Logistics/Supply Chains

Ruan announced it has rolled out an end-to-end customs brokerage service.

A potential breakthrough in the Middle East could soon ease major headaches for truckers, shippers, and manufacturers worldwide. On Friday, U.S. and Iranian leaders are set to formally sign a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Switzerland. This interim deal aims to end recent fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and start 60 days of […]

The average transportation and logistics deal size is growing as buyers seek hard-to-replicate technology solutions.

While a booming heavy-industrial sector has shielded certain segments, the broader housing affordability crisis is actively suppressing volumes across multiple shipping modes.

Artificial intelligence has moved from the edges of the supply chain to its center. What began as experimental pilots and proof-of-concept projects has become the operating reality for a growing share of the logistics industry, with AI, machine learning, and large language models now driving the demand forecasting, real-time visibility, document processing, and route optimization […]

Bankruptcy filings and WARN notices show freight companies are still battling tight margins despite signs of market recovery

Transportation prices surged throughout May, according to a monthly poll of supply chain executives, as available capacity remained on the decline.

ArcBest announced the launch of ArcBest View, a digital platform allowing logistics customers to manage all shipments and shipment functions through a single interface.

Walmart is using automation to help streamline inbound shipment consolidation for vendors who prepay for the service.

Coupa’s acquisition spree continued with the recent addition of Tonkean, a workflow automation platform aimed at automating procurement and supply chain workflows.

One of the world’s biggest ocean shipping forwarders officially opened its new U.S. headquarters in New Jersey.

Third-party logistics provider Radiant Logistics beat quarterly expectations on Monday.

Shippeo announced that it has acquired German supply chain automation company Logward for an undisclosed sum.

e2open’s Logistics as a Service is proving that companies don’t have to choose between execution capacity and strategic control when it comes to outsourcing logistics operations.

The North American rail industry is at a crossroads due to reshoring and tech growth. This symposium provides a forum to align strategy, policy, and execution for the future.

A growing trend in logistics is no longer about preventing disruptions. The new focus is recovering from disruptions faster than competitors. That was the central message from Trimble Transportation and Logistics executives during a virtual roundtable.  In the presentation, company leaders outlined how their expanding carrier-shipper network is helping transform supply chains from reactive to […]

Brad Jacobs’ QXO is making its biggest acquisition so far in its building products rollup.

Moody’s has increased its debt rating on Ryder, first put on the company during the pandemic.

DP World has opened a Montreal freight forwarding office as it expands its Canadian logistics network eastward.

Chick-fil-A plans to invest $50 million to build a distribution center in Lubbock, Texas, as the restaurateur continues expanding its in-house logistics network.