The need for streamlined supply chains has never been more pivotal, but many current technologies were not designed to cope with the level of uncertainty companies are facing in 2022.
EIA expects summer U.S. real gasoline and diesel prices to be the highest since 2014
Reusable Boox boxes are often lighter and less expensive than cardboard, CEO says
How data-driven decision-making can help shippers stay ahead in times of volatility
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CMA CGM is a dominant ocean freight carrier that is rapidly growing in air cargo. A tie-up with Air France-KLM will accelerate that expansion.
Agility is more important than ever, as pandemic-related headwinds continue to play out and new technologies strengthen competing companies by offering increased flexibility.
A truck driver, beekeeper and bee expert lay out the challenges of trucking honeybees across the country for pollination.
energy trade between the U.S. and Mexico reached a nine-year high
Startup ride-hailing snack company to delivery Unilever’s The Ice Cream Shop virtual brands
In order for freight operations to run smoothly, the relationship between carriers and shippers should be strong.
See how much fits on a single rail car
Top commodity by value shipped out of each state
Dave Ables is the new president and COO of AFC Transport.
AskWaves looks at what truck drivers do about flat tires
Self-evaluation, continual improvement among keys to keeping employees happy and productive
Mexico trucking officials said they saw a decline in demand for heavy-duty trucks in the U.S. during March.
Although many companies are competing to solve the same problem, NewRoad’s operating partners use their industry expertise to pinpoint the company with competitive advantages that set them apart.
J.B. Hunt showcases its tech-enabled multimodal marketplace to streamline efficiency
Emerge, a tech startup based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is showcasing its AI-powered, dynamic Freight Procurement platform as part of its seven-minute live demo during The Future of Supply Chain event in Northwest Arkansas.
Company says more to come in months ahead
Working as an independent commissioned agent gives folks a level of control over both their business operations and their day-to-day schedules that is impossible to come by in a more traditional setting.
Change for the future
As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Redwood Logistics will demonstrate efficient and reliable ways to build data pipelines.
Chicago-based Mark-It Express Logistics has acquired the operational assets of Joliet- Illinois-based Clean Car Connexion.
Companies across the logistics industry will need to start considering their carbon footprint as new regulations come down and consumers start voting with their dollars.
BrightDrop EV sets Guinness World Record
Reasons why you should care about idling
Trucker Path listens to what drivers need and hands them the tools to mitigate some of the most common struggles they face everywhere they go.
Parcel data is incredibly complex. Shippers often don’t know how to begin working with this data because it cannot be properly visualized via traditional methods like Excel spreadsheets.
In the world of last mile-delivery of big and bulky items, timing is everything.
Container ship freed from Chesapeake Bay more than a month after it ran aground
Share of adults who say it is important to them that their country shifts away from fossil fuels
Throughout its successful, 20-year history, Acuitive Solutions has taken the road less traveled by not trying to be all things for all customers.
Many shippers are now looking to shorten the duration of their bid contracts in order to take advantage of current capacity and avoid being locked into sky-high rates as the market shifts.
With the launch of its Buy with Prime service, Amazon is going head-to-head with Shopify, UPS and FedEx.
Solving the reverse logistics problem is a key part of growing digital sales
Company to tack on a 5% fee for FBA sellers at end of month
CEO blames ‘driver shortage, rising costs, extremely tight margins and freight rates’
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FMCSA filings against employers, shippers and others could nearly double previous high
Use of AI in the e-commerce supply chain needs to be targeted or the issue of too much data will overwhelm businesses.
As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, QuickLoadz will demonstrate the way it can change how we move shipping containers.
Your weekly fuel report has arrived!
The pandemic and the supply chain crisis was a one-two punch for United Road Services, the car hauler that moves 4 million vehicles a year.
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach began charging diesel-powered drayage trucks $10 per unit entering and leaving the ports
Record cargo revenue motivates investment in dedicated aircraft, cold storage and IT systems
Winter storm damage and inflation have some transportation-sector nonprofits scrambling for disaster relief supplies.
Big Brown is going small in test of e-cargo bikes
The CEO and co-founder of Treet answers questions about his resale platform and the growing recommerce industry.
See how much a single rail car can carry
Trips include driving, rail, transit and air
Freight Intel brings all shipping activities onto one platform, allowing shippers to access all their data in seconds.
Your weekly fuel report has arrived!
Drone company and restaurant partner Brinker International launch delivery service in Granbury
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Georgia governor hails project to ‘provide the infrastructure our economy needs to thrive’
The United States has imported a relatively small share of crude oil from Russia, but U.S. imports of petroleum products from Russia — namely, unfinished oils and fuel oil.
DDC Sync allows drivers to use a mobile app with intuitive smart capture to instantly take high-quality images of bills of lading (BOLs) that are then processed with the driver’s terminal staff or operation staff of DDC.
The average percentage of ocean carrier invoices with missing or wrong information jumped from a historical average of 18% to over 45% in 2021.
E-commerce is undergoing a metamorphosis thanks to online grocery shopping
Revived Soldiers Ukraine placed an order for up to 200 drones from Canada-based Draganfly
Your weekly fuel report has arrived!
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that includes federal highway designation for portions of Interstate 27 in Texas and New Mexico as part of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor project
2 new offerings are geared toward last-mile delivery
Optimal Dynamics aims to alleviate the uncertainty about freight movement today and in the future.
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.
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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
