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Sourcing Solutions
The Next ‘Everything Shortage’ is Coming. Are You Planning for It?
Is another “everything shortage” looming? Some signs point to yes — but our industry is much better prepared this time around.
Trucking
Pros to Know: XPO’s Kevin Flynn Talks Collaboration and Teamwork
Clean Energy
Stalling EV Adoption is Making Supply Chains More Complex
Fleet Management
4 Strategies to Help Fortify Against Supply Chain Disruptions
Fleet Management
North American Transborder Freight up 7.5%
Fleet Management
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Underscores Critical Importance of Modernizing Interstate Highways
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Automation
Alexis Asks: An Efficient Industrial Warehouse Workforce
Many warehouses have implemented AI, automation and various project management tools. These advancements have not only benefited the operations but also enhanced the capabilities and well-being of the warehouse workforce.
Mentorship Programs
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
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Register now to hear from experts from McKinsey Co., FTR Transportation Intelligence, NetStock and Trailer Bridge talk all things transportation, company culture, Generative AI and more.
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Sustainability
Alexis Asks: Safer Trucking for Future Drivers
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain. Campaigns like Distracted Driver Awareness Month further the importance of staying focused and alert at all times while behind the wheel.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
What Shippers Need to Know: Why Emissions is Key to Sustainability
Measuring and understanding scope 3 emissions takes time and a trusted partner, and reducing emissions tends to require more long-term solutions.
Fleet Management
Transition to BEV for Long-Haul Trucking to Cost $1T: ATRI Research
While both renewable diesel and battery electric vehicle pathways have implementation costs, a new report from ATRI concludes that relying on BEV to decrease CO2 emissions is nearly six times more expensive than RD.
Fleet Management
Diesel Prices Put Shippers Conditions in Negative Territory
FTR’s January Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) fell into negative territory in February for the first time since September 2023.
Trucking
Geopolitical Volatility Prompts Elevated Container Leasing Rates
A year-to-date (YTD) analysis of global container leasing transactions by Container xChange shows a notable uptick in average rates since the beginning of 2024, indicating an uptick in demand for container leasing services,
Last-Mile
Why Software Solutions are the Key for Delivery Success
This is the year for delivery software and technology is only going to continue to improve and drive growth for businesses and consumers.
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Fleet Management
EVs Signal a New Shipper-Carrier Frontier
Commercial electric vehicles (EVs) are poised to transform supply chain management, fueled by shipper sustainability goals, technological vehicle advancements and regulatory pressures
COLD CHAIN
Refrigerated Truckload Rates Fell in March
Spot truckload rates continued to slide in March as demand for trucking services moved toward typical seasonal levels, reported DAT Freight & Analytics.
Trucking
Global Trade Activity Indicates Rebound in Demand for Manufactured Goods
New data from Tradeshift's Q1 Index of Global Trade Health paints an encouraging picture for global trade, with robust growth observed in China and the United States, alongside indications of a rebound in global demand for manufactured goods.
3PL/4PL
Safeguarding Platform to Help Combat Fraud in Transportation and Logistics
Descartes Systems Group developed Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard to help freight brokers, 3PLs and shippers identify and prevent fraudulent activities related to carrier information, load tracking, and shipment status.
Carbon Footprint
EV Roaming Hubs
SolidRoam built an electric vehicle (EV) roaming hub product that connects EV charging providers to each other through only a single connection point. This scalable, flexible, and modular software effectively “democratizes” the charge hub.
Fleet Management
Carrier Sourcing to Revolutionize Freight Brokerage Operations
Trucker Tools launched Carrier Sourcing, which empower freight brokers to source and vet new carriers with unparalleled confidence.
Fleet Management
Fuel Costs Could Remain Drag on Trucking Conditions
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for February fell to -5.31 from January’s reading of -1.41. A sharp increase in diesel prices was the principal factor in the deterioration in market conditions for carriers.
Fleet Management
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Results in Severe Rating for Atlantic Ocean
Index data from ITS Logistics reflects the considerable demand shifts for the Ports of Norfolk, New York, and New Jersey due to the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge damage.
Fleet Management
LTL and Truckload Rates Hold Steady
In parcel, the index shows the effect of fuel surcharge increases and other accessorial changes to drive net rate growth in Q1 and Q2 2024, despite limited overall demand.
Trucking
LogiNext Transforms Driver Well-being and Operational Efficiency
The introduction of this feature is aimed at enhancing the financial well-being of drivers worldwide while ensuring maximum operational efficiency for the organizations.
Automation
Logistics Managers' Index Shows Optimism Toward Future of Logistics, Despite Transportation Prices on the Rise
This is the seventh time in the last eight months that the LMI has shown expansion. This growth is driven by the buildup of inventories, the subsequent tightening of warehousing, and the ongoing slow yet steady recovery in transportation.
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Air Cargo
Air Freight, Ocean Freight Markets Show Resilience: Study
The Dimerco Asia Pacific Monthly Freight Report for March-April offers a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of the air and ocean freight markets within this dynamic region.
3PL/4PL
Sheer Logistics Acquires CargoBarn, Enhances 3PL and 4PL Services
Sheer Logistics acquired CargoBarn, a tech-enabled third-party logistics provider (3PL) that provides full truckload freight brokerage, expedited, drayage, and other specialized services.
Fleet Management
FTR Shippers Conditions Index Declines
FTR’s January Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) fell 3 points in January to a reading of 3.4. While still positive, the SCI was the weakest it had been since September 2023.
Fleet Management
Smartcharger Station for Electric Heavy-Duty Freight
Einride opened its first U.S. Einride Smartcharger Station in Lynwood, Calif., strategically located near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach along the I-710.
Fleet Management
Key IT Advances Shaping Vehicle Logistics
A comprehensive study from INFORM underscores a robust forecast for market growth in vehicle logistics and identifies key technologies driving innovation.
Fleet Management
NMFTA’s Digital LTL Council Announces eBOL 2.1
The latest update to the established electronic bill of lading (eBOL) standard was created by the Council in response to industry feedback.
Fleet Management
BeyondTrucks Launches New Fuel Transport Solution with Inventory Monitoring Feature
The BeyondTrucks solution digitizes and centralizes all inventory readings from various customers in one place, allowing for real-time monitoring, order point reevaluation and automated order generation.
Fleet Management
AI Design Feature to Elevate Operational Efficiency in Trucking Industry
Optimal Dynamics introduced new artificial decision intelligence (ADI) features designed to help elevate operational efficiency and financial success for trucking companies.
COLD CHAIN
Onboard Courier Service for Time-Sensitive Shipments
DB Schenker introduced an exclusive onboard courier service, which provides a swift and reliable express air transport to and from any geography in the world.
Risk/Compliance
5 Tips to Prevent Cargo Theft
Through close collaboration, open communication and intelligent planning, you can do your part to help make freight transportation safer for everyone.
Fleet Management
Penske, Hitachi Launch Electric Truck Charging Pilot
Penske Truck Leasing, Hitachi America, Ltd. and Hitachi Energy launched a large-scale, centralized electric truck charging solution to support Penske’s electric truck deployments for customers in Stockton, Calif.