The International Longshoremen&rsquo;s Association took its fight against a stevedore's use of non-ILA labor &mdash; to unload military ammunition in Charleston &mdash; to the nation's capital. Roughly 80 ILA members picketed the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., protesting Portus contracting the International Union of Operating Engineers to load ships at the Naval Weapons Station in Charleston. Contact Mark Szakonyi at mszakonyi@joc.com . Follow him on Twitter @szakonyi_joc .

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The forwarder reported strong growth in volume, capturing significant market share in the ocean and high-yielding air freight sectors.</p></div>

The forwarder reported strong growth in volume, capturing significant market share in the ocean and high-yielding air freight sectors.

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Kuehne + Nagel raises full-year profit forecast after robust Q3 earnings

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With solid revenue maintained through most of 2026 and a strong end-of-year performance expected, the group has raised its full-year profit forecast by almost 8%.</p></div>

With solid revenue maintained through most of 2026 and a strong end-of-year performance expected, the group has raised its full-year profit forecast by almost 8%.

Express unit to drive ‘robust’ peak season for DHL Group

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Freighter operators are adjusting aircraft deployment, schedules and allocations as booking activity takes off on trans-Pacific, intra-Asia and Africa routes.</p></div>

Freighter operators are adjusting aircraft deployment, schedules and allocations as booking activity takes off on trans-Pacific, intra-Asia and Africa routes.

Airlines move capacity to booming China, Hong Kong outbound markets

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Volume on the Asia-North America trade lane has recovered rapidly from the summer slowdown, with demand growth shrugging off soaring fuel prices and elevated rates. </p></div>

Volume on the Asia-North America trade lane has recovered rapidly from the summer slowdown, with demand growth shrugging off soaring fuel prices and elevated rates.

AI air cargo boom sets up strong peak season on the trans-Pacific

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But whether the market’s mid-year resilience will carry through to the end-of-year peak season remains unclear with rates beginning to ease.  </p></div>

But whether the market’s mid-year resilience will carry through to the end-of-year peak season remains unclear with rates beginning to ease.

Asian exports lift air freight demand as summer slowdown fails to bite

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The announcement of US$330 million in funding from Ottawa, the province of New Brunswick and a local railroad operator comes as Canada continues to seek diversification among trading partners. </p></div>

The announcement of US$330 million in funding from Ottawa, the province of New Brunswick and a local railroad operator comes as Canada continues to seek diversification among trading partners.

Canada’s Port Saint John receives public, private funding for capacity boost

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The order has propelled the global backlog of new vessels to the equivalent of 46.5% of the existing container ship fleet, the highest level since 2009, according to Linerlytica.</p></div>

The order has propelled the global backlog of new vessels to the equivalent of 46.5% of the existing container ship fleet, the highest level since 2009, according to Linerlytica.

MSC orders 20 24,000-TEU vessels from shipyard partner Hengli Heavy

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Shippers say more stringent rules from the CBP and dwindling leverage with ocean carriers are making them feel under siege when it comes to moving freight in the eastbound trans-Pacific.</p></div>

Shippers say more stringent rules from the CBP and dwindling leverage with ocean carriers are making them feel under siege when it comes to moving freight in the eastbound trans-Pacific.

Regulatory moves, peak season prices weighing on US importers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier said in a statement the proposed investment in the Haiphong rail depot, together with existing port ventures with Hateco, could add up to $3.5 billion.</p></div>

The carrier said in a statement the proposed investment in the Haiphong rail depot, together with existing port ventures with Hateco, could add up to $3.5 billion.

Maersk eyes Vietnam rail freight depot network with partner Hateco

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Financial terms were not disclosed, but media reports have valued the deal at $13.3 billion.</p></div>

Financial terms were not disclosed, but media reports have valued the deal at $13.3 billion.

