Factom Protocol is the newest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). Read more about this company and its products, as well about BiTA.
Freight visibility is no longer considered a premium benefit the best brokers offer their shippers. It is simply an expectation that most brokers struggle to meet.
TranzAct Technologies is the latest company to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). Read why it has joined BiTA and learn more about the company.
In partnership with Slync… AWR products enable supplier and retailer networks that react as one.
Truck drivers looking for a job will soon have to register with a new drug and alcohol clearinghouse.
Learn how existing and future technologies will continue the evolution of supply chains, transportation and warehousing.
Autonomous vehicles can be commercially deployed only after it convincingly addresses public and government concerns on safety and reliability.
Inefficient warehouse operations lead to confusion, delays and added cost. By incorporating a TMS, shippers can gain better data and improve the end-to-end process of warehouse and shipping management.
Trucks without mirrors are entering the testing phase, but they could soon become a reality.
This article brought to you courtesy of NEXT Trucking Intermodal and drayage carriers are seeing a drop in demand about midway through the second quarter. The U.S.-China trade war gets most of the blame, but it might be more complicated than that. After 2018’s rush to get containerized goods off of U.S. ports and into […]
As the logistics industry continues to plow millions of dollars into digital freight matching
(DFM) technology that pairs shippers and carriers, there is a clear difference of
approach between third-party logistics providers (3PLs) that seek to minimize the “human element” and those that embrace the combination of automation technology and teams of skilled logistics professionals.
Today on WTT we take a deep dive into the Idaho Hemp Trucker fiasco with journalist, Linda Baker, CEO Jacob Findlay has some huge news concerning FullBay, McLeod announces two new products, plus all the latest headlines, Big Deal, Little Deal, and the very first Comment Section Rodeo!
All this and more now on WTT?!?
Truckers, fleet managers, and brokers face any number of regulatory tasks, load optimization and business decisions every single day. Add to that the decision on which technology, software or service best helps manage those tasks, and the chore becomes overwhelming. But one goal of Transparency 19 was to help all stakeholders discern what is the […]
Accidents due to distracted driving is on the rise, and it critical to utilize technology to curb the numbers.
Market expert Brian Aoaeh writes about the impact of market disruption on the freight brokerage sector. Learn how Amazon, artificial intelligence, machine learning and other disruptors will change the business…
Fleets must look to leverage technology to improve the quality of life and driving experience of truckers, which eventually leads to driver retention.
FreightWaves Radio’s eleventh national show was broadcast on Saturday, May 4 on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Channel 146. Unlike other industry-specific radio shows that often have particular messaging or lobbying aims, FreightWaves Radio is an independent, data-driven look at what’s really going on in the freight world, and the episode proved just that. Hosts Chad Prevost […]
Discover how Carggo’s revolutionary platform is reshaping freight transportation for 3PLs, shippers, and carriers.
Over the last decade, J.B. Hunt has not only tripled in size, but has evolved from a big truckload and intermodal operator to offering dedicated services and what has turned into a billion-dollar brokerage and third-party logistics provider (3PL). The next stage, according to Shelley Simpson, the company’s chief commercial officer, executive vice president and […]
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:XPO) was prepping late last year for a massive acquisition, one that Chairman and CEO Brad Jacobs said Tuesday would have effectively doubled XPO’s $17 billion a year size “in short order,” before it shifted gears and launched a sizable stock repurchase plan in a bid to capitalize on the equity’s low […]
The afternoon block of freight technology demonstrations at Transparency19 in Atlanta May 6 brought home the value of information technology in optimizing the basic blocking-and-tackle functions that could make or save money for many players. Each presenter had just seven minutes to show their offerings as part of the “Rapid Fire Demos” on the first […]
Presented by Slync… smart investments in supply chain tech is crucial to competing.
Leading transportation management and logistics service provider SEND Transportation has integrated Trucker Tools’ Smart Capacity into its operations.
Cash flow – the life blood of a trucking operation – is under more pressure than ever as shippers continue to push out pay dates to their brokers, giving brokers limited options other than to do the same to their carrier partners.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …
ELDs are not just about tracking the hours of service of drivers. The data they gather can be used by fleets to improve driver behavior and operational efficiency, and by insurance companies to understand accident history for evaluating fleet risk profiles.
Industry fragmentation has made it difficult for technology to penetrate the market depths; many small fleets and owner-operators are still in the dark with regard to driving value through data analytics.
In partnership with Slync… Supply chain exceptions are being automatically moved toward resolution and visibility into the problem provided to all relevant partners.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …
Truckers often are under a lot of stress due to being away from their family for days at end, erratic sleep cycles, and other issues while they haul freight. Communicating with their dispatchers and retrospecting stress-related incidents are key to reducing stress.
In his first FreightWaves article, market expert Brian Aoaeh writes about logistics network optimization. He explains how new technology, venture capital money and changing market conditions have converged to open up new opportunities across the global supply chain.
Datapace is the latest company to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). Learn more about Datapace and BiTA in this article.
