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Tokayev signs law on opening customs service offices of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

EU Court Overturns Total Removal of Russian Maritime Register's Status

The General Court of the European Union annulled the complete removal of the recognition status of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS) in Europe, deeming it disproportionate. However, financial sanctions against the Russian entity and the ban on the entry of the ships it certifies into EU ports will remai…

EU Survey Reveals Massive Support for Renewable Energy Transition

A majority of European Union citizens are in favor of an accelerated transition away from oil and gas and into alternative energy sources and transport electrification, a survey conducted by the European Investment Bank has shown, as reported by Reuters, which got an exclusive look at the survey. According to the surv…

Turkish Tugboat AYAZ BEY Aids MENTOR Tanker After Collision Off Romania

The Turkish-flagged tugboat AYAZ BEY, which was towing a damaged tanker off the coast of Ukraine, collided with a vessel while operating off the coast of Romania near Neptun. Following the accident that occurred on November 4, 2026, a search and rescue operation was initiated in the area, and it was reported that all …

Kyrgyzstan secures up to $50 million from World Bank for clean energy transition

33,000 truckers sidelined over violations as highway blitzes hit Arkansas, Virginia

Federal trucking regulators are expanding Operation Highway Shield enforcement efforts across the United States, with new inspections in Virginia uncovering 100 safety violations. As of Nov. 4, the U.S. Department of Transportation reports that 33,000 commercial drivers have been placed out of service nationwide for f…

Transportation committee in House set for overhaul post-election

The massive Democratic Party win on Election Day will have implications for government rules and regulations on trucking, including the so-called highway bill , driven in part by changes in the lineups of who will sit on Congress’ transportation-focused committees. There are several members of the House Transportation…

Propspeed Joins RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program to Support More Efficient and Sustainable Vessel Operations

Improving vessel energy efficiency is an important part of the maritime industry’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. While hull performance often receives significant attention, the condition...

Class 8 truck orders plunge 36% as EPA uncertainty rattles fleets

North American Class 8 truck orders tumbled 36% year over year in October, signaling a surprisingly weak start to the 2027 order season. Trucking fleets are grappling with regulatory uncertainty , rising equipment costs and pressure on operating margins, according to data released Wednesday by FTR Transportation Intel…

Coast Guard Looks to Commercial Icebreakers to Keep Northeast Ports Open This Winter

The U.S. Coast Guard is exploring the use of commercial icebreaking vessels to help keep Northeast ports and waterways open this winter, as the service prepares for another season of...

The Hidden Data Challenges for Autonomous Trucking Safety

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8 Inches of Rain Shut Down Busiest US Rail Line for 60 Hours

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ZIM Unveils ZX3 Express Service: 12-Day Direct Transit from Shanghai to LA

As trans-Pacific freight rates continue to soften, liner carriers are intensifying their investment in transit-time performance. On 30 October, ZIM announced the launch of ZX3, a new service linking Shanghai and Xiamen directly with Los Angeles. Operated exclusively by ZIM, ZX3 is scheduled to commence operations in D…

Temporary Agreement Averts Strike Risk at Long Beach and Los Angeles Ports

A potential strike by port security personnel at two of the United States' largest container hubs - the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach - has been temporarily averted. On October 30, the Pacific Maritime Association, representing port employers, reached an agreement with ILWU Local 26 to extend the nego…

MSC Edges Out Gemini in Schedule Reliability Amid Port Challenges

According to Sea-Intelligence data, the Gemini Cooperation network formed by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd recorded an average schedule reliability of 68.4% in August and September, marginally below Mediterranean Shipping Company's 68.9%, as port delays at several major hubs weighed on performance across both carriers. The g…

Wan Hai Lines Launches CI8 Service, Enhancing Direct India Connectivity from Vietnam

Wan Hai Lines issued an official notice on 29 October, announcing the launch of a new service designated CI8 (China India Service 8). Deploying vessels in the 2,800-3,000 TEU range, the service operates on a 35-day rotation and is scheduled to commence in late November 2026. CI8 is designed to connect Vietnam, South C…

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Achieves Impressive Q3 2026 Growth Amid Global Expansion and Sustainability Efforts

