QuantumScape, a producer of solid-state lithium batteries, has announced a major breakthrough that enables batteries to get an 80% charge in as little as 15 minutes.
Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine could begin rolling out next week in much the same pattern as the Pfizer vaccine this week, but there are some operational differences.
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller talks supply chain tech with Kendra Phillips, CTO, VP of New Products, Ryder System, at the North American Supply Chain Summit
Speaking during the North American Supply Chain Summit, Dollar General’s Meghan Nicholas says organizations need to map out a digitization plan — and be prepared to pivot.
J.B. Hunt announces temperature-controlled transportation options have been added to digital freight-matching platform J.B. Hunt 360. Shipper 360 now has more than 10,000 carriers that can transport temperature-sensitive goods.
The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is finally a reality, but it’s a carefully orchestrated process among the federal government, the manufacturer, a major health care distributor and FedEx and UPS.
Onfleet hires Scott Cross as CFO, and Stephanie Riffell joins Perishable Shipping Solutions as COO.
The German automaker wants to put all its time and energy into R&D and building infrastructure that supports the production of EVs, such as plant improvements and equipment upgrades.
Whiz-bang systems and equipment will be glimpsed from afar this time around.
Leading supply chain experts will share their insights on what happened to the supply chain in 2020 and look ahead to 2021 as part of FreightWaves’ North American Supply Chain Summit on Tuesday.
“Additional stress on an already-overloaded system tends to further destabilize the system.”
Logistics real estate operator Prologis highlights ways automated warehouse solutions can help offset part of the growing need for logistics space.
Trade group representing drayage drivers calls the move “huge”
General Motors is not playing games when it comes to EV expansions. GM’s next move? Offering buyouts for Cadillac dealers who don’t want to invest in the necessary EV upgrades.
A recently formed venture between Stockbridge Capital and a Korean pension fund will acquire 23 logistics properties valued at $2 billion.
The GEODIS Women’s Network “is also intended to improve the reputation of the logistics and transport industry, a field traditionally dominated by men.”
Retrofitting a passenger plane to operate as a heavy cargo plane is a big engineering job that requires many new parts and disposal of old ones. Logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel says it can reduce inventory and transportation costs to make conversions more economical.
Helping small businesses compete with the Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) e-commerce juggernaut has become more than a cottage industry, as dozens of technology companies create platforms aimed at helping retailers and […]
On Dec. 1, KCS announced that the blockades had officially come to an end. The Mexican economy has taken a hit due to the pandemic and the protests only added to the hurt.
How long will Brad Jacobs stay on after split and spinoff of logistics business?
FourKites said it has seen dramatic expansion of companies using its visibility products as shippers deal with uncertainty in the supply chain because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The public-private partnership distributing the COVID vaccines is in the starting blocks. Planning is almost done. Now it’s time to execute the race once the FDA says the drugs are safe for public use.
Compared to other prospecting methods, cold calling produces the best results for a minimal commitment of time and resources.
NASA has ambitious plans to return to the moon in a permanent way later this decade and then head to Mars in the 2030s, and it is looking for logistics partners to help make that happen.
The pandemic is leaving its mark on the real Christmas tree market with an apparent uptick in sales, a compressed selling season and direct-to-consumer deliveries that are replacing some retail […]
FedEx goes beyond partnerships to swallow e-commerce platform provider.
Automation, optimization and location are all key in making warehouses function more sustainably.
Pfizer and BioNTech might be on their way to a logistical breakthrough if they determine their promising COVID-19 vaccine can be shipped at warmer temperatures.
Canadian fuel distributor Parkland Corp. says it is investigating a cyberattack after a ransomware gang claimed it hit the company.
A November supply chain survey shows the rates at which transportation capacity is shrinking and pricing is climbing are increasing.
FedEx and UPS are running into a van shortage amid a record surge in parcel volumes. As the number of packages increases during the holidays, carriers are finding themselves without vans to make final mile deliveries.
