Oil Tanker Seizures Signal Escalating U.S. Pressure The United States has once again intercepted and seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in international waters near the country’s coast, intensifying its sanctions enforcement against Caracas. According to U.S. officials, the vessel was carrying sanctioned Venezuelan crude and was allegedly part of a so-called “shadow fleet” used to […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is considering possible retaliatory measures against shipping linked to Spain after Spanish authorities prevented several U.S.-flagged vessels from docking at their ports. The restrictions are part of a newly implemented Spanish policy that denies port access and airspace use to vessels or aircraft transporting weapons to Israel, as well […]
China is quietly reshaping global supply chains by investing billions in Latin American ports and transport infrastructure. Major projects in Santos, Brazil, and Chancay, Peru, aim to create efficient routes for grain and other commodities to reach Asia faster and at lower cost. These developments could have long-term consequences for U.S. agricultural exporters, who have […]
UK and South Korea Sign New Trade Deal to Boost Logistics, Exports and Supply Chain Growth London — The UK and South Korea have signed an upgraded trade agreement designed to boost bilateral exports and strengthen supply chain cooperation across key sectors including automotive, food & drink, and pharmaceuticals. The new UK–South Korea trade deal […]
Recent data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reveals significant variation in safety performance across U.S. truck carriers, with some fleets showing markedly higher crash involvement than their peers. The findings highlight ongoing challenges in how safety risk is measured and monitored within the trucking industry. The data emerges as freight activity accelerates […]
In November 2025, U.S. container imports eased 7.8% year-over-year, signaling a cooling in trade activity amid weaker demand for goods from China and one fewer business day in the Thanksgiving month, according to the latest Descartes Global Shipping Report.Reuters Ports across the U.S. handled 2,183,048 TEUs, making November the fourth-strongest November on record, despite the […]
The trucking industry has depended for years on FMCSA’s CSA Safety Measurement System as its main safety scorecard. But according to FreightWaves, this system is deeply flawed, it’s based mostly on snapshots from roadside inspections, not actual accident outcomes, and is vulnerable to manipulation. Because of that, many avoidable crashes go unaccounted for, while carriers […]
The November Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) fell to 55.7, revealing early signs of renewed inflation as the industry enters year-end. The decline is largely driven by weakening inventory and warehousing activity, even as transportation continues to expand moderately. Key highlights from the report: Overall, the softening in warehouse markets contrasts with persistently high logistics costs. […]
DHS Launches Aggressive I-9 Audits Targeting California Trucking Fleets Authorities at DHS have begun aggressive workplace audits targeting trucking companies across Northern and Central California. The inspections focus on verifying employment eligibility forms (I-9s) going back up to two years, including among carriers in the Punjabi-owned trucking community, which is estimated to comprise a significant […]
The FMCSA has revamped how Electronic Logging Devices get approved, aiming to block unreliable or fraudulent units from entering the market. New applications will now undergo tighter verification before being added to the official registry. Key changes: Mandatory verification of technical specs, contact info, and device images. Stronger fraud-detection checks across active, revoked, and pending […]
