Freight Shipping Industry News

Logistics

• Dynamic Route Planning Builds Stability into Bulk Gas Distribution January 29, 2025
  As older fleet managers and planners retire, the new generation replacing them is turning to digital solutions to navigate an increasingly complex market environment.
• Embattled Drayage Providers Struggle to Survive as They Await Recovery in the Market January 27, 2025
  Of all the many links that make up a global supply chain, drayage is among the most challenging to perform efficiently and profitably.
• Bridging the Digital Divide: Overcoming Logistics Challenges in Rural America January 27, 2025
  The rapid expansion of e-commerce has highlighted a significant disparity in delivery speeds between urban and rural areas.
• Rethinking the Box January 24, 2025
  Decisions to adopt on-demand packaging still mostly come down to dollars and cents, although in recent years considerations of sustainability have come to the fore.
• Amazon to Shutter All Facilities in Quebec January 23, 2025
  Amazon cited a need to cut costs as the main motivation behind the move, although Quebec is also home to the company's only unionized warehouse in Canada.
• Tariffs, Panama Canal Threats Headline Start of Trump's Second Term January 21, 2025
  Trump signed more than 200 executive orders within hours of being sworn in, including one that requires federal agencies to conduct a review of U.S. trade policies.
• Trump’s Transport Pick Vows to Cut Red Tape, Prioritize Safety January 15, 2025
  Duffy’s new job would heavily overlap with Elon Musk’s empire, requiring him to navigate the priorities of an outspoken billionaire who runs companies that fall under the agency’s jurisdiction.
• Canada's Atlas Van Lines Targets Boost to Cross-Border Logistics January 7, 2025
  Orbit Brokers will merge into the logistics division of Atlas, and help streamline the company's customs processes in the months to come.
• Donations to GOP Could Save U.S. Companies from Trump Tariffs January 6, 2025
  Although 14.6% of exemption applications for Trump's 2018 tariffs were approved, that number jumped to 18.5% for those that contributed to the GOP. 
• Capitalizing on Global Innovation Geographies January 1, 2025
  New innovation geographies around the world are on the rise as manufacturers look to emerging regions to bolster their integration of real estate and supply chain solutions. Download this guide to get a deep look at prime manufacturing areas in those three regions, showcasing the benefits and challenges you'll encounter when looking to make strategic […]