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Oliva LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, and Hummus

FDA-hosted company recall notices and safety alerts for FDA-regulated products in the United States. Match product, lot, market and notice date; a company announcement is distinct from an FDA enforcement decision.

Texas trucking firm sued over age limits on drivers

A Texas-based cross-border carrier is facing a lawsuit for age discrimination, including a 65-year-old age ceiling. The post Texas trucking firm sued over age limits on drivers appeared first on FreightWaves.

Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Starfish Seafood Trio Because of Possible Health Risk

FDA-hosted company recall notices and safety alerts for FDA-regulated products in the United States. Match product, lot, market and notice date; a company announcement is distinct from an FDA enforcement decision.

Trucking Rates Spike: Contracts at 52-Week High

Freight rates are surging! Contract rates hit a 52-week high and spot rates climbed nearly 50% year-over-year in the latest Sonar update. We’ll also cover the localized impact of Tropical Storm Isaias on tender rejections in Gulf Coast mark

Logistics AI: Getting a Return on Your Investment

AI is rapidly transforming logistics, but the real challenge isn’t just adoption – it’s getting a tangible return on investment. Dan Bailey, Co-Founder & CEO of Nexcade, discusses how leading companies like C.H. Robinson are leveraging AI f

$185M Breakup Fee? Inside the CH Robinson-RXO Merger

The potential $5.8 billion acquisition of RXO by CH Robinson is set to reshape the logistics landscape. Valued at an astounding 42x EBITDA, this deal signals a major shift towards market consolidation and highlights the growing importance o

Levi’s reports 10% ecommerce growth, eyes stronger holiday sales

Levi Strauss & Co. reported a 10% increase in ecommerce revenue in its fiscal third quarter, outpacing growth across its broader direct-to-consumer (DTC) business. DTC revenue, which includes sales through the company’s own stores and ecomm

Combined State and Federal Corporate Income Tax Rates in 2026

Corporations in the United States pay federal corporate income taxes levied at a 21 percent rate. Forty-four states and DC also levy taxes on corporate income, with top marginal rates ranging from 2.5 percent in North Carolina to 11.5 perce

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Stord lands $400M Citi-led credit facility, adds CFO and CRO

Stord's packages reach 1 in 4 U.S. households a year, the company says. It now has $400 million more in borrowing capacity to build warehouses and robots. The post Stord lands $400M Citi-led credit facility, adds CFO and CRO appeared first

Kodiak AI, Charger Logistics launch autonomous Laredo lane

Kodiak AI and cross-border carrier Charger Logistics are hauling CPG and food and beverage freight between Dallas and Laredo, Texas, with driverless operations planned after the safety case. The post Kodiak AI, Charger Logistics launch auto

Nearly half of shoppers are worried about affording holiday gifts this year

Formal EO order on red dye diesel short on specifics

The formal executive order allowing red dye diesel use over the road has been published. The post Formal EO order on red dye diesel short on specifics appeared first on FreightWaves.

Retailers say extended peak shipping season winding down

NRF says the extended peak shipping season is winding down, with most holiday merchandise already in and U.S. container imports expected to ease through year-end. The post Retailers say extended peak shipping season winding down appeared fi

EU wants to introduce another parcel tax

The European Commission is working on a new fee for packages from outside the EU. This surveillance fee is intended to facilitate better product inspections. The fee will be in addition to the 3-euro import duty and the upcoming 2-euro fee

Fake freight broker redirects $273K seafood shipment in New Jersey cargo theft attempt

A series of phone calls and text messages appeared to come from a trusted freight broker. The driver followed those instructions, unaware of what awaited at the destination. Investigators uncovered a cargo theft scheme that raises questions

Swedish ecommerce grew 8% in Q2

Online sales in Sweden in the second quarter have increased 8 percent compared to the same period last year. All online sectors showed growth. It remains to be seen if this trend will continue the rest of the year. This is according to Post

A Virtual Compliance Department for Every Fleet

Dotra Compliance, an AI-driven platform built to serve as a carrier's "virtual compliance department," is helping small and midsize carriers close the gap between regulatory volume and in-house resources. Co-founder David Vincent explains w

UPDATED: US West Coast container rates edge lower

Xeneta: Asia-US West Coast rates showed the first sign of softening since mid-September. The post UPDATED: US West Coast container rates edge lower appeared first on FreightWaves.

Why Trucking Rates Are Rising Without More Freight

Truckload rates rose in 2026 on flat freight. SONAR data and ATRI's 2026 cost study show carriers still earn too little to cover costs. See why rates must keep rising. The post Why Trucking Rates Are Rising Without More Freight appeared fir

Italian DPA fines BBVA EUR 5 508 000 for failing to respect a customer’s objection to direct marketing

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Network tokens explained

Learn about network tokens in payments, how they improve security and issuer authorization rates, plus some options on the types of provisioning available.

"Brazil Automotive Industry Chain Seminar" will be held in October, registration channel now open

On October 12, the "Brazil Automotive Industry Chain Seminar" will be held in Shanghai. We now sincerely invite representatives from all companies to register and attend, to jointly discuss Brazil market trends and seize new opportunities for the auto parts industry going global.

8.1175 million in tax refunds recovered, plus a 2x penalty! This company was brought down by old accounts

This company stumbled over old debts