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Iraq Set for Key Oil Cargo Surge in Sign of Increased Output

By Yongchang Chin, Serene Cheong and Anthony Di Paola (Bloomberg) — Iraq will raise shipments of a key crude grade next month, part of an enlarged export program indicating that the OPEC+ nation is boosting its oil production. The Middle East country will …

110,000 trips later: Can freight trains stabilise a fractured global supply chain?

In a world roiled by trade wars, shipping bottlenecks, and rising protectionism, one symbol of stability quietly rumbles across continents—the China-Europe freight train. This summer, a train designated No. 75052 departed from Jiaozhou Station in Qingdao, …

China’s shipbuilding market share falls dramatically

K-Line CEO says shipping line is prepared to route ships away from US

Low water hinders Rhine river shipping in Germany despite rain

Lockheed tests low-cost cruise missiles that turn cargo planes, choppers into bombers

Lockheed Martin has successfully tested two new versions of its Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT), a low-cost vehicle designed to carry a variety of payloads for military missions, the company announced this week. The two models, CMMT-D and CMMT-X, are …

White House Shipbuilding Effort Moves to Office of Management and Budget

Newport News Shipbuilding on Feb. 19, 2024. HII Photo The Trump administration’s shipbuilding effort has shifted from the National Security Council to the White House Office of Management and Budget, USNI News has learned. Ian Bennitt, who headed up the …

Can New Technology Secure Diesel’s Future in Shipping and Trucking?

An emphasis on sustainable technologies has led many shipping and logistics leaders to assess the pros and cons of transitioning from diesel. However, technological improvements have made this well-established fuel a greener choice, allowing organizations …

DoD, Partners Demonstrate Beyond Line-Of-Sight Drone Cargo Flights In National Airspace

A Defense Department development program to demonstrate uncrewed aerial logistics beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) in the national airspace has resulted in a series of successful flights, an important milestone for potentially making these types of …

Container Shipping Faces Overcapacity Crunch Until 2028

The container shipping industry is heading into a prolonged period of overcapacity, with analysts warning that supply will continue to outpace demand until at least 2028. Read also: Unexpected Early Peak in U.S. Container Import Volumes According to …

Customs agents intercept shipping container with more than $2 million in shocking contraband: 'Further actions will be ...

Multiple nations are working to shut down the illegal trade. by Simon SageJuly 18, 2025 Nigerian officials intercepted a 40-foot shipping container holding illegal animal products, according to Vanguard.   What's happening? Fifteen tons of salted …

New wine shipping law begins

DP World to pilot autonomous magnetic rail freight at Indian port

Image courtesy: WAM/ For illustrative purposes DP World, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), and mobility tech firm Nevomo have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the deployment of magnetic rail technology for autonomous cargo …

Short sea shipping via small ports as an alternative to road transport

When people think about sea freight, most envision massive container ships cutting through the ocean. But, there is another, more agile player in maritime logistics: short sea shipping. Sonja Bouman, responsible for Special Equipment at WEC Lines, swapped …

Strikes Grow as Wage Talks Drag on for Korean Shipbuilders

Strikes Grow as Wage Takes Drag on for Korean Shipbuilders The Korean Metal Workers’ Union reports it is expanding its strike actions against the shipbuilding sector during this year’s round of wage talks. The union says that HD Hyundai management had …

Friday, July 18, 2025 Shipping Announcements

Development of pilot cargo transportation projects from Pakistan to Azerbaijan discussed -PHOTO

The management of Azerbaijan Railways (ADY), one of the AZCON Holding companies, held a video conference with Pakistan Railways Chairman Syed Mazhar Ali Shah, ADY told APA-Economics. According to information, the meeting discussed increasing cargo …

GLOBAL: Insetting can advance shipping’s decarbonisation but be aware of risk factors, says new UCL report

A new study from the UCL Energy Institute which looks at the role of voluntary insetting schemes in supporting shipping’s decarbonisation finds that they can provide an opportunity to catalyse the transition before regulatory drivers fully kick in, but …

$10K reward for guns stolen from LA freight trains; empty boxes found in Long Beach, IE

leagend BMS100 Sets New Standard for Real-Time Battery Monitoring in High-Demand Environments

leagend officially debuts its BMS100 Cloud-Connected Battery Monitor, for real-time remote monitoring of 12V and 24V battery systems. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- leagend officially debuts its BMS100 Cloud-Connected …

Openforce Partners with Lutzie 43 Foundation to Promote Roadway Safety and Combat Distracted Driving

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Openforce, the leading software platform for managing commercial relationships between contracting companies and their 1099 independent contractor vendors, is proud to announce a …

