C.H. Robinson to Buy RXO in $5.8B Deal
C.H. Robinson announced on October 5, 2026 that it will acquire RXO in a cash-and-stock deal worth $5.8 billion. As a result, the No. 1 and No. 3 U.S. truck brokers will become one company, with an enterprise value of more than $25 billion. In fact, FreightWaves calls it the largest brokerage deal ever. Under […]
$6.50 Diesel Is Forcing Shippers’ Hand: Private Fleets, Autonomy and the New Cost Math
A Practical Sequence for Brownfield Distribution Center Modernization
Start With Flow, Not Technology Brownfield distribution center modernization begins with understanding how the existing operation works. Before adding automation, correct the basic sources of delay: poor slotting, unnecessary travel, congested staging areas, and inconsistent dock schedules. Place fast-moving products closer to packing and shipping zones, redesign pick paths around actual order patterns, and coordinate […]
CBP’s September 18 Deadline: Why Accurate Filing Data Now Determines Import Rights
Inaccurate Data Can Stop Merchandise at the Border Beginning September 18, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will take a notably stronger enforcement position: shippers with inaccurate information on file may have their right to bring merchandise into the United States voided. The consequence is more serious than a delayed correction or an administrative inconvenience. […]
When a Port Goes Offline: The Supply Chain Cost of Terminal Cyberattacks
Operational Disruption Starts at the Gate A cyberattack on a container terminal is not simply an information-technology incident. When terminal operating systems go offline, vessels may remain alongside while the physical movement of cargo slows or stops. Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas, a major transshipment hub, paused terminal operations for several hours after a cyber […]
What SHEIN’s Hong Kong Listing Signals for Cross-Border Parcel Models
A Valuation Reset With Wider Implications SHEIN’s Hong Kong listing provides a useful news peg for a broader change in global retail logistics. On August 31, the company priced 280 million shares at HK$48.56, raising roughly $1.74 billion and implying a valuation near $26.5 billion—well below its 2022 private-market mark. The listing matters not only […]
Why AI Hardware Is Tightening Air Freight Capacity
A New Source of Pressure on Air Cargo Air freight is entering a more competitive period as artificial intelligence infrastructure absorbs capacity once readily available to consumer goods shippers. In August, global air cargo volume rose 6% year over year, while average spot rates increased 24% to $3.13 per kilogram. Asian export strength is part […]
When Longer Port Stays Become a Shipper Cost
Waiting Time Is Now a Planning Variable Drewry’s August analysis found that global average vessel waiting times during the first seven months of the year had nearly doubled compared with the same period in 2019. Total time in port was 31% higher, with a larger share spent waiting for a berth. For shippers, this is […]
Cargo Theft Prevention in 2026: Securing Loads, Yards, and Carrier Data
Why Cargo Theft Prevention Needs a Broader View Cargo theft accelerated through 2026, but securement practices have not always kept pace. Traditional risks remain important: high-value loads can attract organized crews, poorly controlled yards create easy access, and predictable stop patterns can make a shipment easier to target. Yet the larger exposure is increasingly digital. […]
Planning for Tariff Uncertainty Without Betting on the Courts
A 25-state legal challenge to new Section 301 tariffs has added another layer of uncertainty to an already unsettled year. Businesses do not need to predict the outcome to prepare effectively. They need a framework that keeps current obligations, potential refunds, and operational decisions separate. Budget for the Rule in Force For near-term planning, treat […]