logistics

Container terminal operator DP World reported record revenue in 2024 but weaker overall profit.

The arrival of the Höegh Aurora, the world’s largest car carrier, marked a new era for Port Freeport, Texas.

A joint venture led by shortline operator OmniTRAX has acquired the Santa Maria Valley Railroad in California’s Central Coast region.

Tariff fears will continue to drive higher volumes of containerized imports this spring, according to the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker.

The latest Drewry World Container Index finds ocean container rates down from pandemic highs but still above pre-pandemic levels.

Shippers and carriers watch and wait as Trump trade policy whipsaws supply chain strategies.

The average life expectancy of a truck driver is just 61 years.

In this edition: A new lawsuit over broker transparency and warehousing space comes at a premium.

While manufacturers initially sought tariff relief by relocating production to Southeast Asia, trade compliance experts say these “tariff-friendly” locations are increasingly vulnerable to reciprocal tariffs.

FreightWaves opened up forums for users to add their voice to the coverage of the top stories happening in the transportation industry.  Forum will allow for open communication between readers of FreightWaves’ content in a space that fosters engaging conversation and interaction. Users will be able to provide real-time reaction to the news of the […]

The logistics arm of the U.S. military wants to buy 10 cargo vessels to shore up its aging fleet of ships.

Railroad holding company Watco is adding Great Lakes Central to its network of shortline railroads.

With the integration of SONAR’s market intelligence into project44’s Freight Procurement Analytics, shippers can access data that enables more informed and agile procurement decisions.

The launch of project44’s Freight Procurement Analytics marks a major step forward in optimizing carrier networks and rate negotiations

The 2025 FreightWaves 3PL Summit brings thought leaders together for discussions about the state of he 3PL space.

Visibility was set to be the be-all, end-all solution in logistics. Did it deliver what it promised?

In this edition: Reviewing ‘Never Split the Difference’ and Amazon maybe tries to break into the LTL game.

David Bell of CloneOps.ai spoke to FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson about the future of AI in the transportation industry and how the CloneOps AI voice agent can prioritize and manage a wide range of communication functions.

In this edition: Unilever unveils ice cream solutions, Mucinex maker boasts resiliency and Dolly Parton strums into the freezer aisle.

David of CloneOps discusses the advantages of using the new CloneOps AI voice agent, developed using years of industry experience and input from major brokers and carriers.