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    Ikea freight to be hauled by driverless Kodiak trucks

    The unsupervised long-haul service between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston looks to launch by the end of 2026.

    By • Oct. 2, 2026
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    Not just ocean: How Maersk grew its US logistics capabilities

    The carrier operates a robust ground freight network while its e-commerce arm integrates with its contract logistics and air freight services.

    By • Sept. 30, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Shipment fluctuations vary across LTL carriers in mid-Q3 updates

    Saia and XPO both reported increases in volume for August, while other carriers reported decreases.

    By • Sept. 28, 2026
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    Sponsored by Uber Freight

    The intelligence advantage: Moving beyond benchmarking to network-wide insights

    How network-scale intelligence helps businesses focus resources on the opportunities that matter most.

    Sept. 28, 2026
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    Shippers’ coalition advances Class 8 electric battery truck adoption

    Companies such as Microsoft and PepsiCo are aggregating demand to access sustainable transportation more affordably, recently placing an order for 2,500 trucks.

    By • Sept. 23, 2026
  • An Old Dominion Freight Line double combination with passenger and truck traffic in the distance of a multilane highway.
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    Old Dominion announces 4.9% general rate increase

    The increase, which applies to a selection of services, is effective Oct. 5.

    By • Sept. 23, 2026
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    The hidden cost of operating 2 shipping systems

    Freight sat out the shipping consolidation trend. Here's what closing that gap actually looks like.

    By Emilie Bingham and Matt Averitt • Sept. 21, 2026
  • A white tractor is shown next to a diesel pump and Pilot fuel station sign with prices in the background.
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    Diesel prices surge past $6.28 per gallon

    A national average delivered another significant jump in record-setting prices.

    By • Sept. 18, 2026
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    San Pedro Ports seek zero-emission truck usage boost via new incentive program

    The proposed program would pay up to $36,000 per year for qualifying trucks that operate at the port complex.

    By • Sept. 17, 2026
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    Google helps roll out 25 electric trucks in Texas

    The tech giant is joining a coalition working to accelerate electric carrier Nevoya’s deployment and to reduce its supply chain emissions.

    By • Sept. 14, 2026
  • An aerial view of Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal at dusk with shipping containers, gantry cranes and shipping channels.
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    Port of New York, New Jersey to launch $39M ZEV voucher program

    In a parallel move, another outreach will give $5 million toward new charging stations.

    By • Sept. 11, 2026
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    Retrieved from Amazon Business on July 31, 2026
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    Amazon taps fulfillment model for dedicated, branded delivery trucks

    Through its Amazon Business segment, the company is rolling out trucks designed for consolidated drop-offs and palletized delivery at loading docks.

    By • Aug. 4, 2026
  • Maersk Head of Transpacific Market for Ocean Ranole Beng speaks during an online Supply Chain Outlook event alongside IMC Logistics Chief Strategy Officer Donna Lemm and hosted by Supply Chain Dive reporter Alejandra Carranza.
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    Logistics resiliency is critical as disruptions pile up in 2026

    “It is increasingly difficult to really predict where that next disruption is going to come from,” Ranole Beng, Maersk's head of Transpacific market for ocean, said in a virtual panel.

    By • July 20, 2026
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    Port of Savannah-linked corridor to streamline flow of goods

    The connector with I-16 will provide more efficient transport to and from inland markets by reducing rail crossings and truck traffic, per the Georgia Ports Authority.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    Gordie Howe bridge set to open July 27 after weekslong delay

    Projections show each hour 400 commercial vehicles could cross the new span between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, originally scheduled to debut last month.

    By • July 13, 2026
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    Maersk launches dedicated lithium-ion battery freight service in North America

    The new ground transportation offering expands the company’s hazardous materials network as battery production and demand continue to grow.

    By • July 8, 2026
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    FedEx Freight turns focus toward high-margin shipments

    The LTL carrier has its sights set on gaining market share in the healthcare, grocery and technology markets as an independent company.

    By • June 26, 2026
  • A U.S. flag flies in front of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Los Angeles on Sept. 26, 2025.
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    DOT to launch supply chain initiative, visibility dashboard

    The American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative aims to connect cargo hubs with industry stakeholders like retailers and freight carriers.

    By • June 15, 2026
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    Kenvue Canada saves big on diesel costs with Fuel Transport EV pilot

    The Tylenol maker gained 44.7% in diesel savings through a short-haul electric truck pilot in the greater Toronto area.

    By • June 12, 2026
  • An purple autonomous truck with the Gatik logo on the trailer drives by a PepsiCo facility.
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    PepsiCo expanding autonomous truck use in its supply chain

    The multiyear deal with Gatik will help the food and beverage giant increase capacity in "hard to staff" areas of its transportation network.

    By • June 11, 2026
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    Amazon grows LTL freight offerings for shippers

    Shippers can now use the e-commerce giant’s network to deliver freight to third-party sites, the company announced Wednesday.

    By • June 10, 2026
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    ArcBest, ABF Freight announce 5.9% rate increase

    The atypical Q2 announcement goes into effect later this month as heavier freight mixes gain traction.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    FedEx board approves trucking business spinoff

    A new stand-alone FedEx Freight may resemble a start-up, but the LTL carrier is far from it, experts say. 

    By • May 20, 2026
  • A freight truck on the roads under a highway bridge.
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    Intermodal offers a pricing edge amid fuel pressures: Uber Freight

    Fuel prices are weighing on both trucking and intermodal freight, but the latter mode still presents cost saving opportunities for shippers.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Shippers focus on asset-based carriers, seek reliability

    Customers are also initiating early peak season discussions, Knight-Swift CEO Adam Miller said in an earnings call.

    By • April 29, 2026