Freighter demand is on the rise — here’s a look at why.
The United States raises roughly 250 million turkeys each year, here’s a look into the supply chain.
Engines don’t last forever. Here’s a look into the lifetime of a semi engine.
With the holidays around the corner, here is an overview of UPS, USPS, FedEx and Amazon shipping deadlines for a delivery date of Dec. 25.
An aircraft is operable for 30 years on average before it is retired. Here’s a look into some of the largest aircraft boneyards in the world.
Gasoline is priced based on octane levels, or resistance to combustion. Here’s an overview of how prices are determined.
Semis use air brakes to halt the motion of the entire truck and trailer.
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Five air cargo sustainability trends for 2021.
The U.S. rail network comprises nearly 140,000 miles of track, broken into three main categories.
Pfizer is laying the logistics groundwork for what is considered the largest-ever vaccine distribution campaign.
Here are some examples of eco-friendly packing fillers.
With winter weather around the corner, here is a list of five items truckers should carry.
Warehouse space in the U.S. is in high demand as e-commerce grows in popularity.
The C-1000 electric delivery van from Workhorse Group can travel 160 miles on a single charge.
Amazon has released its earnings from the third quarter of 2020. Here’s a quarterly comparison of net sales from 2019 to date.
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
The first of a two-part regime imposing new pollution control standards on ships has been released for public comment.
Freight trains can carry a multitude of cargo, with car variations to serve each type.
Air freight demand for COVID-19 vaccines will be massive, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The way a truck is loaded can increase the amount of goods that fit in a single load.
The annual world record book, Guinness, has multiple transportation industry record holders. Here are a few records from over the years…
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the transportation sector is back on the rise.
Orbiting space stations need the occasional cargo delivery.
FreightWaves’ newsletters have over 500,000 subscribers combined.
2020’s Fortune 500 list is the 66th edition. Here are the transportation companies that made the list.
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Here are a few apps in the transportation limelight this year.
Get the facts on events reported for the first half of 2020.
The U.S. is experiencing an import surge.
In less than a decade, 749,000 jobs came to the U.S. as a result of reshoring.
Here’s a breakdown of logistics providers and their services.
Informed pharmaceutical transportation means higher success.
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Profit and loss (P&L) sheets provide key insights to a company’s financial performance.
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Shippers ship. Carriers carry. Freight brokers are the experts connecting the two. A developed shipper-broker relationship is important in aiding the success of shippers, brokers and carriers.
DHL surveyed 900 global B2B and B2C business decision-makers about the evolution of e-commerce supply chains. Here’s what they reported.
A new supply chain is emerging. Here’s a dive into supply chain recovery and adaptation, pre- and post-COVID.
Airplane tires can withstand landings at incredible speed and impact. Here’s a look at how…
J. J. Keller and FreightWaves team up to illustrate the 2020 HOS Changes.
The top 20% of freight brokers generate at least 80% of sales and gross margin for any third-party logistics provider (3PL) or freight brokerage.
When evaluating empty-mile data, comparisons are not necessarily apples to apples.
The FreightTech Award honors innovation and disruption within the freight industry.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates nearly 1 million U.S. truck drivers took to the road in 2019, and most are in it for the long haul.
Cameras are replacing mirrors on large trucks.
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Autonomous trucking software developer Ike announced a partnership to deploy level 4 driverless trucks.
The use of hair tests to detect drug use among truckers is one step closer to reality.
E-commerce delivery times during the holidays might not make the “nice” list with this year’s soaring online purchases.