Transportation Chain Episode 6: Future Outlook of Trucking and Transportation Industry

ACBM editors share insight, statistics and an overall outlook as to the future of the trucking and transportation industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 14, 2020

ACBM editors share insight, statistics and an overall outlook as to the future of the trucking and transportation industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Global Enabled: 2025 Supply Chain Map

Check out the updated Supply Chain Map, which serves as a guide to supply chain professionals, as they make business decisions that enhance, improve efficiency and increase ROI.

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U.S-Canadian Trade Uncertainties in the Wake of Prime Minister Trudeau's Resignation: Alexis Asks

Now, along with mounting pressures between the U.S.' incoming administration and the Canadian government, Canada faces the task of new leadership which will continue to have an impact on geopolitics.

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Gear Up for Peak Season with Automated Container Unloading

January 14, 2025

As warehouses labor to keep up with the demands of peak season, more are turning to robotics to fortify their processes.

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Passport Acquires Brand Access to Enhance All-in-One Solution

This strategic acquisition strengthens Passport’s commitment to helping brands unlock their global potential by integrating local managed services like in-country logistics and marketplace management.

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Veho Launches Premium Economy Delivery for Relief from Rising Shipping Costs

Veho announces the launch of a Premium Economy service designed for e-commerce brands that need parcels delivered in five days or less, cost effectively and with a superior delivery experience.

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Mock Customs Detention Solution to Prepare Importers for Global Supply Chain Due Diligence

Sourcemap Inc. introduced a new Mock Customs Detention Solution to prepare importers for rapidly evolving global supply chain regulations, including forced labor, anti-corruption, tariffs and taxation.

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Truckload Demand Remains Flat: Study

LTL pricing is finally showing signs of softening while truckload rates remain stuck at the floor despite some signs of upward momentum.

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U.S. Airlines Experience Uptick in Fuel Cost Per Gallon Prices

U.S. Airlines’ November 2024 fuel cost per gallon is up 0.9% from October 2024, indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.492 billion gallons of fuel, 5.4% less fuel than in October 2024.

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The Global Enabled: 2025 Supply Chain Map

Check out the updated Supply Chain Map, which serves as a guide to supply chain professionals, as they make business decisions that enhance, improve efficiency and increase ROI.

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Supply Chain Experts Not Optimistic About Container Price Increases: Study

At the start of the year, the U.S. container market is abuzz with speculation that Chinese manufacturers and wholesalers will flood the United States and Canada with used containers. There's more...

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How Vision AI is Transforming Yard & Campus Operations

As adoption grows and technology advances, Vision AI will continue to unlock new levels of efficiency, security and sustainability, proving itself as an indispensable tool in the future of logistics.

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U.S-Canadian Trade Uncertainties in the Wake of Prime Minister Trudeau's Resignation: Alexis Asks

Now, along with mounting pressures between the U.S.' incoming administration and the Canadian government, Canada faces the task of new leadership which will continue to have an impact on geopolitics.

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Biden-Harris Administration Closes Term with $5B in Grants Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced nearly $5 billion in grants for 560-plus projects in all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories through seven priority programs funded through President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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DHL Supply Chain Acquires Inmar Supply Chain Solutions to Expand on Solutions

DHL Supply Chain announces the acquisition of Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a division of Inmar Intelligence and a leading returns solutions provider for the retail e-commerce industry.

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Telematics Control Unit Provides More Advanced Support Across Broader Range of Vehicles

Zonar released Zonar LD Telematics Control Unit, designed to deliver more comprehensive and faster vehicle intelligence and security data to meet the broadening demands of fleets.

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U.S. Container Imports Close Strong End of 2024

Continuing a trend of higher year-on-year volumes throughout 2024, December 2024 U.S. container import volumes closed at 2,367,271 TEUs, just shy of the 2.4 million TEU threshold that has typically strained port capacity.

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IoT Visibility Solution Offers Real-Time Traceability Across the Supply Chain

SmartSense VOYAGE is designed to ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of medicines, vaccines, food, fashion products, and other high-cost goods as they move across each touchpoint of the supply chain.

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Cybersecurity to be Most Pressing Challenge for Fleets in 2025

AI tools and the advancements expected in 2025 will act as force multipliers for threat actors as they craft increasingly sophisticated and believable phishing campaigns.

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ILA, USMX Sideline Possible Port Strike with Tentative Agreement

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year Master Contract.

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Model N Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Savage, Narvar and more.

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A Second Trump Administration and U.S. Manufacturing: Potential Impact

As the manufacturing landscape continues to evolve, flexibility, innovation and strategic thinking will be key to ensuring the long-term health and competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector.

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Carriers Express Optimistic Outlook for 2025: Report

The majority of carriers (91%) feel optimistic about achieving their primary professional goals in 2025, with 54% describing themselves as “extremely optimistic.”

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Uptick in Electric Vehicle Production Supports 50K Jobs: Study

At the close of 2024, manufacturers announced $197.6 billion in concrete investment in U.S. EV and EV battery manufacturing facilities over the last decade.

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AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires Krupp Trucking to Strengthen Global Position

AIT Worldwide Logistics announces that it has completed an agreement to purchase Krupp Trucking LLC’s (“Krupp”) business.

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Spike in Imports, Slowdown in Inventory Levels: LMI Report

Although overall inventory levels are down (-6.1) to “no change” at 50, upstream and downstream firms reported totally different numbers.

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Supply Chain 2024: Year in Review and Predictions for 2025

Here are some of the key trends that defined 2024, as well as predictions and strategic insights as companies navigate the complexities of the global market and plan for 2025 and beyond.

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Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2024

Thank you for your continued readership in 2024. Here are the Top 5 most viewed articles from the year.