Unilever, the massive Rotterdam-headquartered company that brings beauty, personal care, and food products to over 2.5 billion people daily, has partnered with JD.com, an e-commerce giant based in Beijing, to expand its reach in China.
Springfield, Illinois hits Walmart with a $50k fine for allowing truck parking. Safeway delivery drivers make history with a newly ratified union contract. We interview Senator Bob Corker about Trump’s tariffs. 162 transportation and logistics companies make the 2018 Inc. 5000 list. JP and Chad discuss all this and more on this week’s episode.
World’s largest shipping company says over-capacity and fuel costs, not trade war, are the main issues.
WiseTech CEO Richard White’s consolidation moves continue with intermodal specialist Trinium.
Trinium Technologies is a Los Angeles-based intermodal trucking software provider.
Report from BluJay Solutions and Adelante SCM says drones and driverless trucks will not deliver most supply chain benefits.
Solar fields are being used by RLS Logistics to provide power for its cold-storage warehouses, but that is really only approach the company is taking to build greener and more sustainable facilities.
Sponsored by LaunchIt Public Relations…William Ellis, managing director of Phillips Connected Technologies, tells us about the future of connected trucks and trailers.
Potentially toxic smoke from a smoldering warehouse fire causes officials to evacuate the area.
Chinese oil and PNG demand is hitting the roof; EU is interested in buying U.S. PNG supply; trade tariffs on China might end up increasing cost of fish in the U.S.
More than 2,000 Subaru vehicles were delivered to the U.S. port on maiden voyage of “next-generation car carrier.”
Ford will launch a new SUV in China as part of their growth plan, while Uber Freight is spinning off as a separate business unit from Uber under the direction of Lior Ron.
Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union are among those who have instituted retaliatory tariffs on cranberry imports coming from the United States. FreightWaves spoke with Kellyanne Dignan, Ocean Spray’s Director of Global Corporate Affairs, who provided the company’s perspective on the issue.
The purchase of Panatlantic Logistic builds on two acquisitions in the sector last year.
The purchase price for the flatbed carrier specializing in the transport of steel, aluminum and other metal products was $53.8 million.
XPO Connect, linking carriers and suppliers on a voice-activated phone app, has been a success for XPO beyond its earlier expectations.
Former Walmart logistics leader joins drone provider; longtime employee promoted to oversee branch operations.
Procter & Gamble prices to increase; The end of Uber’s self-driving truck program; Unilever takes a hit from Brazil truck strike; Gap innovates distribution following a 2016 warehouse fire, and more in Today’s Pickup.
Check out the latest hires and promotions in logistics, port management, transportation technology and maritime insurance.
Amazon spent $21.7 billion in shipping last year – a number which could be reduced if the company took control of its supply chain instead of partnering with 3PLs.
Used truck prices in June were changed little month-over-month, but posted a 15% increase over June 2017, according to ACT Research.
According to CB Insights, “the maritime shipping industry accounts for 90% of global trade and is only now beginning to leverage technology. This shift could have far-reaching impact on retailers, consumer goods companies, manufacturers, and more.” With this important industry in mind, CB Insights hosted a July 24 webinar to “explore how shipping companies and global ports are utilizing automation and blockchain technology to revolutionize the shipping industry,” taking a look at various aspects of the supply chain along the way.
Connecting the dots to bring value — and style — to the masses.
In December 2017, XPO was considered an acquisition target by Amazon and Home Depot. We argue that there is a much better fit with this massive and storied trucking operation.
Covering 14 acres, TEC Equipment’s new Mack/Volvo dealership in Fontana, CA, is designed to improve customer service and features many driver amenities.
The global third-party logistics provider’s earnings grew 9.6 percent year-over-year.
According to a Global Cold Chain Alliance survey, price and customer service round out the top three factors when choosing a provider.
American Maritime Partnership-sponsored report shows Walmart prices the same in San Juan and Jacksonville.
The company continues to expand its footprint in the transport of perishables.
Customs will continue to suspend liquidation for subject merchandise entered on or after Nov. 22, 2017.
Butner elected board president; Magnusson joins advisory committee; Oud named to panel; and Pulfer hired in Ohio.
Kuebix, a transportation management system (TMS) that delivers a wide variety of freight analytics, plans to take a look at the impact Amazon Prime Day will have on the supply chain.
