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The third-party logistics (3PL) industry trade group Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has launched a certification program designed to equip rising freight brokerage managers with the leadership skills and business acumen…
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The truckload sector has been stalled in a freight recession for some three years now, but recent Trump Administration efforts to raise cargo-hauling rates by shrinking excess vehicle capacity have not yet begun to bear fruit, studies…
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The truckload sector has been stalled in a freight recession for some three years now, but recent Trump Administration efforts to raise cargo-hauling rates by shrinking excess vehicle capacity have not yet begun to bear fruit, studies…
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Statistics released today on factory automation show that 542,000 industrial robots were installed in 2024—more than double the number 10 years ago—according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).The group’s latest report…
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Imagine you have a new intern at the office, a clever youngster who arrives every morning full of enthusiasm but who has never worked in a supply chain job before. While that youngster has plenty of promise, it will still take a lot of…
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Despite some recent positive macroeconomic signs, the logistics economy remains on a path of below-average growth, driven by uncertainty stemming from tariffs and a stagnant transportation sector, according to recent reports.Data from…
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The truckload sector has been stalled in a freight recession for some three years now, but recent Trump Administration efforts to raise cargo-hauling rates by shrinking excess vehicle capacity have not yet begun to bear fruit, studies…
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This is especially important during peak shipping season, when many companies must ramp up productivity to accommodate the increase in orders flowing through their facilities. Mobile robots can help automate picking, fulfillment, and…
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U.S. trailer net orders climbed 77% in October over the previous month, but that steep growth still left it mired 5% below year-ago levels and at less than half of the 10-year October average, according to a report from transportation…
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The announcement follows reports of merger talks between the two railroads earlier this month.Some industry voices are already speaking out against the deal. The nation’s largest rail union said Tuesday it will oppose the acquisition…
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