Network Transport expands, completes move into new headquarters
Network Transport completes its move into a new, larger company headquarters as part of its expansion strategy, which adds 100 jobs over the next 12 months.
Network Transport completes its move into a new, larger company headquarters as part of its expansion strategy, which adds 100 jobs over the next 12 months.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Ryan Rogers from TextLocate sit down to talk about the world of visibility and the struggles that come with knowing where your freight is at all times.
The CEO of Sunset Transportation highlights the importance of flexibility and work-life balance in her corporate culture.
Capacity constraints, wars and more are putting pressure on logistics operators to innovate like never before.
Don’t fear flatbed shipments, give them a chance; Future of Supply Chain speakers; and the Port of Mobile gets a face-lift.
FreightWaves’Mary O’Connelland Kurtis Tryber from EXO Freight sit down to talk about all things flatbed: booking loads, how to get information you need to get started in flatbed and some of the craziest flatbed moves.
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FreightWaves is pedal to the metal for 2022, Russian cargo is no longer a concern for global shipping market, and port congestion might be easing, someday maybe.
The 2022 3PL Summit will highlight the best technology and practices to guide you to success this year. Hear discussions on multi-modal optimization, customer relations, sales insights, market insights, pricing strategies and much more.
AFS Logistics announced Tuesday the acquisition of DTA Services.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Thomas Wasson sit down to talk about best practices when booking trucks and how to help others avoid rookie mistakes when booking their first loads.
The quick and expansive pivot to eCommerce creates a high demand for experts in shipping, logistics, and inventory management. Partnering with a 3PL is a no-brainer for most businesses that […]
“There’s no other solution out there that has done this,” said Parade CEO and co-founder Anthony Sutardja. “We have really led the way in defining digital bidding and digital booking across our partner capacity networks.”
Mary O’Connell and Nick Dangles, co-founder at Kinetic, sit down to talk about the importance of training for new hires and existing employees.
A new power-only brokerage offering drop trailer solutions to customers has emerged: FreightVana x, where the x stands for “collaboration.”
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Management from Radiant Logistics said it has several levers at its disposal to boost the company’s valuation.
Auditing isn’t just for the big four accounting firms, Mexico struggles with the cross-border vaccine mandate, and has Central Freight Lines shorted drivers on pay?
Mary O’Connell and David Cook, director of sales at CPC Logistics, sit down to talk about driver retention and providing support to private fleets.
El crecimiento de las ganancias provino de Global Forwarding
Despite strong revenue growth, freight broker productivity fell sharply.
Mary O’Connell and Ingrid Brown chat about what drivers want from brokers and account managers and what makes a good broker.
Freight broker Trinity Logistics announced Monday it has acquired Team Eagle Logistics.
The latest example of an ocean carrier expanding into the logistics space involves MSC trying to buy a piece of Bolloré Logistics.
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“This additional investment accelerates our organization’s strategic growth plan, all while retaining and underscoring our core values, unique Redwood culture and winning team,” said Mark Yeager, CEO, Redwood Logistics.
Atypical ways to help employees feel supported and invested in by the company, Walmart’s new container plan, and quarterly analysis of 3PLs.
Private ownership would allow Echo to accelerate M&A and technology investments.
Third-party logistics provider Radiant Logistics again posted record quarterly results on Tuesday. On a call with analysts and investors, company officials called out strength in virtually every segment Radiant serves.
Blythe Brumleve looks at how to best teach a specific audience on this episode of Cyberly.
With the help of its 3PL customers, project44 was able to create its tool to help fight the capacity shortages and transit delays plaguing many logistics providers today.
Third-party logistics provider Unique Logistics filed for a public offering, which is expected to raise at least $35.5 million in net proceeds.
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M&A in third-party logistics continues at a high rate. PLS Logistics Services announced it has acquired freight broker D&L Transport.
El mercado para la compra y venta de proveedores logísticos a terceros y corredores de carga está al rojo vivo, según los banqueros de inversión de Capstone Partners, Burke Smith y Nathan Feldman.
Capstone Partners explains why brokerages are so expensive.
3PL and e-commerce warehouse customers of Advanced Handling Systems can now choose robotic solutions from Berkshire Grey.
Radiant Logistics announced it closed its fiscal year in record fashion on Thursday. The company will repurchase shares and pursue acquisitions as a means of boosting valuation.
A group of former Knight-Swift logistics leaders is building something new in Arizona.
Hiring for virtually all roles in the logistics space is fiercely competitive. While all eyes are on the infamous driver shortage, recruiting and retaining top-notch brokerage employees is no easy task either.
The two companies are joining forces to provide a tech-powered, eco-friendly alternative to a wasteful supply chain.
Warehouse software provider STORD is opening an Atlanta warehouse that will focus on designing the next generation of warehouse technologies.
Management has raised full-year revenue guidance to $3.45 billion-$3.55 billion.
Cart.com’s end-to-end solution is now integrated with Sauceda’s fulfillment services.
Worldwide Express’ Joel Clum explains how third-party logistics companies are giving small and midsized shippers the technology they need.
One of Canada’s largest trucking and logistics firms, Mullen Group, is entering the U.S. market with a $40 million acquisition of Chicago-area freight brokerage QuadExpress from commercial printing company Quad.
E-commerce fulfillment provider Transportation and Logistics Systems has reached an agreement to acquire SalSon Logistics for $90 million. However, the deal doesn’t yet have financing in place.
The transaction, arranged by CVC Capital Partners, is set to close in the third quarter.
