This week in Borderlands: Experts push infrastructure to boost cross-border trade; Korean EV supplier begins construction of plant in Mexico; Kirchhoff Automotive expanding operations in Mexico; and WSI named operator of CPKC transload terminal.
In the rapidly evolving logistics industry, the integration of cutting-edge technologies into the TMS is proving to be a game-changing force. The trend is already revolutionizing productivity and reshaping freight logistics.
Big-box sellers report healthier-than-expected consumers and stress high in-stock rates.
Redwood’s CEO says the acquisition of Rockfarm strengthens its “modern 4PL” capabilities.
Redwood Logistics and FreightWaves have partnered to unlock the SONAR freight market intelligence platform for OTM users.
Christopher Thornycroft, executive vice president at Redwood, joined us to talk about the Lunar New Year and what it means for freight demand. For those unaware, the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday began Jan. 22 and typically lasts two weeks. This year, it will end with the Lantern Festival on Sunday.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Scott Lord, senior vice president of parcel at Redwood Logistics, discuss all things parcel shipping.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Redwood Logistics Chief Innovation Officer Eric Rempel, sit down to talk about all things tech innovation and integration.
Learn how RedwoodConnect can help seamlessly integrate all your supply chain systems at redwoodconnect.com
Inside this edition: the rise of ESG initiatives, congestion up again and the future of shopping malls.
Redwood is focused on bringing together a number of strong solutions that already exist. The open supply-chain ecosystem enabled by RedwoodConnect operates more like an app store than a single application, facilitating the ability to integrate a variety of solutions.
Redwood Logistics will give customers the option to track and offset carbon emissions associated with freight operations.
Developing strong carbon offset programs may be the holy grail, Redwood Logistics CEO says.
Join FreightWaves for the Net-Zero Carbon Summit on April 22.
“FreightTech is only as good as the relationships that FreightTech enables and the data feeding into freight technology,” said Michael Johnson, EVP of strategy at Redwood Logistics.
As the industry continues to move away from clunky legacy solutions, more companies are choosing solutions based on user interface. While an intuitive interface is important, this can sometimes come at the expense of a strong back-end product.
Automation can help “you get a ton more value out of your existing systems and any new investments you want to make in technology,” said Eric Rempel, chief innovation officer at Redwood Logistics.
From relay networks to industry unicorns, FreightWaves looks at technology trends that will continue to transform supply chains into the new year.
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A look at the end of Central Freight Lines, the port congestion blame game between drivers and officials, and investments no one asked for.
“This additional investment accelerates our organization’s strategic growth plan, all while retaining and underscoring our core values, unique Redwood culture and winning team,” said Mark Yeager, CEO, Redwood Logistics.
Reliance Partners’ Mark Vickers chats with Redwood Logistics’ Troy Ryley on how shippers can best protect themselves against cross-border risks.
It is clear that shippers need to pinpoint proactive solutions to their peak season woes if they hope to safeguard their bottom lines and maintain positive relationships with their customers in the upcoming months.
There will not be a single tech winner, meaning that the only chance for true end-to-end visibility is through partnerships.
While companies are expected to increase tech spending, not every solution is being utilized to its full potential.
“Visibility is one of the biggest go-forward initiatives we hear from our customers.”
“Redwood customers can now enjoy a fully integrated parcel solution, offering rating, labeling, visibility, analytics, reporting and savings through our enhanced parcel expertise.”
In the sense that Redwood Logistics is taking a page out of the Silicon Valley playbook, it still deserves credit.
Redwood Logistics CEO Mark Yeager talks about emerging technology and the potential of Logistics Platform as a Service (LPaaS).
There may not be an end in sight for the driver shortage, but holistic supply chain solutions are well-positioned to help shippers and carriers alike weather the storm.
SmartHop has tapped Amy Liu, formerly of Uber Elevate, as chief of staff and to help build out its New York office. The company also announced the opening of an office in Bogota, Colombia.
In an environment as hands-on as trucking, bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds can prove challenging.
Five innovative FreightTech companies showcased their cutting-edge solutions during the FreightWaves Global Supply Chain Week.
Redwood’s Eric Rempel and Mike Reed shed light on the digital freight platforms and tools that will transform how shippers plan and execute their routing guide strategy in 2021.
The connection of these two platforms will empower Redwood customers with the ability to quote and book shipments in seconds, with reliable capacity.
Cross-border trade is strong but could be affected by everything from driver shortages to the freight imbalance to the Mexican peso in 2021. FreightWaves recently caught up with Troy Ryley and Jordan Dewart from Redwood Mexico, part of Redwood Logistics, a logistics platform company headquartered in Chicago. Redwood Logistics’ portfolio includes digital freight brokerage, freight […]
FreightWaves partnered with Redwood Logistics to assess the current state of the manufacturing industry and assess where it is headed in the new year.
