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…
The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we look at a request by the Self-Driving Coalition, good news about the Ever Given and more. The High Five 1. A group…
This is Part III of an ongoing FreightWaves investigation into an alleged double-brokering ring based in Southern California. Click here for Part I. Click here for Part II. All State Association CEO Steve Avetyan describes his family as “the originals”…
A disruption in CN and Canadian Pacific rail service caused by a wildfire in western Canada is rippling through the supply chain to the Port of Vancouver, bringing additional delays and congestion at a time of unprecedented container traffic. While…
McCarthy Construction Cos. was recently awarded three construction projects aimed at expanding cargo capacity at Port Houston and the Houston Ship Channel. Two of the projects, totaling $99 million, are for the port’s expansions at its Bayport Container and Barbours…
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