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
When Radio Flyer needed to increase shipping capacity for its iconic products, it realized that label printing was a chokepoint. So it found a solution.
The key to strong relationships can be augmented by finding companies that are willing to share in the inherent risks that come with moving inbound and outbound freight. Relationships and good risk management strategy do not exist to absolve one party of responsibility, shifting blame onto the other.
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
To discuss the ways that shippers and carriers can prepare their supply chains for fully autonomous trucking in 2021, FreightWaves is partnering with Locomation for a one-hour webinar starting at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 10. Featured speakers include Locomation’s Çetin Meriçli, CEO and Co-founder, Tom Kroswek, VP of Business Development & Strategy, and Glynn Spangenberg, Chief Commercial Officer.
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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Cart.com’s end-to-end solution is now integrated with Sauceda’s fulfillment services.
Only 37% of shippers report using in-transit visibility solutions
Truckers with 10% revenue loss can get up to $125,000 each from USDA
2021 Cold Chain Summit
Company joins DoorDash and Instacart as biggest players in online grocery
Fillogic’s microdistribution hubs are helping to rescue struggling mall owners.
Learn about how to make sure you’re hiring qualified drivers
Warehouse space is more expensive than ever. In an environment where everyone is scrambling to claim their share of this finite resource, maybe the best strategy is not to use warehouse space at all.
The numbers are in on shipping executive pay – and they’re big
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Companies will demand a full, scalable suite of services from their partners over the next few years, leading to widespread consolidation and the emergence of a handful of clear leaders with considerable market share.
In 2020, five countries accounted for about 50% of the world’s total crude oil production
The main purpose of these agreements is preparation. Companies can revisit and revise an SLA that they find no longer serves them. If trouble comes when there is no SLA in place, however, resolving conflict can become difficult.
Industrial chemicals, petroleum coke and dry bulk led the way in June
Autonomous software provider will evaluate miniature machine for Navistar truck
Despite facing challenges of a nascent industry, company sees plenty of room for further expansion
Railroads are a responsible way to mitigate the transportation-related causes of climate change
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.
United States Petroleum Product Consumption
Join us to hear about the importance of empowering teams to become trusted partners and how this—coupled with technology—can help foster company growth.
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Picking up the phone before partnering up can help identify ill-suited broker-shipper relationships and avoid costly mistakes.
The RFP process can be daunting, but these tips can help set you up for success.
Seeking collaboration over individualism is vital. In a world — and an industry — that grows more connected by the minute, it is impossible to do anything in a vacuum.
Most Dangerous US Highway Stretches
The company plans to build on UNF’s transportation and logistics program with real-life experiences, Crowley’s CEO says.
Shares of Total US Energy Consumption by Major Sources
Navigating the logistics of time-sensitive, specialized renewable energy projects is no walk in the park when capacity constraints and port congestion are at play.
Estimated US Average Vehicle Emissions Rates
Autonomous Operation Levels
What Are Truck Blind Spots?
Transportation Employment Update
Container Ship Fleet Size by Nationality of Operation
Mexico Remains Top US Trade Partner, Canada No. 2
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Top 10 Carrier Groups’ Share of Global Fleet
United States Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Economic Sector
Find Out What Logisticians Do, and Other Facts About Their Profession
The Alpharetta, Georgia-based peanut and tree nut processing company “will be closing entirely and permanently ceasing operations” in El Paso, Texas.
My 10 takeaways upon diving back into the supply chain game.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico records 692 commercial cargo thefts in April; VW cuts production in Mexico and Tennessee plants; ATRG acquires Texas trailer fleets; and CBP officers seize $5.5M worth of meth in Otay Mesa.
Industrial and logistics real estate investment trust Prologis brings in an industry veteran to manage relationships with multimarket customers and expand broker relationships.
Amazon confirmed its annual Prime Day event will be held in Q2 (likely June), as it seeks to improve on a record Q2 2020, when revenue grew 40%. But there’s also major supply chain reasoning behind the decision.
Bringg’s Klein said COVID showed it’s tough for a logistics provider to scale up quickly when you need to.
Creating technology that once affixed to a parcel, activates tracking and other monitoring capabilities.
A storm that hit overnight Monday has caused a freight slowdown at the commercial border crossing in Laredo, Texas.
Companies that resist technological innovation or refuse to audit their current systems at this point may be risking more than just favorable rates; they may be risking the viability of their business.
Self-Driving Trucks. The Future of Trucking?
