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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.

Transportation 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.
The 2024 General Rate Increase Guide for UPS and FedEx
Reveel's shipping intelligence platform solution helps businesses navigate rate increases, fees, surcharges, changes to zone and dimension rates...


Transportation News

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.

Examining the freight railroad and intermodal markets with Tony Hatch 
In this podcast, Tony Hatch offered up his views on various aspects of the freight railroad and intermodal sectors, including: market conditions, service levels, volumes, and nearshoring, among others. 

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.

Global Business Sentiment Rises Amid Supply Chain Challenges
Dun & Bradstreet's latest report reveals that while business optimism grows, supply chain disruptions loom large due to geopolitical tensions.

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.


Featured Companies

Flytrex
Flytrex is the 1st company in the world to offer complete end to end drone delivery solutions. From autonomous delivery drones to the cloud platform that automatically manages flights while being aware to topography, man made objects, weather and more…
WSI
WSI (Warehouse Specialists, Inc) is one of the largest privately held logistics companies in the U.S. For nearly 50 years, we have grown steadily to span a nationwide distribution network with global logistics reach. WSI delivers reliable, integrated logistics and…
Reveel
Reveel is the leading Parcel Shipping Intelligence™ platform that enables companies to level the playing field with FedEx and UPS. Its unique technology enables shippers to break free of expensive parcel shipping consultants with an easy-to-use software app that brings…
Skydrop
Based in Monterrey, Mexico, Skydrop is a platform that connects local, independent delivery agents with small businesses that need last-mile pickup or delivery services in Latin America.
Quiet Logistics
Quiet Logistics is the eCommerce fulfillment provider of choice for leading brands and e-tailers. Quiet combines best-in-class technology with a deep understanding of brand care to deliver a precise and highly personalized customer experience for its clients. In addition to…
Greatwide Logistics
Greatwide Logistics Services is a privately held third-party logistics provider serving the United States and Canada. Greatwide offers an integrated service platform to customers including dedicated, irregular route truckload, full-service truckload brokerage, warehouse-based logistics and managed transportation services. Greatwide is…
FedEx
FedEx Corp. provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $44 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx…
Sinotrans
Sinotrans Integrated Logistics Australia (SILA) is a part of the Sinotrans & CSC global network. Established in 1950, Sinotrans & CSC, with HQ located in Beijing is China’s largest shipping and logistics group.
4Front Logistics
4Front Logistics is a third party transportation brokerage that offers trucking companies, manufacturers, and distributors a convenient and profitable option to ship products and reposition tractor trailer units.
Gemini Shippers Group
Gemini Shippers Group is a not-for-profit organization that has become a leading logistics player in international trade by serving its members for nearly 100 years. The group includes the Gemini Shippers Association and the Fashion Accessories Shippers Association (FASA).
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