Proposed Trump tax cuts expected to be a boon for freight
Tariffs, tax cuts and legislation supported by President-elect Donald Trump are predicted to benefit the freight industry.
Tariffs, tax cuts and legislation supported by President-elect Donald Trump are predicted to benefit the freight industry.
Fluctuating freight demand and trucking capacity continue to create uncertainty for shippers who need a consistent and reliable transportation program to serve their customers. So how will shippers manage these […]
You’ve heard of cash back for groceries or restaurants, but what about cash back for freight?
A return to typical consumer spending drives conventional freight market conditions but the process of returning to normal has been anything but conventional.
After months of tepid increases or decreases, industry tacks on a lot more workers
Locomation: Re-Engineering the World’s Supply Chain for Autonomy
Find Out What Logisticians Do, and Other Facts About Their Profession
A set of guidelines for the ethical freight broker.
The rise of e-commerce demands additional fulfillment space. Here’s a look at the current scope of Amazon’s reign.
Cameras are replacing mirrors on large trucks.
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Manufacturing outlook: The coming week will be telling for the industrial segment. The Institute for Supply Management updated the Purchasing Managers’ Index (ISM.PMI). It breached the 50-expansion threshold in for […]
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Online freight logistics startup Shipwell has made all of its functionalities available through the REST API, which allows companies to integrate all or some parts of the functionalities into their own workflows.
On October 29, Bloomberg published an article by Dina Bass, “The ‘Uber for Trucking’ Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems.” That was followed by Craig Fuller’s article, Is winter coming […]
FreightWaves LIVE Chicago: Everything you need to know about the year’s hottest FreightTech event Nov. 12-13, FreightWaves will host a FreightWaves LIVE event at McCormick Place in Chicago. As we […]
These smart legal contracts allow participants to track post-signature performance of the agreement by integrating it with the existing enterprise systems.
FreightWaves, the industry-leading provider of 24/7 news, data and analytics for the global freight and logistics markets, announces the start of the nomination process for the 2020 FreightTech 100 Awards. […]
Will Sehestedt will focus on building relationships on behalf of FreightWaves with associations and universities.
The five miles of uncertainty systematizes the uncontrollable disruptions in the freight industry.
uShip, the online logistics and freight marketplace provider, announced July 25 that Mike Williams has stepped down as chief executive officer and board member. The Austin, Texas-based company also announced […]
Information related to the national load tender volumes for the last full week of July comes from FreightWaves SONAR.
Michigan State University and the FreightWaves Freight Intel Group have developed research on spot market freight. Read about that research here.
Trans-border freight totaled $107.2 billion in March, with trucks moving 63 percent of all freight by value with United States trading partners Canada and Mexico, according to data released by […]
Big things are happening right now in the world of freight. You might be wondering how you can position yourself to keep your fleets running, where you can find available […]
Cathy Morrow Roberson explains what makes Miami International Airport (MIA) special, and what the airport, airlines and air cargo companies are doing at that particular facility to facilitate cargo. Learn more about MIA in this article.
The Indian freight industry struggles with issues that most of the developing countries suffer with – like high fuel prices, inadequate infrastructure, lethargic governance, stifled technology adoption, and a general inefficiency in hauling equipment.
Freight.Tech Waves InnovationLab is tailor made to provide early-stage startups a high impact and concentrated exposure about the knowledge, network, and funding source.
Fleets that run without an ELD could get into a lot of trouble with the inspectors, insurance companies, and customers, who can access the CSA data with regard to crash incidents and violation details.
The CVSA roadcheck is in full swing now, with the hours of service and the presence of an e-logging device on the deck coming under scrutiny by the DOT officials.
Uber Freight has introduced a new tool called “fleet mode” that helps small fleet owners to manage all their drivers under a single account on the app.
California is introducing digital license plates that can relay real-time location information to a cloud server and has the ability to display ads and emergency information to motorists while on the road.
For widespread data openness and implementation, it is essential to develop data standards that are mindful of the collective interests of all the stakeholders in the freight industry.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a data privacy law coming into force in Europe, that addresses the export of personal data outside the EU and EEA – putting businesses that process personal data of EU citizens in a sticky situation.
ATA’s Truck Tonnage Index has risen by 2.2% this month after a minor dip in March, and is 9.5% higher year-on-year, indicating a surging freight market.
Vnomics is changing the way fleets look at fuel efficiency by leveraging connected sensors, machine learning, and data modeling to automatically deliver actionable and meaningful insights on fuel efficiency.
Unemployment rate across the U.S. has fallen below 4% and is creating problems for recruiting and retaining skilled labor in the logistics industry.
Shipa Freight, a spinoff from Agility, has created a platform that makes it easier for SMEs to book air and ocean freight online.
Brokerage firms struggle with finding carriers for loads and real visibility in the industry is still a concern. Trucker Tools is providing a solution to this predicament through its Smart Capacity feature.
Gil Perez, Senior VP at SAP discussed the impact of blockchain in the transportation and logistics industry and the need of consortiums to expedite adoption.