Logistics

ArcBest beat fourth-quarter expectations Friday but noted that continued industrial weakness is weighing on its results.

C.H. Robinson posted strong year-on-year gains, but some of the sequential numbers were softer.

Landstar System sees the truckload market as still in a transition period.

C.H. Robinson’s fourth-quarter earnings show some continued improvement sequentially, which has been a key metric for investors.

Landstar System missed fourth-quarter consensus on Wednesday and issued first-quarter guidance well shy of expectations.

Shippers and logistics professionals are bracing for U.S. tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports that could begin Saturday.

An annual report from logistics real estate landlord Prologis calls for a slight recovery in market rents during 2025 following the first decline in more than 15 years.

The project44 vs. My Carrier dispute over eBOL technology has reached a Delaware court, with both sides asking for injunctions.

ALAN has been quietly mobilizing supply chain and logistics expertise to support communities in the wake of catastrophic events for the past 20 years, most recently in Los Angeles.

Logistics warehouse operator Prologis sees a positive inflection point nearing.

Amazon has a track record of creating technology driven logistics solutions to meet their own needs – and sharing those solutions with everyone else. 

Amazon Relay stands out as a gateway for carriers of all shapes and sizes to access Amazon’s growing freight opportunities.

As the first president of Armada Sunset Holdings, Chris O’Brien sees strong potential for technologies such as AI and machine learning to drive innovation in supply chain management.

In a case involving 3PL giant TQL, the Supreme Court has again chosen not to review the issue of whether a broker is liable when a carrier it hires is held liable in an accident or other incident.

A federal court has again ruled in favor of the 3PL industry on the issue of broker liability.

BlueGrace Logistics has acquired FreightCenter, which significantly expands its less-than-truckload offering.

Digital 3PL Fura announced Friday its third acquisition with the addition of Pinwheel Logistics.

Chicago’s impact on freight transportation is a story of innovation, entrepreneurship, and risk-taking that spans decades.

Participants in a key conference discussed how private equity dollars sitting on the sidelines could boost logistics M&A.

When the cost of doing business increases, making moves toward more efficient operating structures becomes more important than ever. 

Cross-border trade flows for industries such as autos, lumber and agrifoods could be affected by President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, experts said.

Drew Wilkerson, CEO of RXO, spoke about RXO’s recent acquisition of Coyote Logistics, implementing newly acquired technology and his thoughts on M&A in 2025.

TQL isn’t satisfied with its victory in a federal appeals court; it wants the Supreme Court to take up the question of broker liability.

As Outgo continues to innovate, carriers can look forward to an all-in-one financial platform that truly meets the demands of modern logistics.

C.H. Robinson had its first investors day in seven years, and the audience liked what it heard.

With 2024 drawing to a close, team leaders at SONAR discussed during a Thursday webinar the top enhancements made to the logistics data platform.

Supply chain consultant Brittain Ladd sees the wrong people going into key supply chain jobs.

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined previously to review cases involving the question of broker liability after serious trucking accidents but has been asked to weigh in again.

New tariffs by the Trump administration on products from China, Canada and Mexico will hit companies and consumers with increased costs, experts said.

In 2023, Mexico surpassed Canada to become the largest U.S. trading partner.

The volume of logistics private equity deals is relatively stable as private equity dealmakers gather in New York.

Scarbrough Global is acquiring Brownsville, Texas-based Parker & Co. to boost operations along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Radiant Logistics has acquired intermodal marketing company TCB Transportation.

The logistics industry has been shaped by unpredictability and change this year, creating a difficult environment for newer and smaller companies to survive.

GXO Logistics CEO Malcolm Wilson will retire next year after leading the company since 2021.

The November Logistics Managers’ Index showed a jump in transportation pricing even as capacity stepped higher.

Corey Klujsza, vice president of RXO, talks about Coyote Curve integration, the company’s latest spot market report and what the report means for the freight market.

Trump plans for tariffs on all imports from Canada, China and Mexico starting Jan. 20.

The trucking industry is undergoing a transformative shift, fueled by market changes, geopolitical factors and evolving consumer behavior.

Smart label technology developed by Chorus and Kuehne+Nagel tracks packages by using Bluetooth connectivity and AirTags.

Josh Allen, chief commercial officer at ITS Logistics, spoke Thursday about investments the logistics industry should make in 2025 to develop their companies and workforce.

To come together, the logistics industry’s propensity toward competition will have to give way to an overarching spirit of collaboration, J.B. Hunt President and CEO Shelley Simpson said at the F3: Future of Freight Festival.

Dan Lewis, co-founder and former CEO of Convoy Inc., discussed the rise and fall of the digital freight brokerage he helped create and the lessons he learned along the way on Tuesday at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival.

This year’s F3: Future of Freight Festival will pull into the heart of Freight Alley in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Nov. 19-21.

Amazon, DHL, GXO, Kuehne+Nagel, Pepsico and True Value Co. are among firms announcing job cuts, according to a new round of worker reduction notices.

Supply chain services giant Kuehne+Nagel said it has acquired a majority share of IMC Logistics, a marine drayage provider handling 2 million TEUs per year.

Radiant Logistics beat expectations for the recent quarter and expects an uptick in gross profit during the last quarter of the year as it supports hurricane relief efforts.

U.S. liquefied natural gas exports to China could be affected by an escalation of tariffs between the two countries, said Ricaurte Vasquez, administrator of the Panama Canal Authority.

RXO is boasting that its projected efficiency savings from the Coyote Logistics acquisition will surpass earlier estimates.

RXO’s third-quarter earnings were highlighted by the first numbers from Coyote Logistics as well as an operating loss.

