The STB signals broader federal preemption of state and local restrictions on rail-served projects and infrastructure.

Ternium reports rising Mexican steel sales from tariff protection, but weak enforcement limits growth potential.

Trucking market tender rejections doubled to 12.8% but lack typical peak season tightening pressure, though November demand shows early strength with refrigerated freight outperforming.

Two Georgia men face federal fraud charges for a $760,000 scheme involving eight fuel cards obtained by impersonating a Michigan trucking company.

Chilean cherry exports disrupted by nine-day trucker strike at San Antonio port, adding pressure to crops already damaged by severe El Niño weather.

Emirates SkyCargo launches a weekly freighter service between Milan and New York starting December 5 to capitalize on growing Italian export demand.

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena downplayed recorded remarks threatening rate increases for shippers opposing the Norfolk Southern merger, calling the comments humorous.

Federal Reserve officials showed mixed signals on rate hikes after October's stronger-than-expected inflation reading.

ShipStation Global operates 250 AI agents in production handling full freight workflows from quoting to booking and routing.

Reefer spot rates averaged $2.60 per mile this week as holiday food freight demand pushed the load-to-truck ratio to its yearly high.

Far East-Middle East freight rates surged 250% in 2026 as peak season cargo flooded Gulf ports facing congestion.

MSC Air Cargo plans first delivery of Boeing 777-8 freighter in 2035 from its seven-aircraft order.

Russia abandons yuan substitution strategy under U.S. sanctions while Asia-Europe air cargo demand weakens amid supply chain shifts.

Fed officials remain split on rate-hike speed as inflation concerns clash with economic slowdown risks.

Uber Freight cuts 80 jobs while maintaining 290 open positions and accelerating hiring in managed transportation.

Air cargo rates surge 30% year-over-year as AI equipment demand sustains market growth despite earlier recession predictions.

Diesel prices dropped 16 cents on easing geopolitical tensions, but Middle East refinery damage and supply vulnerabilities threaten further volatility.

Transportation cost inflation benefits railroads while squeezing manufacturers, with fuel prices driving freight modal shifts in Q3 2026.

Amazon gained parcel share in H1 2026 while alternative carriers and new infrastructure reshape logistics networks across trucking, shipping, and automation.

Port of Long Beach anchors international push to electrify 35% of global shipping by 2035 through expanded shore-power infrastructure.

Diesel prices fell 16.1 cents per gallon following election results as markets anticipate reduced Middle East tensions.

ASICS uses autonomous drones to identify misplaced inventory 60% faster, conducting monthly cycle counts instead of twice-yearly counts at its Mississippi distribution center.

Gas prices dip below $4 for first time in three months, but stubborn inflation in housing and groceries persists.

ACT Expo 2027 restructures its agenda to prioritize fuel cost reduction and diesel efficiency amid industry concerns over elevated prices.

Rail and logistics carriers posted double-digit profit gains in Q3 2026 on stronger freight volumes and pricing power.

Autonomous trucks will match human driver cost economics by 2028 as labor expenses drive adoption economics.