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Ocean Ports & Carriers
Red Sea Crisis: One Year Later
While container vessels are the most affected, they are not the only ones rerouting to avoid the Red Sea, according to a recap provided by project44.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
West Coast Ports Experience Significant Import Volumes Amid Fears of ILA Strike
Air Cargo
Supply Chain Issues to Negatively Impact Airline Performance into 2025
3PL/4PL
The 3PL Playbook: Innovations and Obstacles for 2025
Retention
Flexible Schedules Key to Job Satisfaction for Frontline Workers: Study
Trucking
Motus’ Insights Pro to Supercharge Vehicle Reimbursements
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Supply Chain Visibility
State of the Industry: Why Supply Chains Always Win in the End
What a time to work in the supply chain industry. Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. Regardless of the challenges many of today’s cold food chains face, supply chains always win in the end.
Automation
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.
Mentorship Programs
Women in Supply Chain Forum: Shattering Glass Ceilings
This event has become more than just a networking space. It’s a pathway for women in supply chain to really embrace being a woman in the supply chain. It’s a journey that we can all take together to learn, grow, nurture and shatter glass ceilings.
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Trucking
Motive’s Roadside Assistance to Protect Drivers During Winter Weather
Motive launched Motive Roadside Assistance, a comprehensive 24/7/365 roadside support service designed to improve driver safety and operational efficiency.
Air Cargo
Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Experiences Slow Growth
To reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, IATA analysis shows that between 3,000-6,500 new renewable fuel plants will be needed.
Hiring
Unemployment in U.S. Transportation Sector Rises Above Pre-Pandemic Level
Unemployment in the transportation sector reached its highest level during the COVID-19 pandemic (15.7%) in May 2020 and July 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
North America’s Container Shipping Market Braces for Tariff-Induced Impact
North America has experienced the sharpest rise of 20% in average container prices over the last 90 days, driven by market volatility, U.S. elections uncertainty (and tariff woes), surge in Mexico-U.S. trade, and logistical disruptions in Canada.
Material Handling Equipment
Driving Decarbonization Through Material Handling Electrification
Electrification is a realistic option to not only satisfy the business requirements and operational needs for increasingly heavy-duty applications, but also to help support decarbonization and sustainability initiatives.
Risk/Compliance
Motive's New AI-Powered Fraud Controls to Prevent and Stop Fraud on the Spot
The new fraud controls integrate telematics data from the Motive platform to give fleet managers the precise data and controls they need to automatically detect and prevent fraud.
Supply Chain Visibility
State of the Industry: Why Supply Chains Always Win in the End
What a time to work in the supply chain industry. Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. Regardless of the challenges many of today’s cold food chains face, supply chains always win in the end.
Retention
Kroger CMO Stuart Aitken to Step Down
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Saddle Creek, Flux Power and more.
Hiring
Creative Employer Branding Strategies to Mitigate Labor Shortages in U.S. Ports
Given the key position these port operations play within the U.S. economy, companies are going to have to reevaluate how they recruit, hire and retain workers.
Trucking
Freight Brokers Still Challenged with Fraud in 2025
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Chris Burroughs, Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) about why the outlook for 2025 suggests a shift toward greater resilience, technological innovation, and a focus on sustainability.
Supply Chain Visibility
Ups and Downs are New Normal in Transportation Industry
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Rishi Mehra, VP of commercial mapping and routing technology at Trimble, about nearshoring, autonomous vehicles, data analytics and supply chain disruptions.
Trucking
Why Supply Chain Plans Must Have Built-In Flexibility to Overcome Disruptions
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Hamish Woodrow, head of strategic analytics at Motive, about nearshoring, transportation and why supply chain managers must adapt to flexibility.
Cold Chain
Refrigerated Freight Carriers Need Stability in 2025
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Alice DeBiasio, VP and general manager, truck trailer Americas and digital solutions, Carrier Global Corp., about the top trends to watch for in 2025.
Trucking
How Economic Uncertainty Affects Transportation Priorities
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Jenny Vander Zanden, COO at Breakthrough, about the State of the Economy and how international challenges and geopolitical relations impact transportation priorities.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Port Strikes, Continued Volatility Impact Ocean Freight in Q4
Continued volatility in ocean freight rates and port strikes are key takeaways impacting Q4, according to a recent Colliers report.
Air Cargo
Air Cargo Market Shows Continued Growth in Demand
North American carriers saw 9.5% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in October. Capacity increased by 5.8% year-on-year.
Trucking
Logistics Manager’s Index Signals Healthy Logistics Recovery
The overall index has now increased for 12 consecutive months, marking a full year of expansion since November 2023’s reading of 49.4.
Air Cargo
Air Cargo Market Satisfies Just-in-Time Delivery Needs for Logistics Industry
Cargo planes are essential to international trade because of their capacity to deliver valuable products, emergency supplies, and temperature-sensitive commodities.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
5 Ocean Freight Predictions for 2025
Here are five predictions for how the ocean freight industry will play out in 2025.
Automation
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.
Risk/Compliance
Tariffs and Trade Barriers Top Concern of Supply Chain Leaders: Study
A study released by Descartes Systems Group and SAPIO Research showed that 48% of respondents identified rising tariffs and trade barriers as their top concern, closely followed by supply chain disruptions at 45% and geopolitical instability at 41%.
Risk/Compliance
Navigating 2025 Commercial Transportation Insurance, Rules, and Regulations
The commercial transportation industry will continue to face significant challenges in 2025. Focusing on risk management and implementing proactive measures can mitigate many factors.
Emerging Technologies
How Connected Vehicles Enhance Safety and Compliance Against ‘Nuclear’ Lawsuits
Adopting connected vehicle technologies isn’t just a choice—it’s a critical step toward a safer, more sustainable future for cold chain logistics.
Cold Chain
Cold Chain Operations Require Strategic View of Insourcing and Outsourcing Logistics
Logistics leaders must consider what functions or capabilities should be considered for bringing in-house and which would be best managed through a 3PL partner.
Cold Chain
Beyond Compliance: Getting The Most Out of Your Cold Chain Warehouse Audit
The best cold chains run on trust and clarity. When crews understand why temperature limits matter, when contractors know their exact responsibilities, when leadership sees the real operational picture, that's when lasting improvements take hold.
3PL/4PL
Transportation Capacity Management Helps to Improve the Carrier-Shipper Relationship
Transportation capacity management is not just a tool for efficiency but a strategic asset for strengthening carrier-shipper relationships. By leveraging TMS, shippers can build trust, enhance collaboration and achieve cost efficiencies.
Electrification
CARB Updates Incentive Plan for Fleets, Small Businesses Interested in Zero-Emissions Technology
CARB approved a $34.94 million incentives funding plan that will continue to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses, and equipment, with a focus on small businesses.
Cold Chain
8 Tips for Rigorous Cold Chain Management
When integrated into a robust quality control strategy, the following strategies can help to minimize temperature abuse and maximize perishable shelf life and quality.
Cold Chain
Carrier Refrigeration Introduces Retrofit Solutions for Trucks, Trailers, Rail, Containers
Carrier Refrigeration launched Transform Line, a range of modernization and retrofit solutions for truck, trailer, rail and container refrigeration systems worldwide.
Material Handling Equipment
Onboard Charging Solution for Lithium-ion Forklifts
Hyster Company released a new, flexible onboard charging solution available on several of its counterbalanced integrated lithium-ion electric forklift models.
