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Fraport moves to allay Frankfurt jet fuel shortage concerns
Airport operator Fraport is not expecting to face any jet fuel shortages at Frankfurt, despite press reports suggesting the airport faces a supply disruption. In a statement, the airport operator confirmed to Air Cargo News that work is bei
Air Cargo News · Published 10/15/2026, 18:44Westport becomes Aetherion, bets on CNG for US long-haul
Westport Fuel Systems is now Aetherion Technologies. CEO Dan Sceli said the rename follows a narrower strategy built on HPDI and the Cespira joint venture with Volvo. The post Westport becomes Aetherion, bets on CNG for US long-haul appeare
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 18:30Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport completes air cargo facility
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) has completed its 337,000 sq ft air cargo facility that has the capacity to accommodate five Boeing 747-400 aircraft simultaneously. The Wisconsin, US airport held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on
Air Cargo News · Published 10/15/2026, 18:12English language rule’s comments bring criticism from Sikh organization
The Sikh Coalition was one of the louder voices in opposition to FMCSA’s English language proposed rule. The post English language rule’s comments bring criticism from Sikh organization appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 04:13Waabi signs Warrior Logistics for Dallas-Houston freight
Waabi says its Dallas-Houston commercial load volume is up more than 80% this year, and Warrior Logistics is now running routine customer freight on the corridor The post Waabi signs Warrior Logistics for Dallas-Houston freight appeared fir
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 03:25Intermodal: Freight’s MUST-HAVE in Volatile Markets
Intermodal conversion is no longer an option but a necessity for shippers, driven by past supply chain chaos and persistent fuel costs. FreightWaves Finance Editor Todd Maiden breaks down J.B. Hunt’s strategic plays in intermodal and dedica
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 03:00Why Rail Is Booming: Intermodal & Carload Growth Explained
US rail traffic is surging, with intermodal and carload volumes hitting new highs. This isn’t just a few bright spots; growth is broad-based across nearly all industrial sectors, driven by tight trucking capacity and high diesel prices. Fin
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 02:59Democratizing Trucking Tech: What Small Fleets NEED to Know
The trucking industry is rapidly evolving, making cutting-edge technology a must-have for carriers of all sizes. Learn how Datatruck is transforming the landscape for small and mid-sized fleets, offering advanced TMS solutions that help the
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 02:58Freight Market Alert: Why October’s Tender Rejections Hit 14% Unexpectedly
The SONAR Truckload Rejection Index is skyrocketing, hitting an unexpected 14% in October – a significant development outside normal seasonal patterns. This isn’t driven by a demand spike, but rather by persistent market imbalance and insuf
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 02:57Volvo takes aim at vocational trucks with 540-hp VNX launch
The VNX shares a platform with the VNL and VNR, the product of a $3 billion investment, and gets a 540-horsepower D13 rated to EPA 2027 standards with 630 braking horsepower The post Volvo takes aim at vocational trucks with 540-hp VNX laun
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 01:30Freight broker alleges customer theft, kickbacks in lawsuit against rival
Edge Logistics has sued Freight Tec Management Group and four former employees, alleging a coordinated scheme to divert customers, misuse confidential information and pay kickbacks funded by inflated freight charges. The post Freight broker
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 01:09Rhenus opens Dubai Humanitarian hub office
Rhenus has opened an emergency aid and relief logistics office within the Dubai Humanitarian hub to manage air, ocean and road freight aid operations. The office was inaugurated on 14 October and follows the launch of Rhenus’ humanitarian l
Air Cargo News · Published 10/14/2026, 23:47UPS’ Happy Returns comes to TikTok Shop
Pacsun and Everlane are among the retailers tapping into the new integration ahead of the post-holiday returns rush.
Supply Chain Dive · Published 10/14/2026, 23:40Can Real-Time Voice Translation Improve Warehouse Productivity and Employee Engagement?
Labor shortages remain one of the most persistent challenges facing warehouse operators. Yet an often-overlooked issue sits beneath the labor discussion: communication. Modern distribution centers frequently employ associates who speak a va
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/14/2026, 23:21Supply Chain Risk Management Is Moving From Alert Generation to Operational Response
Supply-chain risk management is moving from signal accumulation to consequence management. More alerts are not an advantage if the enterprise cannot map them to actual products, suppliers, sites, lanes, inventory, customers, or revenue. The
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/14/2026, 22:00Is UPS parcel pivot a strategic winner or a ‘Trojan horse’?
UPS is focusing on premium service over parcel volume with a potential Teamsters union strike on the horizon. The post Is UPS parcel pivot a strategic winner or a ‘Trojan horse’? appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 21:23Nebraska deputies recover $250K stolen copper load 50 miles past Iowa destination
Investigators found missing load-security measures, conflicting carrier information and two identification cards after stopping the truck near Lincoln. The post Nebraska deputies recover $250K stolen copper load 50 miles past Iowa destinati
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 21:20LTL rates hit new high in Q3, moving higher in Q4
According to AFS Logistics and TD Cowen, record third-quarter less-than-truckload rates are projected to rise even higher by the end of the year. The post LTL rates hit new high in Q3, moving higher in Q4 appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 21:20Attacks disrupt Saudi air cargo; China-Europe air rates slump – October 13, 2026 Update
Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Air rates – Freightos Air Index Analysis Multiple Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport since late last week mark another serious escalation of the Saudi – Houthi conf
Freightos · Published 10/14/2026, 21:03Parcel shipping costs approach record high as extra charges stack up
FedEx and UPS have turned surcharges into a profit center rather than a pass-through mechanism for unforeseen costs. The post Parcel shipping costs approach record high as extra charges stack up appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 20:33Your Store Is ‘Agent-Ready’ By Default, We Tested 122 Shopify Stores To See What That Actually Means via @sejournal, @billhunt
A store can look agent-ready by default and still fail the moment a buyer asks about shipping, pickup, or cancellation. Here's what to verify. The post Your Store Is ‘Agent-Ready’ By Default, We Tested 122 Shopify Stores To See What That Ac
Search Engine Journal · Published 10/14/2026, 20:00Pilot, Tesla open first Megacharger site, 12 more underway
Pilot Travel Centers and Tesla have opened their first Megacharger site for heavy-duty electric trucks, Pilot said Oct. 8. The site, at a Pilot travel center in Ellabell, Ga., has six charging stalls. Twelve more heavy-duty sites are under
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 19:30Mapping the 2026 Warehouse Management Systems Market
Mapping the 2026 Warehouse Management Systems Market is less useful as a league table than as a structured way to understand why providers that share a market label can behave very differently. The post Mapping the 2026 Warehouse Management
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/14/2026, 19:00New chief for DP World Americas
DP World has appointed Morten Johansen as chief executive officer of its Americas region, placing a longtime ports and logistics executive in charge of the company’s operations across North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Johanse
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 18:26
