Maersk's Strait of Hormuz disruption Update 6: Exemption from container usage period expanded, additional extended service packages available for purchase.newsJune 5, 2026
FedEx Freight has officially spun off into an independent publicly traded company, becoming the largest less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier in North America.newsJune 4, 2026
Maersk updates inland fuel surcharges in Germany/Austria/Switzerland; new rates will take effect June 8th.newsJune 4, 2026
The EU will remove tax exemptions for items under €150 on July 1st, and a €3 tariff will be added to each cross-border e-commerce parcel.newsJune 3, 2026
Multiple shipping companies are simultaneously levying peak season surcharges for routes departing from the Far East, covering multiple routes to Northern Europe, North America, and South America.newsJune 3, 2026
Container freight rates surged by over $1,000 in a week, signaling the start of a full-blown price hike in June.newsJune 3, 2026
Canada Post's new labor agreement approved, reducing last-mile delivery risks in Canada.newsJune 2, 2026
Is Brazil tax-free for parcels under $50? This usually does not apply to DHL, FedEx, and UPS shipments.newsMay 18, 2026
UPS raises several fees starting today, increasing international shipping costs again.newsMay 11, 2026
FedEx plans to resume flights of 28 MD-11 freighters by the end of May, which is expected to alleviate air freight capacity issues.newsMay 11, 2026
Qatari LNG tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time, marking the first resumption of passage since the war.newsMay 11, 2026
