The concept of “people insights” can optimize a logistics operation through a true understanding of how and where employees work best.

The New Year could see potential rate increases due to several factors. Here are some strategies you need to keep in mind.

With the year coming to an end, columnist Bart De Muynck reflects on 2023 and the new year ahead.

The next year could be fraught with disruption but investment in logistics technology is likely to continue.

Amelia Earhart’s achievements go beyond aviation, and the pilot has done much more than she is given credit for. This museum gives insight into her impressive career and contributions to the industry and beyond.

A look at how the key to success in the supply chain industry is picking the right partner.

Big and bulky items sold online need more finance in logistics. Luckily today, there’s a growing number of new technologies to help.

Yard automation will bring about significant improvements in how companies manage their transportation hubs, leading to streamlined operations, reduced costs and enhanced visibility.

The White House’s new Supply Chain Resilience Council is meant to strengthen the supply chain, but supply chain stakeholders are not included.

The Wright brothers are famous for their contributions to the aviation industry, but one man is responsible for the engine that powered them.

Here are a few compelling reasons why retailers should make supply chain visibility a top priority, especially during the holiday peak season.

While bankruptcies and layoffs have abounded in the logistics industry in 2023, there has been much more to the year than meets the eye.

FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival was full of lively discussions of new technology in freight but also a movement to get back to the basics.

Innovation in freight goes beyond technology. While many major FreightTech companies have gone bankrupt, it does not mean that innovation is lacking or that every tech company is doomed to fail.

Last-mile delivery is complicated. Technology can make it more efficient, but the key is successfully integrating multiple systems.

A slowdown will be the pause that refreshes the industrial development segment.

High velocity in a supply chain means reduced lead times, lower cycle times, better inventory and flexibility. This could be the key to answering quick changes in demand.

Yard management needs a technology overhaul, with more automation to drive efficiency. Right now, manual processes slow down operations.

With the last mile the most complicated part of the shipping process, new solutions could help, but it will take a strong balancing act.

Careers in the supply chain are an integral part of global commerce. But the complexity of today’s supply chain requires a true education.

Ensuring that the food on our plates is safe and of high quality is a primary concern for consumers, regulators and the food industry alike.

As many organizations still have functional silos, it is becoming paramount to the success of broader supply chain technologies that those functions collaborate across the organizations.

With this rise of AI, we take a look at how it can be used by the logistics industry.

Regulatory policy expert Rosyln Layton says it’s dangerous to have the Surface Transportation Board lay the grounds for defining how rail service should look under the common carrier obligation.

Project44’s Jett McCandless comments on the state of technology as the company completes a round of layoffs on Thursday.

If shippers and carriers collaborate more around solutions that impact truck drivers, then we can improve efficiency in transportation while at the same time make driving a more attractive profession.

While there have been efforts to improve sustainability in the freight industry, significant challenges remain.

The typical Class 8 truck gets less than 7 miles per gallon on the highway. How does a driver average more than 10 mpg?

Technology can offer solutions to help last-mile shippers handle increasing volumes while reducing cost and improving the customer experience.

It’s important to have access to full end-to-end visibility across all parts of the supply chain.

With capacity far in excess of demand, the parcel market is in for a very uncertain future.

A look at how U.S. companies can work toward lowering emissions.

Rate deals and spikes don’t last forever, and smart industry players know caring for the partners who will sustain them when the market inevitably shifts is mission-critical.

Yellow was the third-largest LTL carrier in the U.S. and controlled around 7% of the total less-than-truckload market. So the question on everyone’s mind is what the impact will be on supply chains now that Yellow has closed.

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The 7th Circuit on Tuesday ruled in favor of the freight brokerage industry regarding negligence claims.

Long global supply chains and the exposure to risk started company executives thinking through their global sourcing and manufacturing strategies. Now they are considering nearshoring and reshoring.

As fleet electrification draws closer, here is how fleet managers can make the transition smooth and sustainable.

Jake Medwell sits down with Loren Smith to discuss policy items, including fleet electrification, rail safety and the debt ceiling.

Seventy years ago, Jackie Cochran broke the sound barrier. Here’s the story of how she did it.

AxleHire CEO Adam Bryant says the most significant impact on the carbon footprint will come from the ability to drive more efficient utilization and aggregation processes in last-mile delivery.

In the wake of the East Palestine train derailment, Congress is poised to take action to improve rail safety. Here’s how they can do it.

Only UPS and Teamster rivals benefit when the bargaining leaves the table and becomes a verbal war, Jindel says.

There is a lot more competition waiting to take a UPS parcel if workers go on strike, consultant Satish Jindel says.

As negotiations get underway between UPS and the Teamsters, here are key considerations for shippers navigating a period of uncertainty.

For railroads to increase market share and grow volume, it will require new services and a very different mentality on service performance.

Working in a co-warehousing environment is the next opportunity for merchants to hit customer targets while keeping warehouse and distribution costs under control, an expert says.

Booster CEO Frank Mycroft explains how reimagining fueling can lead to more sustainable delivery.

Tracking and acting on sustainability metrics, as well as implementing small and large-scale sustainable last-mile goals are vital steps toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Common advice you hear regarding electric truck and bus pilots include warnings like making sure to check the vehicle specifications and starting infrastructure early.

Dec. 17 marked 119 years since the Wright brothers first successfully flew a man-powered airplane, paving the way for continuous innovation in the flying world.

