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.
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.
In an environment as hands-on as trucking, bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds can prove challenging.
“It’s pretty attractive compared to factoring as an alternative,” said Wolfe. “There’s no chargebacks.
When it comes to freight audit and payment strategy, shippers don’t operate as a monolith.
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.
This strategic partnership will provide Redwood customers with visibility into an additional 500,000 trucks.
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.
EKA Solutions, Inc., provider of cloud-based freight integration ecosystem platform solutions announced today that it has executed a strategic collaboration agreement with Transflo® to jointly deliver innovative offerings to small and medium size brokers, shippers and carriers to help them thrive in the new supply chain world. Read more
EKA Solutions, Inc., provider of a cloud-based freight integration ecosystem platform, announced today that it has launched its Enterprise Broker Omni-TMS® solution. This transformational new software solution completes the EKA suite of Broker TMS offerings – Core, Professional and Enterprise – to help broker customers of any size digitize their business and thrive in the […]
Payment visibility is a proven builder of carrier loyalty.
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.
In partnership with Carggo… the next few quarters will squeeze brokerage cash flows. Technology can help.
Scaling for growth within the rapidly transforming freight industry is a challenge for the majority of brokers. Unstructured processes, under-utilization of technology, and ad-hoc recruiting and training often hold companies back from reaching the next phase of growth. Without scalable processes and technologies in place, however, many brokers will find themselves stuck and unable to […]
EKA Solutions recently launched MPlace, which allows larger shippers and brokers to create private marketplaces where they can trade with “trusted providers in a more precise, automated and real-time manner,” the company said in a release. Read more
Jenny Xu, FreightWaves’ former chief strategy officer, has taken a new position as chief executive of Carggo.
Technology is allowing the small carriers that make up the vast majority of the trucking industry to become a more integral part of the supply chain. Read more
As more signs in the truck freight market point to decreasing demand and excess capacity, brokers are looking for better ways to increase the efficiency of their back-office operations to remain competitive and grow their business. Most brokers require at least one or two employees dedicated to cutting checks, stuffing and sending out envelopes, verifying […]
In partnership with Carggo… small freight brokers now have a white-label solution for automated load matching.
Beemac Logistics, a Beaver, Pennsylvania-based transportation and logistics provider, has opened a new office in Houston to better serve clients in the region, said chief commercial officer Michael Ceravolo. Beemac recently entered into an agreement to occupy a 5,000-square foot facility at the Towers at Westchase II, located in west Houston. The company plans to […]
The movement of freight has become increasingly complex and dynamic — from hours of service regulations to increased carrier pressure to hit customer delivery windows and provide superior customer service, to the importance of freight visibility. You can plan precisely, but you can’t always control what happens on the road. Read more
Discover how Carggo’s revolutionary platform is reshaping freight transportation for 3PLs, shippers, and carriers.
Cash flow – the life blood of a trucking operation – is under more pressure than ever as shippers continue to push out pay dates to their brokers, giving brokers limited options other than to do the same to their carrier partners.
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)
90% of U.S.-based Fortune 500 companies seek assistance from one or more 3PLs.
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)
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 LogisticsWe look at emerging trends in retail supply chain.
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 LogisticsCultural alignment matters: one of the greatest barriers to successful M&As is lack of cultural integration.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsCultural alignment matters: one of the greatest barriers to successful M&As is lack of cultural integration.
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.
TriumphPay, a leading provider of carrier and vendor payment solutions and MercuryGate, a global provider of cloud-based transportation management solutions, announced today a strategic partnership and integration of TriumphPay’s carrier payment processing platform with MercuryGate’s Transportation Management System.
TriumphPay seamlessly integrates into a brokerage’s existing TMS (Transportation Management System) and core accounting platforms so that brokers can confirm payment to carriers with a click of a button. Brokers can customize their payment terms, including quick-pay options.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsThe company told the Marketwaves Demo Day audience that it sees itself as the glue between different applications and technologies.
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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.
If you are involved in the process of arranging LTL freight shipments, you need to know about the most recent updates from the National Motor Freight Classification.
CargoX is reshaping the global logistics industry by introducing Smart B/L documents based on blockchain technology, replacing old-style paper Bill of Lading documents. With the Smart B/L users will be able to state and transfer cargo ownership rights without the hassle of handling paper.
The CargoX platform is built with the revolutionary Blockchain Document Transaction System technology (BDTS), developed for secure, fast, and efficient maritime shipping documentation creation, transfer and management. Up-front investments are negligible, and the benefits will help you maximize operational profits in real-time!
