A New Approach to Tackling Supply Chain’s Data Dilemma The logistics industry produces massive amounts of data, yet 80-90% of it remains unstructured and unable to be immediately utilized. Bills…
Difference between Direct and Indirect Freight Unloading
The truck rumbles to a stop, packed full of cargo and ready for the next leg of its shipping logistics journey. But how does over 10 tons of freight make…
Buying in Bulk, Returning in Burden: The Hidden Costs of Oversized Returns
‘Tis the season for returns. As consumers send back that too-small sweater or duplicate toy, these returns represent billions in lost revenue for retailers. But for large and oversized items…
Forward Air Soars Higher With Strong Tonnage Growth
Forward Air’s freight volumes continue to rise in the fourth quarter, with tonnage up 5.5% so far in October-November. The expedited transportation and logistics provider also reported increases in weight…
Difference between Direct and Indirect Freight Loading
There are two main ways to load freight. One is direct loading. The other is indirect loading. Choosing between them depends on many things – cargo type, transport mode, facilities….
Milestone Reached in Push for Autonomous Regional Cargo Flights
Software Retrofit Allows Cessna to Fly Remotely With No Onboard Pilot Aviation startup Reliable Robotics has achieved a key milestone on the path to autonomous flight. The company recently completed…
US Oil Exports Hit Record Highs Amid Climate Talks
As world leaders meet at the COP28 climate summit to discuss reducing fossil fuel usage, America’s oil and gas industries continue to break production records. This boom has led to…
Yellow’s Collapse Accelerates As Carriers Battle Over Prime Real Estate
The implosion of less-than-truckload titan Yellow continues to gain steam, with the company’s vast portfolio of terminals and real estate attracting intense interest from competitors. This first phase of the…
$1.2 Billion E-Commerce Firm Relocates From Austin to Houston Citing Infrastructure and Growth Needs
Cart.com, the Houston-founded e-commerce-as-a-service platform, has announced it will move its corporate headquarters back to its hometown after three years based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2020 by Omar Tariq…
Electric Charging Race Accelerates As Trucks Rev Up At Port of Long Beach
A new electric truck charging depot is powering up near California’s Port of Long Beach, but industry leaders say many more facilities will be needed to electrify goods movement. Forum…