Two big suppliers of data to the supply chain are combining in an all-stock deal
“We’ve had helicopters land on our terminal and we open the container and take one part out, put it on the helicopter and a helicopter flies to the plant. You just can’t do that in nonoperating ports.”
A top general in the Canadian Armed Forces will oversee Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts as questions mount over timetable and logistics.
There is an ongoing race for EV domination as automakers across the globe push to be No. 1 in the EV market. Today’s focus? Tesla’s strategy to stay on top.
As it becomes necessary to take an increasing number of sources and types of data into account, the case for shifting away from simple spreadsheets and onto more sophisticated platforms will gain strength.
Recent data points as well as updates from retailers suggest this inventory restocking cycle may take a few quarters to fix, meaning the current supply-demand dynamic in trucking could linger.
On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, Thomas LaSalvia of Moody’s Analytics REIS looks at the market for warehouse space additions being driven by the growth in e-commerce. And he finds […]
UPS Healthcare is increasing its capability to provide dry ice for COVID vaccine shipments while Swiss firm SkyCell is going to market with a shipping container it says is more efficient and safer because it uses less dry ice.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government will be ready to distribute vaccines “as quickly as possible,” but acknowledged that the manufacturing countries will prioritize their own citizens first.
Detroit, like the rest of the U.S, is experiencing a resurgence of positive COVID-19 tests. However, the auto industry is projected to continue operations as normal thanks to effective virus protocols in place.
A New York startup builds an AI model of the global supply chain.
The adviser overseeing Operation Warp Speed said distribution of the first COVID-19 vaccines could begin as soon as Dec. 11.
While critics who oppose the USMCA believe this deal will ultimately disincentivize automotive companies to keep manufacturing facilities in North America due to an increase in production costs, there are strong country-of-origin protections in place that we believe will intensify North American automotive production.
“We automate tasks that our users find tedious or frustrating so that they can focus on what’s interesting.”
The U.S., Mexico and Canada have agreed to keep their land borders closed for nonessential travel until at least Dec. 21.
As Americans adopted pets in record numbers this year, supply chains faced unprecedented challenges to source new capacity.
One in four vaccines loses its integrity during transit.
Operation Warp Speed is getting close to pushing out the initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year, but plans are still being refined for one of the most consequential logistics projects in modern history.
1998: The Surface Transportation Board has approved the division of Conrail between Norfolk Southern and CSX, which will be left in control of most railroad traffic in the eastern half of the United States.
A Prologis research report highlights the ways warehouse automation is easing the growing pains of e-commerce.
While the entire pharmaceutical supply chain is focused on distributing a COVID vaccine, the stresses it is putting on other areas of the chain are growing.
Former Bethlehem Steel plant site at Sparrows Point, Maryland, attracts shippers and 3PLs to build Northeast distribution centers.
Protestors blocking ports and rail ramps in the Mexican state of Michoacán are disrupting Kansas City Southern de Mexico’s operations and damaging Mexico’s economy.
EPS reported above analysts’ consensus.
It’s the logistics, stupid — to borrow a phrase from former President Bill Clinton — when it comes to getting vaccines down to the local pharmacy level.
The Canadian government prequalified FedEx Canada, UPS Health Care, McKesson and Kuehne + Nagel to bid on a contract to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses.
The London-based maritime market data provider will offer subscribers airfreight indices via partnership with TAC.
More than 200 breeder hogs were flown this week from St. Louis to Sao Paulo. Midwestern airport hopes it is the beginning of more livestock exports.
An increase in consumer demand is causing a container clog, with many ports and carriers running out of space. This surge has caused container prices to sharply increase, forcing automotive suppliers to pay a pretty penny for real estate on these large container ships.
FreightWaves Classics will present articles about key events, companies,, organizations, etc. from the history of transportation, logistics, supply chain and freight.
European 3PL says integration with e-commerce marketplaces strengthens activity with American online retailers and shoppers.
As ransomware attacks target the supply chain, victims have to weigh the price of paying against the consequences of not.
Freight forwarder guides customers through online shopping shift and transport capacity choke points.
Alibaba is a massive online shopping platform, but it also wants to be a dominant logistics provider around the world. It now covers Japan.
