Averitt Express and Old Dominion Freight Line took top honors in Mastio & Co.’s 2023 survey of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers in the United States. The annual report provides unique insights…
Estes Gets Back on Track After Cyberattack Disruption
Logistics company Estes Express Lines continues working. Due to this, they can fully recover operations after a major cyberattack earlier this month halted key systems. The attack’s precise start date…
Freight Market Showing Signs of Recovery Despite a Weak Quarter for Knight-Swift
Financial Results Disappoint but Outlook Improves Knight-Swift Transportation reported lower third quarter earnings that missed last year’s performance but exceeded reduced Wall Street forecasts. Adjusted earnings per share declined 86…
China Shifts Manufacturing to Mexico, Bringing Billions in Investments
Mexican Manufacturing Becomes a Magnet for Foreign Investors Mexico is experiencing a wave of foreign direct investment as global supply chains increasingly shift production closer to the United States. The…
Flock Freight’s Shared Truckload Model Sees Strong Growth as Shippers Seek Efficiency
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…