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Rail freight between Kazakhstan and Central Asia up 34%

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:10:17 GMT

… metals by 42%, and food cargo by 28%. A similar upward trend … ,000 tons. By country, rail freight volumes rose by 37% with …

They Call It the ‘Killer Egg.’ It Folds Up Inside a Cargo Plane. It Just Rescued an American Pilot From Behind Enemy Lines in Iran

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:50:50 GMT

… small it folds up inside a cargo plane — and so deadly that … ) Folding Main Rotor Allows for Cargo Plane Transport Little Birds are …

Trump Should Blockade Iranian Shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:39:43 GMT

… opening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping transit. While it is unclear … for Trump to say no cargo can leave the Strait without U … capture enemy ships and seize the cargo is still accepted maritime law …

Strait of Hormuz shipping tolls would break law of the sea, says Yvette Cooper

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:32:25 GMT

Trump's Unlikely Suggestion of a Joint U.S.-Iran Shipping Tax

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:09:01 GMT

… the two countries to cooperate in shipping operations in the region. “We’re …

Hormuz Shipping Nearly Halted as Iran Directs Vessels Into Its Waters Amid Mine Threats

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:51:17 GMT

… questions about how quickly normal shipping operations can resume.

Podcast | Government Subsidies for Shipbuilding: A ‘Misplaced Obsession’?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:47:22 GMT

… up the ailing U.S. commercial shipbuilding sector with subsidies? Included in … subsidies for U.S. commercial shipbuilding. No one disagrees that the … Plan Highlights Washington’s Misplaced Shipbuilding Obsession.” Ocean Transportation Regulation …

Confusion reigns over Hormuz shipping reopening as Iran issues new passage conditions

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:28:16 GMT

… in the world’s vital energy shipping waterway. On the first day of … during the ceasefire. Only four bulk cargo vessels with their Automatic Identification …

DG Shipping orders ports to pass export concessions upfront, flags war-risk charges

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:59:39 GMT

… insurance premiums levied on cargo, and instructed shipping lines to "transparently … on to the concerned stakeholders, including freight forwarders and NVOCCs who in …

Stolen freight recovered: $1m Lego heist stopped in tracks

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:20:32 GMT

… vehicle, cargo theft, and conspiracy, pointing to coordination behind the movement of the freight … FreightWaves Events Fraud & Security Freight Fraud Symposium Double brokering. … Chattanooga, TN Reshoring is rewriting freight demand. Join shippers, rail …

Five LNG-LPG cargo ships set to arrive in Bangladesh

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:12:48 GMT

… ) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cargo vessels by April 15 as … to the Chittagong Port Authority and shipping sources, the scheduled shipments include LPG … supply. A total of nine LNG cargoes are expected this month, with …

Capt Jagadish Chandra Anand, legend of Indian shipping, dies at 104

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:05:08 GMT

… of the world's cargo carrying tonnage is covered by … institutions, including Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd … , Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, and the National Shipping Board …

Ownership mandate in new Shipping Law may dampen GIFT city's global ambitions

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:39:05 GMT

… . The main issues are the draft Merchant Shipping Bill and new registration rules … to those used in established shipping centres. The change marks a clear break …

"Indian flagged vessel Green Asha safely reaches JNPA after crossing Strait of Hormuz": Union Shipping Ministry

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:37:57 GMT

… Thursday, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways stated. Addressing an inter … briefing, Additional Secretary of the Shipping Ministry Mukesh Mangal said … that the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) is closely monitoring the developments …

Strait of Hormuz toll would set ‘dangerous precedent,’ UN shipping agency warns

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:36:29 GMT

The United Nations’ shipping agency warned Thursday that imposing a … ,” Mitsotakis, representing the world’s leading shipping power, told CNN. HEGSETH DECLARES …

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Likely To Remain Disrupted, Despite Ceasefire

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:33:02 GMT

Maritime traffic will likely remain limited through the Strait of Hormuz despite the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The persistent risk that the agreement will collapse will likely keep shippers cautious, while any negotiated outcome is likely to leave Iran …

