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The first of a two-part regime imposing new pollution control standards on ships has been released for public comment.

Inside the grocery supply chain with Robinson Fresh. Plus, truckers against child abuse, final mile, and more

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This white paper features a 5-step process that will help advise the transportation industry on how to prepare, plan and execute a return to workplace action strategy amid the coronavirus with guidelines and best practices.

This week in spot rates

On this week’s Drilling Deep, P. Sean Garney of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting looks at the recent federal guidelines for hair testing to determine if drivers, or potential drivers, have drugs […]

It’s a special Halloween episode on freight’s most diabolical variety show.

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).

Uncertainty will be the challenge to overcome as 2020 comes to a close. DDC’s Donna Kintop suggests carriers pay close attention to rising freight volumes, the ongoing pandemic and political tensions both domestic and abroad.

The way a truck is loaded can increase the amount of goods that fit in a single load.

Is now is the time to sell your trucking company, the verdict in an embezzlement bust, scary state of air freight, recruiting hacks, and Wheel of Stupid Questions with a FreightTech founder

Trailer Bridge Vice President of Logistics Eric Masotti describes how companies can implement technology without losing the human element.

The annual world record book, Guinness, has multiple transportation industry record holders. Here are a few records from over the years…

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The challenges of delivering a coronavirus vaccine to 8 billion people are immense, but over time more logistics companies will be able to participate as shipping tolerances ease.

Zach and Anthony cover the latest trends impacting the cold chain with special guest Zac Rogers. Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video

Dooner and The Dude are LIVE from FreightWaves Cold Chain Summit on this episode dedicated entirely to temp controlled supply chain

As the temperature-controlled supply chain continues to call for greater transparency to ensure food safety, Penske Logistics welcomed the opportunity to ensure its cold chain operations were the gold star in the industry.

Automated storage and retrieval systems are making the move into cold-storage real estate.

“Inside the Four Walls of Cold Chain Mobility” was the topic of a virtual fireside chat at the FreightWaves Cold Chain Summit.

Speaking at the FreightWaves Cold Chain Summit, Gatik’s head of operations Sam Saad said the company is moving closer to having truly driverless vehicles on roadways by next summer.

On this week’s Drilling Deep, host John Kingston brings in his colleague Mark Solomon again to talk about the state of the U.S. Postal Service. Solomon was a guest on […]

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.

Transportation lawyer Kristen Johnson joined “Fuller Speed Ahead” to discuss her thoughts on the $411 million nuclear verdict — the largest on record.

FreightWaves’ newsletters have over 500,000 subscribers combined.

Zach Strickland examines a bounce back in rejection rates after a 10-day drop in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Andrew Cox discusses the most recent quarterly shipper survey […]

Sting trailers, thieves in the night, and hackers. Who and what is keeping your cargo safe?

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

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller was interviewed for the podcast “The Business of Content.” Read highlights here.

An assessment of carrier technology trends

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This week in trucking rates.

Also on this week’s edition: diesel did something last week it hasn’t done in at least 30 years.

Morning Brew co-founder/CEO Alex Lieberman on turning a newsletter into an empire.

AIT Worldwide Logistics’ Bob McGhee shares his thoughts on the best practices for military equipment shipping.

Zach Strickland takes a look at the attention the large markets are getting in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet. Andrew Cox and Anthony Smith discuss stagnate indices and carriers […]

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller appeared on the A Media Operator podcast. Read highlights of the podcast here.

Zach and Anthony cover the latest in the logistics industry with special guest, Zac Rogers Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video

Is Prime Day helping to fuel a capacity crunch on land and by sea?

Here are a few apps in the transportation limelight this year.

We discuss Ted Weschler, Berkshire money manager and his move to purchase $45mm of Dillard’s stock. Then, we break down some of the most notable upcoming futuristic SPACs.

On today’s episode, Dooner and Hill are talking all about selling from a certain point of view: that of the shipper.

Get the facts on events reported for the first half of 2020.

How Apple will be shipping iPhone 12’s, freight volumes in Q4, Redwood’s Mark Yeager and more

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.

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Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead talk about what’s happening with freight volumes and rates over the last week.

Uber Freight’s Bill Driegert plays a drum solo, the top-5 worst weather states for trucking, CEO perspectives with SmartHop and CRST International

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland talks about disruptions caused by the latest hurricane to hit the gulf, and Andrew Cox discusses consumer spending in the DHL […]

Adopting the right technology is key to executing better communication.

Soon after Dave Ables took over as president and CEO of Dart Transit Co. and as the first days of the pandemic receded into a strong freight market, he knew […]

Ryder and ABB executives explore why the adoption of electric vehicles is coming first to the last mile during FreightWaves’ Last Mile Logistics Summit.

As e-commerce sales are projected to hit over $709 billion in the U.S. in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, logistics companies are focused on last-mile delivery and improving customers’ experience.

