Transportation Chain Episode 3: Labor Shortage in the Supply Chain

Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, discusses the labor shortage in trucking and freight and the impact from COVID-19.

Jun 19, 2020

Discover how a pandemic like COVID-19 can upend labor shortage in the trucking industry

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American Airlines Cargo Expands Cold Chain Capabilities for Life-Saving Shipments

September 4, 2025

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Fleetworthy Launches Driver and Asset Compliance Management Platform to Reduce Fleet Compliance Risk

September 4, 2025

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Supply Chain Leaders Expect International Sales to Rise in Q4 Despite Tariffs: Study

September 4, 2025

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Logistics Plus Acquires LoadDelivered Logistics

September 4, 2025

American Airlines Cargo Expands Cold Chain Capabilities for Life-Saving Shipments

American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo)

Enhanced capabilities entail extending 24/7 live tracking and monitoring to include shipments transported in active temperature-controlled units.

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Fleet Management

Fleetworthy Launches Driver and Asset Compliance Management Platform to Reduce Fleet Compliance Risk

Fleetworthy (formerly known as Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions)

The new SmartTiles offer fleets new insights into roadside inspections, providing views tailored to both drivers and assets.

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Supply Chain Leaders Expect International Sales to Rise in Q4 Despite Tariffs: Study

Passport Global Inc.

41% identified shipping costs as a top focus area, with many exploring in-country fulfillment as a way to boost speed and profitability.

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Logistics Plus Acquires LoadDelivered Logistics

Logistics Plus Inc.

This collaboration will provide customers with holistic transportation management solutions while leveraging back-office synergies across both organizations.

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America’s Largest Online Retailers Experience Gap Between Consumer Expectations vs. Actual Delivery Service Results

While America’s e-commerce giants excel at driving sales, they still have significant opportunities to turn the post-purchase phase into a true brand-building advantage.

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Supply Chain Visibility

ORTEC’s Advanced Control Tower to Optimize Supply Chain Performance

This solution is designed to deliver real-time visibility, centralized decision-making, and optimized logistics performance for all customers across multiple industries.

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Fleet Management

Colliers’ State of the Industry Report Highlights Tariff Impacts on Supply Chains

This report highlights the latest in freight pricing trends, port capacities, labor dynamics, current events, supply chain best practices.

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Rail & Intermodal

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Merger to Create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad

Together, these companies will connect over 50,000 route miles across 43 states from the East Coast to the West Coast, linking approximately 100 ports and nearly every corner of North America.

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Fleet Management

Better Truck Stop Locations Can Fuel Growth: Study

Fuel stops can boost profitability by catering to high-value customers who refuel more frequently, arrive during off‑peak hours, and spend more in store.

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Women in Supply Chain

BeyondTruck’s Natasha Martinez Details the Importance of a Diverse Supply Chain Background: Women in Supply Chain Award

Natasha Martinez, head of fleet success for BeyondTrucks, was named the overall winner of the Workforce Innovator category for this year’s Women in Supply award.

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Robot Guard Dogs Help Reduce Cargo Theft

Asylon Robotics

DroneDog is a robotic guard dog that can patrol docks, warehouses, distribution centers, and more.

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