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Ocean Ports & Carriers
Pre-Peak Season Shipping Activity Stresses Import Volumes
Pre-retail peak season shipping activity has brought moderate volume increases to most markets, but a lack of equipment has stressed import volumes at origin, according to the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index from ITS Logistics.
Last-Mile
How Shippers Can Stay Proactive During Active Hurricane Season
AI/AR
C.H. Robinson Launches AI-Leveraged Load Matching Platform
Fleet Management
Trade Tech Introduces Platform-Integrated Chat for Streamlined Logistics Communication
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Nearshoring Becomes Growing Interest in U.S. for Manufacturing in Mexico
Automation
Automation in Transportation: Revolutionizing Food Logistics
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3PL/4PL
Streamlined Practices for Cross-Border Logistics
Cross-border trade has become a cornerstone of economic growth around the world. Still, navigating the complexities of international logistics can be a daunting task.
Emerging Technologies
Emerging Technologies Reshaping the Future of Supply Chain
These disruptive technologies are altering the way organizations do business. They’re creating alternative means of connecting data, providing visibility, enforcing safety and more.
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Unlock Your Food & Beverage Fleet's Full Potential
A comprehensive eBook that identifies the top 5 challenges plaguing food and beverage fleets today and provides actionable solutions to overcome them.
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Fleet Management
Geotab's Advanced Collision Detection Technology Enhances Fleet Safety
Geotab Inc. leverages AI and advanced data intelligence to launch new collision detection technology that further enhances predictive insights.
Trucking
New Tech Alliance to Transform U.S.-Mexico Nearshoring
The U.S.-Mexico Foundation (USMF) and the American Chamber/Mexico formed Bridge49: The Nearshoring Tech Alliance to leverage cutting-edge technology and innovation to tackle critical industry challenges pertaining to the U.S.-Mexico trade lane.
Software Solutions
Geotab's Advanced Collision Detection Technology Enhances Fleet Safety
Geotab Inc. leverages AI and advanced data intelligence to launch new collision detection technology that further enhances predictive insights.
Trucking
Falling Diesel Prices Improve Trucking Conditions Index: Study
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index rose in May to 2.24 from the -1.95 reading from April due to falling diesel prices and a freight rate environment that was less negative for carriers.
Trucking
Truckload Volumes Slipped in June: Study
Spot truckload rates rose in June despite declines in the number of loads moved, according to research collected by DAT Freight & Analytics.
Rail & Intermodal
Canadian Railway Strike Poses Threat to Global Supply Chain
A strike at the country’s two largest rail networks would disrupt production and deliveries across a wide variety of industries.
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Unlock Your Food & Beverage Fleet's Full Potential
A comprehensive eBook that identifies the top 5 challenges plaguing food and beverage fleets today and provides actionable solutions to overcome them.
Hiring
Elevating Logistics: TMSA's Elevate Conference
The Elevate conference did exactly as promised— elevated the conversations, people and connections of the marketing and sales efforts in logistics, celebrating 100 years of TMSA with many more to come.
Risk/Compliance
Cargo Thieves Becoming More Discriminatory in Shipment Targets: CargoNet
CargoNet, a Verisk business, recorded 771 theft incidents in Q2 of 2024, representing a 33% increase compared to Q2 of 2023.
AI/AR
Transfix Launches AI-Driven Software Suite for Enterprise Brokers and Carriers
Transfix released its first set of solutions since being acquired by NFI Industries.
3PL/4PL
CPG Shippers: Prepare Supply Chains to Weather Active Hurricane Season
Whether you purchase insurance, leverage drop trailers, or whip up a master logistics strategy with your provider this hurricane season, stay safe and keep those supply chains moving.
Cold Chain
Trucker Tools’ Cold Chain Load Tracking Solutions Monitors Temperature-Sensitive Products
Trucker Tools launched Cold Chain Load Tracking, a load tracking solution that provides monitoring for temperature-sensitive shipments.
