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25
Oct
National Diesel Average Sees Largest Weekly Gain since August
The national average price per gallon of diesel gasoline saw its second gain over the last five weeks, for the week of October 23, according to data issued today by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA). The national […]
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15
Oct
Air Cargo Rates: Industry Opinions Split on Future
The air cargo market is experiencing significant fluctuations, fueled by a range of factors from new product launches to economic uncertainty. Recent data from the Baltic Air Index (BAI) shows a six-month high in spot rates from China to Europe […]
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14
Oct
Texas Truck Inspections Ignite U.S. – Mexico Border Crisis
The operational landscape at the U.S.-Mexico border has been thrust into disarray due to an expansion of Texas’ truck inspection program. Initiated by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), these inspections were initially aimed at identifying mechanical violations. However, […]
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12
Oct
Riding the Waves: Ocean Freight’s Uncertain Future
The ocean freight industry is currently experiencing a tumultuous period that is sending ripples through global trade and affecting economic landscapes from Asia to North America. After enjoying a pandemic-induced surge in business, shipping companies are now bracing for a […]
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09
Oct
Adapting to Change: How Parcel Carriers Navigate a Shifting Landscape Amid Declining Demand
Major parcel delivery services like United Parcel Service (UPS), FedEx, and the U.S. Postal Service are bucking their usual trend of raising prices during peak seasons. In a surprising move, these carriers are offering various discounts and other cost-saving measures […]
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03
Oct
Texas Truck Inspection Stall U.S.-Mexico Trade and Economy
In recent weeks, state-run cargo truck inspections initiated by Texas Governor Greg Abbott have significantly impacted trade flows between the United States and Mexico. Starting on September 20, these additional inspections were introduced as a measure to prevent drug smuggling, […]
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03
Oct
Cybersecurity in Logistics: Risks and Solutions
As the logistics and transportation industry increasingly digitizes its operations for efficiency, it also exposes itself to a myriad of cybersecurity risks. Recent outages at companies like Estes Express Lines and Norfolk Southern, as well as ongoing legal challenges faced […]
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01
Oct
National Diesel Average Rises for the Ninth Consecutive Week
The national average price per gallon of diesel gasoline continues to head in one direction—up—with data issued today by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) pointing to the ninth week of consecutive gains. For the week of September […]
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24
Sep
Decoding LTL Freight Pricing
Understanding LTL freight pricing is essential for any business that depends on reliable, cost-effective shipping. In this quick guide to LTL freight pricing, we’ll review the basics and explore some of the finer points of LTL shipping, so you can […]
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22
Sep
