Locus

JUNE 10, 2025

Streamline Your Route Planning Process Daily route planning can quickly become overwhelming, especially if you’re managing delivery routes using spreadsheets, manual methods, or basic mapping tools. These outdated processes frustrate your drivers, reduce operational efficiency, and ultimately impact your bottom line and customer satisfaction. Thankfully, specialized route optimization software is available to streamline your logistics, eliminate driver frustrations, and significantly enhan

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 10, 2025

In “2025’s Top 100 3PLs: How Logistics Giants are Confronting Uncertainty”, Joe Lynch and Seth Clevenger , Managing Editor of Features and Multimedia at Transport Topics, discuss the Top 100 logistics companies, 2024 performance, changes to the list, and the trends impacting the industry. About Seth Clevenger Seth Clevenger is managing editor of features and multimedia at Transport Topics.

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DC Velocity

JUNE 10, 2025

Contract logistics provider GXO Logistics today said it has launched an enhanced offering for growing midsize companies in the U.S., created by unifying the services platform it acquired through its acquisition of PFSweb (PFS) with GXO Direct, its multi-tenant warehousing solution. Greenwich, Connecticut-based GXO acquired PFS in 2023 for $181 million , saying the move to buy the Texas-based third party logistics provider (3PL) added expertise in direct-to-consumer e-commerce fulfilment for prem

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The Lean Thinker

JUNE 10, 2025

The client organization was working to incorporate the Toyota Kata mindset – scientific thinking / systematic problem solving – into their daily routines. This was early on in my journey as well, we were all learning. The company had a structure for how they wanted to go about it. My role was to advise, coach, and be “the expert” in the room.

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DC Velocity

JUNE 10, 2025

Vehicle safety and fleet accounting tech provider Fleetworthy today said it has acquired Haul today said it has acquired Haul , a vendor of AI-powered compliance and safety automation technology. San Francisco-based Haul describes itself as a venture-backed company started by Uber Freight alumni that builds modern compliance, maintenance, and safety software for commercial fleets.

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DC Velocity

JUNE 10, 2025

The venture-backed procurement software vendor Cofactr has added a second warehouse facility to its network, saying the 10,000-square foot warehouse in Long Beach, California, will join its New York site as AI-powered DCs designed for the needs of manufacturers in defense, aerospace, robotics, and other critical industries. Cofactr says its physical facilities are an extension of its unified platform, providing an end-to-end solution so manufacturers can automate their procurement and logistics

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

CarrierSource , the leading platform for transparent carrier and brokerage reviews in the logistics industry, has announced the release of its groundbreaking new feature, Shipper Intent Data. Co-founded by Rob Light and Clara Flaherty in 2020, CarrierSource has established itself as a powerful resource to help shippers find the right trucking capacity where and when they need it.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 10, 2025

Logistics Unplugged | A BlueGrace Podcast Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Podcast Search Search Ashley Benitez - June 10, 2025 Episode 17: From Dock to Data: Cubsican's Role in Smarter Shipping Brian Blalock Host and BlueGrace Director of Client Development Jason Lockard SVP Managed Logistics, BlueGrace Scooter Sayers Director of Business Dev – LTL Solutions, Cubiscan Optimizing LTL Shipping with Cubiscan: Closing the Data Gap In t

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

As shifting tariffs continue to impact global supply chains, Flexport and C.H. Robinson have introduced tools aimed at helping businesses navigate duties impacting international shipments. Flexport, a San Francisco-based global logistics technology company, recently launched the Flexport Tariff Simulator, a tool designed to help businesses estimate landed costs and navigate tariffs in real time.

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Freightos

JUNE 10, 2025

Home Container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines – June 10, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. June 10, 2025 Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 98% to $5,488/FEU.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

(GIF: GIPHY) 2025 stands to be a year that tests supply chains more than previous years. What was supposed to be a return to normalcy has instead been pre-pandemic freight conditions with seemingly monthly disruptions to fragile supply chains. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has released its 36th annual “ State of Logistics Report.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

AR Racking has been selected as the storage systems supplier for JYSK ’s new distribution centre in Almenara, Castellón, further cementing its position as an international benchmark in industrial storage solutions. The project is part of the Scandinavian retail giant’s ambitious expansion plan in Southern Europe and North Africa. The new logistics centre, located on a 274,000 m² plot, will feature two high-bay clad-rack warehouses with a total capacity of 182,500 pallet positions, operated by 20

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

In Texas, drivers who cannot read or speak English may still be issued commercial driver’s licenses if they operate solely within the state’s borders. This policy is not new. Per Texas Transportation Code § 522.043(b) , the state prohibits requiring English language proficiency for intrastate-only CDL holders. The Texas Administrative Code and the official Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Handbook support this stance, noting that ELP only applies to interstate drivers.

