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Cargo Theft Eases; Criminals, Tactics Persist

Cargo theft activity eased in the first quarter of 2026, but industry analysts said increasingly sophisticated methods and transnational crime groups continue to pose significant risks across North American supply chains. Total supply chain crime incidents fell 5.3 percent year over year to 767 events in the first quarter, and declined 12.2 percent from the fourth quarter, according to data from Verisk CargoNet. However, cargo theft incidents alone rose 7.4 percent ... [+]

CCM Updates to Improve Intermodal Efficiency

Consolidated Chassis Management said it is expanding fleet modernization and interoperable chassis pool initiatives to help motor carriers reduce costs and mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices across the intermodal sector. The company’s latest push centers on enhancements to the South Atlantic Chassis Pool, or ... [+]

Magaya AI Compliance Tool to Improve Workflows

Magaya Corp. has launched an artificial intelligence-based trade compliance tool designed to embed regulatory guidance directly into freight forwarding and customs brokerage workflows. The new ACEbridge AI compliance agent is built to provide citation-backed answers drawn from official U.S. Customs and Border Protection sources, allowing users ... [+]

States Weigh Fuel Tax Holidays as Costs Soar

Several states are considering temporary fuel tax holidays as elevated diesel and gasoline prices continue to pressure consumers and the freight sector. Georgia has implemented a 60-day suspension of state motor fuel taxes through May 19, cutting prices by about 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline ... [+]

Georgia Ports to Open Gainesville Inland Port

The Georgia Ports Authority will open a new inland rail terminal in Gainesville, Georgia, on May 4, expanding its logistics network as cargo volumes show signs of slowing. The Gainesville Inland Port will connect Northeast Georgia manufacturers to the Port of Savannah via five-day-a-week rail service, ... [+]

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 ... [+]

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 ... [+]

Log-hub 6.1 Introduces AI Route Optimization

Log-hub has released version 6.1 of its platform, adding artificial intelligence-driven route optimization and expanded carbon emissions analysis as companies seek more automated and transparent logistics planning tools. The update introduces AI-powered last-mile route optimization through the company’s Supply Chain Agent, allowing users to generate delivery ... [+]

Rhenus Makes Austria to US Multimodal Move

Rhenus Group executed a complex multimodal transport of industrial equipment from Austria to the U.S., supporting the build-out of a major manufacturing facility and highlighting the growing role of inland waterways in project logistics. The move comprised about 2,840 cubic meters of breakbulk cargo packed in ... [+]

Palm Beach’s $30M Upgrades Truck Wait Times

Port of Palm Beach has completed a US$30 million infrastructure upgrade program aimed at improving gate efficiency, rail connectivity and cargo flows, the port said. The project included a redesign and automation of the main entrance, expanded truck lanes, installation of radiation portal monitors and rehabilitation ... [+]