How to Choose Freight Matching Software: 10 Key Features
Software buyer’s guide · 10 evaluation criteria A refrigerated truck is eight miles from pickup. Another is twenty miles away.
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Chief Officer Dies After Rescuing 28 from Burning Ship
A maritime rescue operation in the South Atlantic ended in tragedy after the chief officer of a bulk carrier was
Europe
Black Sea Ship Attacks Raise Fears for Commercial Shipping
A series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea has intensified concerns about maritime safety near Romania and
France Protests: Burning Barricades Disrupt Traffic in Rennes
Road traffic was brought to a halt in parts of Rennes, France, on October 17, 2026, after protesters erected burning
Two Tankers Hit by Drones in Black Sea; 7 Sailors Missing
Seven sailors were reported missing on October 15 after drone strikes set two chemical tankers on fire near Romania’s Black
Mexico Heavy-Duty Truck Exports Surge 145% in September 2026
Mexico’s heavy-duty vehicle exports surged 144.6% year over year in September 2026, reaching 12,707 units compared with 5,196 in the
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Port of Los Angeles Sets All-Time Record With 1.04 Million TEUs
The Port of Los Angeles handled a record 1,042,652 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in September 2026, marking the busiest month
Orlando Trucking Owner Pleads Guilty in $1M USPS Freight Fraud
An Orlando-based trucking and freight brokerage company owner has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after fraudulently collecting
IKEA Is Preparing for Driverless Freight in Texas
IKEA Supply is preparing to become the launch shipper for Kodiak AI’s driverless long-haul freight service in Texas later in
Logistics Robots Capture 47% of Global Service Robot Sales
Transportation and logistics accounted for 47% of professional service robot sales worldwide in 2025, making the sector the largest application
Freight Broker Impersonation and Cargo Theft Attempt
A freight broker impersonation scheme led to an attempted theft of more than $273,000 worth of frozen seafood in North
U.S. Grants Aurora Five-Year Safety Exemption for Self-Driving Trucks
The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved a five-year safety exemption for Aurora and other eligible autonomous trucking operators, allowing