The digitalization of Navantia’s purchasing and procurement segments have led to a 52% increase in purchasing efficiency and reduced its supply cycle time by 25%.
First, we hit you with some of the latest headlines. Heniff Transportation and Superior Bulk Logistics are set to merge. Ohio-based GDS Express abruptly ceases operations. Rising wrestling star, Matt […]
The price of hydrogen has a long way to fall to be competitive with diesel. Knowing where the price stands is a first step.
Navistar International Corp. (NYSE: NAV) is regaining chunks of market share in medium- and heavy-duty trucks, winning back customers who walked away several years ago because they could not rely […]
CMA CGM has finalized agreement to sell 10 terminals to Terminal Link.
National tender rejections drive the spot National Futures contract higher on Thursday.
Consumer demands and expectations are rising dramatically. Up to 25% of consumers are willing to pay extra for same-day delivery. Some estimate same-day delivery will reach a 25% market share […]
Jim Blaze writes about the financial issues inherent in an Alaska-to-Alberta rail route.
Volvo is putting all its autonomous vehicles work under a new unit.
Trucking businesses will have to look at digitalization as a means to stay afloat during times of technology disruption.
Darren Prokop writes about the complexities of international trade (imports and exports) and how transportation is measured in that mix.
Even a full U.S.-China trade deal might not stop shippers moving production out of China. But is the U.S. a realistic option?
Although it’s over 120 years old, there’s nothing ‘sprightly’ about Daimler. It’s a technological disrupter, automotive standard-setter and one of the FreightTech 25!
A record Australian fine of A$125 million ($86.2 million) has been imposed on Volkswagen because of its false emissions statements.
The Senate is not expected to vote on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement until early 2020.
The biggest truckload carrier in the U.S. Knight-Swift cuts its fourth quarter 2019 earnings outlook again. The company plans to “revise” its first quarter 2020 guidance in January.
The International Air Cargo Association is trying to unify the air cargo industry on common issues and practices through a new membership approach.
Trucking Freight Futures were higher Wednesday on a broad market rally.
But an undercover survey finds that traditional forwarders face increased pressure from container lines and digital forwarders.
Aivars Lembergs resigned as chairman of Vetspils Freeport Authority on Dec. 10, the day after the U.S. sanctioned the port authority for its connection to the Latvian oligarch.
The transport and logistics sector witnesses thousands of cyberattacks every year, and it is essential for stakeholders to be wary of opportunistic threats and impersonation attacks to keep their operations secure.
Market Expert Michael Baudendistel writes about rail intermodal volume is lower for the long-term, or can it be more competitive with trucking.
Global shipping giant Maersk has opened its latest logistics and distribution center to cope with growing domestic demand in Vietnam.
Food and Drug Administration cites need for lower prices and reduced out-of-pocket costs to U.S. patients.
The company has built a thriving business based on principle of not making truck drivers wait.
The departure raises questions about legacy auto companies aiming to compete with new entrants in the mobility sector.
Look for Volvo Trucks and Isuzu to start working together on electric and autonomous trucks next year.
For many people around the world, celebrating the holidays involves sharing food with family and friends. As we approach the holidays to celebrate the end of 2019 and the beginning […]
Trade flow powers Philadelphia to Chicago Futures contract 6.6% higher on Tuesday.
Charley Dehoney writes about the founding of GlobalTranz and the companies that were begun by “alumni” of the “GlobalTranz Mafia.”
Railroad market voice Jim Blaze writes about technological advances that are making railroads’ capital expenditures on infrastructure more efficient.
How to best serve largest U.S. consumer market in dense, high-cost region is question for logistics industry.
Hopes that last week’s trade deal might boost the beleaguered shipping lane are overly optimistic, says analyst.
Darren Prokop writes about foreign trade zones and their impact on imports, exports and the economy.
The digitization of the supply chain is no longer a future vision but rather an ongoing transformative event, and those that put off the adoption of digital tools are likely to fall behind their competitors.
Isuzu buys Volvo’s UD Trucks; U.S. industrial production climbs in November; DHL increases parcel delivery price in Germany.
“By employing remote drivers, we can make trucks fully driverless while still keeping humans in the loop,” said Seltz-Axmacher.
Locix helps digitize physical spaces and provides real-time visibility to help businesses optimize logistics operations.
Less than a year after automating the load-matching process, Convoy is now automating the brokerage side in select markets.
Truckstop.com’s Book It Now feature is available through Redwood Logistics’ LoadRunner TMS, giving users of both services more options and a streamlined booking process.
“Wow, this is a big differentiator,” University of California San Diego researcher says.
Plunge in vehicle and auto parts shipments drive broader softness as manufacturing sales drop 0.7% in October.
Moving theatrical shows is like choreography showcasing on-time precision prowess and graceful driving skills.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has added the son of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
Calm and quiet ruled the day on Monday in the Trucking Freight Futures markets.
Resilience360’s report on the impact of U.S.-China trade war discusses the uncertainty it has brought to global trade.
The chill felt in Southwest Airlines’ fourth quarter financial report won’t be weather-related, but because of the 737 MAX.
Navistar will cut 10% of its worldwide workforce even as it gained market share for the third consecutive year.
Global logistics software provider WiseTech picks up South Korean customs clearer Ready Korea for just over A$20 million ($13.7 million).
International container operator DP World joins Asian and European feeder networks together; synergies – and tensions – abound, say analysts.
