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Technology
Why robotic process automation (RPA) is the perfect technology for logistics
RPA technology could provide every broker an assistant to perform lower-level tasks so they can focus on high-level strategy.
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FreightWaves TV
Off the Supply Chain: Brokering Both Sides of the Equation
With companies like Convoy achieving a $1 billion valuation in roughly four years, or publicly-traded companies like Uber and Amazon encroaching on the brokerage space,…
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What the Truck?!?
WTT?!? weekday wrap: Australian fires, chain-reaction accidents, the latest economic data, and more [with video]
We kick off the week with headlines involving major trucking crashes in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse websites opening day struggles. Don’t…
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News
EKA launches cloud-based marketplace solution
The company also announced a collaboration with telematics provider Transflo.
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Business
Commentary: Are brokers really gouging carriers?
Noel Perry heads Transport Futures in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In addition, he heads Transportation Economics, a consulting company focused on strategy, market research and forecasting for…
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Air Cargo
FreightWaves research: Amazon’s new online freight platform is viewed negatively by 8 of 10 carriers and freight brokers
The FreightWaves Intel Group surveyed over 800 carriers, shippers and brokers about the entry of Amazon into online freight brokerage. Read about the survey's results…
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Canada
The FBI Group acquires Lucas Freight Management
Canadian freight brokerage buys Ontario-based non-asset firm that specializes in the manufacturing sector.
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News
Brokers move aggressively to undercut carriers on 2019 contract freight
Asset-based carriers think contract rates are going up; brokers think they’re going down.
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News
Capacity tightens as drivers reposition for holiday hometime
We spoke to executives at Arrive Logistics and LYNC Logistics about the challenges in covering their customers’ exceptions and service failures in the lead-up to…
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News
Christmas comes early for most freight brokers in 2018
Executives from Axle Logistics, Network Transport, Transfix, and Convoy weigh in on peak season 2018: higher volumes and less volatility than 2017 means that most…
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