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GXO Logistics said it has doubled the use of automation in its facilities and is operating nearly 7,600 pieces of technology.

2023 GRI: UPS & FedEx General Rate Increases

The latest round of funding for Attabotics supports the 3D robotics firm’s goal to revolutionize legacy fulfillment centers across the supply chain industry.

Airlines and logistics companies realize air cargo business will be lower this year. Talk of a 2023 upturn is more based on hope than economic signals.

If Amazon goes ahead with mass layoffs to its retail division, the cuts could impact the firm’s e-commerce and logistics services.

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Ukraine Crisis Expected to Speed Up Shift to Renewables

Alternative delivery methods to avoid package theft

NOAA’s US winter outlook

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Retailers’ cheapest option for returns is also shoppers’ favorite

As the new CEO at TrandeLens, Kim Spalding joins the ranks of the 19% of women in C-Suite positions in the supply chain industry.

Texas border checkpoint receives $165M to speed up inspections

San Francisco-based Loop wants to simplify logistics payments through a fundamentally different approach to technology.

Mexico approves ending daylight saving time

10 longest railway networks

FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill spoke with Steam Logistics executives Jason Provonsha and Steve Cox Tuesday at the F3: Future of Freight Festival about the 3PL’s efforts to end noncompetes in the freight industry.

Have warehouse workers ever had it so good?

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5 biggest fulfillment challenges for e-commerce brands

While shorter bid cycles can prove especially valuable during market shifts, it’s important to remember that freight markets are characterized by their volatility.

Freight railroads and climate change

Most of the commentary from management teams is pessimistic about the macroeconomy.

Medical drone deliveries

CEOs Dave Clark of Flexport and Hamid Moghadam of Prologis shared the stage — and their insights — about the supply chain on Tuesday at the 2022 Groundbreakers forum in New York.

Scandit and Samsung’s collaboration brings new smart data capture to increase workflow efficiency on its new smartphone.

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J.B. Hunt awards $250,000 in scholarships to employees’ relatives

Fulfillment isn’t as simple as it used to be. These are the five pain points giving e-commerce firms a headache.

Many brands don’t have the know-how on inventory turnover and what their rates mean in the long term. But ShipBob believes it may have the answers.

More than 100 years of innovation

Embattled FreightTech platform Slync.io has named John Urban as CEO and chairman of the board, replacing Chris Kirchner, who was fired on Aug. 5.

Mary O’Connell and Alex Schwarm, head of data at Arrive Logistics, sit down to talk about all things tech innovation and integration.

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Managing the winter season

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Natural gas station to fuel Amazon trucks

GXO Logistics plans to add 22,000 employees to support the holiday shopping season, with many of the positions extending into the new year.

FMCSA recruits truck drivers

The Learnship Sprint program is designed to teach employees industry-specific language to increase workplace productivity.

Since founding as Kargoo in 2018, Los Angeles-based Shappi has raised $3.2 million to digitize the process of getting goods from the United States into the hands of consumers in Latin America.

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FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Redwood Logistics Chief Innovation Officer Eric Rempel, sit down to talk about all things tech innovation and integration.

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State gasoline taxes varied widely across the United States in July

Freight brokers and 3PLs should focus on accommodating carriers’ technology needs in order to improve service levels.

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As search-and-rescue efforts continue in areas decimated by Hurricane Ian, nonprofit trucking groups are banding together to help survivors of the Category 4 storm.

Mexico truck makers break export record in August

Jake McPaul, who led Misfits Market’s logistics operation during the COVID-19 pandemic, will lead Warp’s new Fresh Freight division.

Global EV infrastructure revenue forecast

The founders of SaferWatch have joined forces again to launch Carrier Details, which aggregates federal carrier data for clients’ operational and sales use.

Learn how RedwoodConnect can help seamlessly integrate all your supply chain systems at redwoodconnect.com

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Berkshire Grey survey finds executives bullish on automation to offset labor shortage

With more choices than ever, shippers must come up with a plan for choosing — and evaluating — their carrier partners.

The FTC released a policy statement that made clear the agency’s commitment to protect gig workers

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Modern freight railroads

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Delivery Service partners to receive up to $5,250 per eligible driver per year

FourKites will add enhanced visibility to Quiet’s “co-opetition” logistics model.

Sunday parcel deliveries

USPS Holiday preparations

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Most e-commerce shoppers favor slower delivery times when shopping with environmentally conscious companies

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By consolidating storage and utilizing 3D robotics, Attabotics’ bin-carrying robot makes its commercial debut as part of the world’s first 3D robotics supply chain system.

Uber Eats goes driverless with Nuro partnership

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and David Spencer from Arrive Logistics dive into the August market update.

Senior executive says “strategic assets along the supply chain are a key part of Hapag-Lloyd’s Strategy 2023.”

Learn How Trimble Transportation can help manage your RFP process

The MerQube FreightWaves Supply Chain Tech Index is introduced.

A look at Reducing Yard Emissions

DHL Supply Chain provides visibility across the entire supply chain with top-notch transparency and easy-to-understand performance-tracking tools.

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The MerQube FreightWaves Supply Chain Tech Index is introduced.

Pre-Labor Day retail gasoline prices

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Boa Logistics aims to “create heavier densities heading in the same direction, ultimately making a more efficient revolving supply chain for the carriers in our network.”

Cloostermans, a Belgium-based mechatronics company, was bought by Amazon to work alongside its European Innovation Lab in Italy.

Lower shipping rates – 10 Steps

The Inflation Reduction Act and supply chains

Ranking the best (and worst) states for drone delivery in 2022

Instacart delivers

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Canada remains top US trading partner

3-year program allows 18-20-year-olds to drive interstate under supervision

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Logistics real estate company Link Logistics is investing in carbon offsetting for its operational emissions.

Ford delivered the sold-out F-150 Lightning to customers in all 50 states

Inside this edition: CVSA Brake Safety Week; Canada is No. 1; and robots and hot dogs come together.

Biden signs bill providing tax credit of up to $40,000 per truck

In order to be proactive in both the planning stage and throughout the year, shippers need access to accurate, digestible and up-to-date data.

IIHS urged a recent regulatory comment

Inside this edition: Preventing daily fires … the pessimistic outlook on carrier retention … The newest fixer-upper.

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Report shows pay also increased 11% just last year — and looks like it’s still rising