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Transportation Top Stories

Maersk Opens New 90,000-Square-Foot Airfreight Gateway in Miami
Maersk has launched a new airfreight gateway in Miami, aimed at improving logistics between the US, Latin America, and major markets in Asia and Europe.
Shipping Dispute Heats Up: Peloton vs. Flexport
Peloton's filed a Federal Maritime Commission complaint against Flexport, claiming Flexport's mismanagement led to excessive shipping charges.
​​Union Pacific’s Speedy New Service Connects Southern California and Chicago
The new service includes quicker freight exchanges with other railroads for destinations in the Ohio Valley and the northeastern United States.
Mexico Continues As America’s Top Trade Partner in March
Take a closer look at the Top 15 trade partners for the United States, and why Mexico continues to dominate the top spot.

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

El Paso Border Delays Cost Juarez $32 Million Per Day in Economic Losses
Commercial truck delays at El Paso border crossings, initiated by reinstated Texas safety inspections, costing valuable time and money.

Ranking the World’s 10 Biggest Supply Chains
Amazon? Walmart? Apple? Discover which company took the top spot in a ranking of the world's 10 biggest supply chains.

The Top 10 Risks Facing Supply Chain Professionals
The results from Lehigh's latest Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index Report are in and cybersecurity is a bigger issue than ever.

Walmart’s Latest Service: Ultra Late-Night Delivery
Walmart customers can now place delivery orders until midnight, the latest in a series of recent programs aimed at accommodating the varying schedules of its customers.

City of Baltimore Files Lawsuit to Recoup Money for Collapsed Bridge
The owners of Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, could be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars.

The Era of Self-Driving Tractor-Trailers Set to Begin
Over the next five years, thousands of autonomous trucks will cruise America’s public freeways as the industry undergoes a radical shift.

Is the Trailers as a Service (TaaS) Model Right For Your Business?
Wabash's TaaS offers flexible trailer solutions without the risks and costs of ownership or leasing.

Why Grocery Shoppers are Leaving Stores to Buy Their Food Online
A new study shows the growth of online grocery shopping, and how retailers are adapting to meet this new demand.

Driving Efficiency in Pharma Distribution: The SEKO-Peli BioThermal Success Story
Discover how SEKO and Peli BioThermal are revolutionizing pharma distribution in Dublin.

Unlocking Efficiency: Navigating Sea Freight Logistics in Supply Chain Management
Discover the benefits of sea freight logistics with SEKO Logistics and why it's a cost-effective solution for your supply chain.

Career Success in LTL: Insights from Industry Veterans
In the first of four new SMC3 LTL Hybrid Sessions, industry veterans revealed how they charted a path to career success in the less-than-truckload (LTL) market. Joe Kniple, senior vice president of revenue and pricing at Worldwide Express, and Erica Brigance, vice president of data science at ArcBest Technology, provided best practices for others looking to break into the LTL industry and/or advance through the ranks.

Effective Strategies for Last Mile Returns in LTL Logistics
This blog explores key best practices for managing returns effectively in the last mile of Less Than Truckload (LTL) logistics. Insights from industry experts Joel Pinsky and Cathy Roberson highlight the importance of transparency, communication, insurance, and adapting to evolving industry trends.

Is There a Next Generation of Truckers? Data Reveals Grim Outlook
The FMCSA's highly-touted pilot to recruit drivers under 21 has been a disappointment, with numbers far below initial projections.

A Look at Baltimore’s Key Bridge Collapse—One Month Later
In our latest "Ask an Expert," Netstock's Barry Kukkuk joins us to discuss the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse, the government's response, and more.

Baltimore Continues Bridge Recovery With Opening of New Channel
Baltimore's opened its fourth temporary channel, designed for commercial ships that have been stranded since the Key Bridge collapse to finally exit.

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
Shipping giant UPS struggled with shifting consumer demands and rising costs, resulting in an earnings dip during the first three months of 2024.

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.


Featured Companies

AirNet
AirNet Cargo Charter Services is a leading small package express cargo airline that services a wide array of industries that require speed, reliability, flexibility, and security in the transportation of high-priority shipments. AirNet was founded in 1974 and operates a fleet…
Central Freight Lines
The Central Tradition, almost as old as the trucking industry itself, is a simple one. First, find energetic and dependable people. In many cases, they’re the same outstanding employees and upper management your business has been depending on for…
QuestaWeb
QuestaWeb is a provider of global trade management solutions. QuestaWeb’s web-native software applications facilitate the timely and compliant movement of goods from point of origination to point of destination, across borders, anywhere in the world. These solutions enable importers,…
Deliv
Deliv is a leading crowdsourced, last mile logistics company that powers scheduled, same-day delivery and returns for omnichannel retailers, local businesses, and e-commerce companies. Deliv is focused exclusively on moving goods; it does not sell them. It powers same-day delivery…
Keg Logistics
Keg Logistics is a leading provider of keg financing to breweries and wineries globally. Started by industry veteran, Chris Sapyta, Keg Logistics provides breweries and wineries a flexible pathway to owning their own kegs and maximizing their growth and profitability.…
Cryoport
Cryoport provides a complete global frozen shipping service for the life sciences. The Cryoport solution replaces dry ice virtually eliminating the risk of cell degradation during frozen transportation. We use custom-built liquid nitrogen dry vapor shippers to maintain stable temperatures.…
POOL4TOOL America
POOL4TOOL America LLC, founded in 2009, is a subsidiary of POOL4TOOL AG. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, we are an innovative leader in the field of eSolutions for optimizing sourcing. As an entrepreneurial company, we have been following our…
iDrive Logistics
Combining unmatched industry expertise with an exceptional business intelligence platform, iDrive Logistics provides intelligent solutions to small-parcel shippers across all industry verticals.
Next Generation Logistics
Next Generation Logistics, Inc. is a technology based supply chain solutions provider offering: FreightMaster TMS® Software, Managed Freight Services and Supply Chain Consulting. NGL’s services focus on supporting efficiency and growth for small to medium sized organizations in the…
Einride
Einride AB is a Swedish transport company based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in electric and self-driving vehicles known as Einride pods. The pods are electric trucks remotely controlled by drivers and are notable for their lack of a driver’s…
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