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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

Can't figure out independent site logistics costs? Amazon MCF calculator is here

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

OOCL revenue up 45.1% on trans-Pacific surge

OOCL saw higher revenue per container and increased cargo volumes across all four of its trade regions. The post OOCL revenue up 45.1% on trans-Pacific surge appeared first on FreightWaves.

Penske request for en banc hearing gets pushback from victim’s estate

Both sides have their argument in to the court on the Penske request for a bigger hearing in significant loss. The post Penske request for en banc hearing gets pushback from victim’s estate appeared first on FreightWaves.

Minimum Viable Brand (MVB): What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Build One

Think of a Minimum Viable Brand (MVB) like building a LEGO set. Instead of just building a giant, perfect castle... The post Minimum Viable Brand (MVB): What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Build One appeared first on Shiprocket.

Amazon Logistics partial refunds now support return reasons

Amazon Logistics partial refunds now support return reasons

Orlando trucking owner pleads guilty in $1M USPS freight auction fraud

A federal plea agreement details how false delivery entries triggered more than $1 million in payments for USPS transportation work that never happened. The post Orlando trucking owner pleads guilty in $1M USPS freight auction fraud appeare

The two tightest regions tell two very different stories about the freight market

The Northwestern harvests are crushing capacity, but only temporarily. The Midwest’s sustained tightness tells a more meaningful long-term story about capacity. The post The two tightest regions tell two very different stories about the fre

2026 holiday shipping strategies: Make promises you can keep

Your holiday shipping strategy starts with understanding what you can reliably deliver. Here's how to get through peak season.

Walmart opens automation-infused fulfillment center in California

Walmart announced the opening of its fifth next-generation fulfillment center in Stockton, California. The facility, spread across 900,000 square feet, will increase Walmart’s storage capacity and allow it to fulfill more orders across Cali

Texas trucking firm sued over age limits on drivers

A Texas-based cross-border carrier is facing a lawsuit for age discrimination, including a 65-year-old age ceiling. The post Texas trucking firm sued over age limits on drivers appeared first on FreightWaves.

Trucking Rates Spike: Contracts at 52-Week High

Freight rates are surging! Contract rates hit a 52-week high and spot rates climbed nearly 50% year-over-year in the latest Sonar update. We’ll also cover the localized impact of Tropical Storm Isaias on tender rejections in Gulf Coast mark

$185M Breakup Fee? Inside the CH Robinson-RXO Merger

The potential $5.8 billion acquisition of RXO by CH Robinson is set to reshape the logistics landscape. Valued at an astounding 42x EBITDA, this deal signals a major shift towards market consolidation and highlights the growing importance o

Stord lands $400M Citi-led credit facility, adds CFO and CRO

Stord's packages reach 1 in 4 U.S. households a year, the company says. It now has $400 million more in borrowing capacity to build warehouses and robots. The post Stord lands $400M Citi-led credit facility, adds CFO and CRO appeared first

Formal EO order on red dye diesel short on specifics

The formal executive order allowing red dye diesel use over the road has been published. The post Formal EO order on red dye diesel short on specifics appeared first on FreightWaves.

Retailers say extended peak shipping season winding down

NRF says the extended peak shipping season is winding down, with most holiday merchandise already in and U.S. container imports expected to ease through year-end. The post Retailers say extended peak shipping season winding down appeared fi

Walmart activates automated e-commerce logistics center in California

Walmart is heavily investing in next-generation, automated fulfillment centers. The post Walmart activates automated e-commerce logistics center in California appeared first on FreightWaves.