Supply chain

The deadline is July 18, 2025.

The success of the Israeli military can be linked back to support from the U.S.

FreightWaves CEO and founder Craig Fuller analyzed the latest SONAR data on the State Street Markets podcast and says he’s upbeat about the freight market for the latter half of 2025.

The Trump administration eases tariffs on auto industry metals, offering relief to U.S. automakers and suppliers through exemptions and reimbursement incentives.

In this edition: Sustainability discussions come to the table; China’s Golden Week’s prep; and two companies become one.

In this edition: The fallout from Yellow’s anticipated bankruptcy, UPS loses big to FedEx, and Hub Group throws down against the competition.

Körber’s transportation consulting experts offer six detailed ways shippers can improve their relationship with all their carriers. Plus, Tips for a smoother peak 2023. Although carriers face the issue of declining demand, with consumers tightening their belts as cost-of-living rises, it won’t deter carriers from wanting their business to run on a tight schedule to […]

Yesterday’s emerging technology is today’s table stakes for supply chain participants.

SMC³ has the only commercially available technology tool to consider carrier-specific costs, providing enhanced flexibility and agility through its Dynamic PriceBuilder™ tool.

Nippon Express has signed a deal with Austria’s Cargo-Partner that expands its geographic reach and logistics service capabilities.

Most companies have yet to reach their potential for customer service ROI. Customer service can be a profit center for those in the supply chain, as providing a positive experience builds customer trust and contributes to retention. About 36% of respondents were unsure whether their organization’s customer service operation drove ROI in 2022, and 19% […]

Walmart doubles down on omnichannel.

Inside this edition: What a 32-hour workweek looks like for the supply chain; the weight of Easter candy; and Mexico collects another auto manufacturer.

Inside this edition: The battle over broker transparency might finally be over; carrier retention helps in the long term; and the claim for TravelCenters of America gets another player. 

Supply chain issues are in the rearview mirror for Fed inflation policy, but for importers, there’s still room for improvement.

Global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel wants to avoid bottlenecks at big cargo airports by sending freighters to Birmingham, Alabama.

HelloFresh executive Matt Cicinelli discusses how the pandemic shifted the company’s supply chain strategy during FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.

Jackie Gonsalez, vice president at Crowley Logistics, discusses post-pandemic maritime trends with Thomas Wasson on Tuesday during Global Supply Chain Week.

Supply chain financing is a major way that corporate behemoths keep cash flow humming. This tool is about to get its moment in the spotlight. 

Elmhurst University is offering a top-of-the-line, flexible degree to aspiring supply chain leaders.

An analysis of supply chain job postings has found that, despite interest in automation technology, many companies are not seeking candidates with technological experience.

While there is interest in EVs in the last-mile space, many companies are reluctant to adopt them at this point.

Building a supply chain roadmap in the face of a downturn

Retailers have had to get creative to deal with too much inventory, but from moving inventory into stores to better inventory management, there are steps that can be taken.

Sapphire Ventures executive Demi Obayomi explains what trends the venture capital firm is seeing in the supply chain — and where technology can help.

Reshoring is the global sourcing and supply chain trend for the next decade, according to F3 keynote speaker and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan.

3D perception technology is able to make traditional LiDAR sensors more accurate and flexible, helping the supply chain improve automation performance.

Whatever the demand — big or small — many of pallet traders and companies still operate inefficiently, by email, phone, fax or internet. Until recently, there has been no accessible, universal location to conduct pallet business.

Trans-Pacific trade is the foundation of American retail and industry. But souring U.S.-China relations threaten that.

An infusion of $40 million will help Europe-based Shippeo expand its supply chain visibility platform in the U.S. and Asia.

Supply chain chaos has helped increase the cost of a new car by 25%. The automotive industry won’t let go of those profits anytime soon.

A new online marketplace that automates the process of buying and selling pallets has launched with hopes of reducing costs for all.

Learn how RedwoodConnect can help seamlessly integrate all your supply chain systems at redwoodconnect.com

Panelists at Amazon Business’ Reshape 2022 conference talk strategies and advice to succeed with ESG initiatives.

Here’s the latest on Ian’s supply chain impact from FreightWaves’ team of reporters and market experts.

The MerQube FreightWaves Supply Chain Tech Index is introduced.

The MerQube FreightWaves Supply Chain Tech Index is introduced.

The Inflation Reduction Act and supply chains

You know you have to innovate… but how can this be achieved in an ever-changing world? Whether it’s delayed shipments, geopolitical/environmental supply issues, or any other problem, having real-time visibility means you are ready to face unforeseen challenges, and are more prepared for possible risk. That is true supply chain resilience and can make a […]

Shipping line Maersk has completed the $3.6 billion takeover of Asian retail distribution specialist LF Logistics.

Ulta Beauty turns 1,300 stores into fulfillment centers; Seko Logistics launches tech to support customer service in the final mile.

Flexport is taking a page from Amazon’s growth model. The logistics provider just hired its third executive from the Amazon tree.

The Inflation Reduction Act has been signed into law. What do its climate measures mean for supply chains?

Edmonton International Airport is organizing itself as an air hub for e-commerce shipments.

Supply chain visibility company FourKites has introduced a big upgrade to its end-to-end platform.

Tom Barone, who helped lead e-commerce operations at eBay Enterprise and CommerceHub, joins Stord as the company’s first president.

Digital ledger technology creates more transparency in the freight payment process, reducing disputes between parties and speeding up payment.

Vaclav Smil, author of “How the World Really Works,” joins FreightWaves’ Supply Chain Meets FinTech event to talk about supply chain frictions.

Cloud supply chain logistics firm Stord is adding drayage, reverse logistics and temperature-controlled fulfillment to its software.

As we look to the future of the global supply chain, all businesses and areas of business – from inventory to distribution, suppliers to retailers – need to plan for one thing: uncertainty.

While online sales have long shown an upward trend, the COVID-19 pandemic has expedited this shift. E-commerce supply chains need to move just as fast.

All the pipes of trade are connected. If one pipe starts to have empty-container constriction, container prices will be influenced across the board.

Fully mobile transportation management systems will help the remote workforce be more effective, enabling them to do their jobs from anywhere.

Ocean carrier Maersk is buying three Boeing freighters and outsourcing flying to Amerijet to penetrate the U.S.-Asia air cargo market.

This white paper explores the challenges in the logistics procurement market and the tactics best-in-class teams use to regain control of capacity and cost while ensuring procurement excellence.

Knowing what the customer wants and when was once a relatively easy thing to predict. COVID has changed all that.

Digital twins are all the rage in business because they provide a proactive look at the supply chain.

With all the challenges facing the supply chain, companies can’t afford to have bad delivery experiences for their customers. Visibility into the process helps, if it starts early enough.

FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes the bullwhip effect on the current retail and trucking environments.

Women in Supply Chain Leadership Roles – year-to-year comparison

Chain.io has raised $11 million in a funding round to help grow its technology and support base as it seeks to create frictionless supply chain integrations.

Inventory growth has forced companies to change their ordering strategy to a more flexible model.

Supply chains can be a differentiator, and even a moneymaker, for retailers willing to embrace change and encourage risk.

Long overlooked, logistics professionals now have the attention of the C-suite, and it is time to use it to rethink operations.

Reducing logistics costs starts by optimizing operations one piece at a time.

XPO Logistics is the latest logistics company to partner with Google Cloud, which is quickly gaining traction in the supply chain world.

Aera Technology has introduced new decision-making software that it believes can improve processes and speed common tasks within the supply chain.

Merging technology and talent

What is Cross-docking?

The supply chain saw fewer people leaving their jobs in 2021, and while overall pay increased, men disproportionately benefited from the increase.

Convoy helped bring sustainability issues to the forefront at FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event last week in Rogers, Arkansas.

Data is showing improvement in the last mile as the industry recovers from the supply chain chaos of 2021.

Less than a year after acquiring Blue Yonder, Panasonic announced plans for a supply chain business IPO focused on the SaaS business.

Cloud supply chain company Stord has completed a series D funding round announced last year with an additional $120 million.

As e-commerce growth slows, last-mile delivery providers remain under pressure to deliver for shippers, even if they don’t know how much of their services will be required.

Change for the future

Last year, freight rates spiked as many shipping companies and logistics providers struggled to maintain in the midst of rising trade volume, while numerous countries were reinstating travel restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Speed and instant gratification, combined with the effects of the pandemic, drastically altered supply chain dynamics, but taking a holistic approach to managing it leads to more resiliency and dependability.

Retail customers looking for same-day delivery are willing to pay more for the service, a new survey has found.

The trucking industry will not be exempt from extreme weather impacts.

The future of global supply chains is in flux. The pandemic was a game changer. Then came the war.

Supply chains could be severely disrupted this week due to a two-day blizzard from the Rockies to Canada (video forecast included).

Winter storm damage and inflation have some transportation-sector nonprofits scrambling for disaster relief supplies.

The CEO and co-founder of Treet answers questions about his resale platform and the growing recommerce industry.

Evolution will be critical for cannabis businesses that want to rise above the competition. A strong logistics plan and packaging partner is a big part of that.

While visibility has always been important, it has been increasingly essential over the past couple of years. Better technology allows businesses to track products accurately through the supply chain and provides predictive capabilities.

Gatik CEO Gautam Narang will detail middle-mile autonomy’s role in the future of the supply chain at FreightWaves’ upcoming The Future of Supply Chain conference.

RH confirms sharp drop in demand since Russia-Ukraine war and sees no supply chain relief.

Data can help identify causes of inefficiency and inform better decision-making.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for federal, state and local governments to develop inland ports to improve network flows, say stakeholders.

Legislation aimed at easing transportation pain may have a chance of getting through Congress

In partnership, FreightWaves and Convoy recently released a report on the awareness and impact of empty miles.

The Future of Supply Chain on May 9-10, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center in NW Arkansas.

E-commerce is driving the need for flexibility among shippers, which are looking toward logistics providers to offer options.

Freightwaves is taking logistics to the next level at The Future of Supply Chain on May 9-10, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center in NW Arkansas.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has heaped more uncertainty onto the global markets, adding to economic volatility.

Modern Shipper talked with Sourcemap CEO Leo Bonanni and investor Juan Muldoon to break down the company’s new funding raise.

“Relative sea-level rise and the increased frequency and severity of storms are already affecting port activity, infrastructure and supply chains, sometimes disrupting trade and transport,” the report said.

Nexxiot co-founder Daniel MacGregor chats with FreightWaves’ Tyler Cole about how data and Internet of Things can impact sustainability.