Trinity Logistics
JUNE 19, 2025
So, your Freight Agent business is running along nicely. You’ve laid down a solid foundation with steady freight flow and strong carrier relationships. Congrats! That’s no small feat and we’re proud of you. However, you may be asking yourself, how do I get to that next step – going from Freight Agent to Freight Agency owner? The answer to that is by hiring sub-Freight Agents and support staff.
DC Velocity
JUNE 19, 2025
As an overhaul of the national classification system for less-than-truckload (LTL) freight is set to launch in July, global logistics provider C.H. Robinson today unveiled an AI agent that automates the process of determining how freight should be classified. The product comes as the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is about to go live on July 19 with changes to its National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system , which helps shippers and carriers determine delivery rates.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 19, 2025
Shifting to a new third-party logistics provider can be daunting — especially when you're managing active sales channels, complex systems, or high customer expectations. That’s why Staci Americas developed StaciSync, a purpose-built onboarding program designed to make the switch seamless, strategic, and stress-free.
DC Velocity
JUNE 19, 2025
Despite widespread adoption of digital tools and automation technologies, marine terminals face persistent challenges with data connectivity, system integration, and real-time visibility—especially those managing complex operations with lean teams. The insight comes from a global survey by Tideworks Technology in partnership with Port Technology International, released this week.
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
Logistics Matter
JUNE 19, 2025
Does Logistics Matter? Answering YES to the question in our latest podcast episode is Martijn Smeets, Co-Founder of CargoClub. In this episode, we talk about a new perspective on customer loyalty in B2B and, more specifically, in Logistics. In the logistics industry, relationships often revolve around price tags rather than partnerships.
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Freight Waves
JUNE 19, 2025
Global logistics provider C.H. Robinson has announced the launch of a pioneering AI agent designed to adapt to the upcoming changes in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system for less-than-truckload (LTL) freight. As the largest mover of LTL freight among third-party logistics (3PL) providers in North America, C.H. Robinson is positioning its proprietary technology to revolutionize how shippers classify their freight, marking a major leap in efficiency and accuracy in the logisti
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 19, 2025
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Freight Waves
JUNE 19, 2025
Flooding and a rockslide shut down a stretch of Interstate 40 between the Tennessee and North Carolina border according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The impacted area is near mile marker 450 along a route that was previously washed away when Hurricane Helene made landfall last September. Emergency repairs reopened parts of the interstate in February 2025, with one lane of travel each way.
West Coast and California Logistics
JUNE 19, 2025
In today’s fast-paced supply chain environment, maintaining product integrity from origin to delivery has never been more critical—especially when it involves temperature-sensitive goods like food and confectionery products. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our brand-new eBook, “Rely on an Integrated 3PL to Orchestrate Your Cold Chain," packed with expert strategies and insights to elevate your cold chain logistics game.
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High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.
Freight Waves
JUNE 19, 2025
U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 14 included 485,810 carloads and intermodal units, down 1.5% from the same week a year ago, according to the Association of American Railroads, including 224,851 carloads, a 1% gain over the corresponding week in 2024, and 260,959 containers and trailers, down 3.5%. Coal led five category gainers, up 5.3% for the week.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 19, 2025
In this exclusive, data-backed session for director-level and above logistics, fulfillment, and operations executives, you’ll get an inside look at the playbook top performers are using to balance cost, service, and scalability across channels.
Freight Waves
JUNE 19, 2025
If you’re a small fleet owner wearing ten hats, let me hit you with something hard: just because you can do everything, doesn’t mean you should. That mentality will trap you in one truck. It’ll keep your business crawling when it should be scaling. And the longer you delay outsourcing the low-dollar, high-time tasks, the longer you’ll stay stuck working in the business instead of on it.
Loginext
JUNE 19, 2025
Delivery software powered by AI is transforming drivers into decision-makers with real-time tools, smart routing, and customer-centric features for next-level performance. The post Think You Know AI for Delivery Drivers? Think Again appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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.
