Integrating technology into the freight forwarding process can provide a never-before-seen level of transparency, paving the way for faster and safer shipping.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, carriers need to take advantage of YOY rate increases happening right now. Meanwhile, the economic outlook for the freight industry isn’t pretty. Recent Wall Street reports are bullish on Uber and ECHO has a similar trajectory.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we hit reefer volumes and seasonality action out West, intermodal and rail year-over-year updates, and a jobs report.
Freight visibility is no longer considered a premium benefit the best brokers offer their shippers. It is simply an expectation that most brokers struggle to meet.
The highways of Mexico continue to be risky for truckers as cargo thefts rose 6 percent for the first four months of 2019, according to the Mexico City-based National Chamber of Freight Transport (CANACAR). More than 4,130 crimes were committed against cargo transporters from January through March 2019, up from 3,899 crimes for the same […]
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we bring you the economic data that supports a broad slowdown. We examine the Laredo markets and analyze whether or not carriers really are pulling freight forward ahead the promised tariffs. Also, we’re on the move with (Phil) Moody with the latest on the FreightWaves LIVE event.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we are talking tech with two tech nerds. Ken Smith talks dirty data, and what it takes to clean it up. Lincoln Duff talks about Amazon’s new drone technology and what it means for last-mile delivery.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Seth Holm brings us the not-so-good news about the current economic situation.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we talk to brokers, carriers, shippers, and even look at the maritime outlook from a global perspective. Where are volumes and rates heading Taco Tuesday, June 4?
Market expert writes about how current trade issues between the U.S. and China, the U.S. and Mexico and the U.S. and the EU may disrupt supply chains and cause economic problems.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we give you quick hitters on volumes, the headhaul index, and a look at the latest consumer spending. Something here for carriers, brokers, and shippers.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we discuss the promise of the Mexico tariffs from a volume, rate, and oil perspective.
Kyle Cunningham, a former truck driver and freight broker, just so happened to stumble upon FreightWaves Now on YouTube months ago. The show inspired him to learn more about the company as a whole.
Big things are happening right now in the world of freight. You might be wondering how you can position yourself to keep your fleets running, where you can find available freight, or maybe you’re just curious about how to use data to navigate the ever-changing industry. No matter your question, FreightWaves has you covered. Join […]
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…
In this commentary article, Donald Broughton looks at the second part of the economy – the consumer economy – and where we are now in the economic cycle.
Canadian transportation and logistics firm buys Ontario-based broker that uses propriety software platform.
Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) reported that its revenues and operating income were up in the first quarter of 2019.
EDI, API, or both? Which option is best for you? Today’s infographic, in partnership with Roadrunner Freight, looks to help you decide.
