Fri.May 09, 2025

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Heavy Haul Freight Shipping: What You Should Know

GoShip Blog

When a shipment is too large or heavy to fit in standard freight equipment, it becomes what the logistics industry calls “heavy haul freight.” Moving this kind of cargo isnt just about using a bigger truck, it requires thoughtful planning, special handling, and careful attention to regulatory details. What Counts as Heavy Haul? Heavy haul freight generally refers to shipments that exceed standard legal limits for size or weight.

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U.S. Container Imports Predicted to Slump this Year Because of Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Imports have been elevated since last summer, first as retailers brought in cargo ahead of an October strike at U.S. ports, then in anticipation of an escalation of tariffs.

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Why Book Partial Truckload: The Underrated Freight Shipping Service

Freight Center

FreightCenter Why Book Partial Truckload: The Underrated Freight Shipping Service This post Why Book Partial Truckload: The Underrated Freight Shipping Service first appeared on FreightCenter and is written by Sara Gonia

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Cargo Theft Skyrocketing

Supply Chain Brain

Total reported losses topped nearly $455 million, but industry experts told CNBC that the true figure is likely to be as much as $1 billion per year.

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Your Workforce: Is Remote-Insourcing the Key to Logistics Efficiency?

In today's rapidly evolving logistics industry, companies consistently strive for efficiency and competitiveness. However, the most significant factor driving business success isn't just technology or infrastructure—it's the people behind your processes. Employees aren't merely resources; they're your most strategic asset. High turnover rates and constant retraining costs severely impact logistics companies, draining productivity and profitability.

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The End of De Minimis: What It Means for Importers (and How Weber Can Help)

West Coast and California Logistics

A major change in U.S. trade policy took effect on May 2, 2025 : the removal of the de minimis exemption for shipments entering the U.S. from China and Hong Kong. This decision has significant implications not just for eCommerce consumers, but also for importers, manufacturers, and third-party logistics providers.

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Behind Every Smart Route: The Geocoding Advantage

Loginext

See how geocoding transforms your multi route planner- improving routing accuracy, delivery speed, and logistics performance across the board. The post Behind Every Smart Route: The Geocoding Advantage appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 9, 2025)

Talking Logistics

I had no idea what was going on when we arrived at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta and saw tons of people in the lobby dressed as furry animals. It turns out that it was the beginning of Furry Weekend Atlanta. To be honest, I still have no idea what was going on, and who. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 9, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Hours of service, speed limiters, more among truckers' deregulatory requests

Overdrive Online

There's near-unanimity on evaluation of additional flexibilities for drive and rest periods in the HOS, yet not everyone agrees on the ELD mandate. Among other top issues highlighted by truckers, groups for modification or repeal in recent docket comments: speed limiters, broker transparency and AEBs.

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Top 5 Features to Look for in a Hauling and Delivery Management Platform

Trux

Theres a reason dispatch offices and job sites feel like theyre running at full tilt these days. Schedules are tighter, customers are more demanding, and just one missed delivery can ripple through a project like a domino. For both material producers and heavy construction contractors, the margin for error is shrinking fast.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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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The Shahid Rajaee Port Explosion: What Happened, What It Means, and What’s Next

MTS Logistics

On April 26, 2025, a massive explosion tore through Shahid Rajaee port, Irans biggest shipping hub, just outside Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province. This wasnt some small fireit was a catastrophe that killed at least 70 people and injured over 1,000. The blast was so powerful it shattered windows 50 kilometers away, wrecked buildings, and left cars in pieces.

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Economic storm clouds — and a silver lining

Truck News

I can always count on Murray Mullen, the top dog at the Mullen Group, to provide a little dry powder for a future column. Take his last quarterly call.

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Former FedEx Board Member to Head USPS

Supply Chain Brain

The appointment comes at a time of concerns that Trump officials remain determined to exert more control over an agency that Congress established to be independent decades ago.

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