MONTGOMERY LAWSUIT LIKELY HEADED BACK TO ILLINOIS DISTRICT COURT
Following the Supreme Court’s May ruling that reopened broker negligence claims, both parties asked the Seventh Circuit to remand the landmark Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II case to the Southern District of Illinois. The move puts C.H. Robinson back in the dock and signals fresh legal exposure for brokers on carrier selection.
MEXICO’S NEW CUSTOMS RULES COULD EXPOSE BAD SUPPLY-CHAIN DATA, CRIMSONLOGIC WARNS
With enforcement of Mexico’s electronic customs value declaration (MVE) starting August 1, importers face fines and clearance delays if documents don’t match across invoices, bills of lading and certificates. The shift from paper to digital is expected to spotlight long-standing data-quality gaps in cross-border filings.
DESCARTES ADDS LAST-MILE TECH IN LATEST DEAL
Descartes will acquire Chile-based Drivin for $30 million (plus up to $5 million earnout), adding AI-powered routing, dispatch and visibility for dense urban delivery. The move expands its last‑mile footprint and data set across Latin America.
PEACE DEAL IN THE PERSIAN GULF COULD SIGNAL RETURN TO SUEZ CANAL
Maersk and Hapag‑Lloyd will shift their AE15 Gemini service back to the Suez with the Majestic Maersk sailing July 24, trimming detour times around Africa. A broader Suez return could free capacity and ease network strain if Red Sea risks remain contained.
THE PROSECUTION AND THE PARDON THAT ENDED THE DIESEL WARS
Eleven people convicted in diesel‑emissions tampering cases received July 3 pardons, capping the DOJ’s earlier decision to drop defeat‑device prosecutions. The policy whiplash leaves fleets still contending with costly emissions systems while Washington debates “what’s next.”
MAJOR FORWARDERS ADD DEDICATED CARGO FLIGHTS INTO CHICAGO
Ceva, DSV and Kuehne+Nagel have inked time‑charter deals to move consolidated freight from Asia and Europe to the Chicago area amid tight capacity. The services pair airlift with near‑airport warehousing to speed handoffs to trucking in the Midwest hub.
EX‑CONTROLLER PLEADS GUILTY IN $3.2M THEFT FROM FREIGHT BROKERAGE
A former Austin Freight Systems controller admitted to embezzling more than $3.2 million, an FBI‑probed scheme the company says prompted tighter financial controls. Operations continue as the case moves toward sentencing.
MAERSK ROLLS OUT DEDICATED LITHIUM‑ION BATTERY GROUND FREIGHT IN NORTH AMERICA
The new hazmat service handles new Class 9 lithium‑ion batteries with strict standards, including a 10%–60% state‑of‑charge requirement. Maersk says energy‑transition demand and specialized infrastructure needs are driving the offering’s launch.
FLORIDA, COLORADO EXPAND PUBLIC TRUCK PARKING AS LOVES ADDS SPACES NATIONWIDE
Florida will add 917 spaces along I‑4 with $180M in federal funding, while Colorado’s new I‑25 rest area brings 50 more. Love’s targets 1,500 additional spaces this year, aiming to curb dangerous roadside parking and improve freight flow.
LOVESAC SHIFTS TO CONTRACT FREIGHT TO BLUNT FUEL‑DRIVEN VOLATILITY
The retailer leveraged beneficial cargo partnerships to secure capacity at fixed rates as oil prices roiled spot markets. Executives see ocean capacity and rates stabilizing closer to September, but are keeping contracts central to their playbook.
PEAK SEASON ARRIVES EARLY, CHALLENGING SHIPPERS’ BOOKING STRATEGIES
C.H. Robinson analysis says retailers are pulling imports forward amid higher shipping and fuel costs, creating an uneven, lane‑specific “early peak.” U.S. May imports rose year over year, but tight spaces and blanked sailings demand earlier, more flexible bookings.
DESCARTES ACQUIRES SOUTH AMERICAN LAST‑MILE ROUTING FIRM FOR $30 MILLION
DC Velocity reports the Drivin deal is Descartes’ 33rd acquisition since 2017 and its third in 2026. The buy deepens last‑mile optimization tools for shippers and carriers operating in dense urban networks.
FEDEX FREIGHT DETAILS POST‑SPINOFF LTL STRATEGY; REPORTS $2.4B IN REVENUE
Weeks after its June 1 separation, FedEx Freight outlined a tech‑driven, higher‑yield focus and guided to 4%–6% growth, with Q4 revenue per shipment up 11.5% year over year. Leaders cited safety gains and plans to accelerate AI and pricing platforms across the network.
FORWARDERS’ DEDICATED FREIGHTER LIFTS TO CHICAGO SIGNAL RESILIENT DEMAND
New scheduled charters by Ceva, DSV and Kuehne+Nagel feed near‑airport warehouses and accelerate truck handoffs in the Midwest. The moves underscore shippers’ appetite for reliability as ocean and air networks rebalance.
INSURANCE MARKET BRACES FOR IATA DAWB LIABILITY CHANGES FALLOUT
Forwarders warn IATA’s July 1 Direct Air Waybill framework could shift more liability onto intermediaries, prompting policy reviews. Insurers are reassessing cover as legal questions mount around who bears risk in complex airfreight chains.
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