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Advertiser: GEP

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 10, 2025

Returns are no longer an occasional cost of doing business but a defining part of the ecommerce landscape. The average ecommerce return rate is between 20% and 30%. As online shopping continues to grow, especially in categories like apparel and electronics, the pressure is on retailers to develop a robust and profitable reverse logistics strategy. But not all return rates are created equal.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

The Reading & Northern Railroad has promoted Jim Raffa to vice president, marketing and sales, the company announced. In his new position, Raffa will assist Chief Executive Andy Muller and President Wayne Michel in creating and implementing the company’s commercial strategy. The R&N has seen freight traffic increase more than 50% over the last decade through significant increases in anthracite coal and development of a frac sand franchise spearheaded by Raffa.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Advertise Contact Us Supplier Directory SCB YouTube About Us Login Subscribe Logout My Profile LOGISTICS Air Cargo All Logistics Facility Location Planning Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage Global Gateways Global Logistics Last Mile Delivery Logistics Outsourcing LTL/Truckload Services Ocean Transportation Parcel & Express Rail & Intermodal Reverse Logistics Service Parts Management Transportation & Distribution TECHNOLOGY All Technology Artificial Intelligence Cloud & On-Dema

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

Unfortunately, carriers are seeing a rise in fuel fraud and are forced to spend significant time tracking and verifying fuel expenses. Back office fuel management and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) accounting requirements mean that larger fleets spend sometimes dozens of hours per month simply reconciling fuel purchases. Rich Taute, vice president of sales and strategy at QuikQ , joined Loaded and Rolling host Thomas Wasson to talk about what technologies and tactics can prevent fuel fr

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Locus

JUNE 10, 2025

Managing routes with multiple stops can be a logistical nightmare, especially when you’re dealing with time windows, fluctuating ETAs, traffic conditions, and a fleet of drivers. If you’re still relying on manual tools like spreadsheets or simple mapping apps, you’re likely dealing with inefficiencies that impact both cost and customer satisfaction.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

BRA Isogona, a leading manufacturer and marketer of cookware and tableware, has shown consistent year-over-year growth while coordinating its logistics operations with Mecalux’sEasy WMS warehouse management system. The manufacturer behind the BRA, Monix and Pinti brands exports millions of frying pans, pots, grill pans, saucepans and utensils such as cutlery to over 45 countries from its facility in Valls (Spain).

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

The combination comes as the commercial vehicle industry faces mounting pressure to adapt as electrification, autonomous driving and emissions compliance reshape global transport.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 10, 2025

SONAR container ship rejections serve as congestion proxy In May 2024, the carriers calling on the Port of Singapore, which serves as a major regional hub, experienced severe congestion. It persisted the following month and had significant impacts on several sectors of the freight markets. In last year’s second quarter, spot rates to move 40-foot containers soared to levels that far exceeded the surge at the beginning of the Red Sea attacks at the end of 2023 (first chart below).

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Advertiser: GEP

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Advertise Contact Us Supplier Directory SCB YouTube About Us Login Subscribe Logout My Profile LOGISTICS Air Cargo All Logistics Facility Location Planning Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage Global Gateways Global Logistics Last Mile Delivery Logistics Outsourcing LTL/Truckload Services Ocean Transportation Parcel & Express Rail & Intermodal Reverse Logistics Service Parts Management Transportation & Distribution TECHNOLOGY All Technology Artificial Intelligence Cloud & On-Dema

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

Expanding its extensive air network, UPS has nearly doubled its air freight capacity between Delhi and its European Air Hub in Cologne, Germany, to meet growing export demand from Indian businesses. Using a Boeing 747-8, businesses in key sectors such as automotive, industrial manufacturing, retail, and healthcare, now benefit from increased air cargo capacity and enhanced connectivity to UPS’s global network.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Artificial intelligence is among the innovations that will help supply chain managers mitigate risk and boost operational efficiency in the future, says Lionel Agostini, global vice president of sales at Dassault Systèmes.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

If you think you know where new trucking companies are planting roots, think again. Yes, Texas and California still lead the nation in raw numbers of new MCs granted. But something very different is happening when you zoom in. Quiet ZIP codes like 93722 (Fresno, CA) and 78045 (Laredo, TX) are quietly leading the nation in new authority issuances. And it’s not random; it’s not just about opportunity.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Lie Shi, chief executive officer of AM Batteries, explains the many advantages of the dry battery electrode method of manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 10, 2025

ReVolt says its system -- a 9-liter Scania diesel engine powering a generator, which charges a 210 kWh battery pack -- can achieve at least 12 miles per gallon in targeted applications and generate about 40% in fuel savings.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

On the back of an increase in diesel futures prices that has risen more than 13 cents/gallon in less than two weeks, the benchmark price used to set most fuel surcharges rose Monday for just the second time in nine weeks. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average retail price increased by 2 cts/g Monday to $3.471/g. It brings the price up from its prior week which had been a milestone: the June 2 price was the lowest since September 2021.

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