COSCO SHIPPING Ports reported strong results for Q3 2026, reflecting steady growth in throughput and revenue. The company's total throughput reached 42.27 million TEUs, an 8.4% year-on-year increase, while equity throughput rose 8.1% to 12.88 million TEUs. Revenue for the quarter reached USD 484.33 million, up 13.0% y…

Severe Congestion at Durban Port: 85,000 TEU Waiting Offshore Amid Delays

Nearly 85,000 TEU of container capacity is currently waiting outside Durban, while arrival and departure delays remain above five days. Port congestion at Durban, South Africa's principal container gateway, remains severe. Container vessels continue to face prolonged waiting times, significant schedule delays, and a s…

Qingdao Hosts 2026 Global Ocean Development Forum to Propel Marine Economy

The 2026 Global Ocean Development Forum was held recently in Qingdao, a coastal city in east China's Shandong Province. At the event, organizers released two major marine economy reports, unveiled new global marine environmental monitoring datasets, and launched an international initiative on ocean public welfare. The…

Qingdao Port International Reports 3.2% Cargo Growth Amid 5% Share Decline

Qingdao Port International Co., Ltd. reported a 3.2% growth in cargo throughput for the first nine months of 2026, confirming continued operational expansion at one of northern China's principal maritime gateways. Despite this positive operational result, the company's shares have declined by 5%, separating the port's…

CMA CGM Unveils Dedicated Block Train Service Linking Mombasa and Nairobi

CMA CGM launched its first dedicated full-block train service between the Port of Mombasa and the Nairobi-Embakasi Inland Container Depot on October 28. The move strengthens the group's inland logistics capabilities in Kenya and provides cargo owners with a scheduled rail link from the coast to the country's capital. …

Dry Van & Reefer: Market Signals You Can’t Ignore

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GXO’s contract wins surge 34%, but growth comes amid cost pressures

GXO Logistics is seeing accelerating demand for its contract logistics services, particularly in North America, as data centers, aerospace and defense customers fuel a record sales pipeline. During a Wednesday earnings call, CEO Patrick Kelleher said the company’s renewed commercial strategy is generating larger contr…

UAE Weighs Plans for Third Strait of Hormuz Bypass Pipeline

The United Arab Emirates currently operates one crude export pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz and announced earlier this year that it was building a second. A third pipeline is reportedly being planned to further expand crude capacity and reroute energy flows around Hormuz, reducing exposure to Iranian disr…

Emirates rolls out enhanced air cargo service for data center operators

The cargo division of Middle East carrier Emirates has introduced a dedicated product designed to facilitate the shipping process for cloud computing companies and suppliers with time-critical AI-related products, which have become a major driver of air cargo demand in the past year. The product combines priority load…

Vance Blames His Own Administration’s Iran War for Republican Defeat

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday blamed Republicans’ midterm election losses on the Trump administration’s eight-month war with Iran, which has driven up global energy prices and left commercial shipping...

Intermodal leads weekly gains as US rail traffic rises 3.5%, says AAR

U.S. rail traffic increased 3.5% in the week ending Oct. 31 compared with the same week in 2025, the Association of American Railroads said Wednesday. Carload traffic rose 3.0%, while intermodal volume increased 3.9%. Seven of the 10 carload commodity groups recorded year-over-year gains. Metallic ores and metals led …

Stronger revenue at Uber Freight, but profits still elusive

Uber Freight CEO Rebecca Tinucci took to LinkedIn to tout the company’s third quarter financial performance, which still is a long way from operating profitability. As Tinucci said in her published remarks, “two things can be true at the same time.” Her comments highlighted gross bookings of $1.768 billion, which is a…

Asia-US container rates hold as carriers seek $3,000 November rate hikes

Trans-Pacific ocean rates remain well above pre-peak levels, and carriers are seeking increases of $2,000–$3,000 per FEU for November despite signs that the prolonged peak season is ending. Forwarders cited improving space availability and more consistent vessel schedules as reasons to doubt that the increases would s…

Trimble cuts growth outlook as European freight market slows

Trimble reported higher third-quarter revenue and earnings Wednesday, but lowered its full-year recurring revenue growth forecast as weakness in European freight markets and slower demand for positioning services weighed on its outlook. The Westminster, Colorado-based technology company (NASDAQ: TRMB ) reported third-…