Freight Business Journal North America

E-commerce Shippers: Rethink EU Fulfillment Freight forwarders are urging e-commerce exporters to reconsider their European fulfillment strategies following the European Union’s elimination of its €150 duty-free threshold for low-value imports, …

GEODIS Holds Margins Despite Soft Freight GEODIS maintained stable profitability during the first half of 2026 despite mixed freight market conditions, as strength in international forwarding offset weaker road transport …

UK SAF Mandate Could Cost Airlines £2B, IATA The International Air Transport Association warned that key design elements of the U.K.’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate could impose billions of …

Freehand Expands Use of Autonomous AI Agents Enterprise AI startup Freehand has raised US$75 million to expand deployment of autonomous artificial intelligence agents designed to manage supply chain spending, procurement …

Tighter Truck Capacity Boost Freight Rates, ACT The U.S. for-hire trucking market remained on firmer footing in June as tightening capacity continued to support freight rates, even as freight volumes …

AI Strategy, Discipline Lift CH Robinson’s Q2 C.H. Robinson reported improved second-quarter earnings as productivity gains from its Lean AI strategy and continued cost discipline helped offset a freight market …

DHL Freight to Use Europe-built Electric Truck DHL Freight will become the first operator of the European-built SuperPanther eTopas 600 electric heavy-duty truck, marking another step in the company’s effort …

5U AI Raises $3.2M For Forwarder Platform Enterprise AI startup Freehand has raised US$75 million to expand deployment of autonomous artificial intelligence agents designed to manage supply chain spending, procurement …

NYK Completes Acquisition of Saga Welco NYK has completed its acquisition of Norway-based open-hatch vessel operator Saga Welco AS, making the company a wholly owned subsidiary of NYK Holding (Europe) …

Survey Details Tariff Strain on Small Importers A survey released by We Pay the Tariffs, an advocacy organization that opposes broad U.S. tariffs, found many small businesses continue to report …

UP-CN Deal Includes Supporting NS Merger Union Pacific and Canadian National Railway have reached a binding agreement that would expand CN’s access to key U.S. Midwest markets while removing the …

IATA Objects to EU Emissions Trading Beyond EU The International Air Transport Association has sharply criticized proposals to extend the European Union Emissions Trading System beyond Europe’s borders, warning that …

Cargo iQ Reshapes Board to Drive Standards Cargo iQ has restructured its board to give airlines, freight forwarders and ground handling companies more balanced representation as it pushes wider adoption …

Mintra Launches AI Training Ahead of EU AI Act Mintra has introduced two online training courses designed to help organizations prepare for the European Union’s AI Act, which takes effect …

Truck Tonnage Higher, But Market Still Soft, ATA U.S. for-hire truck tonnage edged up 0.1 percent in June following a revised 3.2 percent decline in May, though volumes remained below …

EPA Proposes Easing Heavy-Duty NOx Rule The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed revising its heavy-duty nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions standards for model year 2027 trucks, a move the agency …

IATA Appoints Zahidi as Next Director General The International Air Transport Association has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next director general, effective Nov. 1, making her the first woman to …

DHL, LONGi to Expand Europe Solar Deployment DHL Group and solar technology manufacturer LONGi Solar have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand renewable-energy deployment across DHL’s European facilities while …

GEODIS Adds Electric Delivery Fleet in Vietnam GEODIS has introduced electric delivery vehicles for last-mile operations in Vietnam, becoming one of the first logistics providers to deploy electric-powered urban distribution …

UK Emissions Trading Expansion Poses Questions The expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to maritime transportation is adding another layer of emissions costs and compliance requirements for shipping companies, …

Global Confidence in US Falls, Pew Research The U.S. is increasingly viewed abroad as an unreliable partner whose foreign policy gives little consideration to other countries’ interests, adding another layer …

Inflation Fails to Dent Small Business Outlook Small business confidence was little changed in the second quarter, but the stability masks growing pressure from inflation and a pullback in investment …

IATA Data Tracks Airlines’ Evolving Network Airlines continued to modernize their fleets and expand global air transport in 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association’s annual World Air Transport …

Grain Exports Lift Dry Bulk, Softer 2nd Half Seen Global grain shipments rose 13 percent year over year during the first half of 2026, helping support freight demand for smaller …

TOTE Wins $2.2B Bid to Manage Navy LSPs TOTE Services has been awarded a contract valued at up to US$2.2 billion to serve as Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) for the …

