logistics

Key speakers announced for The Future of Supply Chain.

Crowded city streets and limited spaces slow down the last mile, drive up costs

If imported adult beverages are your thing, there’s a good chance DHL or J.F. Hillebrand took care of the shipping.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Winner will be announced at Mid-America Trucking Show

Revised figures show 1.55 million work in truck transportation sector

The Future of Supply Chain on May 9-10, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center in NW Arkansas.

Racing a car at 223 mph is insane and so is the logistics that makes it possible. Get ready for the F1 season.

Many industries are differentiating between all-in providers and specialists.

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

Delivery of fuel, ammunition vital during times of conflict

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

AskWaves looks at the rankings of the world’s top container ports

E-commerce is driving the need for flexibility among shippers, which are looking toward logistics providers to offer options.

Freightwaves is taking logistics to the next level at The Future of Supply Chain on May 9-10, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center in NW Arkansas.

As shippers move to digitize their documents and automate their processes, they should focus on making sure both efficiency and accuracy benchmarks are met. One document processing error can sideline an entire shipment, undermining profitability and customer satisfaction.

To learn more visit Tai-Software.com

The 2022 3PL Summit will highlight the best technology and practices to guide you to success this year. Hear discussions on multi-modal optimization, customer relations, sales insights, market insights, pricing strategies and much more.

The Environmental Protection Agency maintains a listing of “off-cycle” vehicle technologies that reduce emissions but are not sufficiently accounted for in city and highway test cycles.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Officials blame Russian attackers, vow to rebuild monster-sized AN-225

After reporting stronger-than-expected FY2021 earnings, Target announced that it would be adding distribution and sortation facilities in 2022.

Militaries prepare for battle, but they also prepare for logistics. The resupply of troops and movement of equipment is crucial to successful operations.

Communities contend increase in freight train traffic could bring more blocked crossings

‘We are going to get this fixed. We’re going to get the resources right’

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

AskWaves explores how drivers can navigate these quick, intense storms

Michael Vincent and Richie discuss outcomes vs outputs with Ian Koniak Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building!

A group of carriers and logistics providers has formed to raise money for the people of Ukraine.

As the world holds its breath for the people of Ukraine, conflict in the region could soon disrupt global e-commerce volumes.

Parade’s capacity management solution integrates seamlessly with Tai’s TMS system to help freight brokerages

Kiwibot is teaming with Sodexo to take delivery bots to college.

Weather disruptions have always been common across the supply chain. With climate change-induced severe weather conditions on the rise, logistics companies should expect – and plan for – even more challenging conditions in the future.

Security guarantees sought for avocado inspectors in Michoacán

Tech-savvy consumers are leveraging digital tools to build shopping lists, order online

In order to take advantage of different RFP options, shippers must have access to the data they need to determine which lanes need to be repriced and when. Success requires coupling decision-making with efficient technology.

Nonbinding reservations from fleets hit 7,325 as 2021 revenues grow to $6.3 million

EIA projects accelerating renewable consumption and steady liquid fuels growth to 2050

“The more we talk about data you need to be specific about what data you want to get and what purpose you want to get the data for,” said Rik Arends, program director at Smart Freight Centre.

Third-party sellers on Amazon’s platform are suffering from many of the same supply chain issues as traditional retailers

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

Reaching COVID-19 pandemic high, employment remains 2.9% below pre-pandemic December 2019

Amazon’s fulfillment and shipping costs in total and as a percentage of net sales

SmartBOL includes industry-focused functionality, exceptional customer care, training for management and users, and simplicity to assure easy operational readiness and improvement.

Solution in use in France measures and cuts boxes to fit item properly, eliminating excess packaging

FIVE DAYS. WORLDWIDE IMPACT.

After declining in 2020, the combined production of U.S. fossil fuels increased by 2% in 2021

Becoming an independent agent can provide workers with the autonomy and independence they crave, but knowing where to begin can be difficult

Refrigerated trucks, or reefer trucks as they are known in the trucking industry, play a vital role in the supply chain.

Axle Logistics has spent the last 10 years perfecting its services and expects, in its second decade, to become a billion dollar organization, which it is projected to reach by 2024.

With just about everything in short supply, circular logistics lets companies keep their inventories stocked by sourcing from their own customers.

