“Fred Smith was a titan of the trucking industry," Spear said. (Anna Moneymaker/Bloomberg) Fred Smith, who transformed the parcel shipping industry by risking his family’s fortune to found FedEx Corp....
Poor ocean reliability presents major challenge for US ag exportersWith little relief forthcoming, cargo owners need to build delays into their shipping plans as port and ship capacity remain tight,...
The big news in this week’s Trucking Market Update is an alarming development in an area we don’t discuss that much in the podcast: trucking insurance premiums. Specifically, we’re talking...
Freight procurement is a critical process for both shippers and brokers. Every year, companies work to secure transportation at the right price, with reliable carriers, while managing uncertainty. But the...
The logistics industry is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, and technology is leading the charge. From real-time tracking to intelligent automation, digital tools are solving...
Trans-Pacific freight rates, particularly from China to the U.S. West Coast (USWC), fell significantly this week. In fact, some reports show China to USWC freight rates dropped by about a...
On Tuesday, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck officially launched Coretura, a joint venture dedicated to developing a standardized software-defined vehicle platform for commercial vehicles. The launch followed binding agreements between...
Pilot recently announced the opening of a new travel center in Port Allen, Louisiana.The new store is located at 420 N. Lobdell Highway near Interstate 10, and just across the...
Amazon headquarters in Seattle. (David Ryder/Bloomberg News) Amazon.com Inc. is ordering some corporate employees to move closer to their managers and teams, roiling a workforce already worried about job cuts...
DHL Express to suspend Canadian parcel business amid labor disputeThe shutdown, due to begin Tuesday evening, will disrupt a broad range of businesses that use DHL, from apparel brands such...
