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$200K In Stolen Electronics Recovered by CHP in Vallejo
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Golden Gate Division recently announced the recovery of a stolen dry van trailer containing over $200,000 worth of LG electronics.
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US Ports Brace for Record-Breaking Cargo
Monthly inbound cargo volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to near record levels as retailers accelerate shipments in anticipation of a potential strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Thursday.
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This Company Wants To Put Shipping Containers Into Space
Outpost is aiming to revolutionize space logistics by putting shipping container-sized spacecraft into orbit, with a clear focus on solving a critical challenge: the efficient return of large volumes of cargo from space.
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US Container Imports Hit 26-Month High In July
U.S. container import volumes surged in July 2024, reaching a 26-month high of 2,556,180 TEUs. This represents an 11.2% increase from June and surpasses the previous peak set in May 2022.
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What Shippers Look For In 3PL Partnerships
These insights are drawn from the 2024 Inbound Logistics 3PL Perspectives report. In our 19th annual report, we've gathered and analyzed data from both 3PLs and shippers to examine the current services offered by 3PLs, identify what shippers seek in their 3PL partners.
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Undercover Agents Make $10.5 Million Cocaine Bust From Semi-Truck
A truck driver and a passenger are facing federal charges related to drug trafficking following an undercover operation in Massachusetts this week.
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Drug Seizures Rise at Mexico Ports Amid Fight With Cartels
Drug seizures have increased at ports along Mexico's West Coast as enforcement agencies work to control shipping hubs influenced by violent cartels.
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U.S Bank Freight Payment Index Q2 2024
In the second quarter, the national truck freight market continued its downward trend. Both the U.S. Bank Shipments and Spending Indexes contracted from the first quarter, though the declines were less severe compared to recent quarters.
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Surge Transportation Emerges From Bankruptcy
Just over a year ago, the industry was stunned by the news of Surge Transportation declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Equally surprising, Surge Transportation emerged from bankruptcy filed on July 24, 2023, to complete a successful reorganization by July 24, 2024.
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New Phishing Scheme Aimed At Freight Guards
New phishing scheme aimed at Carrier411 and users who are worried about potentially bad reviews or freight guard reports. This scheme uses fake domains and emails to trick the user into thinking they have a negative freight guard or review.
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Credit Profiles For The Largest Freight Brokerages In 2024
Despite a challenging 27 months for freight brokerages during this market downturn, often considered a freight recession or even a depression, the overall credit scores for these brokerages are not as dire as expected.
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SEC Charges Former Trucking Execs Over $112 Million Ponzi Scheme
Two executives from the now-defunct Florida-based trucking and logistics firm, Royal Bengal Logistics Inc., have been charged with participating in a Ponzi scheme that fraudulently raised about $112 million from 1,500 investors.