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Logistics software firm Banyan Technology has introduced artificial intelligence tools that predict when freight shipments will arrive late, giving shippers advance warning before delays happen. The system analyzes freight transportation data to flag at-risk deliveries early. Industry coverage in logistics publications highlights the growing use of predictive AI in supply chain management.

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has climbed back to near its prewar levels even as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to simmer, the Washington Times reports. The waterway is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and the recovery in traffic suggests traders and tanker operators are increasingly confident the conflict will not close it, despite the underlying war risks that remain unresolved.

Georgia Ports Authority's chief executive says a berth at the Ocean Terminal in Savannah is now ready to handle some of the largest container ships calling in the Americas. The announcement points to expanded capacity for big vessels at the busy US East Coast port, which has been investing heavily in terminal upgrades to stay competitive with other Atlantic gateways.

Air cargo could see stronger peak season volumes as ocean shipping congestion and tariffs push shippers toward air freight. With container routes disrupted and trade duties raising costs on sea-based supply chains, more companies may shift time-sensitive goods to air, boosting demand and rates during the peak period.

Transpacific shipping pressure is moving from ocean freight rates to inland costs, with attention turning to trucking, rail, ports and terminal handling as the new cost drivers on Asia-US routes. Shippers and logistics providers are watching whether inland bottlenecks and surcharges replace vessel rates as the main factor squeezing supply chain budgets in the coming weeks.

Tropical Storm Rachel is moving toward Mexico's Pacific coast, raising the risk of port closures and shipping delays at key cargo hubs. Logistics companies and shippers are warning customers of possible disruptions to maritime operations along the coastline as the storm approaches. Authorities are monitoring conditions, and businesses are bracing for delays in freight movement.

US Postal Inspection Service has shut down a website that sold an estimated five million counterfeit postage labels at about two dollars each, allowing shippers to send packages while evading full postage costs. The scheme reportedly cost the Postal Service significant revenue. Inspectors took the site offline as part of ongoing efforts to combat large-scale postage fraud.

Reveam has announced it will showcase its Electronic Cold-Pasteurization technology at the IFPA 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show. The food-safety process aims to eliminate pathogens in fresh produce without heat, and the company is using the industry event to present the technology to growers, shippers and retailers ahead of wider commercial rollout.

Shipping between Asia and the UK is heading into an uncertain October as carriers adjust vessel capacity on the route. Freight rates are expected to fluctuate through the month as capacity shifts ripple through the market, leaving shippers and forwarders facing unpredictable pricing and limited visibility on booking conditions heading into the final quarter.

Banyan Technology has launched an AI-powered Deliveries at Risk tool aimed at shippers and third-party logistics providers. The tool is designed to identify freight shipments likely to encounter problems before they occur, allowing logistics teams to intervene early. It adds to Banyan's shipment visibility and management platform for supply chain customers.