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 […]
MD-11 Freighters Face Extended Grounding for Inspections, Airlines Warn Following the deadly UPS MD-11 crash in Louisville, the FAA has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive grounding all MD-11 and MD-11F aircraft until rigorous inspections and corrective measures are completed. Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has recommended the suspension, citing “additional engineering analysis” as critical.Both UPS (which operates […]
Schneider National has officially launched Schneider Fast Track, a high-service intermodal rail solution tailored for shippers with time-sensitive and high-service freight needs. Fast Track combines Schneider’s existing truckload network with strategic rail partnerships, creating a streamlined intermodal service that delivers “truck-like” speed while leveraging the cost and capacity efficiency of rail. Key Features & Benefits: […]
New terahertz-vision sensors promise higher resolution, all-weather reliability, and lower system complexity for future autonomous fleets. Boston-based startup Teradar has raised $150 million in Series B funding to scale its breakthrough “terahertz-vision” sensor—a technology positioned to outperform both radar and LiDAR in autonomous vehicles. The sensor operates in the terahertz band and delivers up to […]
Hamburg’s port operator HHLA announced a solid performance for the first nine months of 2025, handling around 4.8 million TEU, a 6.7% increase compared to last year.The company’s revenue rose by 12.5% to €1.33 billion, while operating profit jumped 25.7% to €117.1 million. Despite a decline in trade flows between Europe and North America, HHLA […]
California’s First Major AB5 Trucking Enforcement May Be Underway: Ryder and Costco Among Those Cited California appears to be moving forward with what could be the first significant AB5 enforcement action in the trucking sector. According to reporting from FreightWaves, state officials have cited three companies, including a carrier, Ryder, and Costco. for alleged misclassification […]
U.S.–China Agree to One-Year Pause on Port Levies Following the Trump–Xi summit in Busan, the United States and China have reached an agreement to freeze port-related levies for one year, easing tariff pressures that have weighed heavily on global trade flows. According to recent reports, the U.S. will suspend punitive fees tied to its Section […]
Trump Signals Tariff Exemptions on Key Food Imports (Shift in U.S. Trade Strategy) The U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, announced that President Donald Trump is now prepared to issue tariff exemptions on certain food products that are not produced domestically (including coffee, cocoa, and bananas).This development comes amid sustained pressure on U.S. grocery prices and […]
Switzerland and the United States are close to announcing a significant trade agreement that could reshape supply chains and investment flows between the two countries. The deal aims to reduce U.S. tariffs on Swiss imports from around 39% to 15%, affecting industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, aerospace, and gold. Swiss companies have committed to […]
Trade Volatility Hits Hapag-Lloyd Profits Hapag-Lloyd posted a net profit of €846 million in the first nine months of 2025, a drop of about 50% year-over-year, as falling freight rates and soaring operational costs weighed heavily on its results. The German container shipping line saw its EBIT decline 55% to €809 million, despite a 9% […]
