The top 3 U.S. airports together handled nearly 1/3 of the total landed weight of all-cargo operations
3 approaches working together to reduce roadway deaths to zero
The freight markets have experienced unprecedented levels of stress over the past two years. With the exception of an unstable period during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, increasing demand and surging e-commerce sales have kept capacity suppressed. The ongoing driver shortage and manufacturing constraints surrounding new truck orders have exacerbated this […]
“One of the most remarkable asset plays in recent memory.” – Ship brokerage Compass Maritime
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
In 2020, there were 523 tunnels in 40 states and the District of Columbia.
National Tree CEO: Don’t wait till Black Friday to shop for holidays
FMCSA awards more than $76 million in grants to improve commercial motor vehicle safety
Big Benefits for Small Fleets: The CarrierHQ Difference
Understanding the differences among truckloads
Positive Train Control, and how it works
Jobs Report: Trucking increases and warehouse employment soars
Back at FreightWaves after a more than monthlong fight against COVID, I thank CEO Craig Fuller for moving the F3: Future of Freight Festival online.
Average wage will be $20.37 per hour
In 2020, 18.1 million barrels per day of petroleum products were consumed in the United States.
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Financial losses for the global airline industry were sequentially smaller in the second quarter
After careful consideration and input from numerous sources, we can’t in good faith host the in-person event knowing the risk this virus poses.
Funding from the fifth round of FY 2021 Airport Improvement Program grants
Roadside Inspections, Driver Violations (2021 Fiscal Year)
FreightWaves was recently honored to receive the Technology Company of the Year at the Chattanooga Technology Excellence Awards, known as TechX. Presented by the Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech), the awards “recognize the community’s technology leaders, entrepreneurs, developers and professionals in all specialties with awards in 10 categories.” FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller said, “On […]
A wild animal bolts into the road, giving a trucker little to no time to avoid a collision. It could happen just about anywhere.
Modern Shipper polled the Uber/Lyft Drivers Facebook group to see which apps rideshare drivers are really using
This Freight Broker Outlook Report- presented in partnership with TAI TMS- is the first installment of a quarterly publication. This report reviews the first half of 2021 and a forecast for the remainder of the year. Freight broker survey results and SONAR data are included. Feature insights include:• 2021 review of the trucking freight market• […]
A resurgent economy – paired with the uncertainty of a yo-yoing pandemic – has taken its toll on companies across the logistics industry. Shifting consumer behavior over the past 18 months has caused historically high demand in some sectors and unprecedented dips in others, leading to roller-coaster rates and widespread capacity disruptions. Learn how to […]
COVID-19 stimulus funding for transportation in the CARES Act and Supplemental Bills
14% more transport and logistics companies make the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, which features the fastest-growing privately held firms in the U.S.
What are connected vehicles and why do we need them?
FreightWaves selected for Inc. 5000!
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Even environmentally indifferent consumers want sustainable shipping options
Reductions in crashes and claims from use of various technologies
The world’s 10 longest railway networks
Top 10 metropolitan area congestion rankings
Simple actions by large truck and bus drivers can help keep everyone safe
Like it or not, drones are entering your airspace across the United States, and they’re delivering a wide range of merchandise
The No.1 place to find or post a job in the freight industry
Technology is how companies effectively manage their transportation operations. Investing in a TMS (Transportation Management System), the heart of your operations, can lead to many benefits like: Creating efficiencies Improving supplier and partner relationships Enhancing decision making Driving innovation And more A TMS provides solutions to a trucking company’s pain points and creatively supports human […]
Americans used about 123 billion gallons of motor gasoline in 2020
Return of millions of US visitors to be ‘boon’ for transportation and logistics
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Top commodities by weight and value
Establishment of Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs)
The scramble for container capacity is growing even more intense
IRIS provides value across your supply chain and is the 24/7 all-in-one information online freight management application
Only 37% of shippers report using in-transit visibility solutions
Truckers with 10% revenue loss can get up to $125,000 each from USDA
Americans were expected to divert disposable income away from goods as the economy reopened to travel, lodging and entertainment. It isn’t happening, most observers say, and the supply chain implications are profound.
Company joins DoorDash and Instacart as biggest players in online grocery
Learn about how to make sure you’re hiring qualified drivers
The numbers are in on shipping executive pay – and they’re big
In 2020, five countries accounted for about 50% of the world’s total crude oil production
Industrial chemicals, petroleum coke and dry bulk led the way in June
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Autonomous software provider will evaluate miniature machine for Navistar truck
Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Summit – Register Now
Despite facing challenges of a nascent industry, company sees plenty of room for further expansion
Railroads are a responsible way to mitigate the transportation-related causes of climate change
More than 3 months after getting stuck in Suez Canal, container ship, cargo and crew are moving again
E-commerce pushes rapid growth in domestic parcel business
Same-day versus next-day delivery: Which is more sustainable?
In 2020, total consumption of
fossil fuels in the United States, including petroleum, natural gas, and coal, fell to 72.9 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu),
down 9% from 2019 and the
lowest level since 1991.
After months of tepid increases or decreases, industry tacks on a lot more workers
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
United States Petroleum Product Consumption
Locomation: Re-Engineering the World’s Supply Chain for Autonomy
Most Dangerous US Highway Stretches
Shares of Total US Energy Consumption by Major Sources
Estimated US Average Vehicle Emissions Rates
Container Ship Fleet Size by Nationality of Operation
Mexico Remains Top US Trade Partner, Canada No. 2
FreightWaves partnered with real-time visibility provider Tive to determine how different industry players have adapted to the increased demand for visibility.
How Much Gasoline Does The United States Consume?
Top 10 Carrier Groups’ Share of Global Fleet
Tankers painted with coffee mugs do not haul coffee, and other alarming discoveries.
