Logistics

UPS has invested $48 million in chilled trucking facilities optimized for speed and short-term storage.

The freight industry stands at a crossroads that looks remarkably familiar to anyone who remembers the early days of fintech. Before Plaid became the connective tissue linking bank accounts to lending decisions, borrowers shuffled paperwork and lenders operated on good faith. Now that same transformation is coming for trucking, and Highway’s Chief Commercial Officer Michael […]

The platform gives certified carriers direct access to C.H. Robinson committed freight opportunities with human oversight on every bid.

Seattle-based logistics company Expeditors International is cutting more than 200 IT jobs.

After criminals allegedly hijacked a Walmart-bound shipment, Global Protection discovered that legitimate carriers, drivers and paperwork are not always enough. The company explains how the incident changed its approach to verification and why slowing down became part of its security strategy.

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

FedEx says it has significantly reduced cargo backlogs at its warehouses in Vietnam after a messy switch to a new ground delivery partner and new technology system.

The 2026 State of Logistics Report finds supply chain volatility is now permanent. U.S. logistics costs are $2.4 trillion or 7.8% of GDP.

The cargo was unusual. The alleged theft method was not. According to public reporting, criminals compromised a legitimate carrier’s identity and used it to divert a Walmart-bound shipment worth $1.7 million, a tactic the FBI says is becoming increasingly common.

The July 4 holiday doesn’t create supply chain vulnerabilities. It exposes them. As freight sits unattended and operations slow down, security experts warn that organized theft groups are watching closely.

Enforcement agencies intercepted everything from drugs, to counterfeit jewelry, to illegal medicines at ports across North America.

Freight broker Fura announced that it has added another 3PL on its journey to roll up the space through automation.

Samsara raised its full-year outlook as it inks new contracts with customers active in the buildout of data centers and public infrastructure.

John Tozer has been appointed first chairman of Veterans in Logistics to help military veterans build successful careers in freight and logistics.

Prosecutors say a group accused of impersonating legitimate trucking carriers diverted millions of dollars in freight before the cargo was allegedly moved, stored and resold. The indictment details six separate theft incidents spanning multiple states.

As freight fraud, cargo theft and cyber-enabled crime continue to evolve, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association has launched a new Threat Report Portal designed to help transportation companies anonymously share incidents and identify emerging risks. NMFTA says the platform will provide a centralized location for reporting fraud, cyber threats and suspicious activity while helping the industry build a clearer picture of evolving criminal tactics.

Target is beefing up its food supply chain with a new facility in Colorado to support more in-store food selection.

WWEX and Auctane form ShipStation Global to give small and midsize shippers enterprise-grade technology and transportation services through a single platform.

Companies spanning automotive, steel, energy, food processing and mobility are expanding U.S. operations.

Carriers, logistics providers and ports are investing millions into new freight infrastructure projects as they prepare for long-term supply chain growth.

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

GAF’s Marianna Vydrevich said AI-powered analytics are helping supply chain teams automate workflows, optimize inventory and model disruptions.

Target has made it a strategic priority to improve supply chain operations so it can avoid out-of-stock situations and reduce costs.

Global logistics provider DHL provides the logistics support that makes Formula 1 races possible around the world. Traditionally relying on air, ocean and road transport, DHL has now moved the first F1 shipment between race locations by rail.

Banks learned years ago that fraud prevention requires more than instinct or technology alone. They built compliance roles, documented procedures, and repeatable verification processes designed to reduce risk and stand up in court. FreightWaves believes the transportation industry is now entering that same shift.

Target has recruited ex-Walmart exec Jeff England away from QXO to be its next chief supply chain officer.

Dollar Tree’s massive new distribution center in Arizona is ready to go live.

DHL is ditching the Deutsche Post corporate name and giving it to its Post & Parcel Germany unit as part of an internal reorganization.

GXO Logistics CEO Patrick Kelleher said Amazon’s new supply chain services validate — rather than threaten — the long-term growth opportunity in outsourced logistics.

GXO Logistics reported first quarter revenue of $3.3 billion, up 10.8% year over year.