Both companies share a common goal – giving small companies the leverage they need to play in the big leagues.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Data analytics and machine learning can help companies irrespective of the size of their data sets, as long as the data being captured is of good quality and is specific to the required operational needs.
E-commerce has changed consumer buying habits, but it has also changed the supply chain for less-than-truckload carriers, who have had to adapt in various ways to keep pace.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Payment solutions have evolved over time, from being cash-based in the 1950s to now using data analytics and AI over data streams coming out of fuel cards, to provide better safety and security to fleets and drivers.
Spanish logistics provider ChainGO Tech has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance. Read why the company joined the Alliance and what it hopes to achieve with its membership.
Choptank Transport is on a mission to turn its remaining manual processes into more efficient digital strategies. The quick-growing logistics service provider is hopeful that the transformation will bring revenue growth and help scale the business.
In partnership with Slync… retailers are shifting to omnichannel strategies to survive disruptions from e-commerce, but implementing omnichannel requires sophisticated supply chain data analytics.
In partnership with Redwood Logistics… we spoke to Michael Johnson, the architect of Strive Logistics’ LoadRunner matching and pricing engine.
Having the right visibility into the supply chain not only requires having the right TMS system, but also the right design of your networks.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Before autonomous driving systems are commercially available, it is essential to not just work on functional safety but also on cyber security, so as to ensure that the vehicle is completely safe to drive around once deployed.
Big data is opening up opportunities for shippers of all sizes, and used properly, it can help reduce shipping rates and improve customer service.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …If the DRIVE-Safe Act gets passed in the Congress, it would usher thousands of young drivers into the long haul trucking space. For them to have a long and successful career in the industry, it is critical for them to focus on body movement and the way they interact with their environment to prevent workplace injuries.
Shippers and 3PLs are looking to build relationships that are less transactional and more strategic. That requires a shift in thinking, as both parties have to pay attention to a broader set of concerns than spot and contract rates. (Sponsored by Redwood Logistics)
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Speeding has been one of the single largest causes for road accidents. Today, technology can learn from data on dangerous driving behavior to help drivers modify their risky traits via consistent and positive feedback.
90% of U.S.-based Fortune 500 companies seek assistance from one or more 3PLs.
Modern transportation management systems (TMS) have lowered the cost while increasing the power of the solutions, opening doors for shippers of all sizes to benefit.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …What occurred in Alabama and Georgia is devastating and something that can happen suddenly in any area of the U.S. prone to this type of weather. It’s important to consistently communicate with drivers on how to remain safe under such conditions, as we can’t control the weather regardless of how much we monitor it.
Asset Balance Solutions is the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). BiTA just released the first blockchain standard for the freight/logistics/supply chain industries.
The logistics industry has been bombarded with years of overdue technological advancement ever since the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate went into effect. Technological advancement in the space has only increased since that pivotal moment, and brokerages have not been exempt from the pressure to keep up.
Shipping to and from Mexico is never easy, but this year a perfect storm of market conditions is putting a crimp in rates and capacity. (Sponsored by Redwood Logistics)
Dale Chrystie of FedEx was elected as the first chair of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) Standards Council (BiTAS), during its February Board of Directors meeting.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Cargo theft is a threat for warehousing operations, and visualizing floor operations using 3D interactive maps could be a easier way out for security to pinpoint locations and movement of items in the warehouse space.
In partnership with Slync… Markdowns cost retailers $300 billion a year, and inventory mismanagement is largely to blame.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsThe deployment of technology solutions requires many steps, but using a provider that offers an open systems architecture approach can help ease the transition, eliminating both time and cost.
Worldwide customs and logistics software provider WiseTech Global has today announced the acquisition of Containerchain, a provider of a shipping container tracking and managing systems for AU$92 million (just over USD$65.8 million) in cash.
It is said that moving freight is all about relationships. If that is true, what value does a routing guide provide? A great deal, it turns out.
In partnership with Slync… sustainable supply chain initiatives depend on shared data, realtime collaboration, and advanced analytics.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Predictive data analytics has helped foster preventive maintenance in the trucking industry. It helps fleets plan their asset usage better, recruit and retain skilled drivers, and more importantly, reduce unplanned equipment downtimes.
The transportation giant will be using cloud-based software applications Load Track and Smart Capacity to improve its processes and make working with Schneider’s logistics division as seamless as possible for carriers and drivers.
Shippers responded to tight capacity and high rates in 2018 by turning to managed transportation providers, and if the predictions for 2019 come true, they will likely continue down this path.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsWe look at emerging trends in retail supply chain.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Telecom operators are terminating cell phone based tracking services, which would be a game changer in the freight industry as many shippers and 3PLs depend on cellphone pings to track freight movement.
Driver detention has plagued the trucking industry for years. Now that the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is in effect and fleets are decked out with more technology than ever, carriers have a better view of just how much detention is costing them.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsRedwood Logistics announced its acquisition of Strive Logistics Monday, cementing Redwood’s place as a top-15 truck broker and an emerging multimodal logistics provider with over $1 billion in freight under management.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Fleet safety needs to be looked at as a part of operations and not as an addendum, as initiatives like video safety can help reduce driver turnover and mitigate the impact of litigations that arise due to collisions, both from a cost and a time perspective
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsThird-party logistics (3PL) companies are attractive investments for private equity firms, enabling new companies in the space to grow faster than ever before. FreightWaves and Redwood Logistics teamed up to host a webinar on how the availability of private equity is shaking up the transportation space.