For this study, FreightWaves partnered with Redwood Logistics to assess the current state of the manufacturing industry.
SmartHop, an early-stage startup offering a dispatch solution for small carriers, on Tuesday announced its partnership with Redwood Logistics, a third-party logistics company. The companies will integrate Redwood’s API with SmartHop’s solution to streamline and increase opportunities for drivers and shippers. “Nearly 90% of the trucking industry is powered by small carriers, yet the support […]
Redwood Logistics’ #HeroChallenge and Women in Logistics webinar raised funds to celebrate GivingTuesday.
COVID-19 and 2020 have presented a plethora of unique challenges to the automotive industry, including demand fluctuations, supply disruptions, capacity shortages and elevated rates.
Industry speakers, technology demos and venture capitalists took center stage last week for FreightWaves’ FreightTech Venture Summit and LIVE @HOME events. Now you can catch sessions you may have missed or rewatch those that most interested you with a special rebroadcast of the events beginning Tuesday.
Digitalization is giving freight-industry participants the flexibility they need to deal with the COVID-heightened pace of change.
Redwood Logistics on Tuesday announced it has added payment processing capabilities from TriumphPay. As Redwood’s primary payment partner, TriumphPay will handle all carrier payments, allowing trucking companies to manage their transactions from one central location. The partnership also will allow the Chicago-based Redwood to expedite payment processing. “Maintaining Redwood’s vast carrier network is at the […]
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, GlobalTranz shook up its leadership structure on Friday, Amazon is planning a new distribution strategy, and the U.S. Air Force could transport tractor-trailers on aircraft as part of any COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.
Demand swings and supply chain disruptions have characterized 2020. Food shippers look to overcome these challenges and adapt to rising transportation costs in addition to e-commerce shopping changes to the market landscape.
Redwood Logistics employees recently held a #HeroChallenge to raise over $100,000 for several organizations helping those impacted by COVID-19.
This white paper details the events of 2020 have shifted food shipper expectations around shipping costs, sales and growth.
Jack Mahoney will take over for the retiring Guy Stephenson.
Redwood Logistics’ latest integration platform offers users the ability to manage their supply chain with added speed, scalability and security.
Brian Aoaeh continues a series of commentaries on technology-driven innovations in supply chains, logistics and trucking.
Americans are taking to their laptops instead of heading to the mall, and legacy retailers are facing the pressure to adapt to the times.
The 2nd Annual Supply Chain Data Analytics Competition is held for students to make sense of the cost points within supply chains and find ways to reduce shipper-associated expenses.
The bankruptcy of several trucking firms has impacted capacity and U.S. trailer availability in Mexico, forcing companies to look at different ways to keep freight rates low.
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This strategic partnership will provide Redwood customers with visibility into an additional 500,000 trucks.
New technology, capital, and business models have changed the competitive landscape.
Are the reports of FedEx’s struggles greatly exaggerated?
Truckstop.com’s Book It Now feature is available through Redwood Logistics’ LoadRunner TMS, giving users of both services more options and a streamlined booking process.
Redwood Logistics has unveiled Redwood Connect 2.0, which can be leveraged by logistics experts to drag and drop what they want to happen to the data from start to finish, without the need to code.
The inside scoop on connectivity and integration with Eric Rempel of Redwood Logistics
Digitalization has taken hold across every aspect of the trucking industry, from the back office and receiving dock, to the drivers, trucks and trailers, making it difficult for carrier and freight brokerage managers to ignore. There are lots of new cloud-based options for companies within the trucking industry to digitalize and integrate their operation platforms […]
The Chicago-based 3PL and TMS provider has launched a consulting service to help companies integrate its RedwoodConnect 2.0, and added two senior executives to promote IT strategy.
More companies are making the shift from on-premise Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) to a cloud-based OTM, because it helps reduce IT infrastructure and support costs.
The one-two punch of torrential rains and heavy flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda has forced road closures and route changes for freight businesses in Houston and coastal Texas. “The road system in and around Houston has been significantly affected by flood waters,” said Troy Ryley, president of Redwood Mexico at Redwood Logistics. “This is creating […]
FourKites has connected the truck to the distribution center with its new Facility Manager solution, providing new levels of visibility into operations.
The seventh annual Games were the biggest yet.
And there’s no compromise when it comes to safety.
Executives from Redwood Logistics, Forager Logistics, and Transplace discussed the risks posed by new tariffs on Mexican imports.
To gain insight into the shifting landscape of freight brokerage, sometimes it’s best to follow the money, not the shiny new technology. The freight brokerage industry is undergoing a wave of rapid transformation. Incumbent asset-based carriers are aggressively growing their logistics offerings in pursuit of counter-cyclical margin and new digital entrants are redefining the upper […]
Eminent, founded in 2003, is made up of 37 consultants.
