IKEA to Deploy Driverless Kodiak Trucks for Texas Freight Routes by Late 2026
IKEA will use Kodiak Robotics' driverless trucks for long-haul freight between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston by late 2026
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IKEA will use Kodiak Robotics' driverless trucks for long-haul freight between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston by late 2026

BOSS Heavy Haul introduces a new rail transload service near Houston to expedite project cargo permits and reduce bridge-related…
Kodiak Robotics aims to launch an unsupervised autonomous trucking service between Dallas and Houston by year-end with Ikea.
Maersk successfully completed the first U.S. ship-to-ship ethanol bunkering for a deep-sea container vessel in Houston

The Port of Houston is struggling to find a supplier for ten new STS cranes due to complex technical and cybersecurity requirements.
Houston's bunker fuel market faces tight availability for all conventional grades due to strong demand, impacting lead times.
Bunker fuel availability in North America is tight, with extended lead times for various fuel types in the US Gulf Coast.
Venezuela's Interior Secretary suggested coal exports could be part of future energy deals with the United States
Google is partnering with a coalition to deploy 25 electric trucks for Nevoya on the Dallas-Houston lane, boosting EV adoption.

Cheniere Energy has completed the third phase of its Texas LNG project, boosting liquefaction capacity to 56 MTPA.

Viridien launched an expanded seismic reimaging program in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico to enhance deepwater exploration.
Bunker fuel demand in Houston remains steady, with VLSFO and LSMGO available within 4-5 days lead time
A new study reveals the Port of Houston's marine cargo activity generated nearly $1 trillion in U.S. economic value in 2025

Port Houston's container volume growth slowed to 1% through July, following an earlier surge due to accelerated imports.
Sunoco Marine and Verde Marine Energy have partnered to extend bunker fuel supply services to the ARA region and the UK.

Houston Ship Channel trade tonnage increased by 16%, with Port Houston noting higher imports and empties, and a small export dip
Houston's bunker fuel market faces tight availability for HSFO, VLSFO, and LSMGO, with extended lead times for all grades

Crowley has launched a new weekly container service connecting Port Houston with major ports in Guatemala and Honduras
The American Pilots' Association commented on the NTSB's final report concerning a vessel collision in the Houston Ship Channel

A pilot's personal phone call and lookout failures caused a fatal collision in the Houston Ship Channel.

Mermaid Maritime has formed a US subsidiary to target offshore wind and subsea cable projects in the Americas.

A large LNG export project on the Texas Gulf Coast, featuring carbon capture, has started its federal permitting process.
Sedgwick has secured Lloyd's Surveyor Agency appointments for the ports of Houston and New Orleans
Houston's bunker fuel market shows strong demand, with decent availability and varying lead times for different fuel types
BGN has launched its first US retail marine bunkering business, supplying fuel to vessels on the Gulf Coast.

The U.S. government has expanded its cartel crackdown to include a tequila maker and a baby shoe company in Mexico
Bunker fuel availability in key American ports is stable, with Houston seeing higher demand for conventional fuel grades.
Port of Houston set a new record for container throughput in the first half of the year, with volumes up 3%

A leading US oil port expects sustained high levels of crude exports, driven by ongoing geopolitical factors.

The Port of Houston is expediting development of Bayport Terminal 3 to prepare for future container traffic growth
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