Plus, tracking the ever-changing tariff announcements, Waabi teams up with Volvo, GenLogs secures big funding, and more.
The freight market recovery is still stuck in neutral, so what are brokers doing instead? 76% are betting on tech, automation, and efficiency to stay ahead in 2025.
Reefer rates rise as Valentine’s Day flower demand arrives. See how Miami’s freight market reacts to seasonal shipping spikes.
U.S. retailers, including Walmart, Kroger, and Whole Foods, are being targeted with bomb threats demanding ransom in the form of Bitcoin or gift cards, causing widespread disruptions.
A Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco research paper suggests 60% of the US inflation surge since 2021 is due to global supply chain disruptions. An easing of these pressures is now evident with lower freight and container rates.
FedEx Freight is closing 29 locations to streamline its operations, significantly impacting Arkansas and surrounding states.
Extreme weather and climate change pose challenges to the Panama Canal, affecting global trade and increasing costs for shipping companies.
The South is transforming into the US's new industrial heartland, with investments pouring into sectors such as EV battery production.
Key trends in freight and shipping market of June 2023, with insights into spot market, carrier capacity, LTL sector and cross-border shipping.
Generative AI could drastically transform supply chains, enabling demand forecasting, route optimization, and potentially reducing human roles. Companies like Maersk are increasingly integrating AI into their operations.
U.S. heavy industry is seeing a surge of investment, creating a 'manufacturing supercycle' that could shape the economic landscape for years to come.
Following a major roadway collapse, Pennsylvania's governor announces a swift two-week repair plan for Interstate 95, bringing relief to the trucking industry.
340,000 UPS workers could strike from August 1, disrupting US supply chains. Key issues include higher wages, more full-time positions, and improved working conditions
Tiger Cool Express, an innovator in temperature-controlled domestic intermodal, has closed, impacting over 50 jobs. The closure follows declining demand for intermodal and low trucking rates.
West Coast dockworkers are set for a 32% pay increase and a one-time "hero bonus" under a new contract agreement, marking a significant win for transport workers.
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