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  1. Maersk opens $100M fulfillment hub in Boston; 617,000-sq-ft facility launching August for major e-commerce customer

    Facility aims to accelerate Northeast fulfillment and compete deeper in last-mile logistics for unnamed large retailer.

    More: FreightWaves

  2. Data center infrastructure imports sustain trans-Pacific cargo volumes despite broader consumer merchandise weakness

    AI chip buildouts and server deployment cycles masking seasonal demand softness in apparel, discretionary goods.

  3. Daimler Truck's Amplify plant construction on track for end-2026 completion; production start date uncertain

    CEO John O'Leary cited unspecified headwinds affecting the timeline for when manufacturing operations will begin at the facility.

  4. Ruan launches in-house customs brokerage to expand US-Mexico international logistics services

    Truckload carrier adds brokerage capability across United States and Mexico operations.

  5. STG Logistics exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after restructuring under PE ownership

    STG was backed by Wind Point Partners, Duration Capital, and Oaktree Capital during bankruptcy proceedings.

  6. Toxic gas leak from container forces Antwerp port to close; 155 hospitalized, significant shipping disruption expected

    Europe's second-largest container port shuttered after hazmat incident; shippers warned of major operational delays.

  7. Orderful's AI platform cuts EDI onboarding time from one year to weeks, targeting days-long implementation

    Self-service model addresses major freight bottleneck; EDI delays historically cost companies millions in operational errors annually.

  8. Delfin Midstream advances second floating LNG export vessel off Louisiana coast with new MidOcean partnership

    Expansion follows authorization to purchase additional equipment for offshore LNG production capacity.

  9. Chicago chassis fleet faces first post-COVID equipment gaps as West Coast import volumes rise

    Truckers and rail workers report emerging shortages after four years of relative stability; pressure remains well below pandemic-era disruption levels.

    More: Journal of Commerce

  10. OOIDA pushes House vote on Dalilah's Law to tighten commercial driver licensing standards

    Advocacy group cites deadly Pennsylvania crash as impetus for strengthening CDL requirements.

  11. J.B. Hunt beats Q2 earnings forecasts; stock surges 9% on strong intermodal and dedicated segment performance

    Results signal strengthening freight demand and improved pricing power across carrier's core logistics segments.

    More: FreightWaves

  12. India pledges $19.7 billion in subsidies for domestic chip and smartphone manufacturing to compete with China

    New Delhi combined $6.5B smartphone program with $13.3B semiconductor push to deepen electronics supply chain localization.

    More: TechCrunch

  13. Green Project Technologies acquires Optera to merge supply chain decarbonization and carbon accounting platforms

    Combined entity positions AI-driven climate management as core offering for enterprise supply chain operators.

  14. Sealegend Shipping launches first scheduled weekly Arctic container service between China and Europe via Northern Sea Route

    Service begins this summer; marks shift from one-off transits to regular commercial container operations across climate-opened polar corridor.

  15. Mitsubishi Motors selects Port Freeport as US distribution hub for Gulf and Midwest dealer network

    Move consolidates automotive logistics flows, positioning Port Freeport as gateway to high-volume dealer regions.

  16. American Airlines Cargo launches temperature-controlled pharma corridor connecting Europe and US life sciences hubs

    Route links Amsterdam and Brussels to US pharma destinations via London Heathrow using passenger flight belly capacity.

  17. Ransomware attack on India's largest cold-chain operator disrupts KFC supply, highlighting logistics cybersecurity risks

    Major breach demonstrates operational vulnerability across perishables and QSR distribution networks.

  18. Paper Transport evaluates Tesla Semi Long Range in dedicated Chicago operations partnership

    Electric semi trial marks growing carrier interest in zero-emission trucking amid diesel cost volatility.

  19. Ground handler AGI sues SEIU union over alleged false statements about working conditions; claims $20M in lost contracts

    AGI also filed motion for preliminary injunction; union campaign reportedly targeted airline customers directly.

    More: The Loadstar

  20. Navistar prevails in $16.5M Michigan lawsuit over delayed truck deliveries

    Jury found Navistar not liable for damages claimed by plaintiff over supply chain delays.

  21. DoorDash integrates with Shopify to enable on-demand delivery for small retail merchants

    Integration allows Shopify merchants to access DoorDash's delivery network directly from their storefronts.

  22. Turkish Cargo selects Lödige Industries for Istanbul terminal expansion automation and digital systems

    Phase two of SMARTIST facility will more than double cargo handling capacity at airline's Istanbul hub.

  23. Nasdaq-listed Rubico acquires MR tanker newbuild from Top Ships for $6.25M, pivots away from megayachts

    Rubico exits megayacht sector entirely, redirecting capital toward tanker fleet expansion in competitive shipping market.

  24. Adani Ports accelerates Mundra fifth container terminal opening as regional competition intensifies

    CT5 expansion aims to boost capacity at India's largest box port amid capacity pressures.

  25. Cargolux suspends restart of freighter service to Dubai World Central indefinitely

    Airline cites operational constraints; no timeline provided for resumption of DWC flights.