shipping industry

Lower shipping rates – 10 Steps

FreightWaves Classics profiles the United States Shipping Board, which controlled shipping in the USA for 20 years.

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller provides analysis regarding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

CRST’s capabilities cross the full spectrum of freight, giving you access to a single partner for all of your transportation needs.

The numbers are in on shipping executive pay – and they’re big

The once-stagnant logistics industry has undergone rapid change in recent years. The 2017 electronic logging device mandate sparked something of a technological revolution within the industry. This focus on tech — coupled with outside forces ranging from consumer demand to climate change — has fostered an environment of innovation. Companies that are slow to adapt to new expectations are likely to be left behind. Shippers are no exception.

Shippers who have a deep understanding of their data, with access to comprehensive models, are the ones most likely to win in today’s shipping environment.

While transportation remains a male-dominated industry, the share of female professionals in some modes is rising.

Here are some examples of eco-friendly packing fillers.