FMCSA YANKS 10 ELDs FROM APPROVED LIST; CARRIERS GET 60 DAYS TO REPLACE
On July 9, FMCSA removed 10 electronic logging devices from its registered list and said motor carriers have up to 60 days to switch to compliant units, or revert to paper logs in the interim.
EPA PROPOSAL LEAVES NOX LIMITS UNCHANGED, SHIFTS IMPACTS ACROSS OTHER TRUCK RULES
A new EPA notice of proposed rulemaking keeps current NOx standards intact but could affect other heavy‑duty regulations, with manufacturers and environmental groups parsing the implications for 2027+ engine strategies.
USPS PUTS MORE MAIL ON AIR TO MEET UPS VOLUME GUARANTEES, AUDIT SAYS
An inspector general audit found USPS is flying roughly half of its long‑distance mail to avoid penalties tied to minimums in its new UPS air contract, despite broader goals to shift to surface transportation for savings.
RETAILERS SEE JULY IMPORTS TOPPING 2.47M TEUS, A NEW MONTHLY RECORD
NRF’s outlook shows shippers front‑loading cargo to beat expected August tariff hikes, pushing major U.S. ports toward an all‑time monthly high and tightening downstream trucking and intermodal capacity.
FEDEX LAUNCHES DEDICATED LIFE SCIENCES DIVISION TO DEEPEN HEALTHCARE LOGISTICS
FedEx unveiled a new Life Sciences organization to knit together specialized cold chain, monitoring and compliance capabilities, naming leadership to scale end‑to‑end solutions for pharma and medical device shippers.
ANALYSIS: FEDEX LIFE SCIENCES MOVE TAPS HIGH‑MARGIN HEALTH SECTOR DEMAND
Industry coverage highlights FedEx’s push to bundle network reach with quality systems for clinical and temperature‑controlled freight, positioning for growth in healthcare logistics amid rising regulatory complexity.
GEORGIA TO OPEN TRUCKS‑ONLY CONNECTOR FROM SAVANNAH PORT DIRECT TO I‑16
GDOT will open the $126M Brampton Road Connector on July 15, removing at‑grade rail crossings and neighborhood cut‑throughs to speed container flows between Garden City Terminal and the interstate network.
UPS OPENS NEW KAOSHIUNG OPERATIONS CENTER TO EXPAND ASIA NETWORK CAPACITY
UPS doubled its processing footprint in southern Taiwan, extending pickup cutoffs for key industrial clusters and adding international throughput that feeds U.S. air, ocean and truck networks.
GXO SETS AUGUST 5 EARNINGS CALL AS CONTRACT LOGISTICS DEMAND REMAINS ELEVATED
The world’s largest pure‑play contract logistics provider scheduled its Q2 2026 results call, with investors watching for updates on automation rollouts, e‑commerce volumes and North America pipeline activity.
PORT OF OAKLAND BOARD ADDS SEAPORT LOGISTICS COMPLEX TENANT ACTIONS TO JULY 9 AGENDA
Supplemental board materials show proposed amendments with logistics tenants, signaling active estate management at the Seaport Logistics Complex as import volumes run hot into mid‑July.
BULK FREIGHT SNAPSHOT: RATES SOFTEN AS VOLUMES RUN ABOVE TREND INTO MID‑JULY
BulkLoads’ July 9 update notes bulk spot rates easing while grain and South‑Central lanes stay firm, reflecting regional demand pockets and recent diesel moves shaping surcharge dynamics.
RAIL EXECUTIVES WEIGH MERGER IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. SUPPLY CHAIN AT USA‑250 EVENT
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern CEOs discussed a proposed tie‑up’s freight impacts, as rail‑truck competition and intermodal network design remain central to peak‑season resilience.
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