Mark Solomon
Friday, November 6, 2020
Analysts applaud XPO’s resilience as third-quarter results impress
XPO is `very comfortable with where we are’ heading into 2021, Jacobs says.
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Chris Gillis
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Exercise equipment inventories somersault over COVID-19 (with video)
Executives from Horizon Fitness, Estes Forwarding Worldwide and The DDC Group talk during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME about keeping up with the trend of online ordering and home delivery.
Mark Solomon
Thursday, November 5, 2020
XPO bounces back with above-trend third-quarter results
Business “rebounded dramatically” in the quarter, Jacobs says.
Chris Gillis
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Making shipping IT pitch attractive to investors (with video)
Shipwell CEO Greg Price explains during FreightTech Venture Summit the importance of winning over venture capitalists at the onset of presenting your idea.
Mark Solomon
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Pandemic to accelerate VC investment in logistics (with video)
Start small and simple, VC experts say.
Todd Maiden
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Declines in transportation capacity slow in October
A survey of supply chain executives shows transportation capacity declines at a slower pace in October. The logistics industry continues to experience “rapid” growth.
Chris Gillis
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
How truckers can avoid a bad dray day
A half-dozen basic tips on what drayage truck drivers must consider when picking up a container chassis from a pool.
Chris Gillis
Saturday, October 31, 2020
UPS raises certain non-contract service rates 4.9%
Rate increases, which apply to ground, air and international services, take effect Dec. 27.
FreightWaves Staff
Friday, October 30, 2020
DispatchTrack optimizes routing critical to last-mile delivery fulfillment
DispatchTrack optimizes routes and delivery schedules for its clients, which enhances their customer delivery experience.
John Kingston
Friday, October 30, 2020
Forward Air beats estimates in quarter, raises dividend
Several key metrics in LTL operations show downturn from last year
Chris Gillis
Friday, October 30, 2020
Envase adds Tailwind to expand TMS profile
Envase Technologies platform will expand its presence in Canada with the acquisition of TMS provider Tailwind Transportation Software.
Linda Baker, Senior Environment and Technology Reporter
Friday, October 30, 2020
Onfleet raises $14 million as retailers flock to delivery management software
Onfleet, a San Francisco-based provider of delivery management software, announced on Friday it has raised $14 million in Series A.
Mark Solomon
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Amazon to continue pouring billions into transport network, CFO says
Olsavsky says transport spending is in a multiyear ramp-up as the company posts solid third-quarter results.
Kim Link Wills
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Maersk facilitating COVID-19 vaccine distribution
“Efficient and safe delivery of COVID-19 vaccines around the world is the most urgent logistics challenge we face today.”
Mark Solomon
Monday, October 26, 2020
‘If we used FBA all the time, we’d be toast’
Seven questions for TrophySmack’s Matt Walsh about having a diversified fulfillment strategy.
John Kingston
Friday, October 23, 2020
Uber, Lyft ordered to classify drivers as employees, but Election Day in California could be more important
State’s suit to compel adherence to the law gets a boost; expensive campaign to allow ride-share drivers to remain independent contractors heads toward the finish line
Mark Solomon
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Will the mountain of logistics M&A money find places to go?
Valuations are high and going higher heading into 2021, experts say at Armstrong conference.
Todd Maiden
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Capstone Logistics returns to H.I.G. Capital
Outsourced supply chain solutions provider Capstone Logistics has been acquired by former owner H.I.G. Capital.
Todd Maiden
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Forward Air pre-announces Q3 expectations well ahead of consensus
Forward Air sees 60 cents per share in the third quarter. The earnings pre-announcement comes in significantly higher than analysts’ current forecasts.
Mark Solomon
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
COVID-19 travel curtailments major block to robust 3PL M&A in 2021
Larkin of Clarendon sees record year ahead if things break right.