Regulations
Post-Pandemic Supply Chains: An SCN Summit Recap
Without a crystal ball, the best way to solidify operations might be to reflect on previous practices and merge the best qualities with the technologies available to keep up with the market, demands and expectations of tomorrow.
Automation
Logistics Sector to Invest More in R&D: Study
Data from Source Advisors reveals that the logistics sector has invested a total of $10 billion in R&D, up from $7 billion in the previous year, which is nearly three times higher than the U.S. average over the same period.
Trucking
Inventory Costs, Warehousing Capacity, Transportation Prices on the Rise
Respondents to the LMI survey continue to be largely optimistic about the future of the logistics industry.
Cold Chain
ORBCOMM Launches Next-Generation Reefer Container Monitoring Device
ORBCOMM announced the latest generation of its reefer container monitoring solution featuring the CT 3600 device, enabling a new era of intelligent reefer management for shipping lines, container leasing companies and more.
Trucking
Motive Launches Automatic Fuel Savings Detection Tool
Motive launched Missed Savings, what is said to be an industry-first feature designed to help Motive Card customers reduce fuel costs by up to 5% or more.
Cold Chain
The Impact and Opportunities of SNAP Rule 26
The finalization of SNAP Rule 26 should be considered more of an opportunity than a requirement. Here's why.
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Unlock Your Food & Beverage Fleet's Full Potential
A comprehensive eBook that identifies the top 5 challenges plaguing food and beverage fleets today and provides actionable solutions to overcome them.
3PL/4PL
UPS to Sell Coyote Logistics to RXO, Inc.
This acquisition will enhance RXO’s market position, diversify and expand its customer base, and broaden its carrier network.
Trucking
U.S. Truck Fleets Continue Turnover to Near-Zero Emission Internal Combustion Engines: Study
Gasoline, diesel, natural gas and propane continue to be the primary fuel and technology choices for U.S. commercial trucks, with the population of advanced technology near-zero emissions diesels increasing 4% over 2022.
Trucking
Industry Costs Increased More Than 6% During Freight Recession
Marginal costs of operating a truck rose 6.6% to $1.716 per mile, according to data collected by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Possible Port Strikes on East Coast to Increase Volumes Significantly at West Coast Ports
The potential for ILA strikes at U.S. East Coast ports could challenge that region if a deal is not reached this year.
3PL/4PL
Streamlined Practices for Cross-Border Logistics
Cross-border trade has become a cornerstone of economic growth around the world. Still, navigating the complexities of international logistics can be a daunting task.
Trucking
Strategic Investors Drive Momentum for Transportation and Logistics Deals
The transportation and logistics (T&L) sector saw a total deal value of $29.7 billion with 52 disclosed deals from November 2023 to April, compared to a $22 billion deal value and 47 disclosed deals in the prior six months.
Trucking
Truckload Spot Rates Gained in May: DAT Data
Spot truckload rates bounced higher in May as shippers sought capacity to move greater volumes of van and refrigerated freight, according to data released by DAT Freight & Analytics.
Emerging Technologies
Leveraging Real-Time Data Key to Navigating Today’s Logistics Landscape
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Travis Ross, solutions manager, cold chain and reefer, EROAD, about how leveraging data in real-time represents a significant advantage for carriers navigating the complexities of the modern logistics landscape.
Regulations
Allianz Trade, BPL Unveil API-Powered Management Process for Non-Payment Insurance Enquiries
This industry-first collaboration is designed to transform how underwriters and brokers share enquiry data using Application Programming Interface (API) integration via Whitespace, a Verisk business.
Trucking
Logisticians Adapting to Permanent Volatility in Their Supply Chains
The report found that uncertainty is now a near constant in the global economy, and that the smartest way to respond to steady times is to rekindle strategic projects and gather resources to improve resilience.
Trucking
ATRI Research Identifies Strategies for Mitigating Female Truck Driver Challenges
Among the challenges identified in ATRI’s research were industry image and perception, training school completion, truck parking shortages and restroom access, and gender harassment and discrimination.