UPS WORLDPORT TO RESUME OPERATIONS WEDNESDAY NIGHT AFTER DEADLY CRASH
UPS said its Louisville Worldport hub will restart Wednesday evening, with flights expected to reach destinations by Thursday morning after a network halt following the Nov. 4 crash. Shippers should see gradual normalization as backlogs clear.
NTSB PROBES MAINTENANCE HISTORY IN UPS LOUISVILLE CRASH
Investigators are reviewing maintenance records on the 34‑year‑old MD‑11F that crashed after its left engine detached, killing at least 12. Both black boxes were recovered as officials scrutinize recent repair work and a prior center‑wing fuel tank crack notice.
SHIPPING DELAYS EXPECTED AFTER UPS CRASH, BUT IMPACT SEEN AS TEMPORARY
UPS activated contingency plans but warned of near‑term delays following the Worldport shutdown; analysts expect operations to stabilize ahead of peak holiday season as the hub ramps back up.
FAA TO CUT FLIGHT CAPACITY 10% AT 40 U.S. AIRPORTS AMID CONTROLLER STRAIN
Starting Nov. 7, the FAA will trim flights at 40 high‑volume markets, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, to ease workload during the government shutdown—changes that may ripple into air cargo belly capacity and time‑critical freight.
DETROIT (DTNA) UNVEILS LIGHTER DT12‑VL VOCATIONAL AMT
Daimler Truck North America’s Detroit brand introduced the DT12‑VL automated manual transmission, 125 pounds lighter than the DT12‑V, targeting weight‑sensitive mixers, dumps and bulk haulers with improved payload and off‑road performance.
DOT TARGETS ‘CDL MILLS’ AFTER SAFETY AUDIT; ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS COMING
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FMCSA chief Derek Barrs said penalties are imminent for training schools and companies issuing CDLs to unqualified drivers after an audit found states granting credentials to people lacking proper work authorization.
INDIANA EXPANDS COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT WITH ICE PARTNERSHIP
Following a joint sweep that yielded 146 arrests near the Illinois line, Indiana is broadening its DHS/ICE task‑force work; 46 of those apprehended drove Class 8 trucks, with others operating box trucks and delivery vehicles, officials said.
REDWOOD MATERIALS STARTS SOUTH CAROLINA BATTERY RECYCLING PLANT
JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials began operations at a $3.5B site that can recover 20,000 metric tons of critical minerals annually; with Nevada output, the company says it is now a major domestic source for cobalt, nickel and lithium used in EV supply chains.
MAERSK WARNS OF ‘BLEAK’ QUARTERS DESPITE HIGHER 2025 GUIDANCE
A.P. Moller‑Maersk lifted 2025 EBITDA guidance to $9–$9.5B but flagged ongoing pressure from rates, Red Sea disruptions and tariffs; the carrier now expects ~4% growth in the global container market this year.
U.S. JOB CUTS SURGE TO HIGHEST OCTOBER SINCE 2003, WITH WAREHOUSING IN THE MIX
Challenger, Gray & Christmas tallied 153,074 October layoffs—nearly triple last year—driven by tech and warehousing, hinting at softer seasonal hiring that could weigh on freight demand and staffing levels into year‑end.
LYFT SEES STRONGER Q4 BOOKINGS, OFFERING A DEMAND READ FOR LAST‑MILE
Lyft forecast up to $5.13B in Q4 gross bookings—about 20% y/y growth—signaling steady mobility demand; profit guidance lagged estimates even as orders improved, a datapoint for urban delivery and gig‑adjacent freight activity.
BLADE TO LAUNCH 12‑MINUTE MANHATTAN–WESTCHESTER COMMUTER FLIGHTS DEC. 1
Joby‑owned Blade will start weekday heli‑commuter service between Manhattan and Westchester County Airport, with seats from $125 for pass holders—expanding premium air‑mobility options ahead of eVTOL ambitions in NYC.
WHAT WE KNOW: BLACK BOXES RECOVERED IN UPS CRASH; SEARCH OPERATIONS CONTINUE
Officials say no hazardous cargo was aboard; a left‑wing fire preceded the crash and a shelter‑in‑place near Louisville’s airport was lifted as air quality improved. Recovery teams are continuing to comb the debris field.
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