UPS Struggles in First Quarter With Steep Earnings Decline
Shipping giant UPS struggled with shifting consumer demands and rising costs, resulting in an earnings dip during the first three months of 2024.
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Transportation Management Top Stories
VIDEO: Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Demolished in Controlled Explosion
A controlled demolition successfully removed the largest remaining span of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
USPS Sees Increase in Revenue but Overall Net Loss in Q2
Despite a strong second quarter, including a $410 million revenue increase, the USPS reported a $1.5 billion loss.
Indiana Tests Futuristic Highway that Can Charge EVs While Driving
Purdue University and the Indiana DOT are developing a highway that wirelessly charges electric vehicles, aiming to reduce range anxiety and costs.
Week in Review: Baltimore Bridge Price Tag, FTC Fines Williams-Sonoma, and More
Take one last look at last week's top stories including robots helping humans in the warehouse, Peleton vs. Flexport, and delivery discontent.
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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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FedEx Announces Plans to Shut Down Four Facilities
FedEx will shut down four Southwestern Florida locations and lay off 200+ workers as the delivery giant looks to cut costs.
The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,
Most Companies Unprepared For Supply Chain Emergency
Supply chain emergencies are a big problem for most companies, as a new study reveals 83% can't respond within 48 hours.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Impact on Freight Navigating
Nearly a month after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Dean Croke of DAT Freight & Analytics examines the current state of freight navigating.
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.
The Three Biggest Challenges Facing Shippers and Carriers in 2024
The new "State of Transportation" report reveals volatile weather, sustainability, and other factors are impacting overall performance.
Supply Chain Stability Index: “Tremendous Improvement” in 2023
The stability of the supply chain has improved greatly in the past year, despite ongoing challenges and geopolitical tensions.
Trucking Association CEO on New Biden Policy: ‘Entirely Unachievable’
The trucking industry is speaking out on the Biden administration's new emission standards for heavy-duty trucks.
Two Weeks After Baltimore, Another Cargo Ship Loses Power By Bridge
Two weeks after the Baltimore bridge collapsed, a large container ship lost power near New York's Verrazzano Bridge before being towed to safety.
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.
Sustainability Ignored by 40% of Procurement Leaders
A new study reveals the extent to which companies are ignoring sustainability in their procurement operations.
Solving the Last-Mile Delivery Problem in New York City
The creation of distribution microhubs around New York could significantly ease traffic and reduce environmental impact.
Ranking the Top 50 Trucking Companies of 2024
FedEx? Old Dominion? XPO? Find out which trucking companies are leading the way.
FourKites and BuyCo Team Up to Improve Ocean Freight Management
FourKites and BuyCo are partnering up to enhance global shipping visibility, efficiency, and sustainability for major shippers.
Parcel Experts Weigh in on New Partnership Between UPS and USPS
Experts discuss the effects of UPS replacing FedEx as USPS' main air cargo provider, and what it means for the industry.
Baltimore’s New Temporary Channel Now In Use After Bridge Collapse
The tugboat became the first vessel to move through a temporary alternate channel in Baltimore's Patapsco River on Monday.
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