Theresa May and Donald Trump have patched things up; US warehouse capacity tightest in decades; transpacific container rates moving up quickly; Canadian Pacific and its two unions reach a mutually beneficial deal; Lufthansa Cargo offers spot capacity on its app.
While there is a lot of noise surrounding tariffs and potential trade wars, it probably isn’t enough to derail the economy and the red-hot freight environment.
Sponsored by Reliance Partners…Other than the economy slowing and unemployment rising, is there a solution to the driver problem?
World’s third-largest container shipping company obtained all regulatory approvals to become a 24.99 percent shareholder in the asset-light third-party logistics provider.
President Trump is pushing his trade conflict with China toward a point where neither side can back down.
The branch has been managing the Alabama & Tennessee River and Fulton County tracks for several years.
South Korea-based Lotte Global Logistics announced that it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
FreightWaves released an updated version of SONAR today that added thousands of new tickers to give market participants with better insights into the current state of the freight market.
The investigation covers products of sodium gluconate, gluconic acid and derivatives between April 1 and Sept. 30, 2017.
The rise of e-commerce has pressured warehouses to raise throughput in smaller spaces with fewer people, creating a business opportunity for tech firms promising to find efficiencies and increase productivity.
Major tech changes will hurt the for-hire trucking market within the next decade. Where are the drivers going? Look no further than the warehouse. JP and Chad do 5 GOOD Minutes with Craig and Ben from CDL Marketing on driver retention. LNG carries crack open the Northern Sea Route. The U.S. has borne the Jones Act long enough. JP and Chad discuss all this and more on this week’s episode.
Dock411 says that 60% of truckers visit a new location each day and 70% have lost time because of unfamiliarity with a location. But that is only half the story. Once at a facility, many locations do not have amenities such as bathrooms for drivers.
There are trucks involved in the deal, but what Covenant really sought is the logistics capabilities of Landair.
FloraHolland is the world’s largest flower market, creating liquidity for flower growers all over the world.
“The livelihoods of all these people are at risk,” says international trade adviser.
Freight markets still hot to close Q2; COSCO/OOCL merger approved by US, China; Tesla hits Model 3 production goal; CSX revives plan for intermodal hub in North Carolina; EU threatens retaliation over auto tariffs.
The trucking industry isn’t at the point of no return yet, but it is at risk. Many of those jobs are heading into the increasingly efficient warehouses.
Blockchain panelist at SMC3 talk use cases, regulation, and crypto. JD.com opens up an automated warehouse that employs just four people but fulfills 200,000 packages daily. Amazon unveils plans to ramp up delivery services for their own packages. Volvo Trucks and FedEx demonstrate platooning technology in North Carolina. NFI and Penske are trialing Freightliner electric trucks. JP and Chad discuss all this and more on this week’s episode.
“Why does it take 18 years to build a bridge?” asks Long Beach executive director.
Twenty-five percent duties on products originating in China scheduled to take effect July 6.
This morning, new SONAR indexes went live, giving a detailed look into load transmission acceptance by equipment type and length of all, and adding employment data for various transportation modes.
Becoming a “shipper of choice” is key to managing — even beating — any capacity crunch, according to Adam Robinson, marketing manager at Cerasis.
This morning, new SONAR indexes went live, giving a detailed look into tender rejections by equipment type and length of all, and adding employment data for various transportation modes.
Third-party supply chain provider NFI along with Penske Truck Leasing will take delivery of and test Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) electric vehicles.
Sales of new single-family homes beat expectations in May as a surge of sales in the South helped offset softness in other areas of the country. This serves as a sign that construction activity should remain strong, though other downstream industries face challenges.
By far the most significant partnership came last month when Kroger said it would work with U.K. online supermarket Ocado.
JD.com opened a completely automated warehouse near Shanghai, keeping up with its robust investment in technology to optimize and inject increased efficiency in its logistics processes.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing states to collect taxes on all sales made through online channels, helping large omnichannel retailers compete online for sales.
A few thoughts in Today’s Pickup from a two-day visit to Washington.
Australia-based software company makes its eighth acquisition this year.
New warehouse campus will feature two buildings with more than 2.3 million square feet of space.
The Ohio-based company was fined earlier this year.
On June 18, XPO Logistics announced their partnership with Nestlé as the two plan to construct “a 638,000-square-foot distribution center at the new SEGRO East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park (SLPEMG) in Leicestershire, UK.”
