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sennder is now unquestionably the leading digital freight brokerage in Europe.

Effective communication, great talent and good problem solving are three keys to withstanding supply chain disruptions.

Industrial AI requires data from physical processes enhanced with digital capabilities through sensors and other connected devices.

Gene Seroka says the “disruption and breakdown of the global medical supply chain” during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for change in the maritime sector.

Forty percent of Edge’s volume year-to-date has run through its digital matching platform CAPACITY.

EPS numbers nearly double analysts’ median estimates.

With winds diminished, the storm is now seen as more of a rain event. Alabama’s ITRI rises

Under-21 CDL program, ag-hauling flexibility included in Republican infrastructure agenda.

Shares soar after hours.

A federal judge approved Walmart Inc.’s $20 million settlement of an EEOC lawsuit over its physical ability testing (PAT).

Walmart pushes suppliers, carriers to get their inbound delivery act together.

U.S. announces it is dropping tariffs on Canadian aluminum as Canada prepared to unveil countermeasures.

“Our August volumes surpassed expectations, reflecting the best year-over-year month since the pandemic began impacting global supply chains in March,” says SCPA President and CEO Jim Newsome.

The move signals the beginning of what could be many — or maybe just a few — actions against employers for violations of virus-related rules

TFI International says it will acquire DLS Worldwide from RR Donnelley for $225 million in a major acquisition that will expand the Canadian company’s U.S. logistics business.

Radiant Logistics reports new revenue and earnings records in a fiscal fourth-quarter update. The company has delayed its annual filing and conference call with analysts, citing delays associated with the pandemic.

The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America said its members are tired of ocean carriers charging them hundreds of dollars over their service contract rates.

Ransomware attack targets Manitoulin Transport, one of Canada’s largest trucking companies, amid a rash of cyber incidents hitting the nation’s supply chain firms.

Technical difficulties plague the first day of a livestreamed hearing conducted by the Coast Guard.

COVID-19 may have disrupted supply chains but not the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s regulatory and policy focus on ocean container shipping, FMC chairman says.

FedEx’s SenseAware ID will provide precise location tracking for COVID-19-related medical supplies and other critical shipments.

Gartner, the global research and advisory firm, has released its Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 report showing that Internet of Things (IoT) applications have reached a low point […]

Technologies like Bluetooth low-energy sensors and mesh networking can help fleets stay in contact with their drivers at all times.

Katharina Rath will be tasked with driving German logistics giant’s “global transformation process.”

Hyster introduces newest double-empty container handler to marine terminal and intermodal rail yard operators.

FreightTech veteran Travis Rhyan has been appointed to head FreightWaves Media.

Ro-ro vessel remains on its side awaiting dismantling and removal off the Georgia coast.

Iowa transportation company Travero plans to open a multimodal cross-dock operation by next September.

A global, end-to-end visibility solution for rail, air and trucking

But overall outlook that S&P and Moody’s see for the telematics company is positive as a result of the purchase

New medicines and life science products are more valuable and temperature-sensitive than before, requiring special storage and transportation conditions. Will there be enough of this infrastructure to handle a COVID vaccine?

Whether or not President Donald Trump’s optimism about an October surprise comes to fruition, there could be an approved coronavirus vaccine next year. A giant flotilla of all-cargo planes will be deployed to deliver the medicine around the world, but airlines are already short of capacity and there isn’t yet enough refrigerated infrastructure to safely store that much vaccine. Airlines are issuing a call to action.

More than 20 years of investment and dedication to the U.S. wind energy industry pays off for Anderson Trucking Service even during the worst of times.

Shipping line works with APM Terminals Mobile, the Alabama State Port Authority and Team Rubicon to get 36,000 pounds of needed goods to the people of Louisiana.

New ocean container floor design developed and tested by the Institute of International Container Lessors over the past 10 years reduces wood use by up to 45%.

Trimble’s (NASDAQ: TRMB) transportation group has laid off an undisclosed number of employees amid ongoing challenges tied to the coronavirus pandemic, new business strategies and the company’s electronic logging device […]

Doug Hoehn said that during the height of COVID-19, location tracking was a necessity.

Landstar System raises earnings outlook on higher truck volumes and pricing improvements. New third-quarter expectations are 25% higher than the midpoint of the previous guidance range.

The shift to 5G technology will bring challenges that require companies to enhance the skills of their network managers.

Just over a month after a massive explosion killed nearly 200 people, Lebanon’s capital city again filled with choking smoke

Tightening truckload and intermodal markets have carriers expecting the hot freight market to carry forward. One carrier is calling for large rate increases in 2021.

Canadian supply chain software provider Descartes Systems Group reports increase in profits and sales in the second quarter as the company eyes acquisition opportunities

Marrying video with Omnitracs telematics system the driving force behind one of the biggest acquisitions in company’s history

YRC Worldwide reported trends worse than its competitors for the first two months of the third quarter. Recent postings show the carrier is moving forward on its turnaround by rationalizing its terminal network.

After creating about 50 millionaires on paper a couple of weeks earlier, Nikola founder Trevor Milton gives another million shares of his personal holdings to 350 employees.

Information sharing is part of Executive Director Gene Seroka’s quest for more efficient operations.

$305 billion, five-year FAST Act is set to expire Sept. 30.

Hurricane Laura quickly left the nation’s media radar. That’s a problem for survivors and relief workers.

On-time deliveries are more complex than knowing exactly when a container will arrive at a port.

