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Gulf crisis sees Jebel Ali crash out of top 30 box port ranks after 20 years
It took just six months for Jebel Ali to crash out of the top 30 container ports ranks, after more than two decades among the 10 busiest gateways in the world, as the impact of the US/Israel war on Iran continues. Alphaliner’s half-year assessment of box port standings is bleak reading for gateways on the…
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‘Secure capacity’ says RXO as it warns of further haulage rate rises
Spot rates in the US trucking sector rose sharply in the second quarter and are on course to climb further , with the looming peak season auguring more upward pressure, according to RXO. The transportation provider is advising shippers to secure capacity, which continues to shrink. The Curve, RXO’s proprietary truckload spot rate index, climbed…
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AD Ports the clear read-through as bottlenecks shift from ship to dock
Quick recap: the freight-rate spike that produced two very different report cards at Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd is increasingly a story about who controls terminal and inland capacity, not who owns the most vessels – and nobody is making that case more directly right now than AD Ports. ZIM’s next move, meanwhile, has less to do…
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Less than 6% of drivers placed out of service during International Roadcheck
Results from this year’s International Roadcheck are in, and drivers passed with flying colors. Here are the top violations inspectors found.
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Freight recovery may not be long-term
Positive trends have materialized across the freight market in recent months. There are still questions to be answered.
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Still waiting: Broker transparency proposal yet to drop
FMCSA’s broker transparency proposal is nearly two months past its target date. But truckers have been waiting much longer than that.
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Time running out for truckers to shape EPA truck emission rule
Truckers have only days left to weigh in on truck emission changes that offer relief in one area while rolling back protections in another.
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Is California driving down the cost of electric trucks?
Electric trucks cost more than diesel models. California lawmakers want public money to help close the gap.
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Zero-Emission Truck Corridor Planned for West Coast
California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Baja California are coordinating plans for truck charging and hydrogen fueling from Canada to Mexico.
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Medical Cards, English Proficiency Reshape Roadcheck Violations
Medical-card violations jumped to the top of the driver out-of-service list during CVSA’s 2026 International Roadcheck, while English-language proficiency violations appeared among the leading violations for the first time.