Carriers spend more time on verification requests than
hiring qualified drivers and growing the business. See how Tenstreet’s Xchange processes Defy slow recruiting.
How reverse logistics creates value for large-product retailers
Prior to the implementation of AI and machine learning solutions, shipment visibility was dismal, and about one in three time-critical shipments arrived late.
This year has presented both unique challenges and opportunities for the third-party logistics warehouse industry.
Universal Logistics Holdings reported $415.2 million in operating revenue during the first quarter.
The biggest changes Bed Bath & Beyond must make are in the supply chain, which has been referred to as “noncompetitive” by management.
The once-stagnant logistics industry has undergone rapid change in recent years. The 2017 electronic logging device mandate sparked something of a technological revolution within the industry. This focus on tech — coupled with outside forces ranging from consumer demand to climate change — has fostered an environment of innovation. Companies that are slow to adapt to new expectations are likely to be left behind. Shippers are no exception.
Third-party logistics providers, or 3PLs, are used for the outsourcing of warehouse and distribution needs for their customers’ inventory and fulfillment.
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller writes about FreightWaves, as well as transportation today and moving forward.
STORD, which describes itself as a cloud supply chain company, has secured a $65 million funding round as it seeks to expand upon its logistics capabilities.
Changes in customer demand and rising expectations are helping force the transportation industry to evolve in order to meet the growth of this market.
Former CFO Nicky Osborne of shuttered Bison Global Logistics was sentenced to nearly four years in prison and ordered to pay back nearly $8 million in fraud and tax evasion scheme.
With Malcolm Wilson, XPO’s chief executive officer for Europe, taking the lead as the CEO of GXO, the company expects the spinoff will create long-term value for its stakeholders.
A new report from IBM Security, “X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2021,” highlights the evolving nature of the cybersecurity threats facing companies — with ransomware coming out on top.
This fireside chat about logistical trends in artificial intelligence and automation highlights a variety of misconceptions. “Almost immediate ROI” might be enough to steer logistics companies toward AI, said Kate Curtin, head of marketing at Deep Cognition.
Allyn International experts discuss how a 4PL control tower acts as the nervous system in a global supply chain.
An Illinois firm, Lions Logistics 1, which specialized in perishable foods and other time-sensitive loads, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, reporting a 96% drop in revenue in 2020.
Alibaba is a massive online shopping platform, but it also wants to be a dominant logistics provider around the world. It now covers Japan.
Logistics provider ArcBest beats third-quarter expectations by 50%. Improved demand and cost management drive the result.
The BNSF Logistics team rallies around a shared purpose: “We deliver what matters.”
Logistics giant NFI is adding 5,000 new jobs before the end of 2020, further evidence of the demand on trucking to meet pandemic-induced and holiday freight needs.
Increased e-commerce sales are driving the need for additional industrial warehouse space for retailers and shipping companies.
Radiant Logistics achieves a couple of records during the recent quarter. Moving PPE and other aid paves the way to a large earnings beat.
Radiant Logistics reports new revenue and earnings records in a fiscal fourth-quarter update. The company has delayed its annual filing and conference call with analysts, citing delays associated with the pandemic.
Chris Thomas, a veteran venture capitalist from the mobility sector, teams with Detroit and European-experienced experts to invest in startups in physical and digital movement of freight, people, data and energy.
July supply chain survey confirms torrid pace of logistics recovery as transportation capacity remains in short supply and rates bound higher.
Trident is converting spot opportunities to contracted business in the pandemic.
Temperature-controlled e-commerce fulfillment provider Perishable Shipping Solutions has closed an $8.7 million funding round. The company plans to add new terminals to its two-facility operation and hire staff.
During this webinar—presented by FreightWaves in partnership with Vector—Will Chu, CEO of Vector, will sit down with industry leader Brian Fielkow, CEO of Jetco, to discuss how Brian has successfully deployed technology to drive impressive growth, productivity and scale across his business.
Werner Enterprises reports second-quarter earnings well ahead of analysts’ forecasts and largely in line with the year-ago quarter.
Knight-Swift sees demand improve throughout the second quarter, producing a big earnings beat. The carrier raises its 2020 earnings outlook to a level higher than its original expectation.
Logistics REIT Prologis sees demand for space accelerate even as e-commerce activity recedes to near-normal levels. 2020 outlook raised on market tightness.
French 3PL FM Logistic reports strong organic growth in its recent fiscal year as European expansion progresses. The company didn’t issue annual guidance due to COVID-19 uncertainty.
