Inside this edition: The battle over broker transparency might finally be over; carrier retention helps in the long term; and the claim for TravelCenters of America gets another player.
“[Navix] understands their customers’ problems, the value proposition and how to apply the technology to solve them,” said Rob Estes, chairman and CEO of Estes Express Lines.
FreightWaves CEO and founder Craig Fuller and Head of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland discussed global supply chain conditions in the latest “State of Freight” webinar on March 16. They were joined by Adam Josephson, paper and packaging vertical expert at FreightWaves.
DSV is rapidly building up its logistics infrastructure in Arizona, an emerging market for semiconductors and electric vehicles.
“To get ahead of the curve on stringent climate disclosure requirements proposed by the SEC and [the ISSB], shippers need to transition from manual data gathering and estimations of their scope 3 carbon footprint to tools that efficiently and accurately provide emissions reports in real time,” said Convoy Corporate Sustainability Analyst Kiana van Waes.
What would happen if trucks stopped hauling freight?
FLS Transport Services offers a free KPI scorecard to shippers.
Truck driver essentials: Things truckers describe as “must-haves”
EU’s ban on diesel fuel from Russia shifts trade patterns
Inside this edition: Mexico hits back-to-back trading partner win; omnichannel the next big move for 3PLs; and big developments in the land of C.H. Robinson.
Where do truck drivers sleep?
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Ford earns Postal Service’s latest EV contract
Port of Virginia eyes completion of channel deepening this year
Last-mile companies poised to shake up the market
Inside this edition: the Amazon Effect on the supply chain; AI’s role in forecasting; and some acquisitions and growth sweeping the nation.
Daily Russian Fossil Fuel Revenues Still at $500 million
State tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel increased in 13 states in 2023
While recruiters are always searching for skilled truck drivers — using sign-on bonuses and paying incentives to attract drivers to come work for their trucking companies — there’s little mention of who pays if the driver dies while under a load.
Companies across the supply chain have been inundated with new technologies and solutions over the past several years. As a result, many leaders are underutilizing their recently adopted tools, leaving money and efficiencies on the table.
Join FreightWaves Founder and CEO, Craig Fuller, and Head of Market Intelligence, Zach Strickland on March 16 at 2pm ET for a conversation sharing critical insights from our SONAR platform and an advanced look into the freight market.
DOT wants railroads to take immediate actions to address safety
Kuehne + Nagel had a highly profitable year in 2022 despite macroeconomic headwinds, but results fell considerably in the fourth quarter along with transport demand.
3 questions logistics leaders should ask to bring down costs
Fallout from Ohio train derailment calls to mind disasters from years past.
Inside this edition: workplace trends for 2023; growing demand for industrial space at the border; and the hunt for a new CEO.
Explained: New 2023 UPS and FedEx Fees and Service Changes
Last year’s peak retail season stands apart from previous years in that there wasn’t much of a “peak” at all.
What is a Runaway Truck Ramp?
Shippers and carriers alike have been forced to deal with the financial fallout of a global pandemic, war, rising fuel costs and the looming threat of an economic recession.
“When you work in the automotive industry, there’s an inherent pressure and stress that comes with moving these shipments,” said Gregory Grimes, the owner and managing partner of West Central Motor Freight.
It is important for drivers to stay safe and healthy while on the roads. Here are some healthy snacks.
Target plans to add a half-dozen sortation centers to its U.S. network by 2026, bolstering its last-mile capabilities.
FreightWaves’ Geoff Lochausen and Ben Richey of Black Rifle Coffee Co. discuss the role American consumers played in the volatile supply chain market over the past year.
The EU is Streets Ahead of the US in Electric Vehicle Uptake
Supply chain veteran and patent holder Julian Van Erlach explains how FabFitFun continues to ship “more gross profit dollars per package.”
Jackie Gonsalez, vice president at Crowley Logistics, discusses post-pandemic maritime trends with Thomas Wasson on Tuesday during Global Supply Chain Week.
An economic study commissioned by three rail supply trade groups has determined that the U.S. rail supply industry’s impact to the nation’s GDP exceeded $75 billion in 2020.
Cummins Inc. will retire two legacy engines, replacing them with one fuel-agnostic powertrain for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
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Port of Long Beach container volume plops
2022 freight bottleneck report
The end of 2022 saw a surge in cargo thefts that pushed the yearly total to above an estimated $223 million worth of goods stolen across Canada and the U.S., according to recent data from CargoNet.
