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On this episode of Point of Sale, Andrew Cox works to reveal some of the secrets behind the success of Amazon from retail to logistics.

Booster is fueling fleets on demand, maintaining relationships in a volatile market, Uber Freight update, and mental health

An Ohio-based transportation company and three of its trucking company affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, despite receiving PPP loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration to stay afloat during the pandemic.

Embark Trucks plans to go public at a $5.16 billion valuation with sponsorship by the special purpose acquisition company that backed Lion Electric.

On this episode of Transmission, Grace Sharkey and Sebastian Blanco look at how aftermarket auto suppliers will evolve in the next decade.

There has never been a better time to own container ships and lease them to liners. But some owners are selling ships and cashing out.

Normally big projects are scheduled during slow periods, but the Port of Savannah can’t wait to deepen its berths so there will be extra cargo delays for a few weeks.

Three people are arrested as police end a protest that left hundreds of trucks stuck at the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border in eastern Canada.

CN and Canadian Pacific are rounding up support for their respective plans to acquire Kansas City Southern. Regulators are accepting public comments on CN’s voting trust through next Monday. CN would use the voting trust as part of the process to acquire KCS.

The CEO of BookYourCargo describes the “black hole” that many shippers experience once their shipments leave a port of discharge.

“The demand is still here, the demand is growing, ships are getting bigger,” says Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther.

An agreement reportedly has been reached that will allow the Ever Given to finally resume the voyage halted when the container ship became wedged between the Suez Canal banks in March.

The parent company of Saks OFF 5TH, the discount designer retailer, will spin off its e-commerce business in a new entity with fresh funding from Insight Partners.

Hirschbach Motor Lines announced that it has acquired Lessors Inc. The deal marks the second combination of two temperature-controlled carriers in the last week.

AskWaves explores the difference between measuring emissions based on what comes out of the tailpipe versus the emissions for the entire life cycle of a shipping fuel.

As shippers work to fulfill the orders from Prime Day, there are many lessons that can be gleaned to improve the overall customer experience.

Truckers heading to the Northwest will have to beat triple-digit, record-breaking heat later this week (forecast video included).

In today’s edition, we highlight the planned expansion of a regional parcel delivery carrier, ASG’s acquisition of Trucker Tools and more.

A double whammy of few new trucks and fleets wanting upgraded equipment in a booming freight market is driving prices to a post-Great Recession peak.

The trucking industry has been taking it on the chin ever since the Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River closed six weeks ago. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) […]

Delegates will vote on whether to eliminate a provision requiring a contract to be ratified even if a majority rejects it.

Shipowner associations ask, “What are we waiting for?” to accelerate research and development for zero-emission shipping technologies and fuels.

Neverending peak season, Amazon’s disposal culture, Lordstown stock sale scrutiny, more.

A new tech transfer hub in South Africa aims to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines in countries that have struggled to get shots.

On this episode of Great Quarter, Guys, Andrew Cox looks at the way-too-early analysis of Amazon’s Prime Day deals and what they show about buying behaviors.

On this episode of At Your Doorstep, Kaylee Nix looks at how one company is helping shippers, carriers and intermediaries work better through cloud technology.

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle explore where automatic processes can help move the sales process in a better direction.

Hapag-Lloyd now will add 12 23,500-TEU container ships to its fleet beginning in 2023.

In the apparel world where trying on clothes is so vital to sales, the COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges. Iconic brand Levi used the pandemic to accelerate digitization in its supply chain, and it paid immediate dividends.

The company will add Missouri, Illinois and Kansas and deepen coverage in Louisiana and Arkansas, effective in early September.

Traffickers used trucks outfitted with secret compartments and hydraulically operated trap doors to transport millions of dollars worth of drugs from California and Mexico to Canada, police said as they announced the takedown of a suspected smuggling ring.

The land borders between the United States, Canada and Mexico will remain closed to nonessential travelers for at least another 30 days.

Security firm ADT has introduced free apps that allow rideshare and delivery drivers as well as passengers to connect discreetly with emergency services when they feel at risk.