TriumphPay, a leading provider of carrier and vendor payment solutions to the supply chain industry, now has more than 100 brokerages using its payment processing solution.
(Hong Kong, Ljubljana – 14 November 2018) – CargoX is launching the CargoX platform to become the first open, neutral, and accessible blockchain platform in the shipping industry for freight forwarders, NVOCCs, exporters and importers.
(London – 13 November 2018) – CargoX is shortlisted at the Financial Times/RSG 2018 Intelligent Business Awards. The awards ceremony will be held at the 2018 Intelligent Business Forum in San Francisco on November 14th.
(Muscat, Oman – 8 November 2018) – CargoX wins the IRU World Congress Startup competition among 77 competitors, impressing more than 1000 attendees from over 60 countries.
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.
(Las Vegas, 29 October 2018) – The CargoX platform was presented at the JOC Logistics Technology conference in Las Vegas by Patrick Vlačič, CargoX’s maritime legal expert, on stage with Andrew McLoone, director of operations at BDP International.
TriumphPay, a leading provider of carrier payment, factor management, supply chain finance solutions and Intelligent Audit, a leader in freight audit, business intelligence analytics, and transportation spend optimization solutions, announced today a new partnership. The companies, which process a combined $15 billion in transportation spend annually, said that they are committed to streamlining and digitizing […]
The container, processed with the revolutionary new CargoX Smart B/L™, has been released successfully in the Port of Koper, Slovenia (EU) on Monday, 20 August
We consistently hear from shippers that the contractual freight process is failing them. It’s a slow and static process that is misaligned with the fast-paced and volatile freight market. Today, we are announcing Dynamic Backup giving shippers real-time, guaranteed prices for contractual freight. Read the Full Blog Post
Recently we had the honor of hosting Ellen Voie, founder, President, and CEO of Women In Trucking Association (WIT) at Convoy HQ. WIT’s mission is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Read the Full Blog Post
FreightWaves’ coverage of Distributed 2018, a leading enterprise blockchain conference, continues.
There’s a side of the trucking industry most don’t see. Look behind the hardened exterior and you’ll find a community of people dedicated to both their profession and their community. Read the Full Article
The current freight marketplace makes one thing clear, America needs more trucking companies. Capacity is at historic lows and rates are skyrocketing nationwide. Read the Full Blog Post
Some companies think they have it tough when setting up and orchestrating the delivery networks that shuttle their products from point of origin to end customer, but J.R. Butler faces some especially high hurdles. Read the Full Blog Post
From the first DOT week with ELDs to unprecedented load-to-truck ratios in California to the start of the summer season, the past few weeks have been overwhelming for many shippers. Companies are paying more than ever to move their products and carriers are failing on loads or rejecting primary freight, leading to a very hot […]
In June 2018 Convoy surveyed over 300 small and mid-sized trucking companies across the United States to collect a snapshot of the industry. Survey participants include dispatchers and owner-operators. All the results are self-reported by the participants. Read the Full Blog Post
The health and wellness of professional truck drivers is an increasing concern. This issue was ranked as the 8th most important in the industry by contributors to the American Transportation Research Institute. Read the Full Blog Post
This article, featured in Startup City magazine, shares how Carggo is using digitization to advance the freight industry.
FreightWaves has covered Convoy’s Series B funding, as well as their potentially game-changing play to offer “automatic detention pay” for drivers caught in bad shipping detention situations. But only this week Convoy revealed that members of one of the world’s all-time greatest rock bands, U2’s Bono and The Edge, quietly invested in the company last year. Read […]
Convoy leverages its tech to give owner-operators the same advantages as large carriers. Read the Full Article
Digital freight broker Convoy staked their claim in the freight market by doing something that few have had either the ability to or desire to do before: automate detention. Read the Full Article
Three years after launch, Convoy has gone national. And with it a new detention feature that will automatically pay drivers who are held up for more than 2 hours at a facility. Read the Full Article
The demand for tech-based solutions is creating a wave of innovation in the startup world. Keep reading to learn about the top 15 companies who are leading the next era of tech disruption.
One of the early entries in the so-called and really misnamed “Uber for trucking” movement, Convoy found immediate backers with the likes of Jeff Bezos, Marc Benioff and Henry Kravis when it launched in 2015. Since then, hundreds of companies have tried to enter the field of digital freight matching, including Uber itself this year. […]