A grocery supply chain expert told the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit that grocery stories are not feeding the Canadian appetite for online shopping.

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ virtual event Last Mile Logistics

Andrew, Kevin and Seth discuss their thoughts on the consumer and upcoming holiday season, before being joined by Bruce Chan, VP, global logistics at Stifel. Bruce makes his FreightWavesTV debut […]

Brad Hildebrand discussed Cargill’s reliance on dependable rail service during FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit.

Kenco’s Jason Neal explains at the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit how this service requires drivers to also be resilient customer service representatives.

Erik Caldwell, Last Mile president for XPO Logistics, and FreightWaves President George Abernathy talk about the consumer demand and the last mile in the keynote event for the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit.

A strange situation: Its competitors are also its customers and can plead with government officials to stop the USPS from taking actions it wants to implement

Anthony and Zach bring on Maritime expert Henry Byers to discuss the near- and long-term impacts to the domestic freight market resulting from the record-breaking influx of shipments from Asia.

Kirby Fine, principal, ATL Partners, and Gordon Branov, CEO of Pilot Freight Services, talk about trends in the last-mile heavy-duty bulky market during the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit.

Large-format home deliveries to become most critical part of supply chain, Nick Hobbs says during FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit.

FreightWaves has produced a white paper, in partnership with Echo Global Logistics, reviewing the current state of various industrial freight verticals and future forecasts for each.

FreightWaves market expert and analyst Zach Strickland talked with Karen Tyndall, GlobalTranz director of customer solutions, during FreightWaves’ Last Mile Logistics Summit on Thursday.

Here’s a breakdown of logistics providers and their services.

RFP/RFQ, mini-bids, and more. Today’s show is all about winning those freight sales bids.

Informed pharmaceutical transportation means higher success.

Your Tuesday roundup of this week so far in freight

Zach Strickland brings you the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet. Meanwhile, Michael Vincent looks at the outbound/inbound market ripple effect in the Shipper Update.

For more information on improving your driver training with the Safe & Smart Driver Training Program, visit JJKeller.com/SafeAndSmart

FreightWaves has created a complimentary white paper, in partnership with AIT Worldwide Logistics, to explore many of the unique challenges of both the government and aerospace logistics industries and tools companies can use to improve processes and technologies.

Will rates have double digit increases in 2021, what’s up with drayage and reefer as we enter Q4, Amazon’s 75-day peak season and more

Profit and loss (P&L) sheets provide key insights to a company’s financial performance.

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On today’s show Hyliion CEO talks about going public and what’s ahead. What’s next for America’s youngest billionaire?

Zach and Anthony discuss the mini-bid trend and the economic uncertainty going into 2021. Presented by Amazon Freight. Amazon Freight Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video

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.

On today’s Midday Market Update, Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent talk about the SONAR-powered data, issues and news that moves you.

With a freight market this good, why would anybody want to sell a logistics business? But there are people who do and people or companies that want to buy. On […]

3 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make with the GRI

Container shipping has a paper problem, and it’s never been more obvious than in 2020.

On today’s episode, Kevin Hill is joined by guest co-host, Joe Lynch, founder of The Logistics of Logistics, and special guest Adam Robinson, VP of Marketing for SONAR. It’s all […]

DHL surveyed 900 global B2B and B2C business decision-makers about the evolution of e-commerce supply chains. Here’s what they reported.

Zach Strickland talks about capacity on the coasts in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Anthony Smith gives a macro update for shippers.

A new supply chain is emerging. Here’s a dive into supply chain recovery and adaptation, pre- and post-COVID.

William O’Donnell, managing partner of Prologis Ventures, the venture capital arm of the logistics real estate trust Prologis, cited a jaw-dropping stat in a discussion with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller […]

In-person check-ins are not only time-consuming but also a risk to health as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect supply chains.

Using data aimed at developing workplace safety practices can not only enable safer environments, it can empower employees and bolster a company’s safety culture, according to speakers at FreightWaves’ The Future of Real Estate Logistics summit.

Prologis is partnering with tech startup Strivr to use virtual reality learning to train workers, maximize efficiency and reduce safety incidents.

FreightWaves’ JT Engstrom talked e-commerce logistics with Prologis’ Melinda McLaughlin during the FreightWaves Future of Logistics Real Estate Summit on Tuesday.

Poursohi and Smith seek competitive advantage by deploying systems early and often.

3PL Quiet Logistics lost its supplier of warehouse robots when Amazon bought Kiva Systems in 2012. After three years in stealth mode, Quiet Logistics spun off its own robotics business in 2015. Five years later, Locus Robotics is growing globally.

The logistics warehouse of the future will be heavily automated, purpose-built for e-commerce and ready for tenants to “plug in” and go live almost immediately, a top executive for distribution […]