Freight Logistics

Ocean shipping recovery, Section 232 documentation, and freight market signals: what operators need to know now

Hormuz disruption recovery, new Section 232 doc rules, and shifting freight signals are creating immediate compliance and sourcing decisions for supply chain te

Strait of Hormuz disruption, FedEx restructuring, and a fragile freight market: what supply chain leaders need to watch now

Three converging pressures—Hormuz shipping risk, the FedEx-CMA CGM deal, and carrier margin squeeze—demand immediate attention from supply chain operators.

BTS freight dashboard flags rail, truck, and port metrics operators need to watch now

The BTS interagency freight dashboard tracks port throughput, rail dwell, truck speeds, and spot rates across U.S. corridors in near-real time.

U.S. supply chain leaders abandon "return to normal" as logistics costs settle and India's freight network expands

Shipping costs fell to 7.8% of U.S. GDP in 2025, yet Ford and peers are building permanent flexibility into supply chains as disruptions persist.

BTS freight dashboard tracks rail, port, and truck conditions as of June 30, 2026

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics' live freight indicator dashboard covers port throughput, rail speed, truck bottlenecks, spot rates, and labor metrics.

CMA CGM buys FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B, reshaping North American 3PL market

CMA CGM's $1.4B acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain nearly triples CEVA Logistics' North American footprint and pairs with a $3.5B freight partnership.

ITS Logistics flags record freight costs, capacity crunch, and fraud risk in mid-2026 market reports

ITS Logistics releases a cluster of market reports and company news pointing to rising transportation costs, drayage pressure, and a 2026 Fraud Fighter Award wi

ITS Logistics June freight index warns drayage and intermodal markets face downstream price surges

Trucking capacity hits a 28.4% LMI reading, spot rates reach $3.83/mile all-time highs, and import volumes jump 6.6% as peak season pressure builds.

Truckload spot rates hit all-time record $3.83 per mile as freight market surges

Spot rates reached $3.83/mile in early June 2026, tender rejections hit 17.55%, and Union Pacific imposed a peak season surcharge as freight pressure migrates t

Inside the Next Era of Trucking: Volvo’s Vision for Autonomous Tech, Driver Experience, and Global Logistics

Supply chains are under pressure like never before—fuel prices are volatile, driver shortages persist, and new technologies are rewriting the rules in real time. In fact, at major U.S. truckload carriers, driver turnover has historically exceeded 90% annually—highlighting just how urgent it is to improve both efficiency and the driver experience. Trucking isn’t just…

Inside the Spot Freight Shift: How Manifold Is Simplifying a Fragmented Logistics Market

The freight market is in the midst of a notable shift. With national tender rejection rates approaching 14% by the end of Q1, freight conditions have shifted back in carriers’ favor, often coinciding with increased activity in the spot market. At the same time, logistics teams are juggling an increasingly fragmented ecosystem of portals, emails,…

Autonomous Trucking Can Shrink Coast-to-Coast Delivery Times and Increase Fleet Productivity

The idea of a self-driving 80,000-pound truck barreling down the interstate once felt like science fiction. Now, it’s operating on real freight lanes in Texas. After years of hype and recalibration, autonomous trucking is entering its proving ground. Persistent driver shortages and rising freight demand have forced the industry to look beyond incremental improvements. The…

Transportation Management Systems Don’t Compete With Carriers, Brokers, or Shippers — They Align Them

Transportation management systems are undergoing a quiet but consequential shift. Once viewed primarily as tools for tracking loads and storing paperwork, modern TMS platforms are increasingly expected to function as the operational backbone of logistics organizations. As freight volumes continue to fluctuate, margins remain tight, and supply chains rely on a growing mix of…

The New Freight Standard: Why Verified Trucking Reviews Matter in Modern Supply Chains

For decades, the freight industry has leaned heavily on compliance data and opaque reputation systems, leaving carriers, brokers, and shippers with little visibility into actual service quality. Reviews often sat behind paywalls, skewed negative, or lacked validation altogether, making it difficult to separate reliable partners from unreliable ones. Today, the vast majority of trucking remains…

