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Parking lots are riskier than you might think
Hurricane Ida made landfall near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane on Aug. 29
Seasonal hiring points to another big peak season
FreightWaves and Redwood Logistics partnered to survey shippers and get a better idea of what they’re expecting from this holiday season. To share the results, we will be hosting an hour-long webinar on Thursday, September 30 at 2pm ET.
It’s no secret that consumer goods companies face inflationary pressures in virtually all of their costs and face transportation capacity constraints throughout their supply chain. What tactics can these consumer […]
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The top 3 U.S. airports together handled nearly 1/3 of the total landed weight of all-cargo operations
3 approaches working together to reduce roadway deaths to zero
The freight markets have experienced unprecedented levels of stress over the past two years. With the exception of an unstable period during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in early […]
“One of the most remarkable asset plays in recent memory.” – Ship brokerage Compass Maritime
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
In 2020, there were 523 tunnels in 40 states and the District of Columbia.
National Tree CEO: Don’t wait till Black Friday to shop for holidays
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FMCSA awards more than $76 million in grants to improve commercial motor vehicle safety
Big Benefits for Small Fleets: The CarrierHQ Difference
Understanding the differences among truckloads
Why is now the right time to innovate transportation procurement? What are the main challenges to changing the status quo and how do you overcome them? How are logistics networks and technology platforms enabling new approaches to transportation procurement? What will separate the leaders from the laggards moving forward? FreightWaves and Kuebix are partnering to host an hour-long webinar on Tuesday, September 21 at 2pm ET, where industry analyst Adrian Gonzalez will address those questions and more.
Positive Train Control, and how it works
Jobs Report: Trucking increases and warehouse employment soars
Back at FreightWaves after a more than monthlong fight against COVID, I thank CEO Craig Fuller for moving the F3: Future of Freight Festival online.
Road Diets explained, with examples
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Average wage will be $20.37 per hour
In 2020, 18.1 million barrels per day of petroleum products were consumed in the United States.
To discuss quick and easy ways for truckload brokers to increase their revenue, GLT Logistics has partnered with FreightWaves for a one-hour webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 14. Featured speakers include Dan Kubart, Market Development Director at GLT Logistics, and Zach Strickland, Market Analyst at FreightWaves.
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Financial losses for the global airline industry were sequentially smaller in the second quarter
After careful consideration and input from numerous sources, we can’t in good faith host the in-person event knowing the risk this virus poses.
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Register now for Freightwaves Intermodal Summit
Funding from the fifth round of FY 2021 Airport Improvement Program grants
Commercial tire safety tips
Roadside Inspections, Driver Violations (2021 Fiscal Year)
FreightWaves was recently honored to receive the Technology Company of the Year at the Chattanooga Technology Excellence Awards, known as TechX. Presented by the Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech), the awards […]
Stats on drowsy driving
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A wild animal bolts into the road, giving a trucker little to no time to avoid a collision. It could happen just about anywhere.
The supply chain spotlight is shining bright as we face unprecedented conditions – capacity crunch, driver shortages, soaring rates, port bottlenecks, elusive supply chain talent – while managing everyday disruptions. […]
Learn more about refineries
Modern Shipper polled the Uber/Lyft Drivers Facebook group to see which apps rideshare drivers are really using
This Freight Broker Outlook Report- presented in partnership with TAI TMS- is the first installment of a quarterly publication. This report reviews the first half of 2021 and a forecast […]
A resurgent economy – paired with the uncertainty of a yo-yoing pandemic – has taken its toll on companies across the logistics industry. Shifting consumer behavior over the past 18 […]
COVID-19 stimulus funding for transportation in the CARES Act and Supplemental Bills
Transportation employment update
14% more transport and logistics companies make the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, which features the fastest-growing privately held firms in the U.S.
Register for this important update to hear about the current state of the industry and how you can prepare for the future based on the latest data available.
Register for this important update to hear about the current state of the industry and how you can prepare for the future based on the latest data available.
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What are connected vehicles and why do we need them?
FreightWaves selected for Inc. 5000!
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Even environmentally indifferent consumers want sustainable shipping options
Reductions in crashes and claims from use of various technologies
The world’s 10 longest railway networks
Top 10 metropolitan area congestion rankings
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Simple actions by large truck and bus drivers can help keep everyone safe
Register for this important update to hear about the current state of the industry and how you can prepare for the future based on the latest data available.
Whether you’re a broker, shipper, or carrier, setting your overarching objectives and creating a strategic plan to achieve them is key to reaching those goals and growing your business.
Like it or not, drones are entering your airspace across the United States, and they’re delivering a wide range of merchandise
The No.1 place to find or post a job in the freight industry
Technology is how companies effectively manage their transportation operations. Investing in a TMS (Transportation Management System), the heart of your operations, can lead to many benefits like: Creating efficiencies Improving […]
Americans used about 123 billion gallons of motor gasoline in 2020
Register today to join us for the live session and hear how companies are working to meet the demand for sustainability while maintaining profitability.
Return of millions of US visitors to be ‘boon’ for transportation and logistics
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From refinery to consumer
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Top commodities by weight and value
Establishment of Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs)
The scramble for container capacity is growing even more intense
IRIS provides value across your supply chain and is the 24/7 all-in-one information online freight management application
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Only 37% of shippers report using in-transit visibility solutions
Truckers with 10% revenue loss can get up to $125,000 each from USDA
Americans were expected to divert disposable income away from goods as the economy reopened to travel, lodging and entertainment. It isn’t happening, most observers say, and the supply chain implications are profound.
2021 Cold Chain Summit
Company joins DoorDash and Instacart as biggest players in online grocery
Learn about how to make sure you’re hiring qualified drivers
The numbers are in on shipping executive pay – and they’re big
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In 2020, five countries accounted for about 50% of the world’s total crude oil production
Industrial chemicals, petroleum coke and dry bulk led the way in June
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Autonomous software provider will evaluate miniature machine for Navistar truck
This webinar will focus on the topics of greatest impact/concern to trade professionals across the industry.
Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Summit – Register Now
Despite facing challenges of a nascent industry, company sees plenty of room for further expansion
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Companies today struggle to align their sales, carrier operations and accounting due to proprietary application solutions that require too much time, complexity, resources, and money to integrate and maintain. But […]
Railroads are a responsible way to mitigate the transportation-related causes of climate change
More than 3 months after getting stuck in Suez Canal, container ship, cargo and crew are moving again
E-commerce pushes rapid growth in domestic parcel business
Same-day versus next-day delivery: Which is more sustainable?
In 2020, total consumption of
fossil fuels in the United States, including petroleum, natural gas, and coal, fell to 72.9 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu),
down 9% from 2019 and the
lowest level since 1991.
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After months of tepid increases or decreases, industry tacks on a lot more workers
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