Amazon announced it has stitched together logistics services into a unified supply chain product for manufacturers and retailers to move and distribute heavy freight and parcels, which poses a potential threat to other freight management and transport companies.

DHL Global Forwarding is partnering with sister units DHL Aviation and DHL Express to provide dedicated transport service for customers with non-parcel, heavy freight cargo moving from Asia to the U.S. and Europe.

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.

Broker warns shippers not to expect a return to 2025 conditions.

A major U.S. alcohol distributor is closing facilities and laying off almost 4,700 workers across seven states.

DQS Solutions & Staffing announced it has acquired Comprehensive Logistics, Inc., further expanding its transportation and logistics platform.

A surge in M&A, electrification and distribution buildouts signals rising demand for logistics services in Canada.

Fastfrate Group announced it has completed its acquisition of international freight forwarder Omnitrans, Inc.

The industry points to billions in losses, but that number only captures what can be seen. When you factor in hidden activity and indirect costs, cargo theft becomes a much larger and more persistent risk.

Prime Inc. and Old Dominion Freight Line are expanding U.S. terminal networks with new hubs in Georgia and Washington.

LeadCoverage analyzes qualified pipeline dollars generated per dollar of GTM spend.

Crane Worldwide Logistics has acquired a freight forwarding company in Spain.

Logistics warehouse operator Prologis announces its second major joint venture this year.

The freight market saw capacity and pricing extremes in March unparalleled since the pandemic, according to a monthly query of supply chain executives.

The Trump administration is expected to change how duties are applied to metal-based products, potentially raising import costs and altering cross-border freight flows.

Logistics providers are ramping up investments in Canada as e-commerce growth and cross-border trade drive demand for warehousing, fulfillment and drayage services.

Lawmakers say offshoring of farm and construction equipment production to Mexico threatens U.S. manufacturing and could trigger new tariffs.

Winners to be announced at the Freight Fraud Symposium in Cleveland.

Redwood Logistics proposed “Logistics Platform as a Service” but followed analyst guidance to reposition as a modern 4PL, earning Visionary status in Gartner’s inaugural 4PL Magic Quadrant.

A parts dispute between Stellantis and ZF Chassis Modules has idled a Mexico assembly plant and threatened disrupting a facility in Windsor, Ontario.

A growing list of transportation companies filed for Chapter 11 in March, highlighting continued financial strain across the supply chain.

One year after the “Liberation Day” tariffs, small business owners say ongoing trade policy shifts are still affecting supply chains, pricing and growth plans.

UPS says its new distribution center in Taiwan is the crown jewel of its Asia Pacific network.

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.

Echo Global Logistics announced it has completed its acquisition of ITS Logistics, creating a $5.2 billion, full-service supply chain services platform.

Manufacturers and retailers are increasingly renting storage trailers to manage inventory surges, cross-border freight flows and rising warehouse costs.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Court ruling on tariffs sets off refund scramble, legal uncertainty; APM Terminals expands Lázaro Cárdenas capacity; and German components maker opens $95M plant in Querétaro, adds 700 jobs.

Logistics REIT Prologis announced Thursday a new $1.6 billion joint venture to develop build-to-suit facilities in the U.S.

As global e-commerce logistics grows more complex, ePost Global and ShipWise are working to reduce friction with shipments and international returns.

Universal Logistics reported sharply lower Q4 revenue and earnings as freight demand softened and losses in intermodal dragged on overall results.

Layoffs across manufacturing and logistics operations signal companies are recalibrating supply chains amid shifting freight demand and industrial output.

Shares of Forward Air moved sharply lower on Wednesday after a stock market news site reported a full-company sale is “unlikely.”

Redwood Logistics has acquired Stridas, a managed transportation provider, marking its second acquisition in a week.

Third-party logistics provider Fura announced it has acquired fellow Texas-based broker Barton Logistics.

Phocas Software’s first annual 2026 Inventory Trends in Wholesale Distribution report shows that 54% of distributors expect to adopt a new demand forecasting approach in 2026.

IKEA is using autonomous delivery vehicles to ferry goods from a warehouse to a local store to reduce wait times and transportation costs.

RXO has launched Middle Mile Solutions, a single-source service connecting the first, middle and last miles of the supply chain.

