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Ways in which AI improves the transportation sourcing procedure.
The freight industry has evolved significantly, making transportation sourcing a vital aspect for shippers worldwide. The process has transitioned from manual methods to advanced web-based tools, yet
Read More2024 Trade Update: Maintaining compliance through collective teamwork.
In 2024, trade controls took on an Olympic-like complexity, necessitating logistics professionals to adapt to new regulatory challenges. Export control agencies collaborated more closely, emphasizing
Read More2024 Update on Trucking Regulations: It begins with improved air quality.
The trucking industry faces a crucial period of regulatory change aimed at reducing carbon emissions, influenced significantly by the 2025 presidential election. With increased scrutiny from the EPA,
Read MoreCutter & Buck discovers the ideal solution for enhancing order picking efficiency.
Cutter & Buck's fulfillment center in Washington state transitioned to an automated order picking system during the pandemic due to labor shortages and rising e-commerce demands. In response, company
Read More2024 Digital Freight Matching Roundtable: Adapting for a digital future
Despite a prolonged freight recession, the digital freight matching (DFM) market is witnessing increased activity as stakeholders like shippers, carriers, and brokers prepare for future demand. Expert
Read MoreInnovative approaches to transportation: Reducing expenses and enhancing service quality.
Transportation is a significant cost for product-centric companies, often second only to labor. To manage expenses related to less-than-truckload (LTL) trucking, companies like Rexel and All South Flo
Read MoreAccording to the AAR, rail carload and intermodal volumes in the U.S. experienced increases for the week ending October 26.
For the week ending October 26, U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes reported annual increases, as per the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Rail carloads reached 228,829, marking a 0.9% ri
Read MoreThe FTR Shippers Conditions Index shows significant improvements.
The latest Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) from FTR shows notable growth, with an August reading of 2.9, up from July's 0.5. This marks the fifth consecutive month of positive readings after a decline
Read MoreThe Federal Railroad Administration releases a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Positive Train Control.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comments for 60 days regarding Positive Train Control (PTC) regulations, aimed at enhancing s
Read MoreAccording to ISM, manufacturing activity experienced further decline in October.
Manufacturing activity continued to decline in October for the seventh month in a row, with the PMI at 46.5, its lowest level in 2024. This marks the 23rd contraction in the past 24 months, despite th
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