Now is the time to get quick approvals for technology and innovations that will help meet customers’ needs and wants during uncertain times.
Fallout within the food and beverage supply chain from COVID-19 continues and it’s unclear when, if ever, it may return to normal.
Pfizer says it would distribute its COVID-19 vaccines directly to administration sites in Canada, echoing its approach in the United States.
Garner Transportation Group president and CEO is the second woman to chair the American Trucking Associations.
A “China+1” or “China+2” strategy makes sense for many reasons, but how much can companies afford to distance themselves from China’s manufacturing prowess?
Wholesale by Vels sees newly formed Amsterdam-based air cargo consolidation service for freight forwarders taking off during coronavirus pandemic.
Digitalization is giving freight-industry participants the flexibility they need to deal with the COVID-heightened pace of change.
Executives from Horizon Fitness, Estes Forwarding Worldwide and The DDC Group talk during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME about keeping up with the trend of online ordering and home delivery.
Business “rebounded dramatically” in the quarter, Jacobs says.
No more need to build information technology from the ground up when available cloud-based solutions can cheaply and efficiently modernize a trucker’s operation, experts tell the FreightWaves LIVE @HOME audience.
Manders predicts more volatility in 2021 as businesses struggle for capacity assurance amid unprecedented inventory restocking efforts.
Major companies in the transportation and logistics world have taken interest in Canada’s massive undertaking to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses.
The CEO and co-founder of cross-border digital freight marketplace Forager discusses the sometimes-tricky process of courting investors.
The need for industry knowledge and strong connections has become key to competing in the crowded logistics venture capital arena.
Mehta and Sweat are keeping a step ahead of the evolving supply chain startup market.
Work Truck Solutions founder Kathryn Schifferle shared her journey navigating the venture capital world during the FreightTech Venture Summit.
FreightTech Venture Summit: Figuring out whether to go VC or “bootstrap” in an industry that is “serious” but with some tough issues to overcome
Shipwell CEO Greg Price explains during FreightTech Venture Summit the importance of winning over venture capitalists at the onset of presenting your idea.
“It’s well documented how big this market is and how ripe for disruption this market is,” says Rose Rocket CSO Justin Bailie.
A survey of supply chain executives shows transportation capacity declines at a slower pace in October. The logistics industry continues to experience “rapid” growth.
China still holds the title of the world’s manufacturing floor, but business challenges are leading more companies to source production in other countries.
A half-dozen basic tips on what drayage truck drivers must consider when picking up a container chassis from a pool.
Focus will be to strengthen Coupa’s clients supply chain spend, Llamasoft executive says.
Pfizer and Moderna have developed vaccines that need to be deep frozen. Most freight distribution companies and medical facilities don’t have super-cold freezers, so governments and industry are mobilizing resources until less sensitive vaccines come along that they are equipped to handle.
AOL co-founder and current Revolution CEO Steve Case and Ryder’s Karen Jones to headline star-studded virtual event focused on FreightTech.
Rate increases, which apply to ground, air and international services, take effect Dec. 27.
DispatchTrack optimizes routes and delivery schedules for its clients, which enhances their customer delivery experience.
Envase Technologies platform will expand its presence in Canada with the acquisition of TMS provider Tailwind Transportation Software.
Air Transport Services Group’s freighter leases offset financial losses from its grounded passenger planes.
The e-commerce retail and logistics giant’s bottom line is healthier than ever.
‘Significant accomplishments’ in 2020 will be followed by game changers next year.
Chassis manufacturer anticipates chassis shortage as COVID-19 subsides as well as desire among pool operators to replace aging units.
Danish third-party logistics services provider’s bottom-line benefits from easing COVID-19 during summer months.
The Defense Department, the biggest logistics organization in the world, is putting its expertise to work developing a strategic plan for efficiently delivering a COVID vaccine to every corner of the country.
COVID vaccines will be the highest priority for air cargo companies, and that means other types of shipments could sit in warehouses waiting to catch a flight if space is short.
