Flock Freight Soars Through 2023 Headwinds as Leaders Eye Clear Skies Ahead Despite challenges in 2023’s soft freight market, logistics startup Flock Freight has continued improving its tech and expanding…
The Beginner’s Guide to Freight Forwarding
Dreaming of expanding your business globally? But feeling lost navigating the complex world of international shipping? Don’t sweat it! Freight forwarders are here to guide you. These logistics wizards can…
Mexico Retains Top US Trade Partner Status in August, Laredo Leads as #1 Commercial Gateway
New federal trade data reveals that Mexico continued its reign as the number one trading partner of the United States for the fourth straight month in August 2022. Total US-Mexico…
Best 9 Ways to Improve the Procurement Efficiency in Business
Boosting procurement efficiency in business is key to cutting costs and ensuring supply. With procurement being a big expense, even small gains can generate major savings. In this post, we’ll…
Supply Chain vs. Sales & Marketing: Understanding the Key Differences
What’s the difference between supply chain management and sales and marketing? It’s a common question with an important distinction. While they work hand-in-hand, their responsibilities differ. Supply chain managers are…
The Average Retail Price of Diesel Falls Slightly But Remains High
The average retail price for diesel fuel in the U.S. fell recently The average retail price for a gallon of diesel fuel fell 2.5 cents last week to $4.955, according…
Sourcing the Parts, Orchestrating the Process: Understanding Procurement vs Supply Chain
Operations rely on networks of suppliers and partners working together. Smart management of these connections is key to smooth business workflows. Two roles are crucial – procurement vs supply chain…
Mack Trucks, UAW Reach Tentative Deal Just Before Strike Deadline
DETROIT – Mack Trucks and the United Auto Workers union reached a tentative agreement Sunday night on a new 5-year contract, narrowly avoiding a walkout by over approx. 3,700 workers….
Tanker Shipping’s ‘Odd Couple’ Set to Divorce
The current ownership of Euronav, one of the biggest tanker shipping businesses in the world, brings to mind a hasty, tragic wedding. John Fredriksen, a shipping magnate, and his business…
TQL Ordered to Pay Overtime Wages to Former Employees
A federal court has decided that the nation’s second-largest freight brokerage, Total Quality Logistics, must pay back wages to thousands of former workers who were not paid overtime for working…