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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.
Auto Parts Makers Receive $100 Million to Help Ease Switch to Electric
The Department of Energy grants $100 million to help auto parts makers update facilities and improve sustainability in their manufacturing.
April Employment Update: Trucking Sector Faces 300 Job Losses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest report shows trucking job dip, signaling industry challenges amid contract negotiations and seasonal shifts.
Porsche Gets Greener, Shifts to Sustainable Transport Logistics
Discover how Porsche is reimagining transport logistics with innovative, leading the way with sustainable solutions
Transportation Resources
Driving Efficiency in Pharma Distribution: The SEKO-Peli BioThermal Success Story
Discover how SEKO and Peli BioThermal are revolutionizing pharma distribution in Dublin.
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.
Transportation News
Fuel Dip “Savings” Offset By Surge in Costs for Drivers, Equipment, and Healthcare
Shippers negotiating with carriers over 2015 freight rates ought not be swayed by the dramatic lowering of diesel fuel costs into believing their carriers’ overall cost of doing business are lessening.
DHL Celebrates New $35 Million Chicago Facility with Ribbon Cutting
One of the world’s busiest airports, Chicago O’Hare International is the ideal location for an expansion of DHL Global Forwarding’s operations.
J.B. Hunt Industry Challenges
Fiscal pressures are being felt across all service offerings in the transportation industry, including Intermodal, Over the Road, Brokerage, and Dedicated.
An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking: A 2014 Update
With the addition of this data, ATRI now has six complete years (2008 – 2013) of detailed operational cost data.
Supply Chain Orchestration Services: Fact or Fiction?
Orchestration is an area of special importance given the number of logistics service providers required for increasingly complex international moves.
Ryder First in Supply Chain Industry to be Awarded SAFETY Act Certification
Ryder System, Inc. today announced that it is the first third-party logistics provider to be awarded SAFETY Act Certification from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Safe Winter Driving Tips
Get the knowledge and tips you need to keep your drivers safe on the roads this winter.
10 Routes to Transportation Savings
There are 10 popular ways companies choose to save money on transportation. But where can you get the fastest savings for the least amount of effort?
Optimism, And Questions, About U.S.-Cuba Shipping
The limited exemption for exports, and possibly the 53-year-old embargo, may become a thing of the past if Obama gets his way.
UPS Expands Three European Retail & High-Tech Contract Logistics Facilities
Customer growth fuels need for additional space.
Is it Time for a Cross-Border Checkup?
Several clients expressed concern that the service providers they’ve had in place for years might not be appropriate for the increased role Mexico plays in their current and future supply chain.
Update on West Coast Ports, LTL Rate Increases, and Fuel Surcharges
The West Coast Ports have been at crisis levels for motnhs, and this is having a significant supply chain impact - find out the very latest on the situation from Jon Slangerup, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, when he talks to Mike Regan.
2015 Freight Transportation Rates Keeping Pace with U.S. Growth
Our leading market analysts explain how shippers should ready themselves for sustainable demand and plan for incremental rate hikes.
Minimize the Impact of Dimensional Weight Rates on eCommerce Fulfillment
According to experts, approximately 33 percent of ground shipments will be affected by new dimensional weight pricing changes that go into effect this week.
Congestion Persists at West Coast Ports
The twin ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles continue to experience congestion that delays shipment of goods through Inland Southern California to the rest of the nation.
Uber’s Latest Experiment is Uber Cargo, a Logistics Service in Hong Kong
Uber Cargo looks to be another logistics experiment from outside of the company’s U.S. headquarters that is telling of what the company is planning to offer beyond just taxis.
ABF Logistics Acquires Smart Lines Transportation
"The purchase of Smart Lines Transportation Group is an important step in our strategy to provide a variety of supply chain services to our customers in the way they expect," said ABF Logistics President Jim Ingram.
UPS Ready for National Returns Day
After Cyber Monday and Christmas deliveries, delivery firms now face another surge today, January 6, 2015, which UPS has dubbed National Returns Day.
What to Consider When Considering Fuel Efficiency
With the cost of diesel fuel fluctuating and regulations changing, more and more businesses are looking for smart, sustainable ways to power their fleets.
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