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High shipping costs are hitting transportation budgets hard.

Employees aren’t the only ones working from home during the pandemic as reshoring gains increasing popularity among U.S. companies.

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Quarantining patterns during the pandemic have spiked meal delivery rates.

Learn how Lytx can navigate the regulatory landscape.

Take a look at the 8 keynote speakers of Global Supply Chain Week.

Survey findings show less than a third of drivers are fully satisfied with their electronic logging device (ELD) providers.

Japan is the top nation in fleet value despite China taking the lead in shipbuilding.

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A sweater can travel 3,000 miles for a few cents by sea — but it hasn’t always been that cheap.

52% of adults in the U.S. plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, with $21.8 billion in projected sales in the name of love.

A recent history of notable closures and bankruptcies.

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The twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been infected with COVID-19 — with at least 700 positive test results from port employees.

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported nearly 20% of employees in the transportation sector last year were Black or African-American. Here’s a breakdown of person of color (POC) employment in the transportation industry.

U.S. highways have hundreds of runaway truck ramps — which come in all sizes, slope grades and materials. Here’s a closer look.

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CRST tailors each solution to its clients’ unique needs and focuses on delivering superior service.

AFVs (alternative fuel vehicles) are on the rise. Here’s a look at trending alternative fuel options.

An instructional guide for truckers in wintry weather.

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Learn how freight brokers can protect their domestic operations from liability claims that may not be covered by traditional cargo insurance policies.

Airbus sets sights on zero-emission aircraft powered by hydrogen

Port cranes transport cargo a short distance but must be strong enough to load and unload thousands of pounds by the hour.

Trucks are broken into classes by weight and number of axles.

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A look into the quantity of freight transported between North American borders last year.

Commercial truck insurance cost variables

2020 US rail traffic has declined due to the coronavirus outbreak. 

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A dive into new FMCSA adverse condition rules.

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Over a decade of traffic pattern data is scrapped for now.

The US trade balance is a representation of the value of imports subtracted from exports.

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An aircraft’s life span is measured not in years but in pressurization cycles. 

Nationwide, Christmas tree sales this year were projected at around 18 million to 20 million but now are expected to clock in closer to 22 million.

Air cargo flight frequency begins to bounce back in the second half of 2020, exceeding 2019’s airline cargo monthly volumes.

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The coronavirus pandemic created a traffic shift — from highways to the internet — as citizens shelter in place.

Shipping containers are known for their long-term durability — here’s a closer look.

Freight brokers connect cargo with its transportation — a career path with high pay and low education requirements.

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A set of guidelines for the ethical freight broker.

Here’s a look at commercial seaports.

The rise of e-commerce demands additional fulfillment space. Here’s a look at the current scope of Amazon’s reign.

A comparison of U.S. annual inflation rates to Freightos daily shipping rates over the course of two years

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Large truck sales are on the rebound after months of declining sales.

Women make up over 10% of over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers, a number predicted to continue rising.

Total traffic volume decreased by more than 16% in the first six months of 2020. Here’s a dive into regional traffic patterns.

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The U.S. moved 11.84 billion tons of freight last year, a figure expected to increase 25% by 2045.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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2020’s Fortune 500 list is the 66th edition. Here are the transportation companies that made the list.

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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.