Iran Unveils Alternate Shipping Routes in Strait of Hormuz

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:15:52 GMT

… . Tehran had effectively blocked the key shipping route since early March, sending …

Analysis: Strait of Hormuz impacts shipping, global economy

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:58:36 GMT

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has had widespread global consequences. NHK spoke with two experts to take a closer look at ship traffic in the key waterway and learn more about the economic effects. Watanave Hidenori, an expert on information …

Tech upgrades a key priority in FedEx Freight growth plans

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:46:32 GMT

… years,” Smith said. FedEx Freight’s customer-facing tech … various parts of FedEx Freight’s systems. One project … . Other takeaways from the FedEx Freight presentation were: Since the beginning … average age of FedEx Freight’s tractors has come …

MELI's Shipping Investments Accelerate Volume: Is Growth Sustainable?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:13:35 GMT

… its commerce ecosystem through aggressive shipping investments, with a clear focus … expansion. These moves signal that the shipping investment cycle is broadening … of the upfront investment burden. However, shipping subsidies and fulfillment expansion, …

India’s maritime reform push lifts shipbuilder stocks as Mazagon Dock, Garden Reach surge up to 2%

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:58:05 GMT

… operations, and the rollout of advanced cargo handling systems aimed at … gained additional urgency as the global shipping industry faces tightening emissions … human capital investment. For listed shipbuilders, the strategic significance of the reform package …

‘Six Inches’ From Disaster: Florida School Bus Carrying Children Clipped by Freight Train

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:41:52 GMT

… bus narrowly escaped disaster after a freight train clipped the vehicle carrying dozens … aide was clipped by a CSX freight train as it crossed railroad …

Freight train strikes vehicle stuck in traffic in Oakland

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:31:46 GMT

… on the track was struck by a freight train during the afternoon of April … hospital, Broek said. The conductor of the freight train was unharmed and the incident …

New Ownership Of Postalannex In Spring, Texas Brings Fresh Energy To The Business--Serving The Community With Shipping And Office Services For Nearly 20 Years

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:26:06 GMT

… leading franchisor in the packing, shipping, and office services industries … will benefit from the essential shipping and office services … welcoming resource for packing, shipping, and business services, … USPS, as well as freight shipping for large, awkward, …

India grants waivers for some ships to deliver Iran cargoes

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:57:49 GMT

… waivers to allow two Iranian cargoes aboard an older tanker and another …

Iran seeks info on cargoes, destinations of Thai vessels for passage in Strait of Hormuz:, Thai foreign minister

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:32:26 GMT

… Iran is seeking information on the cargoes and destinations of Thai vessels … with Tehran to allow Thai cargo ships and oil tankers to … are intended for vessels carrying cargo directly to Thailand without making …

North Sea Port teams up with the Dutch IM ProRail to boost rail freight

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:17:02 GMT

… rail team to boost rail freight for hinterland transportation. Already have …

Iran-backed cyber incidents drive shipping to rescan onboard systems

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:16:56 GMT

… companies using cloud-based programmes. “Shipping is far more exposed … potential threats.” Additional threats mean shipping companies need to identify vulnerabilities … managed. “A major cyber incident in shipping is increasingly likely unless operators …

Local small businesses face rising costs as shipping prices climb

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:15:08 GMT

… tied to tariffs. Now, rising shipping costs are adding new … businesses trying to stay competitive. “Shipping costs are crazy,” Jackie said … Even if I am just shipping a shirt that is under a … quot;We have already seen shipping prices go up especially …

Can Japan regain shipbuilding might with US$6.3 billion funding plan?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:12:46 GMT

… the vulnerabilities of global shipping routes, with Tokyo increasingly viewing shipbuilding as both … ’s declining role in the global shipbuilding sector has persisted for more … in January last year and shipbuilding emerged as an area for possible …

