Transportation News
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.
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.
Fulfillment Solution Helps Realize Rapid Business Growth for YETI
The first choice for outdoor enthusiasts, YETI® coolers are built to withstand extreme conditions. Quality is a top priority for this rapidly growing company. Saddle Creek helped YETI to accommodate business growth in multiple sales channels while upholding rigorous quality standards.
University of Tennessee’s Hours of Service (HOS) Study
The UT study surveyed 417 companies and found that 58 percent of them expected an increase in their carrier rates. They anticipated passing on the costs to their customers in the long term.
Featured Companies
Knight Swift Transportation
Knight-Swift Transportation is the result of the merger between Knight Transportation, Inc. and Swift Transportation Company. We are now the industry’s largest full truckload company; operating with an extensive fleet of roughly 23,000 tractors, 77,000 trailers, and employing 28,000 people.
JLL is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions.
Cardinal Health Integrated Logistics Services
With our unique understanding of the entire healthcare landscape, we bring you breadth and scale to drive costs out of the supply chain, so you achieve a greater impact on your bottom line. By leveraging the extensive resources and expertise…
NFI is a fully integrated third-party supply chain solutions provider. Serving customers around the world, across a variety of industries, NFI is dedicated to providing customized, engineered solutions that propel a business to succeed. NFI’s business lines include dedicated…
We are developing autonomous technology for long-haul trucking. Our team is highly experienced and comes from the leading technology companies in the space.
The Logistics of Logistics
The Logistics of Logistics is a leading provider of strategic and tactical consulting and training services to 3PLs, transportation and logistics companies.
At BlueGrace, we have a passion for logistics. We believe in making every business better by being prepared and proactive in logistics strategy and service execution. BlueGrace improves business value and success through our national network of offices and our…
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…
YRC Freight, a leading transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods, specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping solutions for businesses. Based in Overland Park, Kan., YRC Freight provides comprehensive North American coverage and offers a broad portfolio of LTL services to…
Polar Speed Work Only in the Pharmaceutical Sector. Why? Because the distribution requirements of this market can be especially demanding, and are often well beyond the capabilities of traditional transport and distribution organisations. The simple truth is that temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals…
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