A Thai-flagged cargo ship that was damaged earlier this month in the Strait of Hormuz has now run aground off Iran’s Qeshm Island, adding a new layer of concern to an already tense regional shipping situation. Reuters, citing Iran’s Tasnim news agency, reported that the vessel, Mayuree Naree, ran aground on March 27. Associated Press
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Blind spots in freight now cost you more than a late delivery. They can trigger spoilage, theft claims, failed audits, and unhappy customers. That is why real-time cargo monitoring with IoT sensors has moved from pilot programs into daily operations. BSI and TT Club found that food and beverage loads made up 22% of global
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Freight technology just crossed an important line. AI no longer only summarizes emails or flags late loads. It now enters the bidding loop itself. In late February, project44 launched an AI freight procurement agent that automates carrier selection, rate benchmarking, mini bids, and negotiations inside a live TMS. At the same time, C.H. Robinson and
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Your freight plan can break fast when one war hits two chokepoints at once. That is exactly why logistics teams now need a clear view of where container rates could move next if the Iran conflict lasts beyond a short shock. As of March 8, 2026, the market does not show one single rate story.
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