Diesel surcharge benchmark smashes $6 barrier—what it means for shipping
US retail diesel prices hit an all-time high of $5.967/gallon, pushing freight costs to unprecedented levels.
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82% of crews unprepared for digital ships, survey finds
Survey reveals 82% of maritime professionals say current training models are inadequate for modern operations.
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US Lawmakers Threaten Ports Over Russian Diesel Imports
Six Democratic senators warn major US ports and banks of legal action if they handle Russian diesel cargoes under.
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Freight matchmakers merge to plug the 10% that breaks the chain
123Loadboard and Direct Freight combine under One Freight Network to catch the loads.
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First Russian diesel tanker sails for US under Trump-Putin deal
A Malta-flagged tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of ultra-low-sulfur diesel heads for New York.
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AI and autonomous trucks steal the show at FreightWaves’ F3 Festival
FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival returns to Chattanooga with AI.
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China Accuses US Navy of Sabotaging South China Sea Stability
Beijing claims USS Charleston violated its sovereignty near Sabina Shoal, escalating tensions in disputed waters.
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Remote inspections cut maritime deaths by 70%
Bureau Veritas rolls out drone-enabled surveys to slash confined-space fatalities and voyage delays.
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DHL lifts 2026 profit forecast to $7.8bn on peak season strength
The German logistics giant now expects earnings before interest and taxes to exceed €7bn ($7.8bn) for 2026.
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Oman joins EU-led pledge to block navigation tolls in key straits
Sultanate aligns with 60 nations to uphold UNCLOS and reject Iran’s Strait of Hormuz fees
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AskChief CEO: Shipping’s AI edge lies in deployment
The real advantage lies in how companies deploy AI, not the technology itself, says AskChief’s CEO.
