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Transportation Management Top Stories

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.

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

Shared Truckload Freight Increases Carrier Revenue by 20%
Carriers can earn an additional $200 per day by hauling shared truckloads.

Prioritizing Partials: Taking Midsize From Overlooked To Always Booked
In this whitepaper, we look at how the shipping industry overlooks partials more than any other load size, and how a new service option offers a different and more cost-effective solution - Shared Truckload!

Making the Move to a Transportation Management System Software-as-a-Service Platform
Making the Move to a TMS Software-as-a-Service Platform - Your guide to understanding the value and benefits of moving to a TMS SaaS now.

4 Reasons Your Fleet Needs Video Technology
In this eBook, we explore some of the key advantages of implementing a video system in your fleet.

How Smart Dock & Yard Management Creates Sustainable Company Practices
It is 2022, and today, modern businesses use innovative yard management solutions as part of their supply chain strategy, and these solutions optimize warehouse and transportation management processes and reduce waste in transportation and labor costs.

FedEx and FourKites Announce Alliance to Make Supply Chains Work Smarter
FedEx makes a strategic investment in FourKites, which FourKites will leverage to develop FourKites X to help transform global supply chains with volumes of data insights from both companies’ networks.

Flock Freight Honored For Its Terminal-Free, Carbon-Neutral Shared Truckload Technology
Flock Freight is ranked number 14 on the tenth annual CNBC Disruptor 50 List!

How Toshiba Achieved a 99.3% Damage-Free-Shipment Rate While Reducing Costs
Find out how noted technology company Toshiba America Business Solutions is cutting costs and increasing customer satisfaction by switching from less-than-truckload, LTL, to shared truckload, STL.

Kevin Fletcher, Kuehne + Nagel VP of Transportation, Discusses the Global Logistics Market
In this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Kevin Fletcher, Vice President of Transportation, for global 3PL Kuehne+Nagel.

Getting Your Supply Chain Ready for Same-Day Delivery
In this guide, we look at how solving for increasing demand for same-day service with innovation and flexibility is the only way retailers can meet rapidly evolving consumer expectations – and stay one step ahead of the competition.

UPS Acquires Same-Day SaaS Delivery Management & Orchestration Technology Company Delivery Solutions
The acquisition provides customers access to carrier-independent, same-day delivery with plug-and-play options.

Looking at the Logistics Real Estate Market with Colliers International’s Ward Richmond
In this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Ward Richmond, Executive Vice President for Colliers International.

Guide to Maximizing Your Fleet Management ROI
This guide details what you need to know about advancing your in-cab technology - discover the five things you need to consider to maximize your return on investment and ensure that your fleet is set up for success - both today and in the future.

Connected Maintenance and its Role in the Supply Chain
We caught up with Renaldo Adler, Trimble’s head of software engineering, connected maintenance, to get a snapshot of how connected maintenance technologies can help address the tight equipment and labor markets.

Can Your Fulfillment Operation Handle Rising Parcel Rates?
As parcel shipping rates continue to rise, shippers can alter fulfillment strategies to compensate for higher shipping costs.

Industry Experts Discuss the Strategic Management of Ecommerce Logistics
Shippers are starting to see the incredible advantage that can be gained through the strategic management of ecommerce, especially as logistics professionals move out of their silos and into the c-suite - three industry experts further contend that walls will continue to be torn down before this disruption reaches an advanced and fully evolved stage.

5 Costly Mistakes Logistics Executives Make When Choosing a Transportation Management System
When choosing a transportation management system having a technology strategy in place will ensure you ask the right questions, avoid costly mistakes, and select the best option for your business.

DAT’s Adamo Discusses Current State of Truckload Spot and Contract Rates
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics for DAT Freight & Analytics.

What are Freight Embargoes and Why Do Carriers Set Them?
While there are many reasons why a carrier might set a freight embargo, they’re often necessary for carriers to comply with legal restrictions, overcome logistical challenges, and balance capacity during times of peak demand.

How Third-Party Logistics Providers Utilize Technology Enhancements to Simplify LTL Freight Shipping
More than ever, access to high-quality information on freight transportation sourcing, pricing, and visibility is the factor separating leading shippers and carriers from the rest of the competition.


Featured Companies

Robert Walters
Established in 1985, Robert Walters plc is a world-leading specialist professional recruitment consultancy and the core brand of the Group. Hiring managers world-wide rely on us to find their best specialist professionals and our clients range from the largest corporates world-wide…
ShockWatch
As the global leader in the innovation and optimization of logistics and cold chain risk management systems, ShockWatch provides solutions that currently enable over 3000 customers and some 200 partners in 62 countries to detect mishandling that causes product damage and spoilage during…
Oracle
Oracle provides the most complete suite of supply chain applications, Oracle supply chain management is comprised of: value chain planning, value chain execution, product lifecycle management, advanced procurement, asset lifecycle management, order orchestration and fulfillment, and manufacturing. Oracle customers can…
PosiCharge
Committed to continually improving, enhancing and releasing new intelligent energy management products for the material handling market, PosiCharge fast chargers set the standard for rapid charge systems. AeroVironment, PosiCharge’s parent company, has developed breakthrough power electronics and battery management…
CyPhy Works
CyPhy Works is a leading drone company pursuing innovative aerial platforms to support customers in industries including defense, public safety, agriculture, energy, logistics, marine, mining, power and transportation.  CyPhy Works’ tethered drones offer persistent, long-duration mission capability; secure data…
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…
Northwest Indiana Forum
The Northwest Indiana Forum is the regional economic development organization and the voice for business leadership. With more than 130 member organizations, the Forum works to create a positive business climate, investment, job creation and retention all in harmony with the…
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…
Nucleus Research
Nucleus Research is the only provider of case-based technology research. We deliver the insight, benchmarks, and facts that allow our clients to make the right technology decisions, every day. Our research approach builds on in-depth assessments of actual deployments allowing…
Sendle
Founded in 2014, Sendle helps small businesses thrive by making door-to-door package delivery simple, reliable, and affordable. Our customers are what keep us going. They are our lifeblood. They are the innovative, entrepreneurial, hard-working heart of the American economy.
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The Ultimate WMS Checklist: Find the Perfect Fit
The Ultimate WMS Checklist: Find the Perfect Fit
Warehouse Management System selection requires time, research and diligent planning. In order to help you, Made4net has published this whitepaper to...
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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report 2024
We’ve researched the five biggest trends in the supply chain space this year, and, drawing on our expertise in procurement and...

Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the warehouse, enabling automation technologies...
An Inside Look at Dropshipping
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Korber Supply Chain’s introduction to the world of dropshipping. While dropshipping is not for every retailer or distributor, it does provide...
C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
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