Freight

Freight rates, routes and chartering markets.

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AV Truck Fleets Granted Five-Year Warning Beacon Exemption

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a five-year exemption for autonomous vehicle (AV) truck fleets concerning warning beacons, addressing a key operational query from investors and partners.

9 Oct 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

Freight

New Insurance Package Aids Forwarders with Sensitive Cargo Shipments

A new tracking and insurance product, TRACinSURED, has been introduced to offer forwarders protection against late deliveries and temperature-related losses for sensitive cargo.

8 Oct 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Gains Momentum

Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation have announced progress in their proposed combination, aiming to create the first transcontinental railroad in America.

23 Sept 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

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Baltic Dry Index Reaches New Highs, Driven by Commodity Demand

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index continued its upward trajectory, reaching its highest point since October 2021, influenced by robust demand for key commodities.

5 Sept 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

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Baltic Dry Index Nears Five-Year High Amid Rising Demand

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index recorded a significant increase, reaching its highest point since October 2021, driven by heightened demand for key commodities.

4 Sept 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

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Global Seaborne Iron Ore Trade Sees Continued Growth

Global seaborne iron ore loadings experienced a positive trend in 2025, with volumes increasing significantly, and this growth has reportedly continued into 2026.

29 Aug 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

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Baltic Dry Index Rises for Seventh Consecutive Session

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index continued its upward trend, reaching its highest point since early June, driven by broad-based gains across vessel segments.

29 Aug 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

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Baltic Dry Index Rises to 3,186 Points

The Baltic Dry Index, a key indicator for shipping costs of dry bulk commodities, increased by 79 points to reach 3,186 points, according to Hellenic Shipping News.

28 Aug 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read

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Asia-US East Coast Spot Container Rates See Modest Decline

Spot pricing for container shipping on the Asia-US East Coast trade route experienced a slight decrease this week, following a period of significant growth, according to industry indices.

28 Aug 2026 · RMG380 Newsroom · 2 min read