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Apply for the 2020 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award
Food Logistics is accepting submissions for our annual Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers
Nolan Transportation acquires Eagle Transportation, expands cold chain logistics services
GlobalTranz acquires Cerasis
Spot truckload volumes rebound
Eleos and Geotab team up for UNIFY availability
Freight forecast signals strong truckload rates in Q1
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New Year, new editor, same quality content
Food Logistics is happy to announce Marina Mayer as its new editor-in-chief.
Transportation
Why now’s the time for shippers to evaluate expert help
Overall U.S. freight outlook tonnage will rise nearly 25% and revenues from that freight will surge above 70% over the next decade
Awards
Food Logistics is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2020 Champions: Rockstars of the Supply Chain Award
The award recognizes influential individuals in our industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped and attained milestones in the global supply chain.
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North America logistics market to grow with a CAGR of 5%
A report predicts that the market will reach a value of $1,200 billion by 2024, registering a CAGR of nearly 5% during 2019-2024.
Report highlights trends in the forklift truck market
Although there are a large number of automated solutions arriving in the market, the demand for manual internal combustion (IC) and electric forklifts have not dwindled.
Technology will accelerate commercial fleets' ROI
Commercial fleet managers from SMB’s to large enterprise are seeking effective technology solutions to enhance their operations and bottom-line results through data-driven insights and reduced risks to their rapidly evolving business.
Why now’s the time for shippers to evaluate expert help
Overall U.S. freight outlook tonnage will rise nearly 25% and revenues from that freight will surge above 70% over the next decade
Port Houston awarded U.S. Department of Transportation grant
Port Houston was one of nine U.S. ports awarded grant funding.
Idelic partners with Instructional Technologies for driver safety
Through this partnership, Idelic has integrated ITI's driver training software, PRO-TREAD, into the Idelic Safety Suite.
Kuebix and Trimble enter a definitive acquisition agreement
The acquisition will augment Trimble's comprehensive transportation technology portfolio and position Trimble to further its strategy to lead the industry's transformation.
Atlanta tops DAT list of top 10 places to find spot van freight in 2019
Atlanta was the No. 1 market to find spot truckload van freight in 2019
Produce imports drive reefer rates higher
Spot truckload freight volumes lagged during the first week of January compared to previous weeks in December but rates continued to show momentum.
Automated Logistics Systems improves freight visibility and transportation efficiency with Descartes MacroPoint Solution
The solution can eliminate the need for time-consuming and ineffective check calls with carriers to determine load location details, streamline transportation operations, and improve communication about in-transit freight across the supply chain.
Little Caesars Partners with DoorDash for Delivery
For the first time in its 60-year history, Little Caesars will begin delivering its pizzas.
Knight-Swift and DAT Announce Pilot Program for Advanced Predictive Rate Forecasting
DAT Solutions is supplying Knight-Swift Transportation with a powerful new rate forecasting tool to provide actionable short-term and long-term insights into transportation markets.
Fleetwood Transportation Joins List of Companies That Have Shut Down in 2019
Fleetwood Transportation shut down its operations on New Years Eve, citing troubles of finding insurance.
St. Louis Regional Freightway's 2019 Highlights
The St. Louis Regional Freightway has compiled a summary of the major developments over the past year that elevated its status as a world-class freight hub.
Robots Begin to Deliver Lunches in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company Refraction will begin lunchtime deliveries in the area with its REV-1 robot.
Tyson Foods Allowed to Ship Poultry to China from All US Plants
Tyson Foods will begin to take orders early next year.
Union Pacific Railroad Completes PTC on Rail Lines
Union Pacific Railroad has completed its implementation of positive train control (PTC) on all of its federally mandated rail lines, including passenger train routes.
California May Require Trucking Fleets to Have Zero Emissions Vehicles
California is considering requiring a portion of new truck sales to be electric or "zero emission" vehicles as it works to clean up its air quality.
Container Jacking Systems Make Their Mark in Intermodal Container Logistics
The lifts challenge the mid-range container handling market and dominate the container jacking niche.
Spot Van Rate Hits Highest Point Since January
The national average spot van rate hit its highest level since January and load-to-truck ratios for all three equipment types surged during the week ending Dec. 8
Freight Forwarder in Calgary Showcases its Fast and Stress-Free Service
Ocean-Air Freight Ltd. is promoting its fast and hassle-free freight shipping service for businesses and individuals throughout Canada.
Self-Driving Truck Travels Across the Country to Deliver Butter
Plus.ai has completed the first commercial freight cross-country trip by an autonomous truck, traveling from Tulare, California to Quakertown, Pennsylvania for Land O'Lakes in just under three days.
Walmart and Nuro to Test Self-Driving Grocery Delivery in Houston
Nuro's vehicles will reportedly delivery Walmart online grocery orders to a select group of customers who opt into the service.
Fruit Exporter Cuts Container Haulage Costs By 30% With New Lifting System
By installing BISON C-Lift A32F container lifting systems on site in two dedicated loading areas, T&G now have complete independence when it comes to grounding their 40' reefers for loading.
Domino's Expands GPS Tracking Technology
By the end of 2019, roughly a quarter of locations nationwide will have the tracking technology in place.
Transportation Insight Acquires Meridian Logistics, Secures Position in LTL Brokerage Market
The acquisition continues Transportation Insight's core M&A strategy of buying well-positioned transportation and logistics businesses with a strong base of clients that have future growth opportunities.
Tips for the AOBRD-to-ELD Transition
On Dec. 17 only ELDs that are registered with FMCSA can be used for records of driver duty status.
Mercatus Partners with Point Pickup to Offer Reliable Last-Mile Grocery Delivery for Growing Retailers
Mercatus has partnered with Point Pickup Technologies to provide a quick cost-effective way for grocers to respond to increase e-commerce and last-mile delivery market demand while maintaining direct relationships
Holiday Week Pushes Spot Truckload Rates Higher
With Thanksgiving occurring late in November, the holiday weekend coincided with end-of-month pressures.
Kroger Expands Delivery of Fully Cooked Meals
By offering multiple menus from one central scratch kitchen, Kroger Delivery Kitchen will deliver fresh and delicious meals on-demand without service or delivery fees.