State of the industry report sees a “steep grade ahead” with carriers in control as transportation demand outstrips supply.
Google invests $550 million in JD.com, the e-commerce major from China, marking its advent into the logistics world.
The U.K. facility, scheduled for completion in 2020, is touted as one of the most advanced distribution management centers in the world.
Shippabo is a cloud-based supply chain management startup that is helping businesses connect with freight forwarders and carriers, while consolidating their data in one place.
Capstone Logistics, which has historically focused on warehouse management services and distribution center efficiency, bought LoadDelivered, the Chicago-based brokerage, and Logistical Labs, its SaaS spinoff.
Canadian National is making good on its promises to fix some of their deteriorated infrastructure and ramp up in response to being challenged on their ability to handle surging freight volumes. The Fed is expected to raise rates while trucking companies invest in the future.
Six times per year, professors from Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, and the University of Nevada, Reno collaborate with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) to collate data from professionals in the logistics industry, “identifying trends and developments in the logistics industry over time,” according to the Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI).
Northwest Seaport Alliance deepening channels, improving terminals to handle bigger ships.
The summer surge of freight hit the West Coast ports and is working its way through the national network. Now it’s Dallas’ turn to blow up: its outbound tender rejection index is outperforming the national average by 60% over the past three months.
Ground handlers operating at U.S. airports are overwhelmed by increased cargo flows.
The company is adding 200,000 square feet of warehousing space near the New Jersey/New York ports and 200,000 square feet in Maryland over the next 18 months.
Plug Power in association with Workhorse Group has developed a hydrogen-powered delivery van that is one of the first of its kind to be deployed on a standard delivery route for the FedEx facility.
Dockworker unions in the United States have been and will continue to be the “elephant in the room” when it comes to port terminal enhancements, especially on the West Coast, […]
The Australia-based software company adds Canadian customs management solutions provider to its growing portfolio.
The port just finished a renovation project at North Cargo Piers 1 and 2 and has other projects in the works that are expected to be completed in 2019.
Logistics company hires key account manager; properties group names corporate affairs lead; airline taps commercial activities chief; industry groups elect board members; and longtime public servant becomes EVP.
Philadelphia Regional Port Authority and PortMiami are among the grant beneficiaries.
Port expected to give final approval to new SSA Terminal deal for Oakland International Container Terminal and Matson Terminal.
The job openings rate in the overall economy hovered at record highs at the start of the 2nd quarter, as companies across industries continue to struggle to find workers. Results from the transportation sector show an industry facing a significant challenge, and wages will likely face additional pressure to rise in upcoming months.
Increased duties will take effect when the International Trade Commission publishes its final injury determination.
Given the raised possibility of getting pulled over and inspected, a lot of drivers are choosing to take some time off.
Given just 3 minutes to make their pitch and an additional 2 minutes to answer judges’ questions, 15 startup companies did their best to show judges at the Movin’ On conference why their solutions will change the market.
As capacity tightens throughout the United States, shippers make best use of existing and future storage space.
President Trump released two proclamations on Thursday announcing he will follow through on Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum imports from the EU, Mexico and Canada.
Oil prices have stabilized after a month of volatility, but Iran pulling out of the nuclear deal is still a possibility, as European oil companies and banks are unwilling to buy oil from the country in the wake of perceived sanctions.
The Florida-based TMS provider is the Australian company’s seventh acquisition so far this year.
The move is designed to enable further collaboration in the transformation of China’s logistics industry.
The Chinese logistics company says “Strolling Dragon” is equipped with cutting-edge artificial intelligence and superhuman vision.
California warehouse opening comes ahead of launch of eShop
The Bristol facility is the logistics provider’s largest to date at 150,000 square feet.
ATA’s Truck Tonnage Index has risen by 2.2% this month after a minor dip in March, and is 9.5% higher year-on-year, indicating a surging freight market.
A.P. Moller-Maersk subsidiary signs 10-year agreement for warehouse complex in Santa Fe Springs.
Unemployment rate across the U.S. has fallen below 4% and is creating problems for recruiting and retaining skilled labor in the logistics industry.
Lifshatz is appointed CFO; Thrasher and Pay get new roles.
The software engineering team, a lab and product demo area will be housed in the Dublin facility.