Outsourcing Accounts Receivable Services Drives Accuracy in USA Logistics Industry Payment Cycles

Rising freight complexity drives logistics firms toward outsourcing accounts receivable services for better control. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the U.S. logistics companies are placing increased emphasis on …

Outsourcing Accounts Receivable Services Addresses Gaps in U.S. Logistics Billing Systems

Outsourcing accounts receivable services help logistics providers streamline finance and scale with fewer resources. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Logistics companies across the U.S. are now prioritizing external …

U.S. Logistics Turns to Outsourcing Accounts Receivable Services to Fix Broken Billing Systems

U.S. logistics firms improve cash flow and billing accuracy by outsourcing accounts receivable services to experts. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Logistics companies across the U.S. are increasingly turning to external …

leagend BM5-D: A Solar‑Powered Display Battery Monitor Tailored for Remote and Industrial Applications

leagend has introduced leagend BM5-D, which combines real-time display, solar-powered autonomy, and wireless alerting in a compact, user-friendly form. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- leagend, a trusted name in …

Kiwitaxi Named Best Taxi Service Company in Lithuania at the 2025 International Travel Awards

VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 14th, the 8th annual International Travel Awards — one of the travel industry’s most prestigious global honors — announced its 2025 winners following a rigorous public voting and …

Expeed Software Welcomes Will Burrus as Chief Product Officer and Adam McQuade as Director of Technology

Expeed is happy to announce two executive appointments: Will Burrus has joined as Chief Product Officer, and Adam McQuade has joined as Director of Technology. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Expeed Software …

Statement from NRLCA President Don Maston on House Majority Support for Preserving the USPS as a Public Institution

ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association celebrates a critical milestone in our campaign to protect the United States Postal Service: a bipartisan majority of …

JUNK.COM ROLLS INTO FRISCO FOR TOUCH-A-TRUCK

Families, Fun, and Full-Sized Clean-Up Power Take Center Stage at Northeast Community Park FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Big wheels, bigger smiles, and the boldest clean-up crew in town recently rolled into Northeast …

USPS Celebrates 250 Years: A Critical Moment for Rural America

NRLCA Hosts Events as USPS Workers Fight to Keep the Institution Public SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States Postal Service (USPS) celebrates its 250th anniversary, this milestone comes at a …

TheLysts AG Unveils AI-Powered Suite to Supercharge List Creation

Three new in-app AI tools suggest columns, auto-populate lists, and recommend items— all powered by TheLysts’ proprietary model. ZUG, SWITZERLAND, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TheLysts AG today rolled out a major update to its mobile and …

Transworld Business Advisors of Eastern North Carolina Welcomes New Agent

Regional Business Brokerage Firm welcomes new agent, Greg Peterson, on board. GREENVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transworld Business Advisors of Eastern North Carolina is thrilled to welcome Greg Peterson to their team. …

Carrier Details Launches Digital Evidence of Insurance Verification, Boosts Compliance Across Freight Industry

HEBRON, ND, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Carrier Details, a trusted provider of freight carrier data solutions, today announced the official launch of its Digital Evidence of Insurance (EOI) Verification API. The Carrier …

Infinit-I Announces New Resources for Motor Carriers to Meet FMCSA's Medical Examiner's Certification Integration Rule

The rule went into effect June 23, 2025 with a waiver until October 13, 2025. It affects CDL drivers and Motor Carriers. TEXARKANA, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The FMCSA's Medical Examiner's Certification …

Cargo Spectre Unveils New Automated NMFC Freight Classification Tool

Cargo Spectre Becomes the First Dimensioning System to Offer Freight Classification Straight from the Dimensioner HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cargo Spectre, a leading provider of automated dimensioning systems for the …

Glīd Unveils World-First Unmanned Autonomous Road-to-Rail Dual Mobility Platform

Powerful combination of Rāden and EZRA-1SIX AI sets a new standard for logistics, infrastructure, and national security DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Glīd Technologies, pioneering autonomous road-to-rail solutions …

SPECTRA REPRISES SUCCESSFUL MARKETING CAMPAIGN

Spectra is serving a national client with the second round of a highly successful marketing campaign involving complex kitting requirements. COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a highly experienced third-party …

Healthcare Third‑party Logistics Market 2025–2034 : Size, Share & Competitive Landscape – Forecasting at (7.8% CAGR)

WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Healthcare Third-party Logistics Market," The Healthcare Third-party Logistics Market Size …

leagend Introduces Specialized 5A Battery Charger Series for Professional-Grade Power Management

leagend, a specialist in battery diagnostics and power solutions, is proud to unveil its dedicated 5A Battery Charger Series. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- leagend, a specialist in battery diagnostics and power …