A focus on sustainability could be a boon for railcar manufacturers as European and North American customers pursue larger, higher-capacity railcars as a means to optimize rail shipments while reducing their carbon footprint by using rail, according to executives with…
The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we highlight the latest news on XPO Logistics’ spinoff, wildfire issues that are impacting the Port of Vancouver and more. Reminder: FreightWaves’ Autonomous…
For the second time this year, a truckload-centric transportation company has acquired a less-than-truckload carrier. Canadian TL and logistics outfit TFI International (NYSE: TFII) announced the $800 billion acquisition of UPS Freight (NYSE: UPS) in January. Last week, the biggest…
U.S. mainline carriers are rebounding faster than others around the world, and investments in new aircraft are a sign they see recovery in their future. On Tuesday, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) announced long-term leases for seven Airbus A350-900 twin-aisle…
A U.S. Postal Service tractor-trailer driver testified before Congress on Tuesday that operational changes over the past year have resulted in a “slow and steady decline and delay” of the nation’s mail. Brian McLaurin, a 23-year veteran of the struggling…
The Teamsters union has finally broken through with XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO), reaching a contract agreement for the company’s Miami facility last week with rapid unanimous approval then being granted by the rank and file over the weekend. The contract…
This episode is sponsored by Surge Transportation. 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…
TFI International’s turnaround of UPS Freight is running ahead of schedule, the company said Tuesday as it announced that it expects the LTL business, now called TForce Freight, to post an adjusted operating ratio below 95% for the second quarter. …
This is an excerpt from Medically Necessary, a health care supply chain newsletter. Subscribe here. The threat: Glove manufacturers in Malaysia are warning that recent COVID-19 lockdowns could disrupt the global supply of rubber gloves. In response to rising COVID-19 cases,…
Sometimes you just can’t beat farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, but it isn’t always convenient to make it to your local farmers market. That’s where Market Wagon steps in. On this episode of At Your Doorstep, Kaylee Nix talks to Nick…
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