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Freight

Feb 25, 2026

FedEx Sues the U.S. for Refunds on Trump-Era Tariffs

FedEx has officially joined the growing wave of companies suing the U.S. government for refunds of tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled illegal last week. The lawsuit marks a major escalation in corporate efforts to recoup duties imposed under former President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—tariffs that the Court found exceeded presidential authority.

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Freight

Feb 23, 2026

Trump Implements New Tariffs After Supreme Court Overturns Previous Trade Measures

In the days following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the bulk of President Donald Trump's earlier tariff program, the administration has moved swiftly to impose a new set of temporary global duties—reviving trade tensions and injecting fresh uncertainty into global markets.

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Freight

Feb 21, 2026

How the Death of El Mencho Is Impacting the Freight Market

The death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — widely known as “El Mencho” and the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) — has sent shockwaves across Mexico and beyond. As one of the most powerful cartel figures in the Western Hemisphere, his killing has unleashed immediate and far-reaching consequences throughout the country.

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Sea

Feb 16, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd to Acquire ZIM in $4.2 Billion Deal: A New Era in Global Container Shipping

The container shipping industry is undergoing another major consolidation as Hapag-Lloyd has agreed to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.2 billion.

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Road

Feb 13, 2026

Aurora Innovation: Accelerating the Future of Autonomous Trucking

Aurora Innovation, one of the leading developers of autonomous freight technology, is rapidly transforming long-haul logistics across the United States. With aggressive expansion plans, breakthrough software capabilities, and growing commercial deployments, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of the driverless trucking revolution.

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Freight

Feb 10, 2026

A Turning Point in Bilateral Trade: India's New Tariff Framework with the United States

Throughout 2025, India-U.S. trade relations were marked by escalating tariff battles, geopolitical pressures, and prolonged negotiations. By early 2026, the two nations reached a landmark trade agreement that dramatically reduced tariffs, reversing the punitive rates imposed the previous year and reshaping the strategic foundation of the bilateral partnership.

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Road

Feb 08, 2026

The Future of Truck Driving: Why Remote-Operated Trucks May Define the Next Era of Freight

For more than a decade, headlines have predicted that autonomous trucks would soon replace human drivers. Yet as the industry steps into 2026, a different reality is emerging. Instead of fully driverless highways, the freight sector is converging on a hybrid model—one where automation handles routine driving, and trained human operators supervise or control trucks from remote command centers. This “driver behind the screens” model is increasingly seen as the most practical and scalable path forward.

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Freight

Feb 06, 2026

Brokerages & Freight Forwarders: The Gap Between Average and Great

In a market where margins are notoriously thin and competition grows tighter every year, the gap between an average freight brokerage or forwarder and a great one is more significant than many realize. The industry is built on trust, communication, and execution—but the companies that rise to the top do more than move freight. They move freight better, faster, cleaner, and with more financial discipline than everyone else. Here are the core elements that truly differentiate the leaders from the rest.

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Freight

Feb 04, 2026

DSV 2025 Report & 2026 Outlook

How the DB Schenker Megamerger Repositioned the Global Logistics Industry

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Road

Feb 02, 2026

Gatik: The Autonomous Trucking Pioneer Reshaping Middle‑Mile Logistics

In just a few years, Gatik has transformed from an ambitious startup into one of the most commercially successful autonomous trucking companies in North America.

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Road

Jan 31, 2026

Winter Storms Impact Truckers and the Freight Industry

Late January 2026 winter storms proved to have significant impacts on trucking and freight operations across multiple US regions.

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