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Transportation Management Top Stories

How E-Commerce Deliveries Are Failing Today’s Consumer
A new study by Descartes reveals deep discontent with delivery service among online customers, with 67% reporting some type of problem.
Study Uncovers Massive Pollution From Ship Scrubber Discharge
A new study by Chalmers University reveals that over 200 million cubic meters of hazardous waste are dumped annually.
Amazon Rolls Out 50 New Electric Volvo Trucks in California
The new trucks will help Amazon decrease pollution from its shipping operations as it tries to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.
Impending Canadian Rail Strike Could Paralyze Country’s Economy
Over 9,000 Canadian rail workers may strike on May 22, threatening major disruptions across national supply chains.

Transportation Management Resources

SMC3 Mercury Gate Case Study - Improving Workflows and Enhancing Efficiency with LTL APIs
In this case study MercuryGate needed a way to automate workflows. It turned to smc3 for help.
Scope 3 Emissions from Freight Transportation
Today freight transportation contributes approximately 8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to the International Transport Forum demand...


Transportation Management News

Challenges with Dock Appointment Scheduling for Seamless Yard Operations
Businesses must choose an intelligent platform to address rising global supply chain needs when looking for the right yard management system, it needs to be sophisticated enough to manage all aspects of the shipping yard.

How to Maximize Your Yard Management and Dock Scheduling Investment
Great tech should not only enhance your business’s ability to optimize and automate tasks or functions, but it should also improve your user experience. This ebook details how companies need to get a return on their investment quickly and maximize their benefits from yard management and dock scheduling investment software.

Reimagining The Way Goods Move - Uber Freight’s Next Chapter in Logistics Transportation Management
Our newly combined organization brings Uber Freight and Transplace products and services together under the new Uber Freight Platform, a first-of-its-kind logistics solution and partner that unlocks unprecedented supply chain reliability, resiliency, and optimization.

Tracking and Reducing Transportation Emissions
Talk of greenhouse gas emissions seems to be everywhere today. Not only do emissions factor heavily into the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics investors care about, but it looks ever-more-likely that being a carbon emitter will soon have a direct economic cost.

How the Hybrid Network Becomes a Reality for the Future of Freight Transportation
It’s clear that everyone in the supply chain needs better options to keep goods moving and evolve their business operations in 2022 and beyond, this industry urgency is converging with important advancements in autonomous trucks and marketplace technologies, providing us with a preview of what’s ahead.

Examining the Future of Autonomous Trucking
A new report by Uber Freight envisions a future where autonomous trucks and human drivers operate alongside one another in a hybrid network to ease the burden of increased freight demand, enhance truck drivers’ quality of life, and create more value for everyone in the supply chain.

Why the Rise of Fourth-Party Logistics Providers, 4PLs, is Important to You
These supply chain partners offer comprehensive planning and execution for all shipments, boosting efficiency and lowering prices.

Leveraging the Power of a 4PL
In this "making the case guide" we show how, by providing a high level of logistics services, expertise, and technological prowess, fourth-party logistics providers or 4PLs allow companies to focus on what matters most instead of dealing with supply chain management complexities.

The Future of Self-Driving Technology in Trucking
In this paper, we demonstrate why trucking is the faster route to commercialize and scale self-driving technology, we then lay out the hub-to-hub model, which will allow autonomous trucks to operate alongside those driven by people.

Clarendon Capital’s Larkin Assesses Freight Transportation and Logistics Landscapes
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews John Larkin, Operating Partner for Clarendon Capital.

9 Tips for Offsetting Rising Parcel Rates
In the face of labor shortages, inclement weather, and numerous other disruptive events, major parcel carriers have elected to pass rising costs on to the customer in the form of higher rates.

FedEx’s Warnings Renew Concern About Global Slowdown
Shares of the delivery giant sank 21% Friday, wiping out $11 billion in market value, and dragging the broader market to its worst week since June, as the results fueled concern of weaker e-commerce and business-to-business activity.

Reliable Solutions that Solve Your Logistics Challenges
Brown Integrated Logistics delivers unparalleled, innovative, and dedicated solutions, our contract services include data analysis, load plan design, implementation, and execution of strategic end-to-end transportation solutions.