With the growing complexity of supply chains, the technology advantage that managed transportation providers can provide becomes a key value-add for many shippers.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …When incurring demurrage and detention charges, shippers and carriers lose out on hundreds of dollars per diem. Optimizing drayage operations and dispatching cargo as quickly as possible could help in reducing the burden, especially during unanticipated port delays.
In partnership with Arrive… high-tech freight brokerages are necessary links in the supply chain, but the key to their growth is how they select and coach their people.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Winter has set in, making it hard for truckers to navigate the snowed-in and slippery roads. Marilena Acevedo from PetroChoice outlines measures that could be taken by the fleet leadership and drivers to stay safe during these times.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsWhile Redwood has moved freight in and out of the Southeast for quite some time, this acquisition provides the company with strong operational presence in the region. This geographical expansion is a key component of Redwood’s overall acquisition strategy.
Theresa May has returned to Parliament with a Plan B that MPs say looks suspiciously like Plan A, ministers and MPs across the party lines are railing against her plan again.
A company can now, in effect, integrate all the features one demands in a TMS solution with nVision Global’s other technologies, such as Freight Audit and Payment, Freight Claims, and Business Analytics.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsCultural alignment matters: one of the greatest barriers to successful M&As is lack of cultural integration.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsCultural alignment matters: one of the greatest barriers to successful M&As is lack of cultural integration.
In partnership with Slync… There are numerous reasons to be worried about the health of global trade and the goods economy, even though, in our view, a full-on macro-economic recession in the United States is still unlikely.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Cargo theft in absolute numbers is minuscule. But that does not negate the havoc it plays on the image of the carrier in question, and the supply chain disruptions it leaves at its wake.
Freight transport experts are alarmed by the scale of the defeat for the British Government’s flagship Brexit policy, the concerns are that a catastrophic no deal withdrawal is now looming. However, the markets have been more subdued, with the stock exchange showing minor shifts and the pound, quickly regaining losses it suffered on the vote.
Theresa May’s Government is facing a defeat of substantial proportions in Parliament for the European Union withdrawal deal that it has negotiated with the EU. If the Government is defeated the margin of defeat may decide the next steps in the long running Brexit saga.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsNo book can accurately define what “company culture” really is. It’s as much feel as it is philosophy. What experts do agree on, though, is that it needs to permeate all facets of the company.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …With cargo theft being a regular occurrence, it is vital for fleets to stay alert and train their personnel to keep the truck and the trailer safe from hijackers.
TriumphPay, a leading provider of carrier and vendor payment solutions and MercuryGate, a global provider of cloud-based transportation management solutions, announced today a strategic partnership and integration of TriumphPay’s carrier payment processing platform with MercuryGate’s Transportation Management System.
TriumphPay seamlessly integrates into a brokerage’s existing TMS (Transportation Management System) and core accounting platforms so that brokers can confirm payment to carriers with a click of a button. Brokers can customize their payment terms, including quick-pay options.
Slync’s next generation supply chain management platform sits on top of legacy systems, pulling siloed data together, analyzing it, and initiating AI-powered workflows, and notifying human operators when they’re needed.
In partnership with Slync… improving on-time rates and a continually evolving reverse logistics season have increased the pressure on supply chain partners to manage exceptions collaboratively and proactively.
The Department of Homeland Security is looking for some innovative companies to get them on a blockchain. Smart contract tendering—among other applications—should be readily achievable by a company with some sensible approaches.
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsThe company told the Marketwaves Demo Day audience that it sees itself as the glue between different applications and technologies.
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The addition of this capability extends Redwood’s diversified services beyond the Southern border and solidifies its position as an industry leader, with core competencies in multimodal brokerage, transportation management, supply chain technology consulting, asset-based trucking and distribution services.
Redwood was named among the Freight.Tech 100, which recognizes the most innovative and disruptive companies in freight.
Redwood Logistics won MarketWaves Demo Day Best in Show for Eric Rempel’s and John Pattison’s demonstration of our primary middleware: RedwoodConnect.
If you are involved in the process of arranging LTL freight shipments, you need to know about the most recent updates from the National Motor Freight Classification.
In partnership with Slync… Slync CEO Chris Kirchner was in Tokyo this week to meet press, speak with startups and participate in customer discussions at the SAP.iO Foundry—Tokyo ecosystem engagement event.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …It’s not just hackers and security that can lead to a “cyber” problem. Exposures are vast. Just having an internet presence and shared databases creates exposure. Awareness is essential to managing risk.
CargoX is reshaping the global logistics industry by introducing Smart B/L documents based on blockchain technology, replacing old-style paper Bill of Lading documents. With the Smart B/L users will be able to state and transfer cargo ownership rights without the hassle of handling paper.
