HAPAG-LLOYD TO ACQUIRE ZIM IN $4.2 BILLION DEAL
The carrier agreed to buy Israel’s Zim for $35 a share, a 58% premium, to scale up and strengthen its Asia presence; the cash deal is subject to regulatory approvals in Israel.
GENUINE PARTS TO SPLIT AUTO AND INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES
NAPA parent Genuine Parts will separate into two public companies, targeting completion in Q1 2027; the move comes amid cost pressures and softer consumer affordability in auto markets.
MACQUARIE-LED GROUP TO BUY QUBE HOLDINGS FOR $8.3 BILLION
The consortium, which includes Pontegadea, will take over the Australia-based ports and rail operator at a 28% premium, pending regulatory approvals, expanding its APAC logistics footprint.
CVSA ROADCHECK IN MAY TO TARGET ELD TAMPERING AND FALSE LOGS
International Roadcheck runs May 12-14 with a driver-focus on ELD manipulation and falsification after 58,000+ duty-status violations last year; inspectors will also scrutinize vehicle safety and cargo securement.
PORT OF LOS ANGELES IMPORTS FALL 12% AS TARIFFS RATTLE FLOWS
January throughput slid to 812,000 TEUs, with comparisons tough against last year’s tariff‑driven pull‑forward; inventories remain elevated but purchase orders to Asia look stable, the port said.
BIODIESEL PRODUCERS PRAISE NEW IRS 45Z CLEAN FUEL GUIDANCE
Proposed rules for the 45Z credit offer long-awaited clarity after a rough 2025; producers say final carbon-intensity scoring from USDA/DOE will be key to unlocking full benefits for trucking fuels.
TESLA ROBOTAXI PILOT IN AUSTIN LOGS 14 CRASHES, MOSTLY PROPERTY DAMAGE
Regulatory reports show 14 incidents in roughly eight months as Tesla expands early driverless service in Austin with safety operators on board; NHTSA requires crash reporting for automated systems.
ATA CHAIR: RESTORING INTEGRITY IN LICENSING AND COMPLIANCE IS CRITICAL
In a perspective piece, ATA’s chairman urges tighter CDL oversight and unified standards, arguing lax enforcement has undermined safety and distorted market conditions for compliant carriers.
CANADA NAMES JANICE CHARETTE CHIEF U.S. TRADE NEGOTIATOR AHEAD OF USMCA REVIEW
Prime Minister Mark Carney tapped the veteran public servant to steer Canada’s dealings with Washington as the three nations prepare for the USMCA joint review, with implications for cross-border freight.
MEXICO’S FUEL SMUGGLING CRACKDOWN DISRUPTS AUTO PLANTS, SUPPLY CHAINS
Tighter controls on illicit fuel have led to lubricant and grease shortages, forcing at least one plant halt and threatening others across key manufacturing states tied to U.S. automotive supply lines.
U.S. AND JAPAN UNVEIL FIRST PROJECTS IN $550B INVESTMENT PACT
Initial tranches target an Ohio gas power plant, a Georgia critical minerals site, and a Texas LNG project, signaling deeper economic coordination ahead of a March 19 leaders’ meeting in Washington.
SINOKOR’S SUPERTANKER BUYING SPREE SHAKES OIL SHIPPING MARKET
The South Korean group has rapidly amassed control of roughly 120 VLCCs, a move traders say is unprecedented and could lift freight costs, with MSC-linked entities reportedly involved in deals.
DIESEL PRICES SEEN STEADY TO SOFTER AS OIL OUTPUT OUTPACES DEMAND
A Nebraska Farm Bureau brief cites EIA forecasts for lower Brent averages in 2026, suggesting relatively stable diesel costs ahead—important for fleets budgeting fuel and surcharges.
NUEVO LAREDO UNVEILS 2026 ‘LOS LAREDOS’ LOGISTICS SUMMIT DURING ABRAZO WEEK
Officials announced a new cross-border logistics summit aligning with the Laredo–Nuevo Laredo Abrazo Ceremony, aiming to spotlight the binational freight hub’s role in North American trade.
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