<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p><i>Journal of Commerce</i> data on shipper-paid spot rates supports suggestions the truckload market flattened in the late summer, but it may resume its climb shortly. </p></div>

Journal of Commerce data on shipper-paid spot rates supports suggestions the truckload market flattened in the late summer, but it may resume its climb shortly.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>There is a good business case for buying assets that will reduce costs and increase efficiency, but the cycle that generates the cash for those deals doesn’t last forever, writes Jeremy Masters. </p></div>

There is a good business case for buying assets that will reduce costs and increase efficiency, but the cycle that generates the cash for those deals doesn’t last forever, writes Jeremy Masters.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers should expect more pressure on truck capacity as Homeland Security and the Justice Department join DOT in shutting down CDL schools and targeting illegal drivers. </p></div>

Shippers should expect more pressure on truck capacity as Homeland Security and the Justice Department join DOT in shutting down CDL schools and targeting illegal drivers.

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Multiple US agencies strengthen DOT crackdown on illegal trucking

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The revamped service from Southeast Asia and South China will also be notable because the vessels will completely discharge their inbound containers in Long Beach and reload for the backhaul without calling Oakland. </p></div>

The revamped service from Southeast Asia and South China will also be notable because the vessels will completely discharge their inbound containers in Long Beach and reload for the backhaul without calling Oakland.

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MSC revises Sentosa service with ‘megamax’ ship calls to Long Beach

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The latest move in that direction came Monday with MSC announcing it is shifting its Albatros, Jade, Himalaya and Tiger strings back to Red Sea transits, following similar moves by competitors.</p></div>

The latest move in that direction came Monday with MSC announcing it is shifting its Albatros, Jade, Himalaya and Tiger strings back to Red Sea transits, following similar moves by competitors.

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Carriers will feel pressure to hasten Suez return: Sea-Intelligence

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The number of truckers on US highways without any type of commercial driver’s license should be as big a concern as non-domiciled CDLs and English language proficiency.</p></div>

The number of truckers on US highways without any type of commercial driver’s license should be as big a concern as non-domiciled CDLs and English language proficiency.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The rigid annual RFP is a contract both sides abandon the moment the market moves; in a whipsaw freight market thinned by higher-for-longer interest rates, the flexible model is the disciplined one. </p></div>

The rigid annual RFP is a contract both sides abandon the moment the market moves; in a whipsaw freight market thinned by higher-for-longer interest rates, the flexible model is the disciplined one.

Stop signing one-year trucking RFPs; nobody honors them anyway

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>In recent years, ocean carriers have maintained they have a natural hedge by passing on the movement in fuel prices to customers via the bunker adjustment factor, which explains why many consider actual hedging to be “gambling,” writes John McCauley. </p></div>

In recent years, ocean carriers have maintained they have a natural hedge by passing on the movement in fuel prices to customers via the bunker adjustment factor, which explains why many consider actual hedging to be “gambling,” writes John McCauley.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With demand softening on the westbound trade lane, carriers continue to withdraw capacity, resulting in slow but steady rate gains through August on routes out of North Europe and the Mediterranean. </p></div>

With demand softening on the westbound trade lane, carriers continue to withdraw capacity, resulting in slow but steady rate gains through August on routes out of North Europe and the Mediterranean.

Trans-Atlantic

Carriers attempt peak surcharges, rate increases on trans-Atlantic

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Vessels deployed on MSC’s India-Europe “Himalaya Express” service will return to the traditional, shorter route effective with a late-August voyage; the carrier’s five other Asia-Europe strings will follow.</p></div>

Vessels deployed on MSC’s India-Europe “Himalaya Express” service will return to the traditional, shorter route effective with a late-August voyage; the carrier’s five other Asia-Europe strings will follow.

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MSC joins competitors in reinstating Suez passage for India westbound services

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The overheated market and its resilience through September would represent a sharp reversal of the general thinking among industry participants from just one month ago.</p></div>

The overheated market and its resilience through September would represent a sharp reversal of the general thinking among industry participants from just one month ago.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach have seen no changes in demurrage billing practices since the Federal Maritime Commission’s demurrage rule was struck down by an appeals court. </p></div>

Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach have seen no changes in demurrage billing practices since the Federal Maritime Commission’s demurrage rule was struck down by an appeals court.

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Drayage industry hopes for FMC relief on demurrage billing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sources say there are growing instances of transshipment, rolled cargo and skipped calls in the wake of Saudel, while yard density at ports in north and east Asia is becoming another chokepoint.</p></div>

Sources say there are growing instances of transshipment, rolled cargo and skipped calls in the wake of Saudel, while yard density at ports in north and east Asia is becoming another chokepoint.

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Shippers see fresh disruption from China as new typhoon again closes key ports

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The number of drivers placed out of service in the US and Canada rose almost 19% from the 2025 Roadcheck, with almost 10% of those drivers in the US sidelined for failing to meet English language requirements. </p></div>

The number of drivers placed out of service in the US and Canada rose almost 19% from the 2025 Roadcheck, with almost 10% of those drivers in the US sidelined for failing to meet English language requirements.

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