Despite temporary inland bottlenecks and manufacturing pauses, brokers and parcel operators say cross-border commerce remained largely intact during Mexico’s recent security turmoil.

Forward Air said it is “nearing the conclusion” of a strategic review, which investors called for following the company’s controversial merger with Omni Logistics.

GXO Logistics is betting on North American growth, robotics and AI to power stronger margins and free cash flow in 2026.

AIT Worldwide Logistics traded hands again on Monday, with Greenbriar Equity Group buying a majority piece of the company.

The freight market is entering 2026 with cautious optimism replacing the extreme volatility of recent years. As market dynamics evolve, shippers and carriers are approaching the year with notably different strategies, according to new survey data from Echo Global Logistics. Echo surveyed 1,024 shippers and 832 carriers between October and November 2025, capturing expectations that […]

Brandon Fried announced his retirement as head of the Airforwarders Association, effective at the end of the year.

Estes Logistics has acquired Pacific Northwest operator Key Trucking for an undisclosed sum.

Medlog has opened Medlog 1, a major integrated logistics park in Saudi Arabia, strengthening the country’s position as a global logistics hub.

FedEx unveiled its four-year growth strategy on Thursday, setting a goal of 14% profit growth by 2029.

QXO is making its second big purchase in the building products field.

GXO Logistics expects North American freight demand to remain stable in 2026, guiding for flat volumes while leaning on new contract wins.

A first look at Ryder’s earnings.

GXO’s revenue increased to $13.2 billion in 2025 amid a confident outlook tied to outsourcing, e-commerce and automation trends.

Pacific northwest ports have signed an agreement to create an inland logistics hub to boost Washington state trade.

The goods moved and costs associated with food and beverage consumption for Super Bowl LX are staggering, supported by a highly coordinated supply chain.

Allstates WorldCargo adds customs brokerage capabilities by acquiring Promptus.

At FreightWaves’ 2025 F3: Future of Freight Festival, Christopher Clemmensen, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Echo Global Logistics, sat down with Brad Guinane, Chief Revenue Officer at SONAR, to discuss how shippers are navigating today’s increasingly complex freight environment and building more resilient, end-to-end supply chain strategies.

At FreightWaves’ 2025 F3: Future of Freight Festival, Zach Jecklin, Chief Information Officer at Echo Global Logistics, sat down with FreightWaves to discuss the changing landscape of AI and its place in the modern transportation and logistics space.

The freight market tightened again in January, with transportation prices seeing the fastest growth rate since April 2022.

Recent industrial developments across Texas show how developers are positioning ahead of expected freight and distribution growth in 2026 and beyond.

The industry-wide push for better visibility has fundamentally reshaped the way freight moves. Freight visibility platforms have built networks with millions of users, promising real-time insights.

Logistics real estate operator Prologis said “a new cycle is kicking off” in 2026.

Filter to succeed Rourke.

Broker Landstar System’s fourth quarter was negatively impacted by one prior and two recent tragic accidents.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Retail Federation among those supporting C.H. Robinson in the brief.

Nike is laying off 775 U.S. distribution center workers as it accelerates automation and restructures its supply chain.

Third-party logistics providers accounted for a larger share of the top 100 industrial leases in 2025, according to CBRE Group.

M&A advisory firm Tenney Group is calling for a spike in transportation and logistics deal activity in the fourth quarter.

Freight operators in 2026 are facing a different set of expectations than even a few years ago. Visibility, reliability, and resilience are no longer viewed as competitive advantages — they are increasingly treated as minimum requirements. As costs remain elevated and disruptions persist, the ability to see, anticipate, and respond across freight networks has become […]

The U.S. Government filed an amicus brief supporting freight brokers.

Warehouse operator Prologis said vacancies have already peaked and it now anticipates rents will improve throughout 2026.

For decades, freight invoice auditing occupied a quiet corner of the transportation or accounts payable department. The function was straightforward and limited in scope: audit the invoice, see if the charges look correct, and pay the bill. Finance teams received post-payment validation and basic reporting. Transportation departments received very little information other than what the […]

Echo gets 4 million square feet of warehouse space and a massive drop trailer pool.