While the immediate impacts of the ruling have yet to fully take shape, what's clear is that moving forward, freight brokers will have to take on substantially more liability.
Dubbed the "Great Connection" by UP and Norfolk, the transcontinental railroad that would be formed as a result of the merger would be the first of its kind in the U.S.
Speaking at 2026's AgTC conference in Tacoma, Washington, on May 19, FMC Chairman Laura DiBella detailed the agency's overarching goal to return to its roots.
Between March 31 and April 1, 2026, 36 pieces were spread across seven 40-foot containers, which were loaded onto a ship that departed from the Port of Hamburg.
Automation projects are often won or lost long before any robots are deployed, with workforce buy-in emerging as a critical factor in long-term success, says Greg Walls, vice president of revenue at Paccurate.
Although diesel prices in the U.S. have come down slightly in the latter half of April, there are still subtle pressures on the trucking freight market lurking under the surface.
Attendees at MODEX heard that, despite the urgency around AI, it will be equally important to ensure that investments in the technology are targeted and strategic.