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
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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
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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
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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.
Speeding is more than breaking the law. The consequences are far-ranging.
The Friend of the Sea program calls on the international maritime sector to act immediately to prevent ship-whale collisions.
From customers and employees to investors and community members, stakeholder engagement plays a tremendous role in the future of your company.
Holiday shipping deadlines you need to know!
Average Vehicle Trip Length by Purpose
In its latest logistics bid, Blackstone Group is buying 124 logistics properties in the U.S. and Europe.
High-single-digit dollar gains reported despite higher costs, fewer discounts
A major investment in electric and low-emission school buses and healthier air for children
Marine fuel price up 47% since the beginning of the year
Percent of bridge area rated poor in state
Sudshare wants to be the Uber for laundry
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AIT Worldwide is expanding its final-mile capabilities, acquiring New York-based Select Express & Logistics, adding 400 employees and 47 cross-dock facilities.
Difficult application processes — including long forms and cluttered websites — tend to dissuade drivers from applying at all. In a field with more open positions than people to fill them, carriers cannot afford to lose a driver’s attention over an archaic application form.
Strong economic growth and growing populations will drive increases in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions and energy consumption through 2050
Aggressive driving is a major concern of the American public and a real threat to the safety of everyone on the road.
25,000 personal care products now available in 6 markets
Michele Sancricca of Amazon Web Services talks to Chris Hurst of StratusCloud about the increasingly critical role of data in the supply chain is changing how companies are turning to cloud-based services to manage the information.
Fabric and its microfulfillment networks are already valued at $1 billion despite operating in just three cities.
Cold weather affects your vehicle in more ways than you might expect:
Bureau of Transportation Statistics Transportation employment update
Freight railroads are committed to delivering the best possible service product for customers and consumers
Nighttime crash reductions associated with good, acceptable & marginal headlights
CRST’s capabilities cross the full spectrum of freight, giving you access to a single partner for all of your transportation needs.
Carrier Perspective: State of the Industry
How to Hire the Best Drivers
Pilot program could be rolled out nationwide if successful
The Connecticut-based drop shipping company just completed a huge funding round led by K1 Investment Management.
Learn how technology & analytics can help you more proactively adjust to supply chain shifts at mybluegrace.com
Flock Freight’s fierce dedication to greening up the supply chain helps it stand out from its peers and attract a wealth of talent from several different backgrounds.
Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving.
The port congestion crisis is Southern California is not getting any better.
A gas guzzler tax is imposed on passenger cars that don’t meet minimum federal fuel efficiency standards.
Company has made more than 300,000 jobs available in past couple months
Trucking companies, logistics firms and suppliers may be left in a lurch after an auto parts supplier filed bankruptcy after losing GM as a client.
Restaurants impacted by recent disasters such as Hurricane Ida and the California wildfires are eligible to apply.