Freight Waves
JUNE 19, 2025
HTL Freight, the acquisitive 3PL based in North Carolina that has purchased several brokerages in recent years, has bought TS3 Logistics, a California-based specialist in refrigerated truckload and refrigerated LTL transportation. Of the five acquisitions that HTL has made since its 2021 change in ownership, this is the second-largest purchase. The specific price paid for TS3 was not disclosed.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 19, 2025
Uncertainty surrounding tariffs is forcing shippers to take fresh approach to their relationships with parcel carriers, says Bill Taylor, chief marketing officer with Reveel.
Freight Waves
JUNE 19, 2025
On Tuesday, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck officially launched Coretura, a joint venture dedicated to developing a standardized software-defined vehicle platform for commercial vehicles. The launch followed binding agreements between the two companies, signed in October 2024. By early June, the companies obtained all required regulatory approvals and began operations in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 19, 2025
Artificial intelligence has made huge strides in the shipping industry, but where is it really being applied today? Jason Murray, chief executive officer and co-founder of Shipium, explains.
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
Freight Waves
JUNE 19, 2025
Port Newark Container Terminal, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the city of Newark marked the completion of a solar energy project designed to provide half of the terminal’s yearly electrical power needs. The collaborative project covering 7.8 acres with solar panel canopies aims to meet 50% of the terminal’s annual energy needs, the bi-state agency said in a release.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 19, 2025
Vanderlande has been selected by Kmart to automate its new logistics facility at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct in Sydney. To meet the complex needs and demands of one of Australia’s most iconic retail brands, the state-of-the-art warehouse will feature Vanderlande’s FASTPICK goods-to-person order fulfilment system. The Kmart Group serves millions of customers per week in over 450 Kmart and Target stores across Australia and New Zealand, as well as through its online platforms and mobile apps
Freight Waves
JUNE 19, 2025
This week, I was drawn into the feud between Project44 and FourKites, fierce rivals in logistics tech. Matt Elenjickal, FourKites’ CEO, misrepresented my comments about Project44’s Movement platform as a quote from Jett McCandless, Project44’s CEO. He also misstated their context to unfairly damage Project44’s reputation. Those were my words alone. In a LinkedIn post , Elenjickal used a comment I made on X: “This week, a certain ‘Decision Intelligence Platform’ announced its intention to become
Overdrive Online
JUNE 19, 2025
Pennsylvania-based Jesse Shirey found the truck three years ago sitting by a barn surrounded by weeds. With his wife and father, Shirey rebuilt the rig from the ground up, inside and out.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Freight Waves
JUNE 19, 2025
Canada Post said Thursday afternoon that it has reached a collective bargaining agreement with its second largest union, the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA), after 18 months of negotiations. The deal comes as Canada Post remains in a standoff with mail carriers, represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. The Canadian government recently agreed to intervene and force a union vote on Canada Post’s latest proposal, against the objections of union leadership.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 19, 2025
Barofsky’s oversight of the UAW’s compliance and governance practices stems from a lengthy corruption scandal involving misuse of union funds that sent two past presidents to prison.
Freight Waves
JUNE 19, 2025
Freight fraud has emerged as one of the most rapidly growing and financially devastating risks in today’s global supply chain landscape. With global cargo theft losses exceeding $80 billion in 2023 and the average cost of a successful fictitious pickup surging to $365,000 per incident in Q1 2024, the industry has been desperately seeking more effective solutions.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 19, 2025
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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.
Freight Waves
JUNE 19, 2025
DHL Express is moving this summer into a $140 million facility at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport with five times the parcel processing capacity of the current building and the designation as the first in France to handle both time definite and day definite international shipments. The 261,500-square foot gateway has triple the amount of operating space than the current terminal and will be able to sort up to 17,500 pieces per hour compared to 3,500 pieces, DHL announced this week.
Freight Waves
JUNE 19, 2025
With the July 9 deadline for finalizing trade deals approaching, the Trump administration is advancing its global tariff strategy. This report outlines the latest developments in tariff implementations and ongoing negotiations with key trading partners. Details of U.S.-China Trade Deal High-level negotiations in London, concluded on June 10, 2025, have produced a framework agreement with China, pending final approval from Presidents Trump and Xi.
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