By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 6/15/2026 12:28 PM

Cass data released Monday pointed to the likelihood of a second-half volume recovery as truckload linehaul rates surged again in May. The post Cass report: Freight volume recovery set for second half appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Rebecca Jeffrey | 6/15/2026 11:27 AM

The CMA CGM Group has signed a preliminary agreement for the acquisition of Crystal Aero Solutions, which specialises in aircraft maintenance services for both cargo and passenger aircraft. Based at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and also present in Brussels and Liège, Crystal Aero Solutions has been a partner of CMA CGM Air since 2024… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 6/15/2026 9:24 AM

Some shippers are being forced to reprice their entire book as contractual truckload rates set just a couple of months ago are no longer being honored. The post Routing guides are crumbling: ‘It is different this time’ appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By GovDelivery - Trade | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | 6/15/2026 9:18 AM

INDIANAPOLIS—With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in full swing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Indianapolis were on the job before some teams even arrived for their matches. Officers conducted Operation Winner’s Circle from June 1–5,… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 6/15/2026 9:01 AM

The United States and Iran announced an agreement to end the war in the Arabian Gulf, but it could take months for shipping and logistics to normalize. The post U.S.-Iran peace deal reopens Strait of Hormuz appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Phil Brink | 6/15/2026 8:29 AM

The cargo was unusual. The alleged theft method was not. According to public reporting, criminals compromised a legitimate carrier's identity and used it to divert a Walmart-bound shipment worth $1.7 million, a tactic the FBI says is becoming increasingly common. The post How hackers allegedly stole $1.7 million worth of condoms appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 6/15/2026 7:03 AM

China Airlines has added an AI customer service assistant for its cargo business that aims to speed up the answering of customer queries. The Taiwan-hubbed carrier said the Cargo AI Customer Service can understand complex questions to provide cargo owners and shipping agents with around-the-clock support. The service is built using the latest “Agentic AI… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Rebecca Jeffrey | 6/15/2026 6:50 AM

Japan Airlines (JAL) has suspended its Boeing 767 freighter operation on the Tokyo Narita – Hong Kong route due to aircraft rotation adjustments required for scheduled maintenance, but the route will be maintained through a codeshare partnership. The change to JAL’s summer schedule is effective from 15 June, but capacity will be maintained through cargo… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 6/15/2026 6:29 AM

Shippers of American agricultural commodities say a push by Democrats to tax Chinese ships docking at U.S. ports could put some crop producers out of business. The post Shippers say renewed tax on Chinese ships could put some U.S. ag producers out of business appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Phil Brink | 6/15/2026 6:25 AM

The July 4 holiday doesn't create supply chain vulnerabilities. It exposes them. As freight sits unattended and operations slow down, security experts warn that organized theft groups are watching closely. The post July 4 holiday period exposes supply chain vulnerabilities appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 6/15/2026 5:56 AM

Cargolux has partnered with Cathay Technologies to implement a digital flight folder solution as part of efforts to advance digital flight operations. The Electronic Flight Folder (EFF) solution digitises flight information, including flight plans, load sheets, and fuel data, into a single platform. The platform also includes ops chat, a communication tool embedded within the… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 6/14/2026 7:00 AM

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Laredo summit debates driverless freight corridors; Cadogan Tate expands Southwest footprint with Phoenix acquisition; and Toyo plans $357M solar manufacturing expansion in Houston. The post Borderlands Mexico: Laredo summit debates driverless freight corridors, B-1 trucker alternatives appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Zach Strickland, FW Market Expert & Market Analyst | 6/13/2026 8:30 PM

LTL revenues appear to be strengthening in Q2, but is this a product of fuel or something more structural? The post LTL’s paper gains appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Caleb Revill | 6/12/2026 5:11 PM

FreightWaves will host its annual Future of Freight Festival (F3) in Chattanooga, Tennessee, culminating in the prestigious 2027 FreightTech Awards dinner. The post Nominations opening soon for 2027 FreightTech Awards appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 6/12/2026 5:03 PM

The Trump administration unveiled a program to pre-screen import containers and streamline connections through the supply chain. The post Mid-term money-saver: DOT wants to pre-screen containers to speed supply chain appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | John Kingston | 6/12/2026 4:49 PM

RXO’s debt rating held at its current level at S&P, despite growing freight market strength. The post RXO’ debt rating at S&P holds; so does its negative outlook appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 6/12/2026 11:00 AM

Shipowners are confronting a crisis in how to sustain a workforce of 2 million crewing the global commercial fleet. The post Like trucking and railroads, shipping struggles in fight for talent, aging workforce appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 6/12/2026 10:47 AM

Ground handler Menzies Aviation is integrating its freight forwarding subsidiary Air Menzies International (AMI) to offer a broader service to customers. Under the integration, AMI, which provides wholesale airfreight services, will continue to operate under its own brand but will become part of the Menzies Aviation Cargo division led by Beau Paine, executive vice president… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Rebecca Jeffrey | 6/12/2026 10:23 AM

China Cargo Airlines has added a newbuild Boeing 777 freighter to its operations, market data shows. Shanghai-headquartered China Cargo Airlines now has a total of 20 777Fs, according to fleet tracking website, Planespotters. Delivery of the aircraft, first reported by Cargo Facts, took place this month. The aircraft, registered B-228S, was completed at Boeing’s Everett… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 6/12/2026 10:20 AM

The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a $3.4 billion annual budget for fiscal 2026-2027 for the Port of Los Angeles. The increase comes as the port, which along with neighboring Long Beach comprises the busiest U.S. container gateway, is forecasting a 7% decline in box volumes, to 9.3 million twenty foot equivalent […] The post Port of Los Angeles forecasts 7% container volume decline appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story