ArcBest’s results for the first two months of the third quarter confirm recent positive updates provided by other less-than-truckload carriers.

Canadian trucking and logistics firm TFI International buys U.S. bulk carrier CCC Transportation, its third acquisition from bankrupt Comcar Industries.

Walmart partners with drone delivery company Flytrex to deliver select items from its stores.

Former General Motors Vice Chairman Steve Girsky, who led startup truck maker Nikola to its public debut in June, earlier suggested to GM that its battery and fuel cell technology could create value for both companies.

Video-tech company that has been expanding will now be part of Omnitracs

Tech startup Haul connects fleets with on-demand drivers to operate their trucks.

The OEMs and IoT provider will explore telematics solutions aimed at improving fleet safety and efficiency.

Deutsche Bank’s Amit Mehrotra becomes increasingly bullish on the future of trucking. The analyst is forecasting earnings growth at the publicly traded carriers much higher than that of his peers.

Competitors in ELDs now allied across platforms

ArcBest, Crane Worldwide, Fullen Dock & Warehouse, Grupo TMM, Premier Manufacturing, Southeastern Freight and United Airlines announce promotions and hires.

Smith Transport driver says managers retaliated after he made a complaint, fired him on a trumped-up charge

Carriers can control data shared with third-party brokerages and monitor how frequently they use it.

Carrier invoice disputes becoming a thing of the past after Walmart Canada deploys DLT Labs’ blockchain freight payment platform.

Scopelitis take: Signs of skepticism about the earlier injunction were heard from two out of three judges

Contentious deal with former CEO is settled, allowing the sale of CCC

Ex-payroll clerk Sheila Verbrugge, who worked for Blachowske Truck Line, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 16 counts of wire fraud.

A.P. Moller-Maersk’s recent announcement that Damco will no longer exist as a separate brand is expected to drive some shippers into the arms of others.

CMA CGM bonds that traded at 55 cents on the dollar in March are now trading near par.

Whether you’re an employer looking to fill freight-related positions or a job-seeker, Freight.Careers.com is the go-to website.

“Because of the efficiencies we’ve gained with the system, we’ve reduced our administrative labor costs by 33%,” Whisenant said.

Trucking jobs are up, but warehouse jobs are up even more

Bainbridge Uinta, an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Dallas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday.

Rail jobs reverse course slightly and turn upward

FourKites has maintained its growth and continued innovation through COVID-19. Now it is preparing to host its first virtual customer conference.

National Multimodal Freight Network expected to be released later this year.

Sarcos Robotics has raised $40 million to commercialize a wearable robot aimed at boosting worker safety and productivity.

MD Logistics, a specialist in handling temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals, will operate as a subsidiary of the Japanese logistics services provider.

Chris Thomas, a veteran venture capitalist from the mobility sector, teams with Detroit and European-experienced experts to invest in startups in physical and digital movement of freight, people, data and energy.

In this installment of the AI in Supply Chain series (#AIinSupplyChain), we explore the topic of industrial supply chains and factories of the future.

ShipChain’s public mainnet integrates the trust of public blockchains with the scalability and throughput needed by enterprise supply chains, according to CEO John Monarch.

MoLo reveals how its “service-always” operating philosophy is affecting financial performance.

The “less bad” trend may be over for less-than-truckload carriers. August updates from a couple of carriers show modest year-over-year improvement for the first time since April’s nadir.

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that U.S. Class I railroad Kansas City Southern is in play again. Blackstone and Global Infrastructure Partners are reported to have made an offer.

3PL’s MyParcel provides European e-commerce customers a scheduled, yet competitively priced shipping service between existing express and postal.

Attorney for Southeastern Motor Freight said lawsuit “tip of the iceberg”

The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched an online portal allowing the public to track on-road testing of autonomous vehicles.

Mullen Group shores up its cross-border less-than-truckload business as it acquires the outstanding shares of British Columbia carrier Pacific Coast Express Limited.

Blume Global is recognizing partners and customers that epitomize the best in innovation and customer-focused among trucking companies in the supply chain with its new Blume Global Ambassador Program.

TIRPORT’s marketplace allows companies to manage, report and track loads during their truck hauls.

July supply chain survey confirms torrid pace of logistics recovery as transportation capacity remains in short supply and rates bound higher.

The flagship Japanese airline joins other transportation and technology providers to develop urban freight delivery capabilities with drones.

FreightWaves announces launch of Firecrown Media, which offers custom virtual events production, as well as custom-produced video and virtual media networks.

Driverless trucking startup Ike is lining up Ryder System, DHL and NFI Industries to test trucks equipped with its hardware and software.

Keeping vehicles well maintained can be a complex process, but data transparency is now providing opportunities to increase their lifetime value through improved maintenance.

Transplace’s third acquisition of 2020 will help manufacturing companies manage inventory and orchestrate supplier networks.

Cold chain facility operator Americold Realty Trust adds three facilities to the network in a pair of transactions.

Direct ChassisLink has added 1,000 new chassis to the Gulf Coast region since its departure from the OCEMA Gulf Consolidated Chassis Pool earlier this year.

Amazon received FAA approval to fly commercial delivery drones as part of its Amazon Prime Air program.

WARN notice to state leads to confusion about facility’s fate; new owner will operate facility

Tech company draws on “bee algorithm” to make route optimization accessible for small last-mile delivery fleets.

Waymo joins a growing number of driverless tech firms locating facilities or freight operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Aurora, Nuro, Kodiak Robotics and TuSimple.