<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The RXO Curve index shows renewed pressure on spot and contract truckload rates as shippers take more business to bid in late 2026 and fuel costs remain volatile. </p></div>

The RXO Curve index shows renewed pressure on spot and contract truckload rates as shippers take more business to bid in late 2026 and fuel costs remain volatile.

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<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>It is the carrier’s second massive terminal investment in the Middle East in the past few months and highlights the important role Jeddah plays as an alternative gateway to the war-torn Persian Gulf.</p></div>

It is the carrier’s second massive terminal investment in the Middle East in the past few months and highlights the important role Jeddah plays as an alternative gateway to the war-torn Persian Gulf.

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CMA CGM, Saudis ink deal for $434 million Jeddah port investment

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Acquisition-hungry Descartes made its fourth buy this year, taking over freight brokerage technology vendor Tai.</p></div>

Acquisition-hungry Descartes made its fourth buy this year, taking over freight brokerage technology vendor Tai.

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Descartes consolidates freight broker TMS market with $100 million deal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>One of Germanys richest men, Kühne was seen as a visionary in the world of logistics, serving as CEO of Kuehne + Nagel for 17 years before becoming majority owner and then honorary chairman.</p></div>

One of Germanys richest men, Kühne was seen as a visionary in the world of logistics, serving as CEO of Kuehne + Nagel for 17 years before becoming majority owner and then honorary chairman.

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Logistics pioneer Klaus-Michael Kühne dies at 89

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Strong project demand from renewables and tech could be curtailed by underinvestment in critical handling and lifting equipment, market executives say. </p></div>

Strong project demand from renewables and tech could be curtailed by underinvestment in critical handling and lifting equipment, market executives say.

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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>The Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd alliance would send ad-hoc sailings through the canal during the rest of 2026 as part of an operational risk assessment and roll out regular Suez transits on the trade lane from January 2027. </p></div>

The Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd alliance would send ad-hoc sailings through the canal during the rest of 2026 as part of an operational risk assessment and roll out regular Suez transits on the trade lane from January 2027.

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Gemini readying first move of its India-Europe services through Suez: sources

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Hong Kong conglomerate said this case is separate from the contract rights arbitration launched by its Panama Port subsidiary in February following the loss of the concession and seizure of the two terminals. </p></div>

The Hong Kong conglomerate said this case is separate from the contract rights arbitration launched by its Panama Port subsidiary in February following the loss of the concession and seizure of the two terminals.

Transport, Trade and Regulation News

Hutchison seeks $1.5 billion from Panama over cancellation of terminal leases

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ocean carriers said Rotterdam’s heavily automated Maasvlakte II terminal is a key hub for their Gemini Cooperation partnership.</p></div>

The ocean carriers said Rotterdam’s heavily automated Maasvlakte II terminal is a key hub for their Gemini Cooperation partnership.

Maersk sells 25% stake in Rotterdam terminal to Hapag-Lloyd

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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>As a new registration system is rolled out, outdated data may temporarily sideline some carriers, making vetting more difficult for shippers and brokers in a tightening market. </p></div>

As a new registration system is rolled out, outdated data may temporarily sideline some carriers, making vetting more difficult for shippers and brokers in a tightening market.

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FMCSA’s 'Motus' rollout creates headaches for US motor carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Almost a half-million TEUs of capacity at three of China’s main ports went by the boards in the aftermath of Typhoon Dolphin, with Asia-Latin America and Asia-Europe services the most heavily disrupted. </p></div>

Almost a half-million TEUs of capacity at three of China’s main ports went by the boards in the aftermath of Typhoon Dolphin, with Asia-Latin America and Asia-Europe services the most heavily disrupted.

Shippers suffer big capacity loss as carriers skip key Chinese ports post-storm

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The agency in charge of the canal will start limiting the number of ships that can transit each day due to the ongoing lack of freshwater to replenish its locks amid a drought caused by a strong El Niño weather pattern. </p></div>

The agency in charge of the canal will start limiting the number of ships that can transit each day due to the ongoing lack of freshwater to replenish its locks amid a drought caused by a strong El Niño weather pattern.

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