During the morning session at Transparency19 on May 6, Stifel investment banker John Larkin moderated a discussion about mergers and acquisitions between Renee Krug, CEO of GlobalTranz; Doug Waggoner, CEO of Echo Global Logistics (NASDAQ: ECHO); and Mark Yeager, CEO of Redwood Logistics. Themes of the conversation included the differences between public and private investors’ […]
Recent shipping trends reflect a slowdown in user demand across the air, rail, maritime and truckload modes of transport. Those trends seem to have passed by the $42 billion per year less-than-truckload (LTL) segment. Carriers have been in control of the market for two years, demand remains solid, and pricing is disciplined and rational. There […]
In partnership with Redwood Logistics… we spoke to Michael Johnson, the architect of Strive Logistics’ LoadRunner matching and pricing engine.
Shippers and 3PLs are looking to build relationships that are less transactional and more strategic. That requires a shift in thinking, as both parties have to pay attention to a broader set of concerns than spot and contract rates. (Sponsored by Redwood Logistics)
Shipping to and from Mexico is never easy, but this year a perfect storm of market conditions is putting a crimp in rates and capacity. (Sponsored by Redwood Logistics)
Mexico’s current economic boom is providing business for the country’s cross-border shipping industry, but also emphasizing the industry’s growing pains.
Redwood Logistics spoke on the importance of technology in the retail supply chain at the 2019 LINK supply chain conference in Orlando.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsThe deployment of technology solutions requires many steps, but using a provider that offers an open systems architecture approach can help ease the transition, eliminating both time and cost.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsRedwood Logistics announced its acquisition of Strive Logistics Monday, cementing Redwood’s place as a top-15 truck broker and an emerging multimodal logistics provider with over $1 billion in freight under management.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsThird-party logistics (3PL) companies are attractive investments for private equity firms, enabling new companies in the space to grow faster than ever before. FreightWaves and Redwood Logistics teamed up to host a webinar on how the availability of private equity is shaking up the transportation space.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsWhile Redwood has moved freight in and out of the Southeast for quite some time, this acquisition provides the company with strong operational presence in the region. This geographical expansion is a key component of Redwood’s overall acquisition strategy.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsNo book can accurately define what “company culture” really is. It’s as much feel as it is philosophy. What experts do agree on, though, is that it needs to permeate all facets of the company.
We spoke to brokers from Avenger, Axle, LYNC, Redwood, MoLo, and K & L about their hopes and fears for January freight.
The addition of this capability extends Redwood’s diversified services beyond the Southern border and solidifies its position as an industry leader, with core competencies in multimodal brokerage, transportation management, supply chain technology consulting, asset-based trucking and distribution services.
Redwood was named among the Freight.Tech 100, which recognizes the most innovative and disruptive companies in freight.
Redwood Logistics won MarketWaves Demo Day Best in Show for Eric Rempel’s and John Pattison’s demonstration of our primary middleware: RedwoodConnect.
We spoke to executives from Trident, Avenger, Redwood, and Echo about the challenges and opportunities of the Memphis freight market, long dominated by asset-based carriers.
Cowen expects softening trucking prices in 2019 to be a headwind for truckload carrier earnings, but should widen gross margins for freight brokerages.
On Wednesday at the Texan Gaylord Resort and Convention Center, following MarketWaves18, members of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) met to receive updates on the organization’s progress toward data standards, hear announcements, share feedback, and learn about the work being done by BiTA’s think thanks.
Blockchain solutions, improved interfaces, artificial intelligence and a tool for the intermodal business.
A wide variety of solutions will be on display at DemoDay.
In this role, Cousins will be responsible for designing, developing and supporting the technology solutions required to drive Redwood Logistics’ operating excellence, innovation, and growth.
Elon Musk said that Saudi Arabia wants to buy Tesla; The New York Times wakes up to the driver pay issue; Amazon touts its private label brands ahead of the holiday season; lidar maker Quanergy appears to be struggling; Chicago’s mysterious surge in turndowns.
‘Work hard, play hard’ with a purpose: Redwood Logistics employees competed to raise money for a charity pairing up struggling combat veterans with horses in a therapeutic wilderness setting.
Redwood Logistics recently announced the launch of Redwood Mexico, a new service aimed at untangling the complicated process of shipping to and from Mexico.
Without self-driving trucks, what is the point of Uber Freight?
Uber Freight is poised to rise quickly in the fragmented freight brokerage business, but there are some factors that could hinder its growth: limited market penetration of digital apps, the Uber Freight app’s weak intelligence into routes and hours of service, and incumbents’ tech investments.