Prosecutors allege former Slync CEO Chris Kirchner misappropriated over $28 million from the company he helped launch to fund his lavish lifestyle.
Convoy is looking to improve the contracted freight market for small carriers and shippers with forever-evolving freight needs.
Traffic Crashes Cost America $340 Billion in 2019
5 ways weather impacts freight shipments
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Make last-mile logistics more sustainable with 3 key initiatives
2023 Top 500 For-Hire Carriers
Inside this edition: A merger or acquisition might be worth considering; big trends in the supply chain world this year; and a cannabis/3PL deal closes.
Join FreightWaves Founder and CEO, Craig Fuller, and Head of Market Intelligence, Zach Strickland on Feb. 28 at 2pm ET for a conversation sharing critical insights from our SONAR platform and an advanced look into the freight market.
Prescription subscription: Amazon delivers with RxPass
Ongoing education — from short training to complete degree programs — is one of the best ways to keep employees from feeling stagnant. Companies that offer access to those opportunities will have an edge when recruiting and retaining today’s future-minded workers.
Boeing 747: By the Numbers
Truckers’ positive drug tests up 18% in 2022
Hub Group had higher revenue in its logistics, truck brokerage and intermodal segments during the fourth quarter.
Inside this edition: The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index makes a splash; for-hire carrier rankings are out; and Nowports comes stateside.
Carriers make good on drivers’ on- and off-the-road preferences
Michigan trucking company auctioning equipment after 50 years
Inside this edition: Regulations for customs brokers get a facelift; Laredo is the MVP; and Credit Suisse provides some new year ratings.
Just as Amazon Prime Air drone delivery was beginning to gain momentum, the service was hit with another setback.
Tesla could soon begin production of its long-awaited Cybertruck at it plants in Austin, Texas.
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Trailer manufacturers posted 57,300 orders in December, the second-highest monthly intake since ACT Research began tracking in 1996.
“It’s not a one-size-fits-all scenario. We can sit down with any merchant of any size, with any kind of commodity and really understand their needs and how both the technology and our carrier network can get that customer delivery experience they are looking for,” said Brad Noble, Passport’s new head of business development.
Mexico breaks record for cargo vehicle production, exports
To address the ongoing climate crisis and slow global warming, governments, corporations and organizations across the globe have set their sights on a greener future.
How big are the world’s largest ocean container ships?
Brokers are currently in a unique position. They face unexpected challenges in freight volume as the market softens, but they also have an immense opportunity to improve their carrier retention […]
The latest gig economy statistics tell us that times aren’t just changing — they’ve already changed.
Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Costs in 2022 Are Nearly 90% Lower than in 2008
The world’s first allogeneic T-cell therapy — a type of universal immunotherapy treatment that relies on donor blood — was approved in Europe earlier this month. This is a game changer for medicine. It is also a game changer for the logistics industry.
“Terminal49’s automation has saved us thousands of dollars a year, but more importantly it’s helped improve customer trust,” said Trade XCelerators’ Spencer Strader.
Declines expected after reaching multiyear highs in the first half of 2022.
Majority of gig workers say they are done with traditional employment
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Join FreightWaves Founder and CEO, Craig Fuller, and Head of Market Intelligence, Zach Strickland on Jan. 26 at 2pm ET for a conversation sharing critical insights from our SONAR platform, […]
NFI hosts Girl Scout trucking event
Inside this edition: FTC proposes to ban noncompetes; the nonshortage shortage of medicine; and Estes moves to hand down the family business.
Freight railroads face fierce competition
Influential logistics provider Flexport says it will reduce its staff by 20% in the face of a looming global recession.
Amazon CEO confirms company is cutting over 18,000 jobs
Inside this edition: Nearshoring to Mexico on the rise; Canada comes out on top again; Not your average Super 8-K makes headlines.
U.S. retail gasoline prices rose in summer but ended 2022 lower than start of year.
DoorDash launches Package Pickup for returns
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Planned Battery Plant Capacity in North America by 2030
Inside this edition: Money can’t fix a people problem; FMCSA announces new oversight plan; and Forward Air adds to its family.
The largest trucking companies that went bankrupt in 2022 freight recession
E-commerce giant Amazon will lay off over 18,000 workers during its current round of job cuts, first reported in November.
The most-read FreightWaves stories of 2022
Inside this edition: Prospecting gets creative; size matters in final mile delivery; and C.H. Robinson makes executive changes.
Is the US ready for more arctic shipping?
2022 Brake Safety Week Results
Economy improvements in low-MPG vehicles yield the greatest savings
