The benefits of transparency and technology in a softening market
While freight demand is still present, the industry is seeing a softening.
While freight demand is still present, the industry is seeing a softening.
Inflation, a pandemic and changing consumer behavior have culminated in dramatically different Q2 results across the e-commerce industry.
In order to be proactive in both the planning stage and throughout the year, shippers need access to accurate, digestible and up-to-date data.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and JP Wiggins from 3G dive into market corrections, the benefits of a good TMS and being a resource to customers.
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HyperTrack has raised $25 million as it looks to build an API-first approach to routing the final mile.
With fuel costs rising and a potential recession looming, providers need to be find a better way to optimize delivery instead of just passing along costs.
According to an email sent by FourKites founder and CEO Mathew Elenjickal and acquired by FreightWaves, the board of the Chicago-based company has requested a full “product portfolio review to align with market realities.”
Cloud supply chain logistics firm Stord is adding drayage, reverse logistics and temperature-controlled fulfillment to its software.
Supply chain technology provider Trimble reported transportation revenue of $150 million for the second quarter.
Even in a loose market, technological solutions aimed at optimizing freight movements remain useful.
The transportation and logistics industry is still dealing with the residual effects of the pandemic, including accelerated technological advances, a tough labor market and an inconsistent supply chain.
Solutions like route optimization and real-time visibility are beneficial regardless of what is happening in the market, but these money-saving tools can prove crucial during times of tighter margins.
Automation is changing the American workforce, and companies need to start investing in the workers of tomorrow by offering the training necessary to compete, Walsh says.
Lucas Systems survey finds that 75% want technology to assist them
Using a combination of technology and proactive management, shippers can turn failed deliveries into happy customers.
ShipBob has released a stand-alone warehouse management system for omnichannel brands with their own warehouses.
When pandemic-fueled headwinds pushed historic amounts of freight into the spot market, many shippers found themselves running an unmanageable amount of seasonal bids to compensate for annual contract failures.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and TraxGroup’s Chris Cassidy sit down to talk about sustainability and the future of freight audit and payment.
Nominate freight industry disruptors for FreightWaves’ annual 2023 FreightTech awards before Saturday, Aug. 27.
The company marked its progress by submitting its Voluntary Safety Self-Assessment to the U.S. Department of Transportation for public disclosure on how Locomation is addressing safety and its readiness for public road testing.
With changes accelerating and investment pouring in, freight forwarders need to start digitizing now to remain competitive and thrive in the imminent digitized logistics environment.
Digital twins are all the rage in business because they provide a proactive look at the supply chain.
Many companies are leveraging technology to improve driver recruiting and retention.
Omnichannel fulfillment company ShipBob has integrated with Klaviyo’s technology, offering new insights and the ability to proactively communicate with customers.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down with Bill Thayer and Rob Caucci, co-founders of Fillogic, to talk about issues with final mile and how to make it less of a headache.
By Finch Fulton Locomation’s Vice President of Policy and Strategy Note: The following is excerpted from our recently posted Voluntary Safety Self-Assessment. From the beginning, our leaders have developed Locomation’s Autonomous Relay […]
StoreBound saw demand for its kitchen and furniture products explode during the pandemic, but its outdated technology was holding it back.
Locus has turned its routing solution into an end-to-end delivery management platform for companies of all sizes.
The supply chain challenges we are all hearing about today likely bear little resemblance to those we envisioned at the beginning of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic caused chaos across every […]
Merging technology and talent
The transportation and logistics industry is full of revolutionaries, innovating on everything from load matching to driver wellness. Tenstreet has made a name for itself in the recruiting and retention space.
UPS has acquired Delivery Solutions, an omnichannel delivery technology company, as it dives deeper into e-commerce last-mile delivery.
Proposed network would be world’s largest commercial drone deployment
Motive raised $150 million to invest in products aimed at the “safety, productivity and profitability” of businesses.
Reusable Boox boxes are often lighter and less expensive than cardboard, CEO says
Sustainability database provider HowGood announced it closed a $12.5 million funding round to expand its capabilities and clients.
Agility is more important than ever, as pandemic-related headwinds continue to play out and new technologies strengthen competing companies by offering increased flexibility.
Like many companies across all industries, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the overall priorities of Varstar.
Transportation lawyer Cassandra Gaines describes the process of combining legal lessons into carrier monitoring FreightTech.
Supply chain technology provider Trimble reported record revenue for the first quarter of 2022.
As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Redwood Logistics will demonstrate efficient and reliable ways to build data pipelines.
Locomation expects to be the first company to deploy autonomous trucking technology safely, legally and routinely in commercial operations at scale across the United States, starting next year.
The Great Resignation has touched nearly every business, but if warehouse businesses want to weather the storm, they need to prove their commitment to growing, changing and doing better for employees.
Over the last few years, and as economies continue to evolve, many companies across many industries are switching to technology as a new way to streamline their operations.
Reasons why you should care about idling
Parcel data is incredibly complex. Shippers often don’t know how to begin working with this data because it cannot be properly visualized via traditional methods like Excel spreadsheets.
Building the most effective RFPs possible requires self-awareness, attention to detail, industry insights and a willingness to adopt new technologies.
As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Full Circle TMS will show how it can change omnichannel commerce fulfillment.
Piles of paperwork plague every mode of transportation, and recent shifts in consumer shopping behavior — namely the ongoing e-commerce surge — have only made the problem worse.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and FreightVana’s Shannon Breen sit down to cover the hottest collaboration of the year.
As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Lean Tech will show how it can help match talented software developers with those looking to streamline their technology.
As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, QuickLoadz will demonstrate the way it can change how we move shipping containers.
While many trucking companies still use paper checks, automated clearing houses (ACH) and invoicing, some companies are moving to a more cost-effective and convenient way to give truckers their money.
“We have a huge opportunity to let the world know that a tracking solution like this exists. We are going to take this funding and make sure that happens,” said Tive founder and CEO Krenar Komoni.
Banyan Technology has introduced a new first/final mile software offering for fleets, helping shippers and 3PLs connect with providers.
Optimal Dynamics aims to alleviate the uncertainty about freight movement today and in the future.
Tenstreet’s goal is to make processes easier for drivers and carriers alike. In 2022, that means making a driver’s smartphone a one-stop shop for as many tasks as possible.
As shippers move to digitize their documents and automate their processes, they should focus on making sure both efficiency and accuracy benchmarks are met. One document processing error can sideline an entire shipment, undermining profitability and customer satisfaction.
The Environmental Protection Agency maintains a listing of “off-cycle” vehicle technologies that reduce emissions but are not sufficiently accounted for in city and highway test cycles.
While innovation in the autonomous space is moving at breakneck speed, Locomation has devised a way to help trucking companies re-engineer their operating models to begin seeing major efficiency gains even before they deploy autonomous trucks.
As the industry continues to move away from clunky legacy solutions, more companies are choosing solutions based on user interface. While an intuitive interface is important, this can sometimes come at the expense of a strong back-end product.
Cloud-based solutions – think Uber and Airbnb – have quickly overtaken their more traditional competitors in other industries. In time, a similar trend will likely be observed in transportation and logistics.
Over the last decade, XPO Logistics has spent hundreds of millions of dollars investing in the development of advanced transportation technology with the use of “the brightest technology minds out there.”
Long known as an aerospace and defense technology leader, multinational conglomerate Honeywell sees opportunity in retail spaces.
Weather disruptions have always been common across the supply chain. With climate change-induced severe weather conditions on the rise, logistics companies should expect – and plan for – even more challenging conditions in the future.
Many automation solutions companies are penetrating the industry to remove supply chain friction, improve efficiency and job satisfaction.
Summar focuses on helping small carriers with one to 30 trucks sustain and grow their businesses.
SmartBOL includes industry-focused functionality, exceptional customer care, training for management and users, and simplicity to assure easy operational readiness and improvement.
Self-driving technology startup Waabi has introduced its Waabi World simulator, a technology that company founder Raquel Urtasun said is able to “teach” autonomous vehicles how to drive in a safer manner.
Specialized Beluga freighter that ferries aircraft components will be available for hire
By gathering this information at pickup, DDC Sync is enabling near-time logistics planning and cross-team communication that can be made before a truck ever makes it back to the terminal.
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EIA expects gasoline and diesel prices to fall in 2022
Leading Phantom Auto’s series B funding round nets seat on board
Time is running out for trucking companies to upgrade or replace third-generation mobile devices
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Vantiq is joining forces with IBM, Infosys and others to create a low-code retail development platform designed to encourage innovation.
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The stress of the pandemic made it crystal clear that supermarket supply chains will need to be streamlined and optimized to continue to meet strong consumer demand, especially during unpredictable and volatile times.
Ryder and Blume Global demo their Rydershare and ConnectGo Live freight technologies during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.
In most states, red light camera citations are treated as civil offenses rather than moving violations.
Efficiency is the key to keeping costs low and customer satisfaction high. This becomes more and more relevant as consumer expectations shift and strengthen in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ultimately, utilizing digital tools to manage spot transactions drives down both transportation and labor costs.
While building out custom solutions is an important part of many brokerages’ road maps, some tools — especially those that require significant maintenance and regular updates — are better outsourced for maximum efficiency.
Private ownership would allow Echo to accelerate M&A and technology investments.
Check out the key initiatives in the plan here!
Convoy co-founder and CEO Dan Lewis sat down with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller for a fireside chat at Thursday’s F3 Virtual Experience.
Schneider aims to “eradicate manual processes and paper because it is completely inefficient,” said Erin Van Zeeland, group senior vice president and general manager of logistics services at the company.
To discuss how autonomous freight helps increase capacity and profit, FreightWaves is partnering with Locomation for a one-hour webinar starting at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 14. Featured speakers include Locomation’s Tekin Meriçli, Co-founder and CTO, Glynn Spangenberg, Chief Commercial Officer, and Tom Kroswek, VP of Business Development & Strategy.
Proper delivery routing is often overlooked as a potential sales tool, but done right, it can lead to increased customer engagement and more sales.
CRST’s capabilities cross the full spectrum of freight, giving you access to a single partner for all of your transportation needs.
Carrier Perspective: State of the Industry
When shippers are using several cobbled-together solutions with hit-or-miss integrations, they miss out on opportunities to optimize their business practices and workflows.
With pharmaceutical spending reaching new heights, a single shipment can be worth millions of dollars, leading to monumental financial losses — as well as serious threats to human lives — in the event of a transportation or distribution error.
Learn how technology & analytics can help you more proactively adjust to supply chain shifts at mybluegrace.com
Flock Freight’s fierce dedication to greening up the supply chain helps it stand out from its peers and attract a wealth of talent from several different backgrounds.
Overlapping crises have pushed the race for global visibility into a critical stage.
Many shippers struggle to succeed at last-mile delivery, often at the mercy of a delivery partner. But getting a handle on the middle mile can improve the chances of last-mile success.