surge in tanker earnings as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil flows, with its LR2 product tankers securing bookings averaging $181,000...

gCaptain · 16:05 UTC

T. Parker Host (HOST) is investing $50 million to expand rail, warehouse and dock capacity at Avondale Global Gateway, the former Avondale Shipyard site on the Mississippi River near New...

gCaptain · 15:56 UTC

CPKC’s third-quarter revenue and earnings climbed, though higher fuel costs squeezed margins. The post First look: CPKC earnings appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 15:32 UTC

FreightWaves named 10 Shipper of Choice award winners at the F3: Future of Freight Festival, recognizing companies for their carrier relationships, operational efficiency and shipping practices. The post F3:...

FreightWaves · 15:31 UTC

An eBay listing for stolen shoes exposed a $1 million cargo recovery in Los Angeles. Investigators arrested the business owner, but questions remain about where the merchandise originated. The post Stolen shoes on eBay...

FreightWaves · 15:02 UTC

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed more than 10,000 training providers from its registry since December 2025, officials said. The post FMCSA removes 10,000-plus driver training providers amid...

FreightWaves · 14:36 UTC

Sea drones struck a container ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast on Wednesday, the ship's owner and the government said, the latest in a string of attacks that have raised concerns about the growing scope of Russia's...

gCaptain · 14:05 UTC

Nearly 35,700 import containers were waiting for on-dock trains at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, as record cargo volumes, reported railcar shortages slowed inland traffic. The post Backlog grows as 35,000...

FreightWaves · 14:01 UTC

Energy and truck stop executives said limited refining and pipeline capacity could leave U.S. trucking fleets vulnerable to higher diesel prices in 2027. The post Diesel prices may stay elevated into spring 2027, fuel...

FreightWaves · 13:30 UTC

Forward Air has finalized a two-year deal to preserve a major share of the business from a contract logistics customer it had earlier warned it could lose. The post Forward Air saves ‘significant portion’ of major...

FreightWaves · 13:29 UTC

About 250 security workers could walk out Nov. 1, potentially disrupting terminals at the busiest U.S. port complex. The post Strike threat by port security workers at Los Angeles–Long Beach appeared first on...

FreightWaves · 13:23 UTC

CMA CGM has announced a series of Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) updates covering shipments from Asia to several African destinations, with charges reaching US$900 per TEU on selected routes from China to West Africa. The...

Container News · 13:00 UTC

Seko logistics is urging shippers sourcing from China to bring forward purchase orders and confirm ocean bookings at least four weeks ahead of shipment, as an earlier lunar new year in 2027 threatens to compress the...

The Loadstar · 12:55 UTC

The third quarter at C.H. Robinson might be remembered for both the highs and the lows. It was the period when Lipe vs. Lupus Superior came down, and just days after the quarter ended, the giant 3PL announced the almost...

FreightWaves · 12:35 UTC

The freight industry has spent years and real money chasing fraud, piling up more tracking, more data, and more awareness than it has ever had, and the losses keep climbing anyway, which is the paradox Michael Caney,...

FreightWaves · 12:18 UTC

With its planned cut in Amazon volume finished, UPS is growing the volume it wants, lifting revenue per parcel faster than cost and raising its outlook for the second quarter running, and the shares rose almost 6%....

The Loadstar · 12:13 UTC

Vessel-handling services have been suspended or restricted across several major ports along India’s east coast since Monday, due to Cyclone Arnab warnings. The severe storm made landfall on India’s eastern...

The Loadstar · 12:00 UTC

There’s no denying that DSV’s stock rally post-Q3 26 update out last week (21 October) has been remarkable. (Sorry.) Regardless of: a) air and sea (A&S) volume growth that was nowhere close to that...

The Loadstar · 11:44 UTC

Forwarders that help customers through disruption can win a larger share of their freight, major air cargo buyers told TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum in Miami yesterday – but executive assurances and technology pitches need to...

The Loadstar · 11:35 UTC

Greenbrier’s fiscal fourth-quarter profit tumbled though outlook for orders and leasing growth improved. The post Greenbrier profit falls as railcar demand weighs on sales appeared first on FreightWaves .

FreightWaves · 11:16 UTC

Chattanooga–The man who created RXO gave his public support to the 3PL’s acquisition by C.H. Robinson, saying you need “scale and density” to make it in the brokerage world. Brad Jacobs, who as CEO of XPO Logistics spun...

FreightWaves · 11:00 UTC

Europe’s major container ports are reporting increasingly contrasting traffic patterns in 2026, with headline throughput figures concealing significant changes in the composition of cargo flows. At Rotterdam and...

Container News · 10:00 UTC

Russia expects to begin regular year-round eastbound shipping along the Northern Sea Route in early 2027, as additional nuclear icebreaker capacity, newer ice-class LNG carriers and pressure to redirect energy exports...

gCaptain · 09:37 UTC

Saudi Arabia’s main shipping firm Bahri reported a 10-fold jump in third-quarter profit as its oil tanker business benefited from surging freight rates amid the Iran war.

gCaptain · 09:27 UTC

CNBC reports: Europe’s sovereign debt worries are starting to show up in corporate borrowing costs, potentially leaving some companies with less cash to invest or return to shareholders, according to Goldman Sachs....

The Loadstar · 07:58 UTC

The traditional container shipping contract is built around a straightforward agreement: shippers secure predictable transportation costs, while carriers gain cargo commitments and revenue visibility. Yet repeated...

Container News · 07:00 UTC

WEX and Euclid AI announced plans to offer trucking-specific AI agents that Euclid says have sharply reduced transaction costs in existing deployments. The post WEX, Euclid AI target 90% reduction in trucking...

FreightWaves · 04:27 UTC

UPS reported higher third-quarter revenue across its domestic, international and supply chain businesses. The logistics group also raised its financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full year. Consolidated revenue...

Container News · 04:00 UTC

Despite insurance claims activity clouding an otherwise strong third-quarter result, truckload broker Landstar System highlighted favorable demand for its dry van and flatbed offerings on Tuesday, driven by tight...

FreightWaves · 03:22 UTC

Port Houston saw rising imports and improving exports in September, helping lift container activity at the Gulf Coast gateway. The post Port Houston container volumes jump 11% as imports surge in September appeared...

FreightWaves · 03:17 UTC

Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, welcomed more than 5.38 million cruise passengers during fiscal year 2026, setting a new annual record for the third consecutive year. The latest figures reflect continued...

Container News · 01:41 UTC

Werner Enterprises outlined a path back to mid-cycle margins on a Tuesday evening call, but noted cost headwinds - some transitory and some growth-related - could linger into the first quarter. The post Werner...

FreightWaves · 00:10 UTC