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How to Use Freight Cost Estimators to Save Money on Shipping

GoShip Blog

Did you know you can reduce your shipping costs by up to 30% just by using the right tools? In the B2B world, every dollar counts, and freight costs can make the difference between a profitable year and a tough one. The good news is that today you have access to tools that were once only available to large corporations. I’m going to show you how to master the art of saving on shipments.

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The Role of Supply Chain Planning in Today’s Complex Business Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the past five years, supply chains have faced unprecedented challenges. E-commerce demands, trade pressures, and increasingly complex supplier networks have necessitated executives to raise concerns about their supply chain operations. Recently, tariffs have become a focal point in major headlines, and the looming fear of a trade war persists. Supply chain planners are now frequently tasked with initiating transformations to address these various pressures.

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What is Route Optimization? How It Works and Why It Matters

Locus

In today’s fast-moving logistics landscape, managing a delivery fleet efficiently is crucial for optimizing the delivery process and routes as delivery delays, fuel costs, and inefficient route planning can directly affect a business’s bottom line. That’s where route optimization becomes a game-changer. With increasingly complex delivery models, shorter delivery windows, and rising operational costs, businesses can no longer afford inefficient routing strategies.

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Mastering Supply Chain Resilience in the Year Global Supply Chains Broke: What 2025 Is Teaching Us

MTS Logistics

In today’s global trade environment, unpredictability, volatility and working with unknowns have become very common. Supply chains, particularly those relying on Asia, that once followed predictable patterns are now under constant pressure. Not only are geopolitical unrest and volatile trade policies making planning harder but climate-related disasters (wildfires, drought, etc.) also have direct effect on the challenges of planning in the supply chain.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

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

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Data is the New Freight: Why Real-Time Visibility and Accurate Data are Critical for Transportation Spend Management

TransAudit

In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, data is as valuable as the freight itself. With global transportation costs climbing and carrier networks becoming more complex, transportation spend management has become a strategic priority — not just a back-office function. Yet many companies remain overwhelmed by fragmented, inaccurate, and delayed data that leads to poor decision-making and financial leakage.

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English Language Proficiency Standards Could Drive Rates Higher

Freight Waves

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is intensifying enforcement of English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards, signaling major operational changes for the trucking industry. As of today, June 25, 2025, drivers who fail to meet these requirements face immediate grounding, potentially straining trucking capacity, increasing tender rejections, and driving up national truckload rates.

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Logistics Unplugged: Episode 19

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics Unplugged | A BlueGrace Podcast Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Podcast Search Search Ashley Benitez - June 24, 2025 Episode 19: Inside the LTL Summit Part Two: Lessons from LTL Leaders Brian Blalock Host and BlueGrace Director of Client Development How LTL Leaders Drive Freight Innovation Welcome back to Logistics Unplugged for Part Two of the LTL Carrier Summit, where host Brian Blalock brings you a behind- the- scenes look a

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East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Names Eric Carlson Vice President of Business Development

ECW

ELIZABETH, NJ – June 25, 2025 – East Coast Warehouse & Distribution , a leading temperature-controlled logistics provider to the food and beverage industry, announced today it has named Eric Carlson Vice President of Business Development for Safeway Logistics Solutions. In this role, Eric will be focused on developing new client relationships in support of the growth of our national logistics network.

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Gartner lists three steps to cope with risks of Israel-Iran conflict

DC Velocity

As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to simmer through a fragile ceasefire agreement, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) can implement three critical priorities to secure their operations, according to an analysis by Gartner. In response to the ongoing impacts from the conflict, Gartner advises that CSCOs should: Assess and mitigate their exposure to new global transportation bottlenecks Prepare CFOs for continued supply chain cost volatility Review supply chain resilience strategies “As the c

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End High Turnover: Discover Stability with Remote-Insourcing

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%.

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FedEx to close 30% of package facilities as network integration ramps up

Freight Waves

FedEx Corp. plans to close 30% of its U.S. package distribution facilities within two years under its Network 2.0 consolidation program, which is gaining momentum and expected to contribute toward $200 million in savings this quarter, executives said during an earnings briefing. In April, the integrated parcel and logistics giant completed the optimization of its parcel operation in Canada.

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Blue Yonder Acquires UK Based Pledge Earth Technologies

Logistics Viewpoints

Blue Yonder continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability with its latest acquisition of a UK-based Pledge Earth Technologies (Pledge). Announced at its ICON 2025 conference in Nashville, Chief Sustainability Officer Saskia Van Gendy joined CEO Angove on stage to share what this means for the organization and its customers. Pledge provides supply teams and logistics providers (LSPs) with accredited emissions measurement and reporting capabilities.

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Intelligent Pick-Pack-Ship Uncovered - The Brains Behind the Boxes

Supply Chain Brain

In today’s high-speed fulfillment environment, success hinges on flexibility, accuracy, and efficiency. Join Lucas Systems and customer Medusa to see how advanced technologies are reshaping the way warehouses pick, pack, and ship.

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Middle East warfare crimps cargo flows

DC Velocity

Freight flows around the Middle East are seeing increasing delays as carriers cancel service to certain ports or change routes to avoid escalating warfare in Iran, Isael, and Qatar. Qatar Airways today confirmed the temporary suspension of its flights due to the closure of air traffic movement in the State of Qatar. That step followed the attempted Iranian bombing of a U.S. military base in Qatar today in retaliation for American strikes on Sunday against three nuclear enrichment facilities in I

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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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FedEx retires a dozen freighter aircraft in efficiency move

Freight Waves

FedEx Corp. said Tuesday that it permanently retired 12 aircraft and took a $21 million impairment charge during the fourth quarter as part of an effort to streamline the air network in line with demand and modernize the fleet. The Memphis, Tennessee-based express logistics giant said it removed seven Airbus A300-600 aircraft, three large MD-11 tri-engine freighters and two Boeing 757-200 (large narrowbody) freighter aircraft from the fleet.

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FMCSA 'confident' in fraud fight despite staff reduction

Overdrive Online

FMCSA has a lot on its plate, but it's losing staff by the dozens. Meanwhile, the fight against fraud in brokered-freight and other markets, implementation of ELP enforcement, pursuit of bad-actor CDL programs, and other heavy lifts mount.

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What is the State of AI in Logistics?

Talking Logistics

If you’re like many logistics executives, you’re likely very curious and interested in how AI can improve your logistics operations and deliver business value, but you’re also probably a bit skeptical or confused by all the noise and buzz in the market. Therefore, it’s not surprising that many companies are still in the “early awareness”. Read more The post What is the State of AI in Logistics?

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FMCSA to require digital medical data from truckers

DC Velocity

Truck drivers must now submit digital medical certification data as part of their commercial driver licensing process, after the U.S. Department of Transportation today said it will implement the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration (NRII) rule. This new process will replace outdated paper documents that are ripe for fraud, a hassle for truck drivers to maintain, and harder for law enforcement to assess, the department said.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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In rare jump, New York-New Jersey leads US port volumes

Freight Waves

The Port of New York and New Jersey, a perennial third place finisher among American container gateways, jumped to number one in May. The East Coast port handled 774,698 twenty foot equivalent units in May, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. That was off 2% from the same month a year ago, but 20% better than pre-pandemic May 2019.

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Mack Anthem Relaunched for Regional Haul with New Design & Tech

Overdrive Online

Mack reveals its all-new Anthem, now positioned as the ultimate regional haul tractor. Explore its new driver-focused interior, advanced tech, and key safety systems. Available for order in August.

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Four Key Digital Supply Chain Shifts to Make in Mid-2025

Supply Chain Brain

To achieve digital transformation, supply chains must look beyond traditional methods to new technologies that can streamline operations, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.

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Making it stick

DC Velocity

Warehouse labeling systems are getting smarter by the day, evolving from one-dimensional barcodes that can be read with simple scanners to the more complex QR (quick response) codes that can be read using a smartphone. Today’s labeling systems contain more data and are more versatile than ever before—and they create a foundation that allows companies to see, track, and automate the movement of inventory as it travels through the warehouse.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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With Mideast shipping on high alert, Maersk re-opens Israel port

Freight Waves

Maersk, the world’s second-largest container carrier, said it is again accepting imports at Israel’s Port of Haifa days after suspending service when the city came under missile attack from Iran. The carrier (OTC: AMKBY ) in an advisory said it re-opened Haifa cargo service for imports June 25. “We are monitoring the situation very closely and based on the recent developments and with prospects of a ceasefire currently in place, we expect to be able to re-open export cargo acceptance once the lo

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DOT sets forth regulatory plan for improving truckers' working conditions

Overdrive Online

A DOT package aimed at improving truckers' working conditions would provide truck parking funding, withdraw FMCSA's speed limiter mandate proposal, establish pilot programs for hours-of-service flexibility and more.

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What Comes After the U.S.-China Tariff Truce? Strategic Tariff Planning for Importers

Dedola Global Logistics

If tariffs snap back tomorrow, how resilient is your supply chain? As the U.S.-China tariff truce approaches expiration in mid-August 2025, importers are re-evaluating their exposure to customs duties, freight costs, and sourcing risks. The Geneva agreement has delivered short-term clarity—but not lasting certainty. At Dedola Global Logistics , we’ve helped importers navigate shifting tariff landscapes for nearly five decades.

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Hai Robotics and Conveyco partner on automation solutions

DC Velocity

A new partnership between Conveyco, a provider of material handling system integration, and Hai Robotics, a vendor of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), will help businesses optimize warehouse storage, streamline fulfillment, and maximize operational efficiency, Connecticut-based Conveyco said today. Specifically, the collaboration brings Hai Robotics’ HaiPick AS/RS solutions into Conveyco’s portfolio, delivering ultra-dense, modular goods-to-person systems that can increase operat

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Texas ports record mixed freight movements in May

Freight Waves

Container flows in May increased in Houston, while movements of crude oil declined at the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas. Port Houston sees gains in containers, steel movements Port Houston handled 381,640 twenty-foot equivalent units in May, a 5% year-over-year increase compared to the same month in 2024. Year-to-date container volumes are up 4% to 1.8 million TEUs compared to the same period in 2024.

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Amazon Looks to Expand Rural Delivery Network

Supply Chain Brain

This comes after Amazon announced plans in April to spend $4 billion to triple the size of its rural delivery network by adding 200 new delivery stations.

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Porter Logistics to Provide Cold Chain Solutions for F&B Manufacturer: Top Supply Chain Projects Award

Food Logistics

A Fortune 100 food and beverage manufacturer hired Porter Logistics to execute daily shuttles, handle imports, relabel core ingredients, fulfill customer orders with daily LTL and FTL shipments and consolidate three underperforming 3PLs in it's network under one roof.