Iran Tightens Hormuz Control As Shipping Collapse Reshapes Energy Markets

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:38:32 GMT

… through global supply chains, raising freight costs, delaying shipments and … that controlling asymmetric threats to shipping lanes remains a significant challenge. The economic … visible. Higher insurance premiums, rerouted cargo and reduced vessel movement …

The Distance Between Death and Burial: Cargo, Paperwork, and the Responsibilities of the Living

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:19:18 GMT

… reinforced shipping container get moved into the holding area of a cargo … mishandled. It simply became cargo. That's … classify them under strict cargo protocols. Tens of thousands … compliance codes and airline cargo forms. Cargo and resurrection occupied …

Whoopsie: Microsoft has been shipping Xbox controllers without batteries and is now compensating customers with rechargeable kits

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:29:49 GMT

… . Turns out it has been shipping Xbox controllers without batteries for …

Shipping toll for Hormuz passage sharply divides nations

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:19:45 GMT

… . Bloomberg News has reported that shipping companies would be expected to …

The secret cargo Putin’s warship was trying to protect in Channel dash

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:13:59 GMT

… the English coast carrying “military relevant” cargo for the direct use of Russia … ports, helping obfuscate the origin of the cargo. Mark Douglas of Starboard Maritime …

Indian exporters face US$1,000 freight hikes as rerouting drives up costs

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:08:03 GMT

… container, with carriers including Mediterranean Shipping Company, AP Moller-Maersk, … meat, and processed fruits, higher freight costs will likely translate … evaluate supplier diversification, explore alternative shipping corridors, and build buffer …

Chinese authorities unveil measures to strengthen national freight transport hubs

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:56:26 GMT

… 's national comprehensive freight transport hubs, as part of … to upgrade their national comprehensive freight hubs. Efforts will be made …

Dubai launches new maritime hub to boost shipping deals

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:51:16 GMT

From cargo movement to value capture … already operating within DMCC, spanning shipping, logistics, marine services and … Wealth Hub, linking physical shipping activity with access to … , including vessel financing and freight-linked receivables, while also …

New multimillion-dollar terminal bolsters Pasco’s freight network

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:40:21 GMT

… larger shipping facility north of Pasco. Old Dominion Freight Line … tied to industrial production. The shipping company bought the property from … in mid-July. The freight and shipping industry has generally fared … on-time service and a cargo claims ratio of 0 …

Air Europa Cargo renews WFS partnership for Madrid and Barcelona operations

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:17:22 GMT

… 2021, supports Air Europa’s cargo network across Spain, Europe, … use of advanced technologies in cargo handling. It also aligns … route network. WFS operates extensive cargo infrastructure in Spain, including … -term development in the air freight sector.

Pole Star Global Releases Commentary on Two-Week Hormuz Ceasefire as Over 800 Vessels Remain Stranded

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:11:46 GMT

Pole Star Global has released new analysis showing continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire announcement. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pole Star Global has released new analysis …

Top H Beam Manufacturers Reshaping the Structural Steel Supply Chain

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:36:01 GMT

TIANJIN CITY, CHINA, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The structural steel industry has seen steady expansion in recent years, driven by increased infrastructure investment, urban construction projects, and industrial facility development …

Top Dry Type Transformer Manufacturers Drive Industry Growth Amid Rising Demand for Safe and Efficient Power Solutions

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:43:08 GMT

ANYANG CITY, HENAN PROVINCE, CHINA, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global transformer market has been undergoing a steady transformation in recent years, with dry type transformers emerging as a preferred choice across a wide range of …

Relay Resources Marks 75 Years of Disability Employment with Landmark Gala Celebrating Impact, Inclusion, and Innovation

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:41:43 GMT

Pacific Northwest's Largest Employer of Disabled People Hosts April 15 Fundraising Gala Featuring National Speakers and Performances by Disabled Artists PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Relay Resources, the …

Safeway Moving Named #1 Best National Moving Company by Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards 2026

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:22:07 GMT

Veteran-owned carrier recognized for flat-rate pricing, barcode inventory tracking, and a customer-first culture - serving all 48 contiguous states. NJ, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Safeway Moving, a veteran-owned, full- …