Frontloading and Red Sea diversions pushed volume and rates higher in the third quarter, and ongoing geopolitical disruption will allow carriers to extend their robust financial health into next year,...
There is a massive gift card scam across many industries including finance, supply chain, and retail. These attacks are coming through phishing campaigns, which are on the rise. Remember: gift...
Explore the Q4 2024 Shipper Rate Report, a collaboration between FreightWaves, BlueGrace Logistics, and U.S. Bank. This comprehensive resource examines the latest shipping rates and highlights the key factors shaping...
Ports shut down yesterday as a result of a union strike and lockout over contract negotiations. It sounds familiar, but we’re not talking about the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) shutting...
High driver turnover rates have long characterized the trucking industry. Replacing drivers is an expensive and time-consuming task, and unrelenting turnover rates can have a significant impact on a carrier’s...
Two Canadian men were arrested when cops found over half a ton of cocaine in their tractor-trailer.The Illinois State Police Blackhawk Area Task Force recently arrested 27-year-old Vanshpreet Singh from...
Trucks wait to go through customs after traveling across the World Trade International Bridge in Laredo, Texas. (Callaghan O'Hare/Bloomberg News) Donald Trump’s threat of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada...
Trump’s labor pick draws longshore and Teamster praise but trucker ireThe selection of Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer is seen as favorable to unions, with the new administration potentially facing the...
The shipments component of the Cass Freight Index fell 1.9% m/m in October after a 1.7% decline in September. The index was unchanged in seasonally adjusted (SA) terms from September,...
This is a guest post by Jane Dillman. Despite slightly uncertain geopolitics, global trade still presents huge opportunities for business owners and operators. Of course, that’s only true as long...
