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Transportation Management Top Stories

Amazon Logistics’ Growth Shakes Up Shipping Industry in 2023
The 2023 U.S. Parcel Shipping Index is out, and it shows Amazon leading the pack in a changing industry landscape.
Nissan Channels Tesla With Its Latest Manufacturing Process
Nissan has joined other carmakers in adopting Tesla's gigacastin. The process will cut costs as the Japanese carmaker has plans to roll out 30 new models by 2027.
Why are Diesel Prices Climbing Back Over $4 a Gallon?
As oil prices creep back over $4 a gallon, we look at the underlying reasons for this unexpected increase.
Luxury Car Brands in Limbo After Chinese Company Violates Labor Laws
The U.S. ban on imports from China's Xinjiang region is delaying deliveries of high-end cars like Porsche, Audi, and Bentley to the U.S. market.

Transportation Management Resources

SMC3 Mercury Gate Case Study - Improving Workflows and Enhancing Efficiency with LTL APIs
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Scope 3 Emissions from Freight Transportation
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Transportation Management News

UPS To Become USPS’s Main Air Cargo Provider, Replacing FedEx
UPS lands a major contract as it replaced FedEx as USPS's primary air cargo provider.

UPS Announces Plans to Close Around 200 US Facilities
UPS will invest $9 billion in automation, targeting efficiency and savings, while closing 200 U.S. facilities.

Blue Yonder Acquires One Network Enterprises for $839M
Blue Yonder has acquired One Network Enterprises, strengthening its supply chain platform and collaboration ecosystem.

A New Era of Electric Trucks Set to Begin in California
RIZON has launched a new line of mid-sized electric trucks in California, revolutionizing the way items are delivered in cities.

Q&A: Mike Burkhart on the Recent Nearshoring Push Into Mexico
Mike Burkhart of CH Robinson discusses the shift in imported goods away from China and into Mexico.

DHL Express and Standard Chartered to Cut Carbon Emissions
DHL Express and Standard Chartered are partnering up to increase the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Nike Continues Trend Toward Sustainability with New Partnership
Nike has partnered with CMA CGM to help reduce its carbon footprint through the use of alternative fuel for its maritime cargo.

Air Cargo Industry Braces for Explosive Surge in E-Commerce Demand
The IATA predicts a significant increase in air parcels over the next three years, the result of a surge in e-commerce sales.

Container Shipping Market Facing Major Challenge
Global container shipping faces overcapacity, driving rates to unsustainable lows and prompting cost-cutting measures.

Temu Expands Platform to Include Sellers With U.S.-Based Warehouses
Temu has shifted its focus to U.S. warehouses, promising faster deliveries and a challenge to Amazon.

Walmart To Sell Its Logistics Tools to Other Businesses
For the first time. Walmart has made its AI-powered "Route Optimization" tool available to all businesses.

GEODIS Unveils Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Software for Businesses
GEODIS launches multi-carrier parcel solution, streamlining e-commerce fulfillment with advanced software for businesses.

Talking Supply Chain: Embracing VUCA
Disruptions have made supply chain planning more difficult. GAINS’s Amber Salley has some advice.

BlueGrace Logistics Acquires Evos Smart Tools
BlueGrace Logistics has acquired Evos Smart Tools, providing shippers with supply chain optimizations and real-time analytics to help reduce overall costs. 

How PepsiCo Revamped Its Supply Chain
PepsiCo's supply chain evolved after COVID, adding more products and efficiency in its operation.

Range Energy Secures $23.5 Million for Electric Trailer Production
Electric truck startup Range Energy announced $23.5 million in new financing as it helps trucking companies make their diesel trucks more environmentally friendly.

Optimizing Parcel Spend with Reveel and Ratelinx
RateLinx and Reveel have formed a partnership aimed at optimizing parcel spend, in order to deliver improved performance.

SMC3: Is Technology a Competitive Advantage in the Modern Supply Chain Industry?
Maximize Efficiency and Minimize Costs with Technology-Driven Logistics Solutions for Your Business.

GRI Impact Analysis: Getting a Handle on Parcel Costs
Group Editorial Director Michael Levans is joined by Josh Dunham, co-founder of Reveel, a parcel shipping intelligence provider, in a discussion geared to help parcel shippers get a handle on the current parcel shipping environment and the challenges it’s created.

Retailers Pivot Supply Chain Strategy, Seek Red Sea Alternatives
As Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea, retailers are scrambling to find alternative methods for moving their inventory, including exploring more air freight options and boosting inventory.


Featured Companies

aThingz
aThingz, is a global technology company that provides business outcome-focused solutions to the digital enterprise, aThingz solutions increase the accuracy of your supply chain business decisions with faster and timely integrated business insights across the value chain through the use…
Verizon Networkfleet
Networkfleet offers GPS fleet management solutions to help small to medium- sized businesses, enterprises, and government agencies better manage vehicles and assets. A division of Verizon Telematics, a leader in next-generation connected services for the automobile, insurance, and healthcare industries,…
World Meteorological Organization
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is the UN system’s authoritative voice on the state and behaviour of the Earth’s atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces…
Inspirage
We are the integrated supply chain specialists solving business critical challenges from design to delivery. We provide end-to-end consulting and implementation solutions that link Innovation Management, Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management, as well as core ERP. We partner with…
Element Fleet
Element Fleet Management (TSX: EFN) is the leading global fleet management company, providing world-class management services and financing for commercial vehicle and equipment fleets. Our suite of fleet management services span the total fleet lifecycle, from acquisition and financing to…
IL2000
At IL2000, we provide exceptional comprehensive logistics management services by tailoring our solutions to fit our clients. We earn our client’s trust through innovative technology, consistent communication, and steadfast reliability. At IL2000, we honor our clients’ profitability as we…
Matson
Matson’s transportation offerings span the globe from Shanghai to Savannah and encompass everything from providing a vital lifeline to the economies of Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia and the South Pacific to delivering a wide range of multi-modal services throughout…
Synovos
RS Group Acquires Synovos - a logistics company based in the USA that pioneers MRO supply chain, asset and technology services. Synovos provides comprehensive MRO supply chain, asset and technology services that drive increased productivity, profitability and global competitiveness. Its…
Mastery Logistics Systems
Mastery Logistics Systems’ platform will bring centralized and automated appointment making and management. We will create a new automated tracking system based on very low-cost trackers attached to the freight and reported directly to shippers, and introduce widespread blockchain-based bills…
Baird
For more than 95 years, Baird has been a strong, stable and trusted financial partner across generations and through many market cycles. Today Baird serves individuals, families, businesses and communities across the United States as well as institutional clients around the…
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