Freight News

TMS More Important Than Ever for Shippers, LSPs

A benchmark study found a record 81 percent of some 600 shippers and logistics service providers view transportation management as a differentiator or competitive weapon. Similarly, those viewing transportation as a basic service or not important dropped to 19 percent, an all-time low since the inception of the study, Descartes Systems Group said in its newly released Ninth Annual Global Transportation Management Benchmarking Survey. While transportation management systems, or TMS, are increasingly ... [+]

Khimji Ramdas, TII Group Form Heavy-lift Unit

Oman diversified business conglomerate Khimji Ramdas has launched KRHL, a specialized project and heavy-lift logistics and project cargo solution provider, across critical sectors, including energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, mining and construction. TII Group, the German specialized transport solutions provider, is to partner with KRHL, providing ... [+]

Sun Ships: SAL Expands Semi-submersible Fleet

German heavy-lift and engineering specialist SAL Heavy Lift said it has expanded its deck carrier fleet, acquiring two semi-submersible deck carriers Sun Shine and Sun Rise, from former owner Pan Ocean (Korea). Both vessels are scheduled for delivery in Europe between October and April 2026 and ... [+]

Container Rates See Unexpected Boost, Xeneta

Average container market spot rates from Far East increased 4.3 percent the week of Sept. 18 into both the U.S. East Coast (US$2,374 per 40-foot equivalent units) and West Coast (US$3,317 per FEU), said Xeneta, the freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform. Prior to the ... [+]

GEODIS, Hapag-Lloyd Integrate on Pricing Tool

GEODIS and Hapag-Lloyd launched a real-time Contract Application Programing Interface (API) that directly connects the ocean carrier ‘s pricing platform to GEODIS’ global rate database.This new integration delivers instant access to about 75 percent more rates than before, cutting processing time from up to five ... [+]

CH Robinson Broadens Tech, Industrial Vistas

Global logistics provider C.H. Robinson said it is earning growing recognition for its transformative use of artificial intelligence – specifically in the emerging category of industrial AI. “Unlike consumer-facing applications, industrial AI is where real-world operations are being redefined through automation, precision, and scale,” C.H. Robinson ... [+]

US Senate Confirms Three DOT Administrators

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said three new administrators were confirmed Sept. 18 by the GOP-led U.S. Senate, part of an en bloc to dodge the formal conformation process that properly vets qualified administrators. Instead the Senate confirmed roughly four-dozen nominees in an en bloc ... [+]

Shippers Demand More from Technology, Magaya

With rising shipper expectations, rapid AI influence, and supply chain complexity, 2026 may be the year that digital logistics capabilities are no longer optional for Freight Forwarders, according to a supply chain management report from Magaya and Adelante. “Trusted relationships and reliable service remain critical, but ... [+]

St. Bernard Port Celebrates Its Progress

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District has released its annual report for 2025, a report that highlights the accomplishments and progress the port has made. The report’s theme, Impact through Innovation, touches on the various changes in the maritime industry and the port's ability ... [+]

GEODIS AI Strategy Leads to Executive Changes

GEODIS has created a new department dedicated to artificial intelligence, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, who will be supported by David-Olivier Tarac, executive vice president, artificial intelligence; and Carole Besnard as chief financial officer. GEODIS confirmed its intention to make artificial intelligence a key part ... [+]

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