Forward Air continues to refresh its leadership team, hiring a new chief commercial officer on Wednesday.

Trimble Inc. said its transportation segment performed well during the most recent quarter, with revenue increasing 1.4% to $195 million.

Lineage Inc. announced quarterly results Wednesday for the first time since becoming a public company.

GXO Logistics Inc. sees an upward trend in the global freight market in 2025, boosted by e-commerce.

Expeditors International by numerous metrics had a strong third quarter.

October’s Logistics Managers’ Index showed supply chain managers expect transportation rates to move significantly higher over the next year.

Forward Air lowered full-year earnings guidance on Monday and said it wouldn’t address press reports that it is up for sale following a messy merger.

GXO achieved 28% revenue growth in the third quarter to a quarterly record of $3.16 billion, boosted by new e-commerce customers.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has announced executive management changes as it aims to increase its market share during the next freight market upswing.

E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc.’s North American sales increased 9% year over year to $95.5 billion in the third quarter.

Uber Freight posted a wider EBITDA loss but showed improvement in revenue in the third quarter.

C.H. Robinson CEO Dave Bozeman talked with analysts Wednesday about his model for turning the company around. The evidence indicates it’s working.

A first look at C.H. Robinson’s third-quarter earnings reveals slightly slower sequential gains than in recent quarters.

Truck broker Landstar System said Tuesday it expects no material lift in the freight market for the remainder of 2024.

Freight broker Landstar System missed third-quarter expectations Tuesday after the market closed and issued fourth-quarter guidance that was also light of consensus.

Despite a first-half lull in domestic network demand for logistics services, the world’s largest forwarder saw overall volume growth in the third quarter.

Ryder has been pushing to rely less on vehicle leasing, and it’s getting there. 

Supply chain software provider Manhattan Associates says it is taking longer to close deals.

Nick Persin, director of strategic partnerships for FreightWaves SONAR, spoke with Dylan Alperin, VP of professional services at Keelvar, during the October Webinar about delivering SONAR’s truckload datasets to the Keelvar platform.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services beat third-quarter expectations as it awaits a turn in the freight market.

Supply chain software provider Descartes said Monday it has acquired omnichannel e-commerce platform Sellercloud in a deal that could total $130 million.

A tough earnings report at supply chain software provider E2open was greeted with a big sell-off on Wall Street.

Hurricane Milton has struck Florida, less than two weeks after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. American Logistics Aid Network brings together nonprofits and supply chain companies to effectively target disaster relief. But what does that actually entail?

Flexport, a global supply chain solutions provider, is reducing its headcount by 2% as part of a reorganization aimed at helping the company drive profitability.

Radiant Logistics announced its seventh acquisition in the past year on Wednesday, acquiring operating partner Focus Logistics.

Switzerland-based DSV added to its stable of logistics providers, buying Schenker from the debt-laden German national railway.

Reports of panic-buying at supermarkets began spreading across social media Tuesday as a union dockworker strike got underway at East and Gulf Coast ports.

Link Logistics has been able to create a technological solution that cuts to the heart of the industry’s traditional challenges while also empowering customers.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law AB98, which will impact the growth of warehouses in California.

Global supply chain security could tighten dramatically after Hezbollah pagers and walkie-talkies were turned into miniature bombs.

Its big deal with Platform Science announced, Trimble’s transportation segment is touting upgrades and new products.

S&P gave a thumbs-up to the credit metrics at RXO after the company set two deals to fund the Coyote Logistics acquisition.

Third-party logistics provider HTL Freight announced it has acquired CTS Logistics.

By leveraging Uber Freight’s TMS, Leaf Home was able to consolidate operations into a single system with automation, enabling high growth without increasing headcount.

Trimble’s 2024 Insight Tech Conference + Expo in Las Vegas drew more than 1,500 attendees from across the transportation industry.

Freight forwarder and logistics provider Seko Logistics announced it has entered an agreement to recapitalize.

Canadian supply chain SaaS provider Descartes acquired MyCarrierPortal, which provides brokers and shippers with carrier onboarding and risk monitoring tools.

Trimble customers who gathered in Las Vegas got the big news that Platform Science is acquiring Trimble’s telematics business.

RXO announced Monday that it has completed the acquisition of freight broker Coyote Logistics.

Radiant Logistics said some customers have moved freight deliveries up to avoid a potential dockworker strike or a possible change to U.S. trade policy.

UPS said Tuesday it was buying two Germany-based cold chain logistics operators to add to its sprawling health care logistics footprint.

Universal Logistics is cutting more than 90 workers at its facility in Detroit.

FedEx Corp. announced a strategic alliance with Nimble Robotics on Thursday to scale FedEx Fulfillment with Nimble’s fully autonomous 3PL model.

Radiant Logistics has acquired oil and gas transportation and logistics specialist Foundation Logistics & Services.

Despite the ongoing surge of technological advances throughout the logistics industry, many companies working in the space still find themselves bogged down by inefficiencies.

A New York-based venture capital firm and European transport specialist are vying to acquire Schenker, the logistics unit of German national railway Deutsche Bahn, which could shake up the market for logistics services in the U.S.

AFS Logistics tapped Andy Dyer as its next CEO but made no mention of the departure of its former leader.

The Port of Los Angeles has named Erica M. Calhoun deputy executive director overseeing the city of Los Angeles Harbor Department’s Administrative Bureau.

The Supply Chain Council has extended its executive team and plans to be a national rather than “California-first” organization.

Radiant Logistics announced it won a five-year contract to be a prime contractor for the U.S. Agency for International Development.