Fri.May 16, 2025

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How to Track Your Freight Shipments Effectively: A Practical Guide

GoShip Blog

In today’s logistics world, where delays can cost thousands and one missed update can derail operations, freight tracking services have evolved from luxury to absolute necessity. Yet many businesses still don’t leverage these tools to their full potential or, worse, continue relying on outdated methods. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how to track your freight efficiently, which tools actually work, and how you can eliminate guesswork from your logistics operations.

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Must-Know Additional Charges That May Occur in Container Drayage

MTS Logistics

Shipping has been slow lately due to recent tariff increases. However, with the tariff hike paused for 90 days, we can expect a surge in imported containers entering the U.S. As a result, ports and rail ramps may experience congestion, leading to a shortage of inland container carriers. This makes it more important than ever to know and understand our rates thoroughly.

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Supply Chain and Logistics News May 12th- 15th 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

This week marked a significant milestone for trade agreements. The United Kingdom and India have formally reached a Free Trade Agreement, which is the largest trade agreement for the UK since Brexit. As a result, 99 percent of Indian exports will benefit from zero duties in the UK market. Additionally, the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day tariff reduction, during which both countries will lower their tariffs on products from one another.

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Stord Raises $200M+ at a $1.5B Valuation to Power Fast, Seamless E-Commerce Experiences at Scale

Stord

Following record-breaking 2024 and sustained profitability, Stords growth accelerates as more brands turn to its rapid, affordable shipping and integrated consumer experience solutions. ATLANTA, May 16, 2025 Stord , a commerce-enablement leader providing high-volume fulfillment services and e-commerce technology for omnichannel brands, announced today that it has raised more than $200 million in financing.

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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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Overcoming Common Challenges in Multi Route Planning

Loginext

Learn how a powerful multi route planner helps overcome delivery challenges with AI-driven routing, real-time tracking, and seamless integrations. The post Overcoming Common Challenges in Multi Route Planning appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Nervous U.S. Consumers Adjust Spending Habits

Supply Chain Brain

KPMG's survey respondents indicated plans to hold off on some major purchases and scale back in other areas of their lives in order to not accumulate debt.

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What Does a Freight Forwarder Do?

I.C.E. Transport

If youre new to the world of freight transportation, you may be wondering what exactly a freight forwarder is, what they do, what theyre responsible for, what you as the shipper have to handle, and how forwarders differ from freight brokers and non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs). Well, youve come to the right place. Were going to answer the basic question of what a freight forwarder does compared to other service providers, so you can make an informed decision about purchasing freight

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Tips for finding the best potential truck driver hires

Truck News

I have lost count of how many truck drivers I have hired in my career.

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Ride along in Peterbilt's electric MODEL 579

Commercial Carrier Journal

Building on the diesel model 579 platform, the next generation model 579 EV is aimed at short haul and drayage segments.

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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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 16, 2025)

Talking Logistics

In case you’re wondering, companies are still shipping air. The item on the counter (a replacement top for my coffee grinder) came in that big box with all the air padding. Yes, the more things change in supply chain and logistics, the more they stay the same! The waste lives on! Moving on, heres the. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 16, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Trump: U.S. Can’t Broker Individual Tariff Deals with All Countries

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. will instead send letters to some of its trading partners to unilaterally impose new tariff rates, suggesting that Washington lacks the capacity to negotiate individual deals.

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