Smarter Drayage Delivers Profit and Reliability

Drayage, the short-haul transport of containers from ports to warehouses, has become a critical link in global logistics. E-commerce growth and shifting supply chain strategies have pushed this step into sharper focus. U.S. containerized imports totaled 28,196,462 TEUs in 2024, a 13 percent increase from the previous year, underscoring the rising demand for port-to-warehouse…

W2 or Agent Model: What Freight Brokers Need to Know Before Making the Jump

The freight logistics industry is undergoing a quiet transformation. With financial instability affecting brokerages and shifting commission structures prompting sales talent to explore new paths, the “agent model” — a 1099 contractor framework for freight brokers — is seeing renewed attention. As more logistics professionals seek greater flexibility, ownership, and earnings potential, understanding the…

Driving the Future at ACT Expo: Windrose Showcases Its Purpose-Built Electric Class 8 Trucks

At the ACT Expo, Hammer Down host Mike Bush dives deeper into the future of freight with a hands-on look at Windrose Technology’s electric Class 8 trucks. Joined by Joseph Jaramillo, Driver Supervisor at Talon Logistics, Mike takes a test drive to experience the smooth ride, dual digital displays, and unique features—like advanced regen modes and a…

Supply Chain Leaders Must Abandon Outdated Routing and Embrace Last Mile Optimization Through Modeling and AI

As geopolitical tensions disrupt global shipping and tariffs create fresh uncertainty in international trade, companies are being forced to reexamine their most vulnerable supply chain segment—the last mile . While upstream operations get the spotlight during crises, the final leg of delivery remains a persistent blind spot. That oversight has consequences: empty trucks, fragmented delivery…

ODeX Is Leading the Charge in Digital Freight Invoicing

Automating freight billing could unlock tens of billions in savings for the global shipping industry

China Plus One Strategy Puts Dimerco at the Center of Supply Chain Diversification

Freight forwarders are capitalizing on the urgent need to diversify supply chains away from single-source dependencies

Can a Single FreightGuard Review End Your Trucking Company? Sadly, Yes

One negative online review has the power to collapse an entire trucking operation in today's hyperconnected freight industry

From Asia to the World: How Dimerco is Helping Businesses Navigate New Trade Tariffs and Supply Chain Shifts

Companies are rethinking sourcing strategies as tariffs and geopolitical tensions reshape how goods cross borders globally

Next-Gen Logistics: How Quantum Computing Powers Smoother Shipping and Fewer Delays

Quantum processors unlock real-time optimization across complex shipping networks by processing massive datasets that traditional computers cannot handle effici

Mentoring Newcomers, Building Meaningful Relationships, and Shaping the Future of Port Technology with Javier Vera

A veteran logistics leader shares how decades of relationship-building and industry mentorship prepare companies for California's transportation transformation

Optimizing Truck Data is Reshaping the Future of Logistics

Advanced technology is helping carriers solve long-standing operational challenges that affect millions of freight shipments annually

Building a Freight Future in the Logistics and Freight Industry

Outdated communication systems and fragmented logistics networks are giving way to a modernized platform designed to streamline cross-border freight operations

Alvys Tackles Logistics Efficiency by Working to Modernize the Trucking Industry

Manual fleet management systems are costing trucking companies millions in lost efficiency while intensifying their carbon footprint

Overcoming Challenges in Produce Logistics Through Strategic Problem Solving and Networking

Industry leaders are leveraging collaboration and innovation to navigate the expanding complexities of perishable goods transportation

Innovative Recruitment is Helping the Transportation and Logistics Industry Overcome Shortages

Forward-thinking recruitment strategies are helping logistics firms bridge a talent gap that affects nearly two-thirds of the industry

Connecting the Dots Through Tech: How ODeX is Disrupting the Chaos in the Shipping Industry

Fragmented supply chains demand better visibility, and one logistics platform is connecting shippers with carriers to simplify the entire process