Automatic braking, improving CDL accuracy included in department-wide shift to close agency oversight gaps

Specialized Beluga freighter that ferries aircraft components will be available for hire

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

Despite strong revenue growth, freight broker productivity fell sharply.

In December, Mexico’s commercial truck industry produced 19,739 tractor-trailers

EIA expects gasoline and diesel prices to fall in 2022

Shippers are buoyed by the promise of falling rates in the coming months, but this optimistic outlook may put even more strain on rate negotiations in the meantime.

Leading Phantom Auto’s series B funding round nets seat on board

Time is running out for trucking companies to upgrade or replace third-generation mobile devices

BJ’s Wholesale Club is acquiring four distribution centers and the related private truck fleets from Burris Logistics as it looks to secure its refrigerated supply chain.

In addition to electric vehicle battery plants that are already in operation in the United States, 13 additional plants have been announced and are expected to be operational within the next 5 years.

The RFP process should be easier, vaccination mandates cause border woes, and the power of rail.

Containerized cargo volumes climbed in Virginia, South Carolina and Alabama

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics produced a wide variety of charts and tables to help understand transportation and its consequences in 2021

To view the list in its entirety, please visit freightwaves.com

Drivers are people who have needs and wants, goods from October are just now being unloaded at West Coast ports, and the FMSCA has a new deputy administrator.

Learn about Automating the Spot Quote Process for Full Truckload Brokers

On a not seasonally adjusted basis, number of jobs declined significantly

Flatbed and over-the-road drivers to see 70 cents per mile

Omnichannel Logistics Programs Offer Pathway to Success in Changeable Market

The No. 1 place to find or post a job in the freight industry

While Amazon is the 800-pound retail gorilla, most retailers are focused on more immediate concerns, such as meeting fulfillment and delivery demands.

Ransomware attacks deliver more pain, important takeaways

U.S. freight railroads, on average, move 1 ton of freight more than 480 miles per gallon of fuel.

Its the biggest expansion yet for the company’s Uber Connect service

Roadmap for Successful Technology Implementation with TruckerTools.com

Real estate firm CBRE is the latest global leader to invest in logistics real estate with its nearly $5 billion acquisition of 28 million square feet of assets.

Much of the supply chain stress stems from a lack of labor, infrastructure and the widespread lack of technology.

2021 — This year had several highs and lows with mixed results in almost every industry. The most reported news centered on the supply chain and it has been fraught with […]

Mexico is the largest avocado producer in the world, with a volume that exceeded 2.3 million tons in 2020

Players in the FreightTech space have continued to thrive despite challenging market conditions. Second-generation FreightTech startup Emerge led the pack in growth and ingenuity throughout 2021.

Sales of Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Battery Electric Vehicles

Four tips to get the most out of your EV battery this winter

Shipping lines are flush with cash and using it to expand into logistics services.

See the top 10 highlights by funding level

Sources within GLP told The Washington Post that the public company will manage about $100 billion in U.S. logistics real estate assets.

The biggest, baddest space observatory ever built is ready to ride into space on Dec. 25. How did NASA safely deliver it to the launch site in South America?

Logistics companies like C.H. Robinson are deploying employee to open certain containers and sort out time-sensitive items

Shoppers are increasingly expecting digital experiences even in physical stores

A closer look into FMCSA HOS rule changes

Nine North American trailer manufacturers including the eight largest, have earned IIHS’ TOUGHGUARD AWARD for good rear underride protection on some or all of their trailers.

All Western states, with Colorado topping the list

Avatour is turning the boring Zoom business call into an immersive and interactive experience for logistics professionals.

Showing average annual fuel use (per vehicle) for major vehicle categories in the United States

Freight Railroads Keep American Moving

While decentralized trails seem like a win-win-win, one of the biggest concerns surrounding this model is the safety and integrity of the drug when it is shipped to the patient’s home. This direct-to-patient model relies on a robust logistics strategy to support product viability and security.

In most states, red light camera citations are treated as civil offenses rather than moving violations.

Humanitarian Heroes Medical Bridges’ vision: (Photo: Walter Ulrich/MedicalBridges) “A world in which every person enjoys accessto quality health care with dignity and respect.” Non-Governmental Organization on a Mission Medical Bridges […]

Digital RFPs allow shippers to award bids faster and perform far less manual labor, bolstering their bottom lines and allowing them to repeat the RFP process more often.