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Posted April 24, 2018
Some of the world’s heavyweight technology investors are betting on China’s largest Uber-like freight service provider as it develops more efficient technology for matching empty trucks with loads. Continue Reading
Posted March 28, 2018
Reflecting growth of the so-called sharing economy in consumer markets, Ryder System Inc. is currently developing an Airbnb-like marketplace to better utilize commercial transportation assets. Continue Reading
Posted March 27, 2018
Under Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Even fleets used to running electronic logging devices should be prepared for a rude awakening when highway enforcement begins cracking down on ELD compliance, says the head of safety firm Vigillo. Continue Reading
Posted March 15, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Previous aggressive cost-cutting as CN adjusted to a downturn in demand in the then-struggling energy sector has left railroad short of capacity to serve customers shipping grain, oil and more. Continue Reading
Posted March 14, 2018
While the recent job increase suggests a growing trucking industry, future prospects are still mixed, with retention still a big problem as relations remain contentious between 3PLs, carriers and drivers. Continue Reading
Posted February 21, 2018
Under International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
A new survey by logistics technology provider Freightos finds that almost half of the more than 300,000 U.S. businesses who import still use spreadsheets to manage their international supply chain. Continue Reading
