By FreightWaves | Phil Brink | 5/17/2026 2:49 PM

Authorities in Florida arrested 14 suspects tied to what investigators describe as a highly organized theft network responsible for millions in stolen merchandise. Detectives say the group operated across multiple states while using logistics, resale operations, and coordinated theft methods that resembled a structured criminal enterprise more than isolated retail theft. The post Florida theft ring accused of moving $7 million in stolen goods across multiple states appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 5/17/2026 7:00 AM

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border trade tops $84B in March as USMCA talks heat up; United Foods International opens facility in Phoenix; and Chinese manufacturer to open electronics factory in Torreón. The post Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border trade tops $84B in March as USMCA talks heat up appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Zach Strickland, FW Market Expert & Market Analyst | 5/16/2026 8:30 PM

The unanimous Supreme Court ruling on broker liability will carry a cost that is yet to be determined. The post What does the SCOTUS ruling mean for rates? appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Thomas Wasson | 5/16/2026 9:00 AM

MicroVision acquired Luminar assets for $33 million, adding Iris and Halo LiDAR. The company’s strategy for commercial trucking includes insurance and safety savings. The post MicroVision Turns $33M Luminar deal into trucking LiDAR expansion appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Thomas Wasson | 5/16/2026 7:00 AM

Volvo Autonomous Solutions and DSV have started autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston. Volvo Autonomous Solutions, or VAS, is deploying its Autona/freight solution for DSV. The Autona/freight platform combines the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck with self-driving technology from partners Aurora and Waabi. The operations run between Aurora’s terminals in Dallas and Houston and integrate […] The post Volvo Autonomous Solutions, DSV launch autonomous freight operations in Texas appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Caleb Revill | 5/15/2026 3:09 PM

As van and flatbed volumes surge and rejection rates climb, the very conditions driving optimism are making it increasingly difficult for major fleets to recruit and retain drivers. The post SONAR Sitrep: Growing freight market raises driver demand, squeezing large carriers appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | John Kingston | 5/15/2026 2:40 PM

California is offering its latest set of incentives to sell ZEV trucks. The post New pot of money available to buy ZEV trucks in California appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 5/15/2026 10:47 AM

Glasgow Prestwick Airport’s fish volumes have taken off following the launch of a seafood export service towards the end of last year. Since the start of the year, the Scottish airport has reached the “milestone” of handling 1m kgs of salmon. In a press release, the airport said the milestone had been achieved following the… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Rebecca Jeffrey | 5/15/2026 10:07 AM

Kenya Airways has become FedEx’s ground handling partner in Kenya following the signing of  a partnership that marks the first time the US-headquartered express firm has worked with the Nairobi carrier for handling operations. Under the partnership, Kenya Airways will support FedEx’s cargo handling operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Kenya Airways operates ground… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 5/15/2026 9:39 AM

Coupa executives and customers at Inspire 2026 said AI and transportation optimization tools are helping companies cut planning cycles from weeks to hours. The post ‘AI is the new UI’: Coupa customers race to automate supply chains  appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Rebecca Jeffrey | 5/15/2026 9:08 AM

There are now just two weeks left to enter the 2026 Air Cargo News Awards, so if your company has been busy making the industry more innovative then this is your chance to showcase your achievements to the airfreight community. Entries for this year’s awards must be submitted via the Air Cargo News Awards website… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Contributed Content | 5/15/2026 9:03 AM

What will be considered a reasonable amount of diligence when onboarding carriers? The post The broker standard of care after Montgomery appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 5/15/2026 8:51 AM

The Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan includes orders for 15 nuclear-powered battleships, dozens of autonomous vessels. The post U.S. Navy wants to build 15 nuclear-powered battleships   appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Rob Carpenter | 5/15/2026 7:57 AM

The Supreme Court just told 28,000 freight brokers that they owe a duty of ordinary care in carrier selection. The question every broker, shipper, and 3PL should be asking is not whether they need a carrier vetting process. That question was answered on May 14. The question is: what technology are they using to build one that a jury will believe? The post The carrier vetting tech stack is the new line of defense in freight appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Rebecca Jeffrey | 5/15/2026 6:47 AM

Qatar Airways Cargo will increase its offered cargo capacity by 12% through new freighter destinations and belly space on increased passenger flights. The cargo division of Qatar Airways has relaunched its Boeing 777 freighter service to Vienna, Austria, and added a second 777F to Warsaw, Poland. Qatar Airways Cargo said the 777F to Vienna will… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 5/15/2026 6:42 AM

Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport registered a rapid increase in flower volumes during the recent Mother’s Day peak. The Ecuadorian airport reported a 16% year-on-year increase in flower volumes to 24,800 tonnes over the 21-day Mothers’ Day period. The peak export day during the 2026 season was 29 April when shipments reached 1,641 tonnes, representing… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 5/15/2026 6:40 AM

The United States and South Korea agreed to formally cooperate on  shipbuilding investment and development. The post U.S. in partnership with leading shipbuilding nation appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 5/15/2026 5:56 AM

Evergreen Marine Corp. saw first-quarter profit tumble 70% as higher container volumes were dragged by weaker shipping rates. The post Evergreen profit sank 70% in Q1 appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 5/15/2026 5:32 AM

GSSA giant World Freight Company (WFC), which owns some of the biggest names in the industry, has been sold in a deal worth a reported $1.2bn. PAI Partners (PAI) and BPEA Private Equity Fund VI (EQT) yesterday announced that the company had been sold to Brookfield Asset Management. WFC was formed in 2004 and is… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 5/14/2026 4:06 PM

FedEx isn’t threatened by Amazon’s move to expand its third-party logistics offering with the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services. Talking to CNBC, the express giant’s president and chief executive, Raj Subramaniam, said that Amazon wouldn’t be able to offer customers access to a global network. “Last week’s announcement versus what FedEx operates is very… ... Read full Story