Iran's Job Market Crumbles Amid War, Sanctions Squeeze
Iran's unemployment crisis deepens as war and sanctions erode job availability and household finances.
FedEx Rolls Out Shopify Integration to Lock in Cross-Border Shipping Costs
FedEx launches Shopify app guaranteeing duties and taxes to help merchants eliminate surprise import charges.
Anderson Trucking Boosts Driver Compensation by 16.7% Amid Leadership Expansion
Anderson Trucking Service raised driver pay 16.7% and appointed a new CIO to enhance technology capabilities.
Container Rates Hold Steady as Carriers Deploy Blanked Sailings
Container rates hold steady on east-west trades as carriers blank sailings to manage demand ahead of China's Golden Week.
NTSB: Speed Warnings Preceded Miami 767 Freighter Runway Overrun
NTSB cockpit recordings show repeated speed warnings and multiple terrain alerts preceded the September 6 Miami 767 freighter overrun that killed five people.
Morgan Stanley Sees Yen Weakening to 163 Per Dollar as Carry Trades Resume
Morgan Stanley expects the yen to weaken to 163 per dollar as carry trade activity rebounds.
CBP to Revoke Import Privileges for Shippers With Inaccurate Filing Information
CBP will suspend import privileges for shippers with inaccurate customs information starting September 18, 2026.
LTL Classification Standards Face Review as Industry Seeks Greater Consistency
LTL industry eyes updated classification rules to reduce inconsistencies in mixed-freight handling and billing.
Cyber Attack Forces Brief Shutdown at Malaysia's Tanjung Pelepas Port
Cyberattack temporarily halts operations at Malaysia's Tanjung Pelepas Port, prompting system restoration and enhanced security measures.
DSV Extends Temperature-Controlled Pharma Network to Shanghai Hub
DSV launches dedicated pharmaceutical freighter service from Luxembourg to Shanghai Pudong, targeting Asia's fastest-growing healthcare logistics region.
Rising Bond Yields Signal Broader Economic Strain Ahead
Rising bond yields signal mounting economic headwinds as central banks tackle inflation and excess liquidity through aggressive market interventions.
California and FMCSA Face Off Over Non-Domiciled CDL Issuance in Federal Court
California and FMCSA argued before a federal appeals court Friday over the legality of halting non-domiciled CDL issuance, with disputes centering on credential expiration dates and state cooperation during audits.
DHL Expands Cologne Parcel Hub to 50,000-Unit Hourly Capacity
DHL inaugurated an expanded Cologne parcel center with 50,000-piece-per-hour capacity and 250 new jobs as part of a multibillion-euro network modernization.
Volvo Completes 'Lock and Leave' Software Update Rollout Across North America
Volvo Trucks completes North American rollout of remote software update system allowing drivers to leave vehicles unattended during installations.
Hot CPI Reading Sets Stage for Fed Rate Increase Next Week
Fed Chairman Warsh confronts pressure to raise rates after consumer prices outpaced forecasts, with telecommunications costs driving the surprise inflation surge.
Telecom Price Surge Pushes US Inflation Above Expectations, Signaling Rate Increase
Telecom price increases pushed US inflation above forecasts, making a Federal Reserve rate hike next week more probable.
Shell, FAW Trucks Advance Battery Cooling Technology for Commercial Vehicles
Shell and FAW Trucks report substantial performance improvements from immersion-cooled battery technology in commercial vehicle testing.
Spartan Logistics Bolsters Midwest Footprint With Allen Acquisition
Spartan Logistics expands warehouse network to 4.5 million square feet across nine states through Allen Logistics acquisition in Ohio.
Uber Freight Warns of Potential Q4 Rate Spike as Truck Capacity Remains Constrained
Uber Freight cautions that persistent truck capacity constraints could trigger Q4 rate increases if freight demand accelerates.
CooperVision Contact Lens Shipment Trapped on Damaged Amazon Cargo Jet in Miami
CooperVision's 32,000-pound contact lens shipment remains stranded aboard a damaged Amazon cargo jet that crashed at Miami International Airport.
Argentina Emerges as Data Center Alternative as U.S. Projects Face Local Resistance
Argentina courts major data center operators with tax breaks and regulatory stability as U.S. projects face record local opposition.
US Consumer Sentiment Weakens Amid Price Pressures and Trade Uncertainty
US consumer sentiment declined in early September driven by higher gas prices and trade tensions that heightened affordability worries for American households.
US Core Inflation Exceeds Forecasts in August, Strengthening Fed Rate Hike Case
US core inflation exceeded forecasts in August, bolstering the case for Federal Reserve interest rate increases.
DEA Intercepts 2,000 Pounds of Methamphetamine in Rio Grande Valley Produce Shipment
DEA seized over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a cabbage shipment in South Texas's Rio Grande Valley.
India's Central Bank Moves to Cool Liquidity Glut With $10.5B Bond Drain
India's central bank will drain $10.5 billion from banks to combat excess cash buildup and inflation risks.
Flexport Chief's 9/11 Game Post Draws Industry Criticism
Flexport CEO Petersen faced criticism for promoting a flight simulator game on September 11, the twenty-fifth anniversary of a major terrorist attack.
Daily Freight Intelligence
Daily freight analysis at 10am CST. Free.
Container rates remain stable on major routes as carriers blank sailings to manage softer demand heading into late peak season.
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Google joins coalition backing 25-truck electric deployment by Nevoya on Dallas-Houston routes.
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Data centre air cargo demand surges 103% while e-commerce volumes from China collapse under new EU import levies.
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