The second quarter of 2023 has revealed a potentially bleaker outlook for the freight market, almost reaching numbers of the freight recession witnessed in 2019. Discover the secrets behind success as we explore how freight brokers should navigate the uncertainty of a down market.
October 1, 2023Logistics News
For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
How Freight Brokers Survive in a Down Market
Census Bureau: Two Trucking Sectors Prospered During Pandemic
Freight forwarding and longhaul trucking for truckload experienced the highest business booms for revenue during the pandemic, a new U.S. Census Bureau transportation analysis shows.
September 29, 2023Low Water Levels on Mississippi River Delaying Barge Cargo
Barge operators are running lighter loads on the Mississippi River to compensate for the lack of water from months of dry weather. Prices paid to farmers for their crops are easing as a result.
September 29, 2023Amazon to Open Pair of Facilities in Virginia Beach
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced Amazon will build a multistory robotics fulfillment center and 鈥渓ast mile鈥 delivery station in Virginia Beach.
September 29, 2023Bettaway Launches EV Tractor Rollout to Support Arizona Tea
Bettaway Supply Chain Services entered the electric vehicle space with the introduction of two all-electric yard tractors Sept. 26 to support its logistics operations in New Jersey.
September 29, 2023Moving and Storage Executives Descend on Washington
Several dozen executives from the moving and storage sector recently spent a day in the halls of Congress to discuss key issues with about 60 lawmakers or their staffs.
September 28, 2023Uber Freight Adds AI Tools to Better Compete in Cargo Market
The freight unit of Uber Technologies has tapped its vast data files to create an AI tool that can predict late shipments 鈥 and make suggestions for alternative routes.
September 28, 2023Trimble Continues Quest to Improve Connectivity in Trucking
Trimble is seeking to streamline industry workflows and forge closer connections among drivers, trucks, carriers, shippers and logistics providers.
September 27, 2023N.J. Wants Faster Action by Feds on Congestion-Pricing Suit
New Jersey accused the U.S. Department of Transportation of stalling its lawsuit challenging federal approval of New York City鈥檚 controversial congestion-pricing plan.
September 27, 2023UPS to Hire 30,000 Extra Drivers for Peak Season
UPS Inc. is set to hire more than 30,000 additional drivers for peak season, a mix of package car drivers, commercial driver license drivers and seasonal support drivers.
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