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Borderlands Mexico: Avocado imports generate $641M for US trucking, warehousing
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Avocado imports generate $641M for cross-border logistics; GLS US expands parcel delivery network to Texas border; and Jetco expands heavy-haul operations to serve Gulf Coast. The post Borderlands Mexico: Av
FreightWaves · Published 10/25/2026, 19:00Truckload contract rate increases riding steady above 10%
The new index from SONAR shows that carriers have been trying to get rate increases since before the market turned, now they are getting what would have been the equivalent of a few years worth in one. The post Truckload contract rate incre
FreightWaves · Published 10/25/2026, 08:30New EU Product identifiers supported on Shopify Shipping & Managed Markets labels
Upcoming regulatory changes Effective November 1, 2026, the EU requires three product identifiers for each item in direct-to-consumer parcels valued under €150. Parcels missing this information may be rejected at customs and incur return-to
Shopify Changelog · Published 10/25/2026, 00:00Guaranteed flat-rate shipping, now with Managed Markets
Managed Markets can now manage your international shipping rates alongside duty-inclusive pricing, giving buyers a simple shipping rate at checkout and protecting you from unexpected label adjustments. You can preview prices, checkout total
Shopify Changelog · Published 10/25/2026, 00:00Air cargo executives call for new midsize freighter, with eyes on 787F
Air cargo executives are concerned with what aircraft will replace the Boeing 767 freighters that now compose a hefty chunk of the midsize cargo aircraft fleet, and at this year’s Cargo Facts Symposium in Nashville, they called on Airbus, B
Air Cargo News · Published 10/24/2026, 23:33New Drewry data shows import demand boosting trans-Pacific rates
Drewry’s World Container Index rose on higher rates on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe routes. The post New Drewry data shows import demand boosting trans-Pacific rates appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/24/2026, 02:55Roadrunner announces Canada-outbound service
Less-than-truckload carrier Roadrunner announced a new outbound Canada-to-U.S. service on Friday, alongside a 5.9% general rate increase taking effect on Nov. 2. The post Roadrunner announces Canada-outbound service appeared first on Freigh
FreightWaves · Published 10/24/2026, 02:31Wabtec earnings rise on higher freight and transit sales
Rail equipment supplier Wabtec raised its outlook on higher third-quarter revenue and earnings. The post Wabtec earnings rise on higher freight and transit sales appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/24/2026, 02:06Trucking’s “Ruthless” vs. “Conservative:” Who’s Winning?
In a lukewarm freight market, not all carriers are feeling the same heat. Craig Fuller and Paul Tonsager dive deep into why Knight-Swift’s ‘ruthless’ approach might be outperforming JB Hunt’s ‘conservative’ strategy, and what this means for
FreightWaves · Published 10/24/2026, 01:44How Much Do Rejected Loads REALLY Cost Shippers?
Discover how new Sonar indices are revolutionizing freight cost transparency. Shippers can now accurately track the real premiums paid for rejected loads and understand escalating contract rates. This essential data helps you optimize routi
FreightWaves · Published 10/24/2026, 01:37Cost pressures sink Marten Transport’s Q3
Shares of refrigerated carrier Marten Transport dropped 7% in midday trading on Friday after a disappointing third-quarter report, which noted that rising fuel and health insurance costs dragged down performance despite improving supply-dem
FreightWaves · Published 10/24/2026, 00:285 US manufacturing projects bring more than $1.6B in investments
Five shippers are investing more than $1.6 billion in new or expanded U.S. facilities, adding production capacity for commercial trailers, school buses, cooling systems and bottled beverages. The post 5 US manufacturing projects bring more
FreightWaves · Published 10/24/2026, 00:03More accurate UK VAT based on fulfillment location
VAT on orders shipping to customers in Great Britain is now calculated using the fulfillment location that your order routing settings select for each order, the same way tax is calculated for orders shipping to the United States. If an ord
Shopify Changelog · Published 10/24/2026, 00:00Airbus sees 46% freighter increase by 2045 amid stable air cargo growth
The Airbus 20-year outlook for freighter demand is little changed from last year, showing a global fleet nearly 50% larger than today. The post Airbus sees 46% freighter increase by 2045 amid stable air cargo growth appeared first on Freigh
FreightWaves · Published 10/23/2026, 22:54SpaceX’s 80,000-Site Ambition: The Logistics Behind a Potential $80 Billion Wireless Build
SpaceX has shown that it can build sophisticated technology, launch it into orbit, and operate a communications network spanning much of the planet. Now it is considering a challenge that may be just as demanding: establishing a nationwide
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/23/2026, 22:52AI Is Changing How Supply Chain Technology Buyers Find Suppliers. Are You Part of the Answer?
A transportation management system supplier can have an excellent product, strong customer references, a capable sales organization, and an established position in the market. Yet a prospective customer searching for a solution may never en
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/23/2026, 22:50Russian diesel tanker heads for U.S. following Trump-Putin deal
The first shipment of Russian diesel fuel heads for the U.S. as Trump looks for boost ahead of midterm elections. The post Russian diesel tanker heads for U.S. following Trump-Putin deal appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/23/2026, 22:37DHL boosts US-Asia cold chain connectivity for healthcare shippers
DHL Global Forwarding has added air freight corridors connecting Cincinnati with key hubs in Asia for temperature-sensitive goods.
Supply Chain Dive · Published 10/23/2026, 22:30NLRB ordered Amazon to bargain with Staten Island workers; it’s now in federal court
Four and a half years after a grassroots union was voted in by workers at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York, the battles in court over Amazon’s pushback against the vote continues. At issue in the latest set of filings in the F
FreightWaves · Published 10/23/2026, 22:28Levi’s distribution network transition saga continues to drag
The retailer now expects to begin seeing benefits from the in 2027 due to a facility fire during Q3 and the complexity of its SKU mix.
Supply Chain Dive · Published 10/23/2026, 22:27India’s Semiconductor Push Tests Logistics Readiness
NX Group’s cooperation agreement with India’s semiconductor agency highlights the specialized handling and coordination needed to support fabs. The post India’s Semiconductor Push Tests Logistics Readiness appeared first on Logistics Viewpo
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/23/2026, 22:09A new PNW container port? $205M for Oregon rail project
Oregon port wins $205 million in federal funding to upgrade its rail line and boost a proposed container terminal project. The post A new PNW container port? $205M for Oregon rail project appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/23/2026, 21:37Carriers opt for more blanked sailings to bolster freight rates
Container spot freight rates on all three of the largest east-west trades – Asia-Europe, transpacific, and transatlantic – were on the rise this week. After three months of post-peak season declines, the Asia-Europe trades experienced a sec
The Loadstar · Published 10/23/2026, 21:02MAWB vs HAWB: Key Differences, Uses and Examples
You hand over 180 kg of handloom cushion covers to a freight forwarder in Delhi for a buyer in Frankfurt.... The post MAWB vs HAWB: Key Differences, Uses and Examples appeared first on Shiprocket.
Shiprocket · Published 10/23/2026, 20:20
