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The Port of Los Angeles approved a $3.4 billion budget for fiscal 2026-2027, despite forecasting a 7% decline in container volumes to 9.3 million TEUs. The port, together with the Port of Long Beach, forms the busiest container gateway in the United States.

Canada Post announced plans to end door-to-door delivery for approximately 620,000 addresses by 2027, transitioning nearly 500,000 more people to centralized community mailboxes due to the high cost of home delivery. The decision aims to reduce expenses as the postal service faces financial challenges.

The transportation industry is shifting from a trust-based model to one requiring more verification due to increasing freight fraud. Companies must now balance speed and security as fraud becomes more organized, forcing a reevaluation of how freight moves through operations.

Truckload carriers at an investor conference this week presented arguments for a sustained rate recovery, suggesting a multiyear upcycle in pricing.

Arizona investigators report that organized cargo theft crews are persistently targeting rail corridors, with train burglaries occurring up to a dozen times per month across Northern Arizona. This follows a recent arrest related to a $500,000 train burglary.

Port Houston officials emphasize that continuous training and early preparation enable the port to quickly restore operations after hurricanes. The port's hurricane playbook prioritizes safety while ensuring cargo movement resumes rapidly.

Amazon has opened its less-than-truckload (LTL) network to all businesses, allowing partial-load shippers to have pallets delivered directly to their door. This move is part of Amazon's broader expansion of supply chain services available to third-party companies.

The FreightWaves Today live show on Tuesday covered trailer technology, fuel markets, and increasing spot rate demand. The weekly average diesel fuel price continues to decline.

ArcBest announced a 5.9% general rate increase for LTL services, about six weeks earlier than its 2025 rate bump. This suggests that LTL general rate increases are no longer strictly annual events.

Monika Joshi discusses Amazon Relay's fraud protections, safety rewards program, and preparations for Prime Day, highlighting how these features create a unique value proposition for carriers.

FedEx pilots have approved a new collective bargaining agreement, ending years of labor unrest and protracted negotiations. The deal was ratified by the pilots' union, marking a resolution to long-standing disputes over pay and working conditions.

Despite the Gulf crisis, global container traffic remained unaffected in April, with volumes exceeding last year's levels. Liner operators reported a surge in ocean freight rates, indicating strong demand.

FreightWaves Today's Monday live show covered mergers, large-scale fraud rings, and a mid-June rate pause in the logistics industry.

DHL Express has partnered with digital platform Stasher to offer luggage storage services for travelers in the US, particularly those attending the World Cup. The service provides secure drop points for travelers who are between accommodations or destinations.

Amazon's Prime Day has been moved earlier to June 23-26, forcing brands to adjust inventory orders and forecasts. This shift creates new supply chain challenges as companies must accelerate their planning and logistics to meet the new timeline.

Eight individuals have been indicted for allegedly impersonating legitimate trucking carriers to divert millions of dollars in freight. The scheme involved moving, storing, and reselling cargo, with total losses estimated at $4.49 million. The indictment covers six separate theft incidents across multiple states.

FedEx and China Southern Cargo have agreed to explore joint cargo efficiencies through cooperation. The partnership aims to find synergies in their cargo operations.

Uber Freight reports an earlier peak season and strong demand in Mexico. Mexico's freight trucking sector outperformed the economy in Q1. A 1.1 million-square-foot logistics center is planned in the Phoenix area.

Central Freight Lines, a 96-year-old less-than-truckload carrier, is shutting down. A source familiar with the company stated it is unclear whether the company will file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or liquidate outside of bankruptcy, but there are no plans to reorganize.

A liner has dropped one of the largest recent surcharges as demand surges for the peak shipping season. This indicates a significant increase of $2,600 on one U.S. shipping service.

The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index rose to 75 (Carriers) this week from 70 last week, indicating increased carrier negotiating power. The three-month outlook remains at 70. Seasonality is driving higher rejection rates and rates ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

Bankruptcy filings and WARN notices indicate that freight companies continue to struggle with tight margins, even as the market shows signs of recovery. Recent layoffs and bankruptcies have resulted in over 600 job losses.

A FedEx air cargo contractor warns that Caribbean service may be disrupted if the FAA does not grant a waiver allowing the use of larger aircraft on routes with extended overwater flights. The contractor cites FAA regulations limiting how far planes can fly over water as a threat to continued operations.

In this episode of Freightonomics, hosts Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith discuss the impending need to maximize warehouse space with guest Zac Rogers from Colorado State University. The conversation focuses on strategies for handling inventory cramming as supply chain pressures increase.