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Extreme weather events pose an extreme challenge for the transportation industry. Here are some tips on how to protect your company's supply chain.
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How Shippers Can Prep for Hurricane Season
Extreme weather events pose an extreme challenge for the transportation industry. Here are some tips on how to protect your company's supply chain.
UPS Struggles in First Quarter With Steep Earnings Decline
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Shipping giant UPS struggled with shifting consumer demands and rising costs, resulting in an earnings dip during the first three months of 2024.
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,
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.
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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.
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.
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
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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.
Container Shipping Market Facing Major Challenge
Global container shipping faces overcapacity, driving rates to unsustainable lows and prompting cost-cutting measures.
Former Tesla Executive Joins General Motors to Drive Electric Vehicle Strategy
GM appoints former Tesla executive to lead electric vehicle strategy amid company's leadership shifts.
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.
Walmart Reduces Carrier Requirements for On-Time and In-Full Shipments
Walmart is reducing its on-time and in-full shipment standards, dropping from 98% on-time compliance requirements to 90%.
1-2 Day Reliable Delivery Service Adds Value to Customer’s Overall Offering
PITT OHIO's offers 1 to 2 day on time, damage free delivery services to their Less-than-Truckload customers. Review the testimonial from Nelsen Corporation for more information.
6 Reasons Shippers Diversify Their Portfolio of Drayage Providers
PITT OHIO provides 6 reasons why shippers should diversify their Drayage providers for Supply Chain Optimization and increase business performance.
Freight Rates Remain Steady Despite Cold Snap
While the historic cold snap is causing multiple issues across the U.S., freight rates have remained relatively stable says data from DAT.
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