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FedEx digitizes booking process for European cold-chain pharma shipments
A new FedEx system for booking temperature-controlled shipments is making life easier for pharmaceutical customers in Europe. The post FedEx digitizes booking process for European cold-chain pharma shipments appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 20:47Volvo’s 15% share goal runs through vocational trucks
Peter Voorhoeve says infrastructure work and the data center boom will keep vocational demand strong, and Volvo built the VNX to stop sitting out a quarter of the market The post Volvo’s 15% share goal runs through vocational trucks appeare
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 20:00Lufthansa Cargo joins Navi Mumbai as airlines talk of airport challenges
Lufthansa Cargo has joined the growing number of airlines that have officially started operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), even as talk of operational challenges at the new hub have emerged. The cargo arm of Lufthansa sa
Air Cargo News · Published 10/15/2026, 19:46GlobalFoundries building $21B New York fabs under US-Japan trade deal
The multibillion-dollar agreement will accelerate U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, strengthen critical supply chains and support growing automotive and industrial demand, GlobalFoundries said in a news release.
Supply Chain Dive · Published 10/15/2026, 19:12From Visibility to Governed Action: Engineering the Decision Architecture
Visibility becomes operationally valuable only when it feeds a governed decision architecture. The design problem is to connect events to context, authority, escalation, and executable action rather than simply create another place to obser
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/15/2026, 19:00Portugal selects Lufthansa’s bid for TAP
The Portuguese government has selected Lufthansa’s bid for a stake in TAP Air Portugal ahead of the Air France-KLM Group. The government said it had selected Lufthansa’s bid for a minority stake as part of the privatisation of TAP due to Lu
Air Cargo News · Published 10/15/2026, 18:45Fraport 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.
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