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Lufthansa Cargo’s GlobeCross launches Frankfurt headquarters

Lufthansa Cargo’s GlobeCross has opened its new headquarters at Frankfurt Airport, bringing together key business functions in a shared workspace. The business, which was formed in May with the merger of the Heyworld e-commerce and CB Custo

Coca-Cola puts consumers in charge of Christmas Truck tour in new festive campaign

Coca-Cola has launched a new consumer-led Christmas campaign, giving the public the chance to vote for where its iconic Christmas Truck will visit for the first time. The brand is putting local communities at the heart of its festive market

Aldo Group extends Bleckmann logistics partnership until 2031

Aldo Group has extended its logistics partnership with Bleckmann for another five years, securing the agreement until July 2031. The Canadian footwear and accessories brand has worked with Bleckmann since 2016, with the logistics provider h

TikTok Shop official logistics CBT connects to Meitong Mexico stores; US warehouses can ship directly to Mexican consumers

Ryder fleet facing possible growth need as EPA ‘27 nears

With the EPA ‘27 engine rules impacting nitrogen oxide (NoX) emissions in heavy duty vehicles getting closer every day, the new rules will have a major impact on anybody who buys new vehicles…like Ryder. Ryder’s (NYSE: R) third quarter earn

Daimler Truck sues former fleet manager over alleged $3.8M embezzlement

Daimler Truck North America is seeking $6.6 million in damages after accusing a former employee and his wife of misappropriating nearly $3.8 million. The post Daimler Truck sues former fleet manager over alleged $3.8M embezzlement appeared

F3 preview: AI, autonomous trucking and freight technology take center stage

FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival returns to Chattanooga next week, with sessions on AI adoption, autonomous trucking and the technologies reshaping freight operations taking center stage. The event, held Oct. 27-28 at The Signal

Feds charge driver in alleged $12M cargo theft scheme built on hijacked carrier identities

At least 24 shipments vanished after drivers collected merchandise from distribution centers. Authorities also uncovered fraudulent licenses, altered identities and ransom demands. The post Feds charge driver in alleged $12M cargo theft sch

Norfolk Southern profits rise on higher volume and revenue

Norfolk Southern posted record revenue in Q3 on higher volumes and rates, and substantial fuel surcharge The post Norfolk Southern profits rise on higher volume and revenue appeared first on FreightWaves.

Stord Acquires AMS Fulfillment to Expand AI-Driven Logistics Network

Stord has acquired third-party logistics provider AMS Fulfillment, adding more than 1 million square feet of warehouse space and expanding its capacity to handle orders for consumer brands as it invests in artificial intelligence and roboti

SONAR launches new routing guide and contract rate data, plus expanded SearchCarriers monitoring

New SONAR datasets show what shippers pay brokers and carriers when freight falls past the first tender, plus SearchCarriers watchlists and alerts. The post SONAR launches new routing guide and contract rate data, plus expanded SearchCarrie

Union Pacific posts record third-quarter revenue and profits

Union Pacific posted record revenue and profits in the third quarter, as volume and pricing gains offset rising fuel prices and inflation. The post Union Pacific posts record third-quarter revenue and profits appeared first on FreightWaves.

Cass Q3 Earnings Soar: 19% EPS Growth & Freight Market Boom

Cass Information Systems CFO Mike Normile reveals how rising freight rates, fuel surcharges, and higher interest rates fueled a 19% increase in earnings per share for Q3. He details the impact of market shifts on their financial performance

How Triumph Financial’s CEO Beat the Longest Freight Recession

Triumph Financial CEO Aaron Graft joins FreightWaves to discuss how his company achieved a remarkable 38% transportation revenue growth during one of the longest freight recessions in history. Discover the strategic investments in platform

Ikea accused of harmful wood sourcing in Europe’s forests

Greenpeace International alleges the furniture maker — which has long faced backlash over its sourcing — is falling short in its efforts to protect biodiversity.

The Autonomous Logistics Network

The autonomous logistics network will not arrive as a warehouse with no people or a fleet with no drivers. It will not be switched on one morning after a company installs an AI platform. It will emerge incrementally as more routine logistic

Safety Should Be Provable, Not Just Compliant

A unanimous Supreme Court ruling means freight brokers can face state liability claims for their selection of carriers. For carriers, that shift turns a documented safety program from a compliance nicety into a competitive credential. In an

RICO case against CH Robinson & TQL: motions find the fault lines – and Ohio is the surprise

Right, so: only a few weeks after I mapped where the racketeering case against CH Robinson and Total Quality Logistics was most exposed, TQL has asked a Texas court to end it. The arguments are familiar. The Ohio forum-selection clause is n

CBP seizes $2.5M in meth hidden in tomatillo truck at Otay Mesa; driver’s visa canceled

Nearly 1,600 pounds of narcotics, a federal investigation and an unexpected development involving the trucker. New details obtained by FreightWaves reveal what happened after the seizure. The post CBP seizes $2.5M in meth hidden in tomatill

Managing 3PL Ramp-Ups: Why Digital Workforce Readiness Matters as Much as Physical Automation

Third-party logistics (3PL) providers live in a world of constant change. New customer contracts, seasonal peaks, facility expansions, and labor fluctuations can require operations to scale from dozens to hundreds of associates in a matter

US trailer orders soar 385% as Class 8 truck market sends mixed signals

Trailer orders jumped sharply in September as carriers moved to secure equipment ahead of potential price increases, while heavy-duty truck purchases showed mixed signals. The post US trailer orders soar 385% as Class 8 truck market sends m

Oddbox: Halloween pumpkin demand rises as heat-hit harvest exposes supply chain strain

Halloween participation is set to rise this year, but the growing seasonal opportunity comes as UK pumpkin growers face a glut of undersized produce that falls outside supermarket specifications. Recent research from the Institute of Grocer

UPS automates 4 additional facilities ahead of peak shipping season

UPS has completed several facility upgrades, increasing their capacity and productivity heading into peak shipping season. The post UPS automates 4 additional facilities ahead of peak shipping season appeared first on FreightWaves.

Qatar Cargo signs up with Pelicargo

Qatar Airways Cargo has become the latest carrier to place its capacity on US airfreight procurement and booking platform Pelicargo. Pelicargo said the partnership would provide freight forwarder users of Pelicargo with direct access to Qat