Shipping

New research discovers the true scope of truck parking.

New survey data from Truckstop.com and Bloomberg Intelligence shows small fleet operators and brokers maintaining cautious optimism about freight market recovery despite challenging first-half conditions. While only 16% of carriers reported revenue growth year-over-year, most expect conditions to improve or stabilize heading into the second half of 2025.

FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson speaks to Todd Waldron, Truckstop.com’s VP of Carrier Experience, about the state of the industry and driver sentiment on technology adoption. As Truckstop.com celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, Waldron reflects on the hurdles of change and his hopes for more collaboration with other industry players in the future.

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In collaboration with sponsors and subject matter experts, Reliance Partners hosted another successful forum detailing the current landscape of cross-border trade and discussing solutions for the challenges of customs, trade agreements, and insurance concerns.

In this edition: Breaking down Denim’s Shipper Pulse report and Carrier Source’s weekly shipper report.

Thanks to Ship OGRE’s proprietary technology, each expansion is seamless and effective due to the adaptability, flexibility and scalability of the solution.

Two of the co-authors of “Zero Point Four” said the U.S. maritime industry is lagging behind China, which is leading to national security challenges.

FreightWaves recently partnered with G3 Logistics and EY to host a webinar on supply chain disruptions and strategies to stay flexible during transitionary markets. With a good plan and robust technology, shippers can be poised to not only mitigate losses, but also to capture new market shares during unexpected shifts.

Freight fraud and cargo theft have reached crisis levels, but recent FMCSA identity verification measures are chipping away at fraudulent registrations. Proactive enforcement and innovative tech solutions are starting to protect our supply chains.

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a group of Russian hackers has gone into overdrive. As Western countries began ramping up military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, the GRU focused on the logistics and tech companies that support those flows.

President Donald Trump on Friday made new trade threats against the European Union and iPhone maker Apple.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday signed an order to again require strict enforcement of English language proficiency rules for commercial truck drivers.

From oversharing on socials to leaving systems unsecured, your data can smooth the path for freight fraudsters.

Highway’s Michael Caney explores the importance of an identity layer in vetting practices, know-your-customer principles and technological solutions to verify carrier capabilities

Overhaul’s CEO breaks down why today’s cargo theft crisis is less about missing locks and more about missing identities – and what the supply chain must do to fight back.

Fraud Watch analyzes Overhaul’s 2025 Q1 Mexico cargo theft report

SmartKargo has partnered with airlines around the world to create a door-to-door delivery service for small parcel shippers, utilizing domestic airline networks. This collaboration aims to provide e-commerce companies and 3PLs with a fast, reliable and cost-effective solution for shipping.

Despite tariffs and global political tension, direct-to-consumer brands and other e-commerce sales continue to drive cross-border trade. SmartKargo’s cross-border solution helps airlines and e-commerce companies ship with real-time visibility.

Here’s a sector-by-sector breakdown of how major players are reacting to the mounting pressure of tariffs and retaliatory trade measures.