DHL Adds Onshore Wind to German Energy DHL Group has signed a 10-year agreement to purchase electricity from a newly built German wind farm, expanding its renewable energy portfolio as …

DNV Clears Way for Wide Wind-assist Deployment Wind-assisted ship propulsion developer Econowind has received design approval from classification society DNV for its VentoFoil 3-Series suction wing, a milestone expected to …

Container Spot Rates Soften as Peak Eases FBJNA’s Container Market Signals – Spot container freight rates showed their first broad signs of easing this week as early peak season demand …

Galveston Cargo Berth Wraps $106M expansion The Port of Galveston has officially opened its new cargo berth at the West Port Cargo Complex, marking the completion of a US$106 million …

CMA CGM to Pay $1.4B for FedEx Supply Chain CMA CGM Group has agreed to acquire FedEx Supply Chain from FedEx Corp. for an enterprise value of US$1.4 billion in …

USMCA Enters New Era as Tariffs Reshape Trade Five years after the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement took effect, the trade pact has entered a new phase. What began as a replacement …

Documentation Errors Continue to Vex Hazmat A new industry benchmarking study suggests hazardous materials transportation continues to be challenged less by a lack of regulatory knowledge than by routine operational …

What Matters When Entrusting Supply Chain to AI By Jordan Kass When Transportation Management Systems first emerged in the 1990s, shippers were excited about the promise of technology that could …

NAFTZ’s Irmen Witnesses Zones’ Changing Role By Melissa Irmen Q: How is the current U.S. free-trade zone environment materially different from the underutilized expansion era of the late 1980s/early 1990s? …

The Decision Before the Shipment Editor’s Note by Gary Burrows for FBJNA’s July-August issue, available soon There was a time when the logistics decision was relatively straightforward. The cargo was …

Galveston Cargo Berth Wraps $106M expansion The Port of Galveston has officially opened its new cargo berth at the West Port Cargo Complex, marking the completion of a US$106 million …

Market Signals: Freight indexes Point to Early Peak EDITOR’S NOTE: Freight Business Journal North America’s Peak Season Forecast 2026 in the July-August issue brings together leading market analysts and logistics …

Coal Surges on China Imports, Aids Panamax Market Global coal shipments rose 14 percent year over year in June, helping lift panamax freight rates as stronger Chinese import demand combined …

Recruitment Platform Targets Officer Shortage A new artificial intelligence-based recruitment platform is aiming to help shipowners address the growing shortage of qualified merchant marine officers by accelerating candidate screening while …

GEODIS Reinforces India’s Emerging Pharma Role GEODIS has strengthened its healthcare logistics network in Asia after its Hyderabad, India, operation achieved the International Air Transport Association’s Center of Excellence for …

Service Parts Strategy Moves into Boardroom Manufacturers are investing heavily in spare parts inventories, but many still struggle to meet customer service expectations, according to a new analysis arguing that …

Peak Season Gives Way to Demand Waves, Rhenus Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series examining the forces reshaping the 2026 shipping peak season. FBJNA’s comprehensive Peak …

Prepare for July 8 CPSC eFiling Mandate, FedEx FedEx is urging customers importing regulated consumer products into the United States to begin preparing now for the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s …

AI Spend Shifts to Infrastructure, Baker Tilly The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is reshaping investment priorities, with capital increasingly flowing toward the physical infrastructure needed to support AI rather …

Project Gives Baltimore Stacktrain Clearance The Port of Baltimore can now move double-stacked container trains for the first time following completion of the $495 million Howard Street Tunnel Project, a …

Louisiana Law Centralizes Oversize Permitting Louisiana has moved to streamline the movement of oversized and overweight freight with the enactment of House Bill 746, now Act 566, legislation that makes …

BIMCO: Container Fleet Growth Outpaces Demand Even if geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt global shipping, the container market is likely to weaken over the next 18 months as rapid fleet …

BIMCO, ICS See Officer Shortage Widening The global shipping industry faces a growing shortage of certified officers despite a sharp increase in the overall number of seafarers, according to the …

FedEx Sees Growth Despite Trade Uncertainty FedEx reported stronger fourth-quarter and full-year results, driven by higher package yields, improving international export volumes and more than US$1 billion in transformation-related cost …

Port of Long Beach $1B Budget Funds Pier B The Port of Long Beach has approved a US$1.05 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, significantly increasing investment in rail infrastructure …