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LTL 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, 18:26Philadelphia ports sets $837 million expansion, first new berth in 50 years
Public-private investment of nearly $1 billion will support PhilaPort’s largest-ever expansion. The post Philadelphia ports sets $837 million expansion, first new berth in 50 years appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 18:05175-2026: Improving cost recovery for diagnostic activities
14 October 2026 Who does this notice affect? Stakeholders including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders and biosecurity industry participants (approved arrangement and compliance agreement holders), vessel masters and shipping ag
澳大利亚农业部 · 进口行业通知 · Published 10/14/2026, 06:21Despite 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.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 03:3025,000 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 02:42Canada 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 02:41Diesel 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 02:40Mexico 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.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 01:49How 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 01:46SONAR 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 01:34CCT 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.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 00:50Russian 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/13/2026, 23:48Cass: 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/13/2026, 23:03Diesel 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/13/2026, 22:38Truck 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.
FreightWaves · Published 10/13/2026, 22:36Electric 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/13/2026, 22:35Why 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/13/2026, 22:33Shippers 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.
FreightWaves · Published 10/13/2026, 22:01