Australian asset manager strikes deal for UK’s largest port operator

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A $205 million upgrade of the Coos Bay Rail Line to link with Union Pacific for inland service opens the door for the potential construction of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port that would be capable of handling 13,000-TEU vessels. </p></div>

A $205 million upgrade of the Coos Bay Rail Line to link with Union Pacific for inland service opens the door for the potential construction of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port that would be capable of handling 13,000-TEU vessels.

DOT grant for rail upgrade boosts prospects for Port of Coos Bay expansion

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The third-quarter results reflected continued momentum from synergies gained by the ongoing integration of Schenker’s business, although a “sanitizing” portfolio-cleanup process has weighed on activity.</p></div>

The third-quarter results reflected continued momentum from synergies gained by the ongoing integration of Schenker’s business, although a “sanitizing” portfolio-cleanup process has weighed on activity.

DSV reports solid Q3 earnings as road recovery lags

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Smaller transactional freight brokers will be able to offer contractual managed transportation using AI agents to reengineer established processes and unlock value in “unstructured” data. </p></div>

Smaller transactional freight brokers will be able to offer contractual managed transportation using AI agents to reengineer established processes and unlock value in “unstructured” data.

Agentic AI to bring outsized capabilities to smaller freight brokers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Economic indicators that pointed to a soft year for the breakbulk market in 2026 have been overcome by busy US carriers, attendees at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges Breakbulk Summit were told.</p></div>

Economic indicators that pointed to a soft year for the breakbulk market in 2026 have been overcome by busy US carriers, attendees at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges Breakbulk Summit were told.

Breakbulk trade strength comes despite green fuel uncertainty

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The heads of three subcommittees want greater scrutiny of the carrier’s vessels used on US services after a recent media report quoted Trump administration officials accusing China-backed Cosco of espionage in US ports.</p></div>

The heads of three subcommittees want greater scrutiny of the carrier’s vessels used on US services after a recent media report quoted Trump administration officials accusing China-backed Cosco of espionage in US ports.

House committees urge Coast Guard to increase Cosco ship inspections

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Rail executives who have watched how sharply truck pricing has risen this year are looking forward to the 2027 bid cycle just underway to hike intermodal contract rates for the first time in four years. </p></div>

Rail executives who have watched how sharply truck pricing has risen this year are looking forward to the 2027 bid cycle just underway to hike intermodal contract rates for the first time in four years.

Railroads eager to raise intermodal rates as market dynamics shift

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Less-than-truckload service maps are being redrawn in the US Midwest as carriers make acquisitions and add terminals in markets such as Cincinnati. </p></div>

Less-than-truckload service maps are being redrawn in the US Midwest as carriers make acquisitions and add terminals in markets such as Cincinnati.

A. Duie Pyle expands in Ohio as regional LTL carriers look to speed service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>CEO Adam Miller said rising barriers to entry could create opportunities for large carriers capable of recruiting and training drivers, while smaller competitors struggle with higher operating costs and regulatory requirements.</p></div>

CEO Adam Miller said rising barriers to entry could create opportunities for large carriers capable of recruiting and training drivers, while smaller competitors struggle with higher operating costs and regulatory requirements.

Knight-Swift sees chance to expand driver workforce without broad pay increases

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The ratio of container ships on order to the exiting fleet is hitting new highs, sparking questions on just how severe overcapacity will be in 2027.</p></div>

The ratio of container ships on order to the exiting fleet is hitting new highs, sparking questions on just how severe overcapacity will be in 2027.

What makes this shipping downcycle different

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Michael J. Engstrom, BNSF Railway, discusses the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, intermodal competition, rising volumes and what shippers should consider as they plan for 2027.</p></div>

Michael J. Engstrom, BNSF Railway, discusses the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, intermodal competition, rising volumes and what shippers should consider as they plan for 2027.

Competition, capacity and intermodal growth | Live at Inland

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Record port congestion in Shanghai and Ningbo, data center-driven imports, and resilient retail ordering is pushing the US ocean peak season into November. </p></div>

Record port congestion in Shanghai and Ningbo, data center-driven imports, and resilient retail ordering is pushing the US ocean peak season into November.

Asia port congestion extends ocean peak season 

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