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Truckers Seek New Routes Into Last Mile

More big trucking companies are looking to cash in on home delivery of bulky items as consumers grow more comfortable shopping online for furniture and other goods too big for conventional parcel networks.

Robot Managers: The Future of Work or a Step Too Far?

First they took the factory jobs; next, robots are expected to replace mortgage brokers, paralegals, and accountants. It has always been assumed, however, that jobs requiring human interaction would remain safe.

0418 Robot Managers The Future

XPO Logistics Joins Push to Digital Freight Booking

Traditional freight brokers are fighting digital load-matching startups with technology of their own.

California State Senator Seeks to Crack Down on Wage Theft in Port Trucking Industry

A California state senator is proposing a bill aimed at holding major retailers accountable for using port truck companies that have a history of engaging in wage theft of drivers who are misclassified as independent contractors.

Yes, These Chickens Are on the Blockchain

Did the chicken you just buy at the supermarket have a nice life, roam free, and eat healthy grains? If you’re the kind of person who cares, Carrefour SA, the big France-based grocery chain, has the bird for you.

0412 Yes These Chickens Are

Q&A: FedEx Finds Unexpected Benefits From New Fuel Technologies

Each business day, FedEx serves over 220 countries and territories with more than 600 aircraft as well as more than 190,000 on-road and off-road vehicles, which includes around 132,000 company-owned vehicles. The shipping company, which has $60 billion-plus in revenue, operates on an immense scale.

Making Sure the Last (Cross-Border) Mile Doesn’t Hurt Your Business

Northbound shipments to Canada are strong, and growing, with e-commerce leading the way.

0411 Making Surethe Last

What Is the Donald Trump Vs. Jeff Bezos Feud Really About?

One is the world’s richest man, the other is the world’s most powerful.

0411 What Isthe Donald

Opinion: How to Make the Most of the Canadian E-Commerce Boom

The fight is on for domination of the Canadian e-commerce market, and it’s a significant and burgeoning opportunity.

Robots Are Taking Over the E-Commerce Warehouse

Do robots in the warehouse want to help you do your job better? Or do they just want your job?

0409 Robots Are Taking Over

Trucking Companies Are Struggling to Attract Drivers to the Big-Rig Life

Trucking companies eager to hire more drivers but facing a slim pipeline of new recruits aren’t finding much to encourage them at the James Rumsey Technical Institute in Martinsburg, W.Va.

Customs Regs: A Necessary Evil, or The Key to Competitive Advantage?

How those burdensome Customs rules and regulations imposed on importers and exporters can make companies more competitive and efficient.

0409 Customs Regs A Necessary

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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