In 1952, a C-124 flew straight into a remote Alaskan mountaintop, killing all aboard. Here’s the story of what it’s taking to bring them home.

As far as aircraft go, the Douglas C-124 Cargomaster II was a vital waymarker for the U.S. Air Force in the years following the Berlin Airlift, when U.S. and British air forces began airlifting food and fuel to a blockaded West Germany after World War II.

The Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov said it expects rebuilding the aircraft destroyed by Russian fighters to cost at least 500 million euros.

Jake Medwell of Austin, Texas-based 8VC and Loren Smith of Skyline Policy Risk Group discuss fuel prices, infrastructure and the possibility of a rail strike.

Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of the one and only flight of the Hughes Flying Boat, the so-called Spruce Goose.

Amid threats like Hurricane Ian, shippers should consider inventory positions, risk tolerance for specific commodities, transit times and associated costs.

Beyond impacts to the supply chain, one national security expert contends a rail strike could pose a threat to national security.

Disaggregation, or a shift toward smaller, faster, more flexible forms of freight transport, can help decarbonize the freight industry, remove logistics bottlenecks and increase resilience of domestic supply chains.

Andy Welch pays tribute to Keith Avery, who along with three Welch brothers — Mike, John and Jim — founded Express-1.

FedEx Ground could have made Sunday deliveries work if it stuck to its knitting, consultant says.

Fully mobile transportation management systems will help the remote workforce be more effective, enabling them to do their jobs from anywhere.

“We need more people to step up and donate goods and supply chain services.”

Insurance and risk management firm TT Club says “Book it right and pack it tight” provides guidance for preparing unitized consignments of dangerous goods for carriage by sea.

By making smaller investments in your people and technologies, fleet owners can start making significant progress toward their sustainability and fuel-saving goals today — while preparing for an EV future.

Two lawyers in the trucking industry break down the Supreme Court’s decision on the AB5 case, which will be “disruptive” to truckers.

Amid soaring inflation and supply chain crunches, the United States’ key rail regulator has been mired in political antics.

Dispatcher Elijah Goldberg discusses life and working in Kyiv, Ukraine, during wartime.

Owais Khan was living in Kyiv, Ukraine, and working as a freight broker in the U.S. market when the conflict with Russia began. He recounts his experiences about when Russia invaded and how he fled.

What goods are being shipped and from where? How do the shipments that pass through Poland make it to Ukraine?

Most popular lanes in Poland? Driver pay? Impact of the war in Ukraine? A Polish freight broker offers insider knowledge.

How will cutting-edge TradeTech be used to monitor and control the actions of states and corporations?

Lives are changing for the people of Ukraine due to Russia’s invasion. Here are three examples from the freight community.

Despite the problems in the U.S. and around the world, there are some encouraging signs.

FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event in May will provide a great opportunity to discuss the upheaval and resilience happening in the freight market.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a defining moment in history — and there are plenty of ways for the supply chain to ease the suffering.

One of the biggest issues is grid power supply and demand. How will it transform — and how will it grow?

Education of all levels of drivers is needed to prevent crashes and casualties.

The new infrastructure bill is now law. As signed by President Biden on Nov. 15, it will ultimately spend $1.2 trillion. What will that mean in practice?

Behind every half-packed box or delayed shipment is a human being, putting in the hard work and the long hours to take a product across the finish line.

Jake Medwell of Austin, Texas-based 8VC, and Loren Smith of Skyline Policy Risk Group discuss geopolitics, infrastructure and regulation in their latest give-and-take session.

A shipper-carrier pledge is needed to restore trust on both sides.

The home of the NFL’s Packers also serves as a place to learn about the industry, as well as a steppingstone to employment with local companies.

New Omni-TMSTMA cloud-based platform helps dispatch productivity and load-movement visibility.

Despite significant investments in digital transformation, the industry has struggled to get its grip on recent disruptions.

If you aren’t proactively taking measures to retain your people, someone else is trying to steal them. Here’s what to do about it.

One of the most interesting shifts from the Obama administration to the Biden administration is the higher level of scrutiny the automated technologies are getting.

Federal action addressing matters of concern in the rail industry, particularly regarding safety, seem to be an afterthought.

The pandemic has spun off disruptions similar to falling dominoes, creating issues that strain freight movement globally.

With today’s growing delivery economy, one thing’s for certain: The job isn’t complete until the last mile is covered.

The advanced safety features found in today’s newer trucks are a significant motivating factor for drivers to remain with a particular fleet.

The chatter from DC involves lots of talk about climate policy, energy and the environment. How much actual impact should we expect?

In this excerpt from ‘Navigating B2B,’ Steve Ferriera reveals his introduction to the power of giving.

The long-term vision that helped establish the current interstate highway system 65 years ago is needed again today. A modernized interstate system will be critical to the nation’s ability to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The industry is evolving so quickly that technology isn’t just a helpful tool anymore; it’s a requirement to be competitive.

I’m calling on trucking and logistics business leaders large and small to begin taking steps to create a culture more accepting of others.

Opposition to two-person crew legislation puts rail carriers’ economic interests ahead of the safety of the public and railroad workers.

My 10 takeaways upon diving back into the supply chain game.

Rather than awaiting national-level solutions to trade imbalance and demand surges, shippers and carriers should act now to modernize operations across the supply chain.

Logistics professionals can’t predict the future, but they can assess the likelihood of specific problems emerging during an inner-city construction project.