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22 articles from Transportation practitioners

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

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

MarketScale Newsroom·Jul 13, 2026
BTS freight dashboard flags rail, truck, and port metrics operators need to watch now

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.

MarketScale Newsroom·Jul 11, 2026
BTS freight dashboard expands CPKC rail data as agencies track live supply chain stress points

BTS freight dashboard expands CPKC rail data as agencies track live supply chain stress points

The BTS supply chain dashboard now integrates CPKC rail metrics weekly, giving ops teams a unified view of post-merger rail performance alongside port, truck, a

MarketScale Newsroom·Jul 8, 2026
CMA CGM buys FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B, reshaping North American 3PL market

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.

MarketScale Newsroom·Jul 4, 2026
ITS Logistics flags record freight costs, capacity crunch, and fraud risk in mid-2026 market reports

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

MarketScale Newsroom·Jul 2, 2026
Inside the Next Era of Trucking: Volvo’s Vision for Autonomous Tech, Driver Experience, and Global Logistics

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…

Mike Bush·May 5, 2026
Inside the Spot Freight Shift: How Manifold Is Simplifying a Fragmented Logistics Market

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,…

Mike Bush·Apr 21, 2026
Transportation Management Systems Don’t Compete With Carriers, Brokers, or Shippers — They Align Them

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…

Mike Bush·Feb 10, 2026
China Plus One Strategy Puts Dimerco at the Center of Supply Chain Diversification

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

Mike Bush·Apr 14, 2025
Can a Single FreightGuard Review End Your Trucking Company? Sadly, Yes

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

Mike Bush·Mar 27, 2025
Alvys Tackles Logistics Efficiency by Working to Modernize the Trucking Industry

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

Mike Bush·Oct 25, 2024
Overcoming Challenges in Produce Logistics Through Strategic Problem Solving and Networking

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

Mike Bush·Sep 24, 2024
The Journey from Brokerage to Trucking: Prioritizing Drivers and Strategic Connections

The Journey from Brokerage to Trucking: Prioritizing Drivers and Strategic Connections

Logistics professionals discover why prioritizing workforce stability and industry relationships become critical when transitioning from brokerage to fleet oper

Mike Bush·Aug 15, 2024
Comprehensive Tech Solutions Drive Efficiency in Dredge Logistics

Comprehensive Tech Solutions Drive Efficiency in Dredge Logistics

Legacy systems and manual processes are creating bottlenecks that modernized dredge operations are beginning to eliminate

Mike Bush·May 28, 2024
Sustainable Trucking Solutions for Small Businesses: Increasing Profitability and Efficiency with Adam Wingfield

Sustainable Trucking Solutions for Small Businesses: Increasing Profitability and Efficiency with Adam Wingfield

Small trucking operators can cut costs and emissions simultaneously by adopting sustainable practices that address driver shortages and regulatory pressures

Mike Bush·May 17, 2024
Aftermath of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Global Supply Chains Will Reroute Efficiently

Aftermath of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Global Supply Chains Will Reroute Efficiently

Port disruptions force shippers to adapt quickly, revealing supply chains are more resilient than feared

Business Services·May 14, 2024
Navigating the Complex Waters of Supply Chain Fees: Comprehensive Insights into Demurrage and Detention in International Trade

Navigating the Complex Waters of Supply Chain Fees: Comprehensive Insights into Demurrage and Detention in International Trade

Hidden logistics costs are forcing businesses to rethink how they manage international shipments and port operations

Mike Bush·Apr 19, 2024
Revolutionize Truck Driver Engagement in Logistics: Integrate Texting and Social Media for Stronger Relationships and Increased Efficiency

Revolutionize Truck Driver Engagement in Logistics: Integrate Texting and Social Media for Stronger Relationships and Increased Efficiency

Modern logistics leaders are discovering that meeting drivers on their preferred communication platforms dramatically improves engagement and operational outcom

Mike Bush·Mar 29, 2024
Efficiency, Well-being, Environment are the Three Pillars of the New Logistics Paradigm

Efficiency, Well-being, Environment are the Three Pillars of the New Logistics Paradigm

Modern supply chain leaders are discovering that balancing operational speed with environmental responsibility and worker satisfaction creates competitive advan

Mike Bush·Mar 20, 2024
Technology’s Dominance in the Freight and Logistics Industry Continues to Evolve as Market Demands Fresh Innovation

Technology’s Dominance in the Freight and Logistics Industry Continues to Evolve as Market Demands Fresh Innovation

Innovation demands are forcing freight operators to fundamentally rethink their technology strategies and competitive positioning

Mike Bush·Feb 20, 2024
Overcoming Fragmentation Challenges: The Next Big Leap in Logistics

Overcoming Fragmentation Challenges: The Next Big Leap in Logistics

Supply chain leaders discover that unified technology platforms are becoming the competitive advantage that separates industry winners from the rest

Mike Bush·Jan 18, 2024
Navigating Logistics and Technology: Insights from an Industry Veteran

Navigating Logistics and Technology: Insights from an Industry Veteran

Supply chain leaders share practical strategies for mastering the intersection of logistics innovation and emerging technologies

Mike Bush·Jan 11, 2024
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