A credits markets reporter writes about the waning value of the motor fuels tax screen. A logistics company starts-up in Myanmar. And the supposedly available US labor pool is not as available as one might think
Market expert Brian Aoaeh writes about the impact of market disruption on the freight brokerage sector. Learn how Amazon, artificial intelligence, machine learning and other disruptors will change the business…
Plus: SoftBank’s wager, the ownership economy and ride-sharing in Uganda
Too much to talk about with too little time. Several key industry topics were bantered about by some of the best thought leaders in the industry on the final day of Transparency19. In a panel discussion, “The Bull, the Bear and the Other Guy,” moderated by FreightWaves President George Abernathy, insight was provided about the […]
Freighter aircraft deployments and additional business handled for the U.S. Department of Defense helped raise first quarter earnings and revenue by double-digits for cargo aircraft leasing company Air Transport Services Group (NASDAQ: ATSG). Wilmington, Ohio-based ATSG reported earnings from continuing operations of $26 million in the first quarter of 2019, up 26 percent over the […]
Amazon’s explosive growth and e-commerce domination, which has contributed to its expansive transportation and logistics footprint around the globe, is the subject of a second book by Brad Stone.
Transparency19 kicked off on the morning of May 6 with an overview of the tech disruption taking place in the freight industry, a call for companies to move beyond sector boundaries and some prognostication about how Amazon’s recent foray into the digital freight brokerage space will impact incumbent logistics firms. “What Amazon wants is to […]
France is banning electric scooters from riding on the pavement; U.S. oil rig count has fell since the end of 2018; self-driving vehicle companies are pushing towards favorable government regulations for commercial deployment.
Company behind rivals in its pricing position, Jacobs says
Best-selling author Brad Stone (The Everything Store) will tell more about the history and future of an amazing corporate success story – Amazon – at Transparency19. Get your tickets now for this must-attend event.
Tesla to raise $2 billion for increasing cash flow; Amazon has launched in Arabic in the Middle East; oil prices to remain high through the year.
Good execution has CEO Jacobs in ebullient mood.
Apps collaborate to deliver to Ford cars.
C.H. Robinson officials said their business model and technology has allowed the company to adapt through multiple cycles.
Atlas Air held a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2019 results. There were several questions of interest asked on the call.
Plus: WalMart opens transportation office; farewell to the Smart car.
Last local ratifies rider, paving way for contract implementation.
A few years ago the idea of using drones for last-mile delivery were just an idea. But the idea is becoming a reality in China, Indonesia and now the USA. Read Market Expert Cathy Roberson’s views on the use of drones for last-mile delivery.
