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Where the RICO case against Robinson and TQL breaks - and where it could hold

In a nutshell: The 66-page complaint six carriers filed in East Texas pleads every theory RICO offers, plus a false advertising claim for good measure. Read closely, it is weakest exactly where RICO cases usually die, and strongest where the brokerage industry is most exposed. On 17 September 2025, CH Robinson published its Carrier of the Year winners. In the 1,000-plus trucks category it listed "Super Ego, Chicago, IL." That same year, according to a complaint filed on 23 September ...

News in Brief Podcast | Week 39 2026 | Transpacific rates, US-Canada trade war and dampening ecommerce

What's keeping Transpacific freight rates elevated as the peak season approaches? This week, Gavin van Marle joins us to discuss the latest rate movements, the changing US-Canada trade relationship and a significant leadership shake-up at PIL. Plus, Awery's Tristan Koch joins us to examine the latest airfreight data, the continuing decline in China-Europe ecommerce volumes, shifting rates and capacity, and how new technology could help the industry navigate an increasingly volatile market. All this and more, in under 25 minutes on this week's News in Brief Podcast!

Airbus A350F first flight set for 29 September

Airbus has confirmed the maiden flight of its A350 freighter prototype is due to take place on 29 September. The aircraft manufacturer announced the date of the flight today in a post on social media platform X. Airbus said the A350F take off on Tuesday would be live-streamed, although the flight would be dependent on the aircraft fulfilling all operational requirements, plus suitable weather conditions. The company had recently confirmed it was in the final stages of preparing its A350F freighter prototype for flight tests Joël Rocker, chief engineer for the A350F, said in a video that the first aircraft will undergo checks in the flight line before moving to flight testing, and the second aircraft will follow the same process. Rocker said that "the aircraft will be prepared for the flight line before being handed over to the flight test community for the flight test period". He added that the second aircraft is also now in the final assembly line cycle. Last month, Airbus unveiled the livery of its first A350 freighter on a social media post, with the aircraft decked out to look like a parcel. The airframer is working towards its goal of starting to deliver the new generation model to customers by the end of next year. The company is targeting simultaneous certification from EASA and the FAA under the latest Amendment 27 safety regulations. The airframer said earlier this year that certification is targeted by the middle of next year.