Customer backlash against FedEx Freight’s decision to terminate trucking service has forced the carrier to reconsider.

“They have built something that does make truckers’ lives easier. They help them find parking and cheaper fuel, along with their next load.”

One works inside your system while the other works as an outside guest user.

The owners of three purported Georgia-based trucking companies are facing wire fraud and theft of government property charges after prosecutors claim Curtis and Dereen Porch set up shell companies to obtain $364,200 in PPP funds.

Truckers may hit road closures on the Interstate 10 corridor as more downpours drench the Deep South (forecast video included).

In today’s edition, we highlight a $90 million purchase of SalSon Logistics, a recovered shipment of 5 million bullets stolen from two tractor-trailers and more.

Cass FreightClaim360 is a cloud-based solution to help carriers automate a claim’s life cycle with real-time visibility.

Cargo is getting a lot more love at Delta Air Lines these days. The pandemic showed that with proper attention from management, shipping goods in the belly of planes can help profitability.

Americans are spending more on services. Contrary to predictions, this has yet to curb demand for containerized goods.

As a UAW strike at Volvo enters its third week, the impact is reducing shifts at a Maryland engine plant that serves Volvo and Mack Trucks.

How MassRobitics and Vecna Robotics are getting warehouse robots on the same page with shared standards

Due to popular demand, TCA and DriverReach will host a third cohort of Making Safety Happen — an exclusive TCA-member offering — which provides participants with expert-led instruction, peer-to-peer networking, […]

About CA$95 million of the CA$3 billion 2021 capital investment budget will go toward projects in Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba and New Brunswick.

Forto’s digital platform is designed to boost operational efficiency, lower handling costs and increase transparency for its 2,500 customers.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the California Trucking Association’s request to rehear the decision that lifted the injunction against California’s independent contractor law.

E-commerce fulfillment provider Transportation and Logistics Systems has reached an agreement to acquire SalSon Logistics for $90 million. However, the deal doesn’t yet have financing in place.

Electric vehicle manufacturer ELMS will debut a prototype of its Class 3 cargo van at the FedEx contractors event at the end of July.

Enstructure seeks to expand East Coast and inland terminal presence; Texas short line operator TNW and advocacy group OneRail Coalition announce executive changes.

Amazon is ordering 1,000 trucks and will pay $150 million for a 20% stake in autonomous truck software developer Plus.

Berkshire Grey has released its next generation of warehouse robots that it said will speed fulfillment time for retailers.

Mexican authorities said they have recovered 5 million rounds of ammo stolen earlier this month from two US-bound trucks.

Uber will acquire the remaining 47% of on-demand grocer Cornershop that it doesn’t already own, the company said in an SEC filing.

Even as sellers expect higher sales on Amazon Prime Day, there are worries about getting inventory, finding places to store it and shipping it to the customer.

After at least a dozen storm-related deaths, Tropical Storm Claudette will move into the Atlantic later Monday (forecast video included).

“Historically, patents were a source of value creation. But today, innovation often comes from other places,” says supply chain technology investor Benjamin Gordon.

Level setting the descriptions of autonomous vehicles gets simpler as industry coalesces around two main identifiers.

Acronyms like SPAC and PIPE dominate business news as the abbreviated path to public ownership becomes increasingly common.

I’m calling on trucking and logistics business leaders large and small to begin taking steps to create a culture more accepting of others.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico exports of commercial trucks jump 277%; Eastek International opens a plant in Mexico; West Pak Avocado will open a Laredo distribution facility; and FMCSA bans a Mexico-based driver from operating in the U.S.

The chaos of the past 18 months will usher in new investments in supply chain technology

Opposition to two-person crew legislation puts rail carriers’ economic interests ahead of the safety of the public and railroad workers.

This week: Workforce Heroes teach students about trucking careers, ‘Grow at XPO’ launches 100th location and WIT teams up with CarriersEdge for Diversity and Inclusion Index.

The refrain for fleets remained the same for trailer orders in May: Why book what you can’t get?

Ocean carriers and Class I railroads both agree that chassis shortages are contributing to volume congestion. But solutions to relieve the congestion rely on multiple supply chain stakeholders, say the railroads.

Gopuff users will now be delivered advertising through Skai, an ad platform for retailers.

Two days after declaring it had binding orders for its commercial electric pickup trucks, Lordstown Motors backtracked in an SEC filing.

“Building on the RapidResponse platform lets us leverage our innovative planning algorithms to create an application that seamlessly connects supply chain planning and transportation optimization.”

Walmart has made an investment in DroneUp as it plans to begin making drone deliveries from a Bentonville, Arkansas, store this summer.

Truck Talk is a weekly newsletter from FreightWaves that adds perspective and context to happenings in the trucking industry.

EPA data says 30%-40% of food is wasted in the U.S. How much of that waste happens in supply chains? About one-third, according to Shipwell.

GoFor has named Ian Gardner CEO. He takes over from company founder Brad Rollo, who is scaling back duties for health reasons.

The past week in images features a driver stuck in his dangling truck, lingering snow in Oregon and an update on the I-40 Mississippi River bridge closing.

In today’s edition, we highlight a Series E round of funding for KeepTruckin, Workhorse’s legal battle with the U.S. Postal Service and more.

The CEO of several transportation companies linked to an alleged sophisticated double-brokering ring in Southern California claims he’s being unfairly targeted by competitors.

On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland discuss whether we are seeing the early signs of goods demand falling and the potential fallout of when the economic boom wanes.

On this episode of Medically Necessary, Matt Blois digs into how emerging logistics technology is taking aim at patient experiences.

On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve talks about determining what metrics actually matter when it comes to analysis of your podcast content.

8VC was named top VC in Pitchbook’s Q1 2021 Supply Chain Tech Report.

Excerpt: Most airlines survived the pandemic financial crisis, but will they survive the recovery?

The broker seeks relief in a preemption battle by casting the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a rogue light.

A problematic Emergent vaccine plant in Maryland still lacks approval, even after FDA declared some doses produced there are safe to use.

Nearly 25 years to the day of his accident, Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels recalls the crash that altered his driving habits and the emotional scars that it left on those affected.

I heard a phrase the other day and I began to dig deeper into thought. The individual I was with talked about his wife’s shopping addiction when he said that […]

The Federal Maritime Commission tells Congress exporters allege they are being threatened by ocean carriers if they complain about excessive fees and unfair practices.

Get the inside story on Hyliion’s origin story in this interview with founder and CEO Thomas Healy

“Over the past year, our customers have grown their fleets by 21%, and with our Series E funding, we are now well-positioned to grow alongside them by investing in talent and technology to better serve all businesses that power the physical economy,” says the CEO of KeepTruckin.

Spot pricing has surged even higher, propelled by carrier rate hikes and China congestion fallout.

CN continues to insist that it has widespread support for its plans to acquire Kansas City Southern. That support includes the voting trust proposal that CN would use as part of the merger process.

In an attempt to be a “shipper of choice” companies generally focus on creating carrier-friendly spaces and policies. Shippers hoping to set themselves apart should shift their focus toward innovating from within first.

Robert Bosch is getting some early work on hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks for a Daimler Trucks-Volvo Group joint venture.

“If this market stays elevated for a longer period of time, there will be some consequences coming from it,” says Xeneta CEO.

Oshkosh files to intervene in Workhorse’s lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service.

Danny Loe makes a return appearance on Point of Sale with Andrew Cox to talk about the current freight market.

Seattle, along with the Urban Freight Lab and business partners, will pilot zero-emission delivery zones in the city.

A G&W subsidiary has acquired a facility formerly known as the Port of Ivory. The subsidiary will conduct bulk transfer operations at the site for agricultural products and chemicals.

CEO Todd Ehrlich says the venture studio model leverages valuable resources for innovators to build startups faster and with less complexity and capital.