New (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesLegendary logistics executive Klaus-Michael Kühne dead at 89Klaus-Michael Kühne, who took Kuehne+Nagel from a regional European company to a top global logistics provider, has died. The post Legendary logistics executive Klaus-Michael Kühne dead at 89 appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Eric Kulisch·24 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesTrucking Downturn: Why 85% of New Carriers Didn’t SurviveThe freight market has seen a brutal downturn, with an astounding 85% failure rate for new carriers in the past three years. Kirk Mann, EVP & GM of Transportation and Vendor Solutions at Mitsubishi HC Capital America, dives into why this cycle was the longest, the impact of over-financed assets, and what it means for […] The post Trucking Downturn: Why 85% of New Carriers Didn’t Survive appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves Staff·24 August 2026
New (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesPrivate Fleets: The Hidden $100B Capacity Solution for BrokersPrivate fleets face mounting costs while carrying over $100 billion in empty backhaul capacity. Russell Jones, CEO of Private Fleet Net Zero, explains how his platform unlocks this unused capacity, offering freight brokers a 25% discount and higher service levels. Discover how digital freight matching for private fleets can transform your logistics, improve reliability, and […] The post Private Fleets: The Hidden $100B Capacity Solution for Brokers appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves Staff·24 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveTrump vows 50% tariffs on Canada cars, trucks, auto parts, steelThe president announced the new levies, effective Jan. 1, after Canada said it would retaliate against duties the U.S. implemented over the weekend. (opens original source in a new tab)Phil Neuffer·24 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveTarget highlights in-stock gains as turnaround plan advancesThe retailer prepositioned inventory and established dedicated trailer capacity to prep for the back-to-school shopping rush, COO Lisa Roath said. (opens original source in a new tab)Max Garland·24 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveADM plans $100M oilseed crush expansion at 4 US plantsArcher-Daniels-Midland executives have identified six other facilities that could increase capacity. (opens original source in a new tab)Antone Gonsalves·24 August 2026
Logistics & Supply Chain (opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveThe future of freight audit isn’t finding more errors, it’s preventing themThe future of freight audit is to prevent errors, not just find them. (opens original source in a new tab)nVision Global·24 August 2026
Logistics & Supply Chain (opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveSolving organized retail theft starts with better supply chain data integrityCargo theft hit $131M in Q1 alone. Why RFID and serialization are retailers' best defense. (opens original source in a new tab)24 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesCBP finds $9.5M in meth hidden inside detergent shipment at Texas borderA commercial detergent shipment concealed 240 packages of suspected methamphetamine. CBP officers found the drugs during a secondary inspection at the Roma International Bridge. The post CBP finds $9.5M in meth hidden inside detergent shipment at Texas border appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Phil Brink·23 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesBorderlands Mexico: Criminal groups keep pressure on Mexican freight networksMexican authorities say highway cargo theft is falling, but criminals are increasingly targeting freight through evolving schemes and vulnerable locations. The post Borderlands Mexico: Criminal groups keep pressure on Mexican freight networks appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Noi Mahoney·23 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesU.S. Border Patrol finds 20 undocumented immigrants inside tractor-trailer at Texas truck stopThe Aug. 20 operation occurred at an Edinburg, Texas, truck stop. Officials immediately took the driver into custody. The post U.S. Border Patrol finds 20 undocumented immigrants inside tractor-trailer at Texas truck stop appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Phil Brink·22 August 2026