Cross-border intelligence

NSR vs Suez: the Arctic is not a tradelane, it’s a corridor with a hefty premium

Two sets of numbers have landed in the same week. On 19 October, data from Norway’s Centre for High North Logistics (CHNL) showed 104 ships had crossed Russia’s Northern Sea Route (NSR) by 30 September, already more than in all of 2025. Fou

Medtech execs share secrets to building resilient supply chains

At AdvaMed’s The MedTech Conference, company executives said they’re bracing for disruption by investing in inventory, scenario planning and their relationships with chip suppliers.

Boeing’s 777F now most widely operated freighter globally

Boeing’s 777 freighter is now the most widely operated freighter in the world, according to data supplied by the US aircraft manufacturer. The 777F fleet has surpassed 330 airplanes in service and now carries more air cargo per year than an

Workforce gaps keep supply chain AI stuck in pilot mode

AI adoption across 13 supply chain functions averages 1.94 on a five-point scale. ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi says companies are buying the tool before fixing the process. The post Workforce gaps keep supply chain AI stuck in pilot mode appeared

K+N claims market share gains as ‘strong’ air cargo peak gathers pace

Kuehne + Nagel attributed most of its third-quarter airfreight growth to market share gains, and expects to keep winning business into 2027 as a strong peak season gets under way. Airfreight volumes rose 10% year on year, with chief executi

Containership charter rates at a four-year high despite record orderbook

Containership charter rates have climbed to their highest level in four years, despite falling fixtures, and a record orderbook pointing to a major influx of capacity in 2028. Braemar’s charter index is at 325.8, up 21% year on year and its

Analysis: Keep calm and hit the road with DSV

In a nutshell: With service restored in its European road network, DSV’s recovery is turning from an operations job into a sales job. The argument among the banks is less about whether profits rise than about how fast, and the road business

Why one zero-emission truck dealer wants big rigs to wait

Johannes Ariens sells everything from electric motorcycles to hydrogen semis. He says the industry is trying to skip a step, and that small fleets with medium-duty trucks should go first. The post Why one zero-emission truck dealer wants bi

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