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Mærsk parent takes Euroports - 'end-to-end oligopoly' risk heightens

Casual observers shared plenty of insight on social media earlier this month about AP Møller-Mærsk's (APMM) multi-year strategy as a "global integrator of container logistics" after a press briefing with CEO Vincent Clerc. Undoubtedly, APMM has learnt a lot from past mistakes - and not only in its core ocean shipping business. Setting a higher freight-rates floor has been the mission in a carrier-led market where the line between friendship and rivalry is often blurred. Accomplished. In Logistics & Services (L&S) - ...

CH Robinson in hot water again, as truckers bring 'racketeering' suit

CH Robinson and Total Quality Logistics (TQL) face a racketeering lawsuit from six US trucking companies that accuse them of winning freight with allegedly non-compliant carriers at prices the plaintiffs could not match. One plaintiff, Freymiller Trucking, says it has identified $51.2m in lost sales across 63 customers. The claimants have not put a total value on the case, but seek damages to be determined at trial - including treble damages under the US Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The complaint, filed in a Texas federal court on 23 September, alleges that the brokers promised shippers safe, compliant transport while passing loads to carriers that avoided the costs of meeting safety and labour rules. The plaintiffs claim they lost business because they could not match the resulting rates. The six plaintiffs are Stevens Trucking, Western Flyer Express, Freymiller, IWX Motor Freight, Christenson Transportation, and EOS. Their complaint names the Super Ego trucking network as an example of the capacity they allege the brokers used. Super Ego is not a defendant in this case. Among the material included in the filing is a screenshot a former driver says came from his carrier's tracking team. It appears to ask him to avoid weigh stations and offers him an extra $100 if he does. The plaintiffs also cite a former driver's account of being told to put a different company name and registration number on his truck shortly before arriving at a shipper, then remove the details after collection. Those are allegations about the carriers' practices, not evidence that either broker sent the instructions. The trucking companies' claim is that CH Robinson and TQL knew, or should have known, how the carriers they used were operating. The plaintiffs give examples of the business they say they lost. Freymiller's $51.2m represents alleged lost sales, rather than an award or an established measure of damages. Christenson says its revenue fell from $71.3m in 2023 to $49.8m in 2025, and points to bids for major shippers that it says were repeatedly judged too expensive. The carriers will have to show that the defendants' alleged conduct caused their losses, rather than ordinary competition or other pressures in the freight market. CH Robinson has reportedly rejected the allegations, saying the lawsuit misrepresents its practices and the way freight rates are set. It has reportedly said the carriers it uses are federally authorised and meet additional safety and insurance requirements. The Loadstar has contacted CH Robinson for its statement and any further comment. TQL's response to the complaint has not yet been established. The new suit follows the separate Lipe case, in which a jury returned a $604m verdict following a fatal truck crash. That case concerned responsibility for the crash. The six carriers in this lawsuit say the brokers' choice of trucking companies cost them freight business.

Rhenus reports rapid rise in Spain-Latam airfreight volumes

Rhenus' airfreight volumes between Spain and Latin America have taken off this year as the logistics firm has benefited from growing trade ties between the locations. The Germany-headquartered company has reported that airfreight volumes from Spain to Latin America are up by 35.1% year on year so far in 2026. Meanwhile, overall air and sea volumes on the trade have increased by more than 30%. The company said that the increase reflects growing trade between Spain and Latin America. "Behind these figures lies a very clear reality: more and more Spanish companies are making Latin America part of their growth strategies. The simultaneous increase in both air and ocean freight volumes demonstrates that their trade activity is strengthening steadily," said Monica Ruebenkoenig, route development manager at Rhenus Air & Ocean. The logistics firm said that Spain "plays a key role" in Europe's trade relationship with Latin America thanks to its "strong economic, cultural and business ties with the region". "Cultural and linguistic proximity certainly play a role, but so does the ability to connect different business environments and help companies operate seamlessly across both sides of the Atlantic," she added. "The figures we are seeing today may be just the beginning of a broader growth trend in both Europe and Latin America as companies seek new markets and more diversified and resilient supply chains." Rhenus said that, as well as multinationals, Spanish mid-sized industrial companies are incorporating the Latam region into their international growth strategies. Marc Ortega, head of sales, Spain, at Rhenus Air & Ocean, explained: "What we are seeing is that Latin America is becoming a natural part of the growth strategy of many Spanish companies, not only large multinationals but also mid-sized industrial businesses. "As these businesses expand across multiple markets, their logistics requirements are becoming increasingly sophisticated. "Companies are demanding greater visibility, stronger supply chain control, faster responses to disruptions and, importantly, the ability to scale their operations without having to redesign their logistics setup country by country." Looking ahead, Rhenus is hoping that Spanish companies will benefit from the European Union-Mercosur Agreement, which entered provisional application in May 2026, and aims to reduce trade barriers and create new opportunities for exporters and importers. "The EU-Mercosur Agreement has the potential to reinforce the positive momentum we are already observing. For many Spanish companies, Latin America is becoming an increasingly relevant destination for trade and investment, and greater economic integration could unlock new possibilities for businesses across Europe while strengthening ties between the two regions," added Ruebenkoenig.