Extreme weather is a major disruptor of freight movements, but it is a disruption that is relatively predictable. With Tropical Storm Elsa making landfall in Florida, Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor use this episode of #WithSONAR to take you through…
A little more than 93 years ago (July 1, 1928), two of the largest truck trailer manufacturers in the United States merged, becoming the Trailer Company of America (TCA). TCA’s early years The two companies that merged were the Trailmobile…
U.S. railroads reported that carloads and intermodal originations reached 2.56 million during June, up 14.5% year-over-year, according to weekly data provided by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). June carloads in the U.S. increased 19.1% year-over-year to 1.18 million with…
As the logistics industry continues to embrace technology, visibility solutions have stolen the spotlight again and again. It is easy to see why; these solutions make it possible to increase supply chain transparency, tracking loads in real time and ensure…
Earlier this week, Knight-Swift Transportation officially stepped into the LTL arena by acquiring AAA Cooper Transportation for $1.35 billion. The ramifications of the deal are potentially far-reaching — not only for the two companies but for the industry as a…
In the supply chain software provider’s earnings call in June, Descartes Systems Group’s CEO explained the company’s recent spree of acquisitions in order to fulfill customers’ growing business needs. “We listen to our customers about where to invest for the…
Capacity has just about reached its limit on the global stage as shippers and importers continue to brave exorbitant rates and ever-increasing tightness. Third-party logistics services provider GEODIS echoed one U.K.-based forwarder’s sentiment that the “perfect storm” troubling ocean freight…
Tech and e-commerce company Speakeasy Co., which offers a three-tier compliant, direct-to-consumer solution for alcoholic beverage brands, is now servicing 250 distinct brands on its platform. The announcement comes as the company has scaled from roughly 40 brands in January…
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Debris is all along parts of Philips Highway near Bowden Rd. Please avoid the area while crews clear the roadways. Travel with caution! Report significant debris to 904-630-2489 Pictures courtesy JFRD pic.twitter.com/vYHmGlDvv6 — Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) July 7, 2021 Tropical…
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