News & Highlights

• FedEx Freight shipments drop but fuel, rates boost revenue

  October 30th 2026

  The largest US less-than-truckload carrier said shipments decreased 1.4% year over year for the four months through September, but it expects to gain (read more)

• Strike deadline at LA-LB ports delayed until Nov. 4: PMA

  October 30th 2026

  The Pacific Maritime Association said talks with ILWU Local 26 will continue with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. (read more)

• Top ocean carriers sit tight within three-tiered reality: analyst

  October 30th 2026

  There are quite distinct tiers within the top 10 container carriers, and it’s not easy — without huge investment or further consolidation — to m (read more)

• India launches $1 billion plan to boost domestic container manufacturing

  October 30th 2026

  The incentive program will run through fiscal 2039-40 and is meant to neutralize China’s inherent competitive advantages as a container production h (read more)

• Cosco targets intermodal services, e-commerce trade to boost earnings

  October 30th 2026

  That comes as the carrier posted strong third-quarter revenue gains on the trans-Pacific, Asia-Europe, and intra-Asia trades, buoyed by higher freight (read more)