Cainiao, which means newcomer or beginner in Chinese, is the 8-year-old logistics unit of Alibaba. Besides providing express delivery for packages ordered through Alibaba, it is offering end-to-end logistics services to other companies.
Knight-Swift announced Tuesday the acquisition of third-party logistics provider UTXL in a $22.5 million transaction.
Redwood Logistics CEO Mark Yeager talks about emerging technology and the potential of Logistics Platform as a Service (LPaaS).
Convoy Go is now available for backup and spot loads.
The Chicago brokerage adds a capital allocator and carrier expert to its C-suite.
Third-party logistics provider Radiant Logistics handily beat quarterly expectations Monday. Management has returned its focus to share buybacks and M&A.
Brokerage candidates know “they’re in the driver’s seat,” according to one recruiter.
This year has presented both unique challenges and opportunities for the third-party logistics warehouse industry.
Waggoner delivered record EPS in a difficult environment.
The brokerage will pour money into new tech, new modes and new people.
Robinson highlighted improving productivity metrics.
Third-party logistics providers, or 3PLs, are used for the outsourcing of warehouse and distribution needs for their customers’ inventory and fulfillment.
Nashville is the Chicago-based freight brokerage’s first expansion office.
Working with carriers, adapting to their needs and appreciating them are essential strategies in a freight market with tight capacity, NFI and BlueGrace executives say during a fireside chat at FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit.
Chad Eichelberger and Emily Chiarizia discuss the best approaches for insurance requirements and vetting carriers.
In this Put That Coffee Down segment, Kevin Hill talks with Chris Hurst about why the freight and logistics sector is lagging, and why companies should fix that.
Nolan Transportation Group President Geoff Kelley chats with FreightWaves Chief Strategy Officer JT Engstrom about how the logistics industry can move forward with lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Being the biggest or best company in an industry only appeals to customers if you explain how it benefits them, Lee Salz, CEO and author, said during the FreightWaves 3PL Summit.
Turvo’s Luis Pajares explains why software that was traditionally optimized around a particular supply chain function needs to be reimagined from the 3PL customers’ perspective.
Anne Reinke provides insight on current concerns and future opportunities as the president and CEO of TIA in keynote address.
Load board adds more enterprise-level automation to its compliance offering.
Agent-based MODE will add a growthy in-house operation.
Third-party logistics provider Radiant Logistics beat expectations for its second fiscal quarter. The company’s improved results and low-debt profile are allowing it to pursue acquisitions.
Now carriers can see max bids and auction closing times on offered loads.
Freight brokerage Echo Global Logistics rode truckload volatility to record quarterly revenues.
“It’s been really easy to get the band back together,” says CEO Jason Provonsha.
DSC Logistics, a Chicago-area third-party logistics provider, says it was a victim of a ransomware attack after hackers threaten to release stolen data.
Net income rebounded 49.1% year-over-year from one of the 3PL’s worst quarters.
Supply chain-focused private equity firm Red Arts Capital acquires Canadian third-party logistics provider Radius Logistics.
FourKites has announced that a record 382 carriers, brokers and 3PLs have been named to its Q4 Premier Carrier List, recognizing the top-performing companies for visibility.
OneRail eliminates friction from the final mile by reducing fulfillment operation costs and increasing delivery speed. Its courier network of 4.5 million drivers reaches virtually every market from coast to coast.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, cyberattacks on Forward Air and Central Freight Lines are causing supply chain issues. Plus, FedEx and UPS receive kudos for their performance transporting the COVID vaccines.
SmartHop, an early-stage startup offering a dispatch solution for small carriers, on Tuesday announced its partnership with Redwood Logistics, a third-party logistics company. The companies will integrate Redwood’s API with […]
MoLo beta-tested MasterMind for a year.
LoadSmart and Uber Freight attract venture-style capital from traditional investors.
Radiant Logistics uses cost savings to offset demand declines from COVID-19. The fiscal first quarter sees debt decline further as acquisitions remain on the table.
Longtime MODE Transportation President and CEO Jim Damman is appointed chairman of the company.
Knight-Swift, Arrive Logistics, and Uber Freight have three different approaches to drop-freight solutions.
In third-quarter 2020 financial and operational results released after trading ended on Wednesday afternoon, Chicago-based third-party logistics provider Echo Global Logistics (NASDAQ: ECHO) reported record gross revenues, which grew by […]
Managing for yield, Robinson shuns truckload volume growth to take a double-digit price increase.
Outsourced supply chain solutions provider Capstone Logistics has been acquired by former owner H.I.G. Capital.
Demand is reducing inventories while sales remain strong, leaving no cushion before sales ramp up as they do in November and December.
A specialized freight brokerage is backstopped by 425 reefer tractors.
Here’s a breakdown of logistics providers and their services.
Lean wants to add more clients outside of transportation and logistics.
‘Game on’ for Uber Freight.
Today’s fast-paced freight environment allows no time for back-office glitches. Shippers expect your brokerage to efficiently handle volumes of any size — a challenge only a proven automation solution can tackle.
The move was announced in a companywide town hall.
Ryder System’s chief technology officer tells American Shipper’s Global Trade Tech Summit that the time is right to explore future supply chain technologies.
sennder is now unquestionably the leading digital freight brokerage in Europe.
Forty percent of Edge’s volume year-to-date has run through its digital matching platform CAPACITY.
A.P. Moller-Maersk’s recent announcement that Damco will no longer exist as a separate brand is expected to drive some shippers into the arms of others.