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Uber Freight Drivers Are Calling Out Bad Warehouses

Digital trucking apps are changing how freight gets moved around the country, and the advent of ratings has given drivers a powerful new voice.

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Freight Forwarding Has Reached a Roadblock

For years, freight forwarding companies have handled shipment bookings, rate comparisons and tracking services that are now offered by most online marketplaces. Where does that leave the middlemen of the freight world?

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CakeBoxx Technologies Announces ‘ThermoBoxx’ Two-piece Reefer Containers

Shipping container manufacturer CakeBoxx Technologies recently announced the introduction of their new ‘ThermoBoxx’ refrigerated containers.

FedEx Has a Plan to Battle Amazon Shipping, CEO Says

FedEx Corp. founder Fred Smith, nearing the end of a legendary career, says he’s going to prove himself right one more time.

FedEx Corp. couriers unload packages from a delivery truck. Photo: Bloomberg.

The 2020 Supply Chain: What Does the Future Hold?

Here's what executives learned about the coming year from the latest BGSA Supply Chain Conference.

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A Case for Upgrading Aging Trucks

In one year, fleet operators could save more than $16,000 per truck by upgrading to a 2020 sleeper model from a 2015 version.

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Here Launches Here Last Mile for Urban Delivery

HERE Technologies, a location intelligence company, has recently announced the launch of HERE Last Mile, a new product that will enable companies to tell customers exactly when they’ll receive a package delivery.

Russia’s Google Will Bring You Groceries in Just 15 Minutes

In Moscow, online orders delivered in just 15 minutes by bicycle signal what the future of shopping may hold.

Source: Bloomberg

Coronavirus Update: How the Virus Is Affecting Global Business

As the death toll from the pneumonia-like illness rises and cases are found in more Asian countries, as well as in the U.S., the economic impact of the novel coronavirous could be widespread.

Source: Bloomberg

Brace Yourself: Here Comes the Urban Mega-Warehouse

If you think city streets are congested now, imagine a giant distribution center landing smack in the middle of a busy urban environment.

Source: Bloomberg

The Future of Freight Is Congested. Digital Brokers Could Help Unclog It.

To keep shipments on track, here are two key areas to consider.

Trucks line up at the Port of Dover, the U.K.'s second busiest port. Photo: Shutterstock.

Cargo Theft: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The situation was simple and understood by all local parties: Shipment must be re-sent, cargo was stolen. While this was apparently a common occurrence in that particular country, the nonchalant attitude toward serious cargo theft raised my eyebrows.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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

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