How Do Supply Chain Issues Impact Industrial Real Estate Availability?
Although the global supply chain has shown signs of improvement in recent months, years of supply chain volatility have created a lasting impression on industrial real estate.

How Dock Scheduling Software Saves Hours of Tedious Labor Related To Freight Billing
In this case study, we’ll touch on how dock scheduling software saves the transport manager at a major home furnishings retailer hours of tedious labor related to freight billing.

Today’s Post-Pandemic Parcel Delivery Marketplace
Three of our top parcel industry sources offer their respective takes on one of the most ubiquitous parts of freight transportation and logistics - parcel and last-mile delivery, and with providers and carriers continuing to have the upper hand over shippers, they suggest to leave no stone unturned when it comes to carrier selection and leveraging partnerships.

Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Dock Appointment Scheduling System
This practical guide provides real-world best practices for selecting and implementing a Dock Scheduling System.

A Shipper’s Guide to Navigating Post-Pandemic 2022 Holiday Freight
In this educational and informative guide, we take a look at how to navigate the shifting market demands with these industry insights and tips for maintaining a steady supply chain during this peak shipping season.

5 Parcel Trends in 2022 and Tips to Adapt
As organizations strive to future-proof their supply chains in the future, managers must shift their focus to building flexible, resilient order fulfillment workflows to continue delighting their customers and surpass the competition.

How Amazon Is Preparing For Fully-Electric Drone Delivery
Amazon is building fully-electric drones that deliver packages under 5 pounds to customers in less than an hour - watch how they rigorously test every aspect of the technology they build, learn from it, and update the system to keep improving the safety, reliability, and scalability of their delivery service.


Featured Companies

PROS
PROS Holdings, Inc. (PROS) is a revenue and profit realization company that helps B2B and B2C customers realize their potential through the blend of simplicity and data science. PROS offers cloud solutions to help accelerate sales, formulate winning…
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Arthur D Little
Our clients look to us when they require deep industry knowledge and technological insights. We provide experienced professionals who can blend context, vision, and detail, bridging the gaps across strategy, technology, and innovation. If it’s a matter of enhancing…
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ShipChain
Shipping is complicated. It shouldn’t be. ShipChain is making transport and logistics more effective, secure and transparent by utilizing blockchain technology. It was founded with the mission of solving the greatest problems facing the logistics industry today. Our solution…
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National DCP
National DCP, LLC (NDCP) is a $2 billion supply chain management company serving the franchisees of Dunkin’ Donuts. We leverage our expertise in sourcing, purchasing and distribution to provide comprehensive business solutions including food, beverages, supplies, packaging, technology and healthcare to…
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nuTonomy
nuTonomy is the leading developer of state-of-the-art software for self-driving vehicles founded by two world-renowned experts in robotics and intelligent vehicle technology, Drs. Karl Iagnemma and Emilio Frazzoli of MIT. nuTonomy is developing the first-of-its-kind complete solution for providing point-to-point…
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Agistix
Agistix helps companies with complex supply chains to easily gain true visibility to every shipment they pay for - across all systems, carriers, suppliers and modes. Agistix’s complete offering of data and analytic tools work with a company’s…
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Robinson Fresh
As one of the largest produce companies in the world, we go beyond supplying fresh produce to offering you an abundance of fresh solutions - from customer insights and marketing support, to category and inventory management. We speak fresh, and…
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The International Air Cargo Association
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) represents, supports, informs, and connects every element of the global air freight supply chain. TIACA lobbies governments and regulators, provides valuable networking opportunities, organizes and hosts leading industry events, and gives guidance, advice, and…
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Parade
Parade creates big data and artificial intelligence solutions for transportation companies. Parade extracts business intelligence from real-time and historical data to optimize communication, decision-making, and freight opportunities.
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Kenco
Kenco provides integrated supply chain solutions that include distribution and fulfillment, comprehensive material handling services, real estate management, and information technology - all engineered for Operational Excellence. Woman-owned and financially strong, Kenco has built lasting customer relationships for 70 years. Kenco�…
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