Travel Centers of America named turnaround expert Jonathan Pertchik its new CEO, effective immediately.
U.S.-China deal should boost shipping stock sentiment, assuming investors believe it’ll stick.
A quiet Friday caps a relatively strong week for Trucking Freight Futures.
When companies self-disclose wrongdoing to the Justice Department, “the benefits of their cooperation will be concrete and significant,” said Assistant Attorney General John Demers.
British transport associations call on Prime Minister Johnson to quickly agree a future trading arrangement with the European Union.
U.K.-based drone technology startup Skyports operates across London, Los Angeles and Singapore today and plans to be a leader in urban aerial mobility.
On Dec. 15, the same day Chinese tariffs were set to kick in on some U.S. goods, China agreed to suspend those levies, according to media reports. The suspension covers […]
Logistics software company took action after learning of tens of thousands of dollars spent entertaining clients at adult venues.
One year after a sharply negative report sent shares plunging, XPO stock has more than recovered
Spot National Trucking Freight Futures contract holds steady at $1.503 during quiet Thursday trading session.
Morgan Stanley eyeing truck capacity constraints and higher rates in 2020, potentially reaching 2018 levels or higher.
The U.S. and China have reached a deal that will prevent additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports from going into effect on Dec. 15.
The U.K. is now almost certain to leave the European Union on Jan. 31. However, a no-deal Brexit remains a possibility.
Plus: Napa freight company hauls wine in electric truck; Spin E-scooter workers join Teamsters
Route-optimization software goes beyond cutting miles to provide real advantages when human brains are freed from planning what trucks go where, when and how.
C.H. Robinson‘s commitment to innovation and technology secure it a spot in the top ten of the 2020 FreightTech 25 list.
The White House on Dec. 12 announced the private sector technology winners of its Opioid Detection Challenge.
Mobility group slams spectrum cut as “reckless decision.”
Trucking Freight Futures notch fourth consecutive session of gains on Wednesday.
Assembly Bill 5 limits companies from classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees to save operational expenses.
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control warns U.S. companies to exercise due diligence against entanglements with sanctioned transportation services providers.
Less than six months after Refraction came out of stealth mode, the robotics startup is launching its first food delivery service, for residents of Ann Arbor, Michigan, according to a […]
On Dec 10, industry agnostic supply chain ecosystem SUKU announced a partnership with DreamView Studios. The platform, enabled by blockchain, and media ecosystem produces photo-real and AR CGI assets for […]
FourKites ranked No. 8 on the FreightTech 25 list of the most innovative and disruptive companies.
Shipyards are facing a scrubber stampede as container lines seek to sidestep paying for low-sulfur IMO 2020 bunkers beginning on Jan. 1.
National Trucking Freight Futures contract crosses “resistance point” on Tuesday due to strength in the East.
Shuttering the World Trade Organization’s Appellate Body threatens the ability of countries to settle trade disputes, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce warns.
Americans for Free Trade spokesman Jonathan Gold said the White House needs to “finalize a deal with China to end the trade war and remove all tariffs.”
Tesla is an automaker that makes electric vehicles. So how did it land the No. 7 spot on the FreightWaves’ FreightTech 25 list, which highlights the most innovative and disruptive […]
Freight forwarding giant details innovation required to balance sustainable packaging with customer satisfaction and product safety.
Despite extensive general reporting to the contrary, a trio who imported a massive quantity of illegal drugs were not customs brokers or trusted traders.
A plaintiff’s attorney in the case of a vehicular accident may sic the trucking company for allowing Fido to ride along.
Just in time for the holidays, Paccar declared a special dividend of $2.30 a share for stockholders of record by Dec. 20.
The union drive marks the seventh company at the San Pedro ports to employ workers represented by the Teamsters.
The electrification of commercial trucks is edging closer but the industry first must go through a “messy middle” that sorts out the future of diesel and other alternative fuels.
Trucking Freight Futures were quiet on Monday with the LAX to SEA lane in focus.
Warehousing employment grew at an 8% CAGR from 2011-8, but slowed to 2.7% this year.
Rep. Richard Neal, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, calls USMCA “a triumph for workers across America.”
Last Friday, December 6, FreightWaves reported that Celadon intended to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy and now the company has made it official. On the surface, it sounds like Chapter 11 […]
A company’s journey to improving freight payments yields broader insights about the value of data quality.
The self-driving truck startup hauled tubs of Land O’Lakes butter from Tulare, California, to Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
The delay of aircraft components and replacement parts can mean tens of thousands of dollars in losses for airlines waiting to make necessary repairs, which is why so many turn to specialized logistics providers.
German-based chemical company BASF has reportedly planned to build a cathode factory in the state of Brandenburg, Germany, catering materials for electric car battery production.
Urban spaces are now seeing a trend where commuters are seeing sense in moving away from the concept of owning a vehicle for transit to picturing mobility as a service.
Port operator TasPorts allegedly sought to block a rival towage operator from offering a new service, according to new court filings.
The agreement is hailed as “a critical step forward in our economic and security partnership.”
Office of Foreign Assets Control adds Try Pheap and 11 of his companies to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
Trucking Freight Futures ended a generally negative week on a positive note on Friday.
The Commerce Department is expected to propose new rules that lower the U.S. content threshold for licensable reexports and when foreign-made products are subject to U.S. export controls.
ArcherHub runs its own fleet that it uses as a backup for loads that go uncovered on its digital freight marketplace and thus guarantees hauls for every shipper.
