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Transfix sells brokerage to NFI, pivots its business
The digital firm will focus on selling software as a service.
By David Taube • June 6, 2024 -
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Flexport expands Convoy load board to brokers
The logistics tech firm says its AI-driven digital platform will lower procurement and load management costs as much as 90%.
By Larry Avila • June 5, 2024 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Canada border disruption? What shippers should know about a possible strike
If a strike happens, shippers can expect lengthy delays moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada.
By Larry Avila • Updated June 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of The Port of Long Beach
Forum Mobility breaks ground on Port of Long Beach charging station
The facility will be equipped with 44 dispensers to power trucking fleets, including Amazon's.
By S.L. Fuller • May 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota
Toyota debuts renewable energy system at Port of Long Beach
The resources generated by the new system will support Toyota Logistics Services’ vehicle-processing and distribution center at the port.
By S.L. Fuller • May 23, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseHow supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse
C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.
By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila , Alejandra Carranza • May 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart streamlines fulfillment with third consolidation center
The facility places suppliers' less-than-truckload shipments into truckload hauls before sending them off to regional distribution centers.
By S.L. Fuller • May 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon to roll out 50 heavy-duty electric trucks in California
The Volvo VNR Electric trucks are the company's largest deployment of Class 8 vehicles.
By Colin Campbell • May 10, 2024 -
Provided by Union Pacific
Union Pacific launches premium service between Southern California and Chicago
The railroad's new domestic intermodal route cuts transit times from five to three days.
By Larry Avila • May 8, 2024 -
Provided by C.H. Robinson Worldwide
How CH Robinson is using AI to automate logistics management tasks
The broker hopes speeding up responses to emailed quote and appointment requests will improve productivity.
By Larry Avila , Edwin Lopez • May 8, 2024 -
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How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring
Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and improving roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.
By Edwin Lopez • May 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ryder System via Business Wire
Ryder opens another facility on the US-Mexico border
The new warehouse in El Paso, Texas, is a result of growing demand from clients in the region and an expected rise in nearshoring activity.
By Edwin Lopez • April 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volvo Trucks
White House earmarks $1.5B in push for freight decarbonization
Federal funds will support the electrification of ports and electric truck charging infrastructure, among other projects.
By Larry Avila • April 24, 2024 -
Provided by Schneider National
Baltimore bridge collapseHow Schneider National tapped into shipper needs post-Baltimore bridge collapse
Following a wave of freight rerouting requests, a quickly deployed email campaign gave the carrier’s drayage and other logistics services a boost.
By Larry Avila • April 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of ITS Logistics
Federal FLOW program welcomes more members
ITS Logistics and RoadEx America joined the Department of Transportation initiative to better share data across supply chains.
By Colin Campbell • April 18, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseTransportation modes absorb pressures after Baltimore bridge collapse
Delays, congestion and diversions are occurring, but supply chains are showing their resiliency.
By David Taube • April 17, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseVirginia, Pennsylvania join Maryland in relaxing trucking tax rules
The states and federal government have moved to provide relief after the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster.
By Colin Campbell • Updated April 11, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapse$8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal
New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.
By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapse pressures some key trucking lanes
Flatbed loads surged 57% week over week from Baltimore, DAT Freight & Analytics reported.
By David Taube • April 3, 2024 -
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Walmart letting businesses tap into its route optimization tech
The move to sell its proprietary AI-driven software contributes to the retailer’s business diversification strategy.
By Larry Avila • April 1, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapsePort of Baltimore stops accepting export containers
The state-owned Seagirt Marine Terminal will be closed Friday, according to an alert.
By Colin Campbell • March 26, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapsePort of Baltimore halts vessel traffic after bridge collapse
While the port is still processing trucks, the loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will disrupt port operations for some time.
By Colin Campbell • March 26, 2024 -
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Deep DiveShippers should lock in trucking rates soon: experts
Carrier executives are beginning to show optimism for a rate recovery, which could mean rising costs for customers.
By Larry Avila • March 7, 2024 -
Walmart sells intermodal assets to JB Hunt
One expert told Trucking Dive the retailer likely assessed it was better off eliminating its private intermodal fleet after reviewing operating costs.
By Larry Avila • March 4, 2024 -
Provided by Flexport
Flexport relaunches Convoy’s load board
Users began logging back into the platform shortly after the app reactivated, EVP and Head of Trucking Bill Driegert said.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 23, 2024
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