Iran Attacks Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf War Widens
Gas prices surge and the world’s busiest oil chokepoint faces closure as Tehran escalates against the U.S. Iran has struck a feeder container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, marking a dangerous new front as its conflict with the United States intensifies. British security monitors reported the vessel was set ablaze, forcing the crew to […]
Indiana State Police Recover $11M in Stolen Freight — 12 Truckloads and Counting
Breaking News | Cargo Theft | Supply Chain Security Indiana is cracking down on organized cargo theft, and the numbers are starting to show it. The state’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) has recovered roughly 12 stolen trailer loads since April 2026, with a combined value north of $11 million — and investigators say the […]
U.S. Container Ports on Track to Shatter All-Time Import Record
U.S. container ports are barreling toward a new all-time volume record this month, and the driver isn’t holiday shopping — it’s tariff timing. According to a National Retail Federation (NRF) forecast covered by FreightWaves, retailers are frontloading imports ahead of expected tariff hikes set to hit as early as August. NRF Vice President for Supply […]
Mexico’s Trucking Labor Crunch Deepens as Driver Shortage Hits Structural Levels
Mexico’s trucking industry is running short on one thing it can’t operate without: drivers. A new survey from the International Road Transport Union (IRU) found that 14% of commercial driver positions in Mexico sit vacant, the second-highest rate among the 18 freight markets surveyed worldwide, behind only Uzbekistan. That’s well above the global average vacancy […]
Breaking News: Peace Deal in the Persian Gulf Could Bring Global Shipping Back to the Suez Canal
Transportation News | Supply Chain | Ocean Freight | Logistics News Big movement in ocean freight this week. Maersk, the world’s second-largest container line, announced it will begin routing one of its Gemini network services back through the Suez Canal — a signal that the broader shipping industry may finally be returning to one of […]
Breaking News: Freight Distress Intensifies as Warehouse Cuts Mount and Trucking Bankruptcies Continue
In the fast-paced world of global transportation, staying ahead of supply chain volatility isn’t just an advantage—it’s a survival tactic. This week, the transportation and logistics sector faces another sobering reality check. According to a breaking news report published by FreightWaves, the latest Freight Distress Report highlights a brutal wave of rising warehouse labor cuts […]
Breaking News: Balancing Tech and the Human Touch—How STT Logistics Group Rewrites the Playbook
In the world of supply chain management, we constantly hear about automation, driver apps, and digital tracking. But as any veteran will tell you, algorithms don’t drive trucks. The biggest challenge highlighted in recent logistics news isn’t just adopting tech—it’s finding a way to mix it seamlessly with the human factor. STT Logistics Group is […]
World Cup Theft Exposes a Bigger Problem for the Freight Industry
Breaking news in transportation and supply chain security: a theft connected to England’s World Cup team is sending a clear warning to the entire freight industry — small security failures can lead to very big problems. What Happened According to a report from FreightWaves, roughly $18,000 worth of equipment belonging to England’s World Cup team […]
Breaking News: The Chassis Duty Split — What’s Really Driving the Supply Chain Drama?
There’s a lot of noise in the shipping world right now, but this one is a certified head-turner. If you’ve been keeping an eye on global logistics, you know that the U.S. has officially finalized some pretty steep antidumping and countervailing duties on foreign container chassis coming out of Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam. But here’s […]
Breaking News: Is UPS Moving to an Amazon-Style Delivery Model? Inside the UK Shake-up
The world of global logistics and transportation just got hit with some major news. In a move that is sending shockwaves through the supply chain community, shipping giant UPS is reportedly planning a massive shift in how it handles final-mile deliveries across the pond. According to a recent report by FreightWaves, UPS is exploring plans […]