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CH Robinson Waives Fuel Fees for Truckers

C.H. Robinson said it will waive fees on fuel cards and fuel-related cash advances for contract carriers in April and May as diesel prices rise with the latest Middle East conflict. Fuel is the largest operating cost for trucking companies, typically about 20 percent to 28 percent of total expenses, said Michael Castagnetto, president of North American Surface Transportation. He said the pressure is acute for owner-operators, who make up nearly ... [+]

Economy Roils US Small Businesses, Chamber

Confidence among U.S. small businesses declined for a second straight quarter as concerns about inflation and the broader economy intensified, according to the latest index from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s Small Business Index fell to 67.0 in the first quarter from 68.4 in ... [+]

Tankers Push Order Book to 17-year High, BIMCO

The global shipping order book reached a 17-year high of 191 million compensated gross tonnes (CGT) by the end of the first quarter of 2026, equal to 17 percent of the global fleet, according to BIMCO. The increase reflects sustained newbuilding activity and a surge in ... [+]

APM Terminals Doubles Pier 400 Rail Capacity

APM Terminals’ US$73 million rail expansion at Port of Los Angeles is accelerating cargo flows from ships to inland markets, as upgraded infrastructure at Pier 400 boosts capacity and cuts transit times. The project, implemented at APM Terminals Los Angeles, added 31,000 linear feet of track ... [+]

GEODIS Unifies Brands, Expands in Europe

GEODIS said it is consolidating legacy brands in France and expanding specialized healthcare logistics capabilities in Switzerland, as it seeks to strengthen its European network. The company said Sealogis, Sealogis Freight Forwarding and XP LOG will be rebranded under the GEODIS name by the end of ... [+]

ONE Buys Stake in Hutchison Laem Chabang

Ocean Network Express has agreed to acquire a 30 percent stake in Hutchison Laem Chabang Terminal, strengthening its access to capacity at one of Southeast Asia’s key shipping hubs. The investment, announced March 30, covers the Laem Chabang facility’s Terminal D, as well as Terminals C1, ... [+]

GEODIS Adds Malherbe to Bolster Road Freight

Global logistics provider GEODIS has completed its acquisition of Transports Malherbe after receiving regulatory approval, strengthening its position in France’s road freight market. The deal expands GEODIS’s capabilities in full truckload and less-than-truckload transport, particularly in the agri-food and retail sectors where Malherbe has an established ... [+]

Gemini tops 90% Reliability in North America

A.P. Moller-Maersk said its East-West Network, launched under the Gemini Cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd, has achieved schedule reliability above 90 percent in North America, underscoring efforts by ocean carriers to improve consistency after years of supply chain disruption. The network, introduced in February 2025, marked a major ... [+]

Drewry: Rate Volatility from Iran ‘Manageable’

Shippers should not overreact to recent increases in ocean freight rates linked to the Iran conflict, as current volatility remains below levels seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. Data from Drewry’s Container Freight Rate Insight shows that spot rates on major east-west ... [+]

DHL Global Forwarding Adds Asia-Europe Flights

DHL Global Forwarding is expanding air freight capacity between Asia and Europe with new dedicated flights, leveraging assets from DHL Express to meet rising demand on the trade lane. The company said it will launch weekly Boeing 777F services connecting Shanghai and Leipzig, as well as ... [+]

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