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Grocery delivery firm Instacart is hoping to cash in on its value with a public stock offering.

Truckers will continue to hit delays from North Dakota into Minnesota as flooding persists along the Red River of the North (video forecast included).

Yellow Corp. executives told analysts that the company’s plan to close and consolidate terminals won’t reduce capacity in its network.

East Coast diesel inventories are down more than 50% from January, but some signals suggest an easing may be in sight.

The company has created a new “baseline” for package-delivery activity, S&P says in assigning its debt an “A” rating.

First came a pause in cargo bookings to Russia. Now, ocean carriers have halted almost all of their Russian port calls.

In its third deal this year, autonomous driving provider Aurora has an agreement with Covenant to “explore ways to optimize” long-haul operations.

Rail investors and observers think the Class I railroads’ efforts to bolster train and engine crew counts will improve rail service in the second half of this year. But geopolitical, economic and regulatory uncertainties also abound.

Less than a year after acquiring Blue Yonder, Panasonic announced plans for a supply chain business IPO focused on the SaaS business.

Prologis’ research arm released several data points Wednesday pointing to prolonged tightness in warehouse markets.

April volumes at the Port of Virginia in Norfolk were at the second highest in port history, right behind December 2021.

Jay Gustafson of Echo Global Logistics discusses the traits that determine if a broker’s technology can support the growth of an enterprise fleet in any market.

Multimodal transportation provider Radiant Logistics reported record results again during its fiscal quarter ended March 31. Demand still remains healthy throughout its network.

Startup Xos Trucks introduced full-fledged heavy- and medium-duty electric chassis cabs, signifying its graduation from a powertrain component integrator.

Loop Returns is now offering Shopify brands the ability to facilitate e-commerce returns through any Happy Returns location across the country.

Forecasters are calling for wind gusts in excess of 50 mph in the Four Corners region and other parts of the Southwest (video forecast included).

Military supply crunches affect soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines on the front lines.

Shipwell CEO Greg Price explains how disruptions including war in Ukraine and a freight downturn are impacting food supply chains.

Considering multiple options — even bad ones — is something companies should do more of, instead of trying to find the one best solution to a problem in the supply chain, says Michael Schrage, MIT fellow and FreightWaves Future of the Supply Chain keynote speaker.

Hubtek, QuickLoadz and Turvo were recognized out of the 30-plus companies that presented demos during the two-day event.

Autonomous trucking startup Plus is making a scaled-back version of its autonomous trucking software available through upfitting.

Investor Caroline Duffy says supply chain tech companies that push the envelope on customer delight will continue to thrive even in a down market.

Collaboration and data sharing are two of the keys that will drive more success in the last mile.

Uber Freight’s head of operations, Bill Driegert, explains how access to real-time information can change the playing field.

Mehrotra said he was excluded from asking questions because of criticisms of its LTL operations.

U.S. Bank, a major lender to the supply chain, has brought in LiquidX as its fintech partner to speed up its digitization process.

Vizion CTO and founder Tyler Hughes breaks down the importance of ocean freight visibility with Revolution Managing Partner David Hall.

PetSmart’s complex supply chain includes the shipping of more than 50 million crickets annually.

Gatik founder and CEO Gautam Narang said autonomous middle-mile trucks can replace traditional Class 8 tractor-trailers along fixed, repeatable routes.

Collaboration and a human-first approach is the driving factor to Primo’s success.

Steuart Walton of Runway Group and Cyrus Sigari of UP.Partners explain why Northwest Arkansas has emerged as an innovation hub for the transportation and logistics sector — and a great place to live.

Byrd currently services the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, and with its new capital, the company plans to expand its delivery network and warehouse capabilities to Sweden, Denmark and Poland.

The production version of the battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia evolved from more than 1 million miles of real-world fleet testing.

Container Atlas, the latest addition to SONAR, provides deep-dive data into the maritime sector.

Supply chains need diverse sourcing strategies and more real-time information to manage disruptive forces unleashed by COVID and the Ukraine invasion.

Ann Phillips will take over at the U.S. Maritime Administration as the agency receives a fresh boost of funding for port infrastructure.

A 34% increase in retail imports is driving cargo volumes higher, SC Ports said.

The shipper of choice award highlights companies that excel at working with their carrier partners.

Transport Canada’s proposed changes affect waybill reporting requirements for long-haul interswitching and they detail new traffic reporting requirements for smaller Class I operations.

Logistics real estate investment trust Prologis makes a $24 billion all-stock offer for competitor Duke Realty.

This FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain chat covers how consumer behaviors impact pallet usage.

Cloud supply chain company Stord has completed a series D funding round announced last year with an additional $120 million.

Dave Ables is the new president and COO of AFC Transport.

Like many companies across all industries, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the overall priorities of Varstar.

Truckers will have to dodge gusty winds, large hail and possible tornadoes this week as severe storms target the heartland (video forecast included).

Eric Fullerton of project44 wants to start unifying recent acquisitions to help customers weather the next freight storm.

As e-commerce growth slows, last-mile delivery providers remain under pressure to deliver for shippers, even if they don’t know how much of their services will be required.

Turvo uses cutting-edge technology to connect shippers, logistics providers and trucking companies through its cloud-based TMS platform.

Wayfair is anticipating more shipping disruptions this year but has contingency plans to ride through them.

This fireside chat focuses on managing the ups and downs of the trucking market with Convoy’s Dan Lewis.

Amazon Freight experts discuss freight market volatility during this FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain chat.

Melissa Foreman discusses TriumphPay’s new automated payment processes.Fire

Shane Kaiser, a managing director at Houlihan Lokey, discusses the climate for supply chain investment with FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller.

Axle Payments, J.B. Hunt and SkyBitz were among the 30-plus companies that demonstrated products at the two-day event.

Lean Solutions Group is seeking to revolutionize the way the U.S. logistics industry operates by providing staffing and nearshoring services in South America.

Nestlé’s senior director of supply chain, Greg Kessman, explains how logistics strategies are evolving.

Ryder’s EJ Smith explains how customers are benefiting from enhanced visibility of their supply chains.

Trax Technologies’ Chris Cassidy explains how understanding the flow of financial data with every freight shipment has become just as important as the shipment itself.

Shares of ocean shipping companies have given back much of their 2022 gains after another big sell-off.

The tight diesel market on the East Coast has lifted retail prices in that region far above the rest of the country.

Boeing has landed a large freighter order from Lufthansa, while Embraer has launched a program to modify used planes for cargo in the regional market.

Truckers often make business decisions without the data needed to justify those decisions. Truckstop.com is trying to make more data available to owner-operators.

Gatik CEO Gautam Narang and CTO Arjun Narang discuss the importance of automation in B2B transportation.

The company beat analysts’ expectations in its first-quarter financial results and named a new head of its brokerage services operation.

Mastercard VP of Strategic Partnerships Paulo Fernandes sat down with Transcard Product Marketing Consultant Mark Brousseau.

FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller chats with Billy Beane, executive vice president of baseball operations for the Oakland A’s, about how the A’s used data to help configure championship-winning teams.

The executive envisions a “connected ecosystem” where all capacity and shipments move simultaneously and in real time.

Emerge CEO Andrew Leto and company President George Abernathy discuss the importance of capacity partners.

A Massachusetts ballot initiative to classify Uber and other gig work drivers as independent contractors encounters skepticism before a panel of judges.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has four suggestions on how U.S. manufacturers and the American government can make a more resilient supply chain.

Average spot rates increase 3% from Dallas to Columbus, and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s zero COVID policy continues to effect imports.

New index is fastest, most accurate way to measure US trucking activity

Like other companies in the logistics industry, Varstar pivoted toward technology during the pandemic.

In most cases, AI-based warehouse slotting can deliver 10-20% labor cost savings, a 1-5% improvement in accuracy and 20-40% increase in throughput.

Forward Air announced the first West Coast addition to its drayage franchise with the acquisition of Edgmon Trucking.

Reducing empty miles and dwell time could improve social, environmental and financial sustainability.

Since joining third-party-logistics firm, LFS, as an advisor and investor, Justin Hall has been working to rebrand the company under the name of Primo.

Truckers face elevated risks of low visibility and rollovers as fire weather conditions increase across the Southwest (video forecast included).

Lightning eMotors, which electrifies commercial vehicle chassis, is teaming with Perrone Robotics to offer Level 4 autonomous vehicles for sale.

The aging of warehouse stock makes life difficult for tenants.

This FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain chat covers the connection between freight technology and supply chain agility.

This FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain chat covers how Unilever considers supply chains, technology and growth in mergers and acquisitions.

FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes the impact of rising diesel costs on the spot market and the trucking industry.

Boox created reusable boxes and bags to cut down on shipping waste and promote a circular economy.

Paccar Inc. is recalling 17,641 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks from the 2018-2020 model years because of a steering part defect.

This week: Pilot donates $100,000 to Hire Heroes USA; Scrubblade becomes a sponsor of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund; and TravelCenters of America starts taking nominations for its trucker awards.

AskWaves has reviewed the latest comments on a proposal allowing oral fluid instead of urine to test for drugs — the trucking industry mostly likes it.

Air Transport Services Group seems to have immunized itself from air cargo volatility by leasing aircraft to e-commerce shippers and U.S. government personnel.

Thousands of people will be heading into improving weather as The Future of Supply Chain kicks off in Northwest Arkansas.

The Surface Transportation Board wants Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX and Norfolk Southern to provide service recovery plans following reports and testimony about deteriorating rail service.

Universal Logistics saw improvement across all of its asset-light segments during the first quarter. Its updated guidance may prove conservative.

Volume levels have restarted the decline after recovering after Easter Weekend. The national rejection rate has fallen below 9%…

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Zuum will demonstrate its platform that connects software and solutions for all aspects of the supply chain.

On the show: Test driving Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX and Q and A with founder and CEO Thomas Healy

On the show: with rates cratering and diesel at record highs we look at the state of trucking for small companies

A 67-year-old Missouri trucking company that hauled mail for USPS shut down and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after losing contracts.

China’s zero-COVID policy is a prescription for more inflation and supply chain “illness.”

Is a bigger battery on wheels the best way to make autonomous trucks more efficient? Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies thinks so.

Drones delivered hot dogs and chips to hungry baseball fans as part of a pilot by Levy, Valqari, USOG and Purdue Athletics.

With first-quarter earnings pretty much all in the book, Todd Fowler of KeyBank discusses how trucking performed in a strong quarter.