Cross-border intelligence

Despite new record, Port of LA chief warns of tariff-driven planning risk

After the busiest month in its 118-year history, tariffs and sourcing shifts roil the trans-Pacific trade lane. The post Despite new record, Port of LA chief warns of tariff-driven planning risk appeared first on FreightWaves.

25,000 Drivers Lost: US-Mexico Border Crisis Explained

Cross-border freight capacity is facing unprecedented challenges. With 25,000 Mexican driver visas revoked, and significant tender rejections at both the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders, rates are skyrocketing. Learn why these constraints a

Canada Tariffs Are Changing Freight Strategy Fast

Canada-US trade tension is forcing fast changes in cross-border logistics. James Edge breaks down how importers, exporters and retailers are handling tariffs, shifting demand and new data requirements. In this FreightWaves conversation, Edg

Diesel Prices Surge 20 Cents: Why the Fuel Market is in Crisis

Diesel prices just jumped 20 cents in a few hours, and experts warn we’re “running out of bullets” as inventories dwindle. We dive into the latest fuel market data, the impact of red-dyed diesel policies, and how geopolitical events are cre

Mexico truck exports soar 145% as US demand accelerates

Mexico's heavy-duty vehicle exports surged 144.6% in September, driven in part by U.S. demand ahead of new emissions requirements. The post Mexico truck exports soar 145% as US demand accelerates appeared first on FreightWaves.

How National Debt Affects Freight Costs and Financing

U.S. debt topped $40 trillion and interest now exceeds $1 trillion a year. Here’s how rising borrowing costs hit truck financing, carriers and warehouses. The post How National Debt Affects Freight Costs and Financing appeared first on Frei

SONAR Pricing Power Index Slips to 70 as Intermodal Contract Rates Fall

The SONAR Pricing Power Index fell to 70 this week as intermodal contract rates and ocean bookings softened. Truckload rejections held near 13.9%. The post SONAR Pricing Power Index Slips to 70 as Intermodal Contract Rates Fall appeared fir

CCT Auto Trans expands car haul coverage map in Livingston VTS deal

Car hauler CCT Auto Trans announced it has acquired industry peer Livingston Vehicle Transportation Services. The post CCT Auto Trans expands car haul coverage map in Livingston VTS deal appeared first on FreightWaves.

Russian diesel deal having limited impact, if any, on prices

The diesel market is going through its typical recent volatility, and there doesn’t seem to be much impact from the Trump deal with Russia. The post Russian diesel deal having limited impact, if any, on prices appeared first on FreightWaves

Cass: TL linehaul rates up 10% in September, shipment counts remain positive

September data from Cass showed truckload linehaul rates rose 10% and freight shipments grew for the second consecutive month following a 42-month downturn. The post Cass: TL linehaul rates up 10% in September, shipment counts remain positi

Diesel Prices & Freight Trends: What’s Driving the Market in Q4?

Craig Fuller dives deep into the latest SONAR data, revealing how contract rates are climbing past recession highs, spot rates are trending up towards peak, and why demand isn’t the primary driver of current market volume. Get the essential

Truck driver, 74, killed in Interstate 84 rollover in Idaho

A 74-year-old Nevada truck driver died after his tractor-trailer overturned along Interstate 84 near Boise early Monday. The post Truck driver, 74, killed in Interstate 84 rollover in Idaho appeared first on FreightWaves.

Electric Trucks: The REALITY for Tesla Semi & Volvo Fleets

Electric trucks are here, but what’s the real-world experience like? Hight Logistics CEO Rudy Diaz, who operates 2,500 electric trucks including Tesla Semis and Volvo EVs, breaks down the challenges and successes of transitioning to an elec

Why Freight Tech Will BOOM After The ‘Apocalypse’

Felipe Capella, CEO of Loadsmart, shares his unique journey from lawyer to freight tech innovator and discusses how his company navigated the ‘Freight Apocalypse’ by pivoting to a blended service and SaaS model. He also sheds light on the g

Shippers waiting an extra week for US-bound containers

Global container schedule reliability fell for a fourth straight month as the average vessel delay neared one week, according to Xeneta. The post Shippers waiting an extra week for US-bound containers appeared first on FreightWaves.

CSX operations chief to retire

CSX EVP and COO Cory is retiring after leading the railroad’s operations since 2023. The post CSX operations chief to retire appeared first on FreightWaves.

Bot Auto taps Lenovo, Nvidia, pegs autonomy hardware at $50,000

Bot Auto will put Lenovo’s AD1 domain controller in its driverless Class 8 trucks starting in Q1 2027, part of a push toward 1 billion autonomous miles by 2031 The post Bot Auto taps Lenovo, Nvidia, pegs autonomy hardware at $50,000 appeare

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174-2026: List of treatment providers update: treatment provider suspended – Major’s Pest Management Service Pte Ltd (AEI: SG4004SB)

13 October 2026 Who does this notice affect? Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, princ

SIOC Packaging: Requirements, Certification, and When to Ship in Your Own Container

SIOC packaging lets products ship in their own container without an overbox. Learn Amazon SIPP requirements, ISTA 6 certification, and which products qualify. The post SIOC Packaging: Requirements, Certification, and When to Ship in Your Ow

Mexico trucker shortages, visa restrictions squeeze cross-border capacity

Trucking capacity along the Mexican and Canadian borders remains constrained as higher operating costs and driver issues limit carrier availability. The post Mexico trucker shortages, visa restrictions squeeze cross-border capacity appeared

State loan to aid Louisiana port’s new rail connection

Louisiana will close a funding gap and provide $1 million for a new port rail line. The post State loan to aid Louisiana port’s new rail connection appeared first on FreightWaves.

1 million boxes set new Los Angeles port record

The Port of Los Angeles handled record container volumes in September, marking the busiest month in its 118-year history The post 1 million boxes set new Los Angeles port record appeared first on FreightWaves.

Freight Fraud Awareness Day returns as strategic cargo theft reshapes trucking

Industry advocates want victims sharing what happened as sophisticated schemes expose new vulnerabilities across the supply chain. The post Freight Fraud Awareness Day returns as strategic cargo theft reshapes trucking appeared first on Fre