Power outage halts Tokyo commuter train lines, affecting 673,000 passengers
Passengers were seen disembarking from a Keihin-Tohoku train stranded between stations and walking along the tracks to evacuate.
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Stage is set for tariff refunds if Supreme Court rules against Trump
Container shipping could see a boost in US-bound volume in the 2026 peak season if the Supreme Court rules against... Related StoriesBulk carrier asset values remain strong as BDI descendsNewbuildings…
Lire la suite →Part that broke in UPS cargo jet crash had history of failure
The National Transportation Safety Board said Boeing knew of previous failures in a structural component that broke on a UPS MD-11 freighter in November, causing a fatal crash. The post…
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American streetwear brand First Down to relaunch in the UK
Heritage streetwear brand First Down USA has officially relaunched in the UK and Ireland market with Pace Partnership London spearheading the brand’s return.
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Daily Briefing 16 January 2026
Growing stateless shadow fleet transits sparks stronger action from Europe | Hengli plans $1bn fundraising for ‘green intelligent’ shipbuilding expansion... Related StoriesShip masters in the crosshairs in latest Ofac Houthi…
Lire la suite →Rivian CEO, Mack Trucks Leader to Keynote ACT Expo 2026
Event expands focus on digital technologies alongside zero-emission vehicles The post Rivian CEO, Mack Trucks Leader to Keynote ACT Expo 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Siemens completes pilot test of humanoid robot
The German technology provider Siemens today said it has completed a proof of concept (POC) program demonstrating the use of humanoid robots in industrial logistics, using bots from UK-based tech…
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C.H. Robinson asks Supreme Court to set national standard for freight laws
Freight broker C.H. Robinson on Wednesday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm uniform federal freight laws, arguing that safety and the economy are best served by maintaining one national…
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FTR: Shippers faced more challenging market in November
Shippers faced a more challenging environment in November, as freight transportation analyst first FTR said its Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) fell to -2.9 from a near-neutral 0.3 in October.Three reasons…
Lire la suite →Canada’s Titanium going private with a 40%+ bump in stock price
Canada’s Titanium Transportation is going private at a big premium to its Wednesday stock price. The post Canada’s Titanium going private with a 40%+ bump in stock price appeared first…
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First look: J.B. Hunt’s Q4 beats consensus
J.B. Hunt Transport Services beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations Thursday after the market closed. The post First look: J.B. Hunt’s Q4 beats consensus appeared first on FreightWaves.
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Commentary: Thailand must reckon with reform or face irrelevance
Thailand’s urgent challenge is to lift the country out of economic stagnation and dwindling geopolitical relevance, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
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Commentary: Trump’s aggression abroad undermines traditional US partnerships in Asia
The more the US aspires to a sphere of influence in the West, the more China will feel entitled to demand the same in the East, says Pusan National University’s…
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Commentary: Indonesia’s gamble on mega merger of ride-hailing firms
Jakarta's golden share in a Southeast Asian superapp would set a dangerous precedent for state power, say researchers.
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For years, nearshoring has been sold to logistics operators as a simple equation: move work closer, add people, lower costs. In practice, that model has begun to crack under its…
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Macy’s to lay off nearly 1,000 at Connecticut fulfillment center
The retailer is shuttering operations at two Cheshire sites, starting March 14.
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Birkenstock warns tariffs will hurt more in 2026
The footwear maker expects selective price hikes, supply chain efficiencies and growth in the Asia-Pacific region to soften the impact.
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42% of logistics leaders are holding back on Agentic AI, survey shows
A recent survey of North American transportation, logistics, and supply chain executives reveals a disconnect between what those leaders see as the promise of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, such…
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Long Beach considering development of ‘conventional, zero-emissions' terminal: CEO
Noel Hacegaba made the announcement about the possible 1.8 million-TEU terminal during his first State of the Port presentation since taking over as CEO on Jan. 1 following the retirement…
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Survey: 42% of logistics leaders are holding back on Agentic AI
A recent survey of North American transportation, logistics, and supply chain executives reveals a disconnect between what those leaders see as the promise of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, such…
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