3PL Summit: Addressing fraud in the industry
Fraud has been a constant in the 3PL industry, but it’s gotten more sophisticated as criminals get smarter, says Transportation Intermediaries Association President Chris Burroughs.
Check Call: Business deals through the eyes of a hostage negotiator
In this edition: Reviewing ‘Never Split the Difference’ and Amazon maybe tries to break into the LTL game.
Running on Ice: Last-mile ice cream solutions and Dolly Parton in the freezer
In this edition: Unilever unveils ice cream solutions, Mucinex maker boasts resiliency and Dolly Parton strums into the freezer aisle.
Check Call: Broker transparency rule gets second comment period
In this edition: The FMCSA’s proposed broker transparency rule gets an extra comment period, and The Playbook arrives at FreightWaves.
Running on Ice: Big Tech comes to the cold chain
In this edition: New telematics, new shipping labels and new pizza choices hit the cold chain.
Check Call: 2024 quarterly earnings miss the mark on Wall Street
In this edition: Quarterly earnings echo the pain everyone feels, and metal tariffs hit.
Running on Ice: Chinese tariffs’ impact on the pharmaceutical supply chain
In this edition: Impacts of tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry, cutting-edge container monitoring and the sheer number of chicken wings consumed for the Super Bowl.
Check Call: 3PLs’ role in preparing for tariffs
In this edition: Helping shippers prepare for impending tariffs and some restored service post-Hurricane Helene
Running on Ice: New cold storage facilities and a new take on sundaes
In this edition: Vertical Cold Storage grows at the Port of Savannah, Americold expands in Canada, and Ben & Jerry’s brings sundaes to the grocery store.
Check Call: Global supply chains hurry up and wait on possible tariffs
In this edition: Still waiting on possible tariff implications, and Lunar New Year creates delays.
Running on Ice: New drug formulas could mean less cold chain involvement
In this edition: A new formulation for medicine that does not need cold chain support, new air cargo friendly ultra-cold storage, and the FDA steps in to reduce food-borne illnesses in berries.
Check Call: The ‘No Rules Rules’ review
In this edition: The book review of ‘No Rules Rules’ and the final day for the broker transparency rule.
Running on Ice: FreezPak warms to Western expansion
In this edition: FreezPak goes West, Lineage faces layoffs and GLP-1 drugs tank grocery store spending.
Check Call: Small and medium-size businesses have strong feelings about 2025
In this edition: Breaking down the DHL Express survey, and the broker liability battle stays in the lower courts
Running on Ice: Cold chain gets a new option for IoT devices
In this edition: The debut of SmartSense Voyage; A multistory cold storage warehouse; and changes to the freezer aisle.
UPS broadens network with double health care acquisition
UPS makes acquisitions to bolster the health care segment of its business.
Check Call: Broker transparency rule gets heated as comment period ends
In this edition: The FMCSA broker transparency rule comment period is almost up, and Mexico gets bushels of corn.
Running on Ice: Carrier wants reefer containers out of ports ASAP
In this edition: Maersk wants reefer containers picked up pronto, a new cold warehouse in Maine, and frozen food continues to rise in ranks.
Check Call: The 2025 crystal ball
In this edition: Predictions for 2025, and import fees rise for Asia in Mexico.
Running on Ice: A few partnerships to end the year
In this edition: SeaCube and GreenSee end the year with a collaboration, and the NX group and Tive partner for tracking.