For logistics managers around the world, planning a budget for next year will be as easy as swimming in cement shoes. The inverted ratio for supply and demand is not expected to right itself anytime soon — and that means…
XPO Logistics Inc. announced it will be closing a distribution center in San Antonio, after one of its customers did not renew a contract. The permanent closure of XPO’s facility at 6707 Interstate 10 East will result in 29 employees…
Presented by FreightWaves, in partnership with ArcBest, the Shipper of Choice award recognizes the manufacturers, distributors and retailers who do the best job of keeping the American economy moving by fighting driver detention, providing accessible facilities and understanding what it…
Transport Canada has approved modifications to some of the rules governing freight rail switching operations so that operations are “as safe as possible for railway employees and for people living close to railway lines.” The federal agency, working with the…
LTL carrier Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. disclosed Tuesday that it has added three service centers and relocated three more centers to larger facilities. The new centers are in Benicia, California, between San Francisco and Sacramento; Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, about 30…
Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter. In this issue, iconic movie truck stunts, spot market breakdown, shippers vs. carriers and more. Spot hits previous highs SONAR $3.33 — The Tokyo Olympics are in full swing but fortunately for shippers,…
The quarterly earnings statement of Expeditors International is straightforward about the squeeze in the supply chain and the fact that it isn’t ending anytime soon. “Currently, we do not foresee any meaningful improvements to the operating environment over at least…
Warehouse space is at a premium right now with low vacancy rates and high price tags for new builds. How are shippers handling finding places to keep their inventory as we get ready for peak parcel season? Kaylee Nix hosts…
Surge Transportation is the fastest growing 3PL in the logistics space today. Based in Chicago and Jacksonville, they offer unrestricted access to almost all accounts, limitless territory, and a chance to be a key player in a growing company. To…
With all the current disruptions happening in container shipping, many shippers are trying to think through how they can position themselves long-term to access capacity. One of the strategies that are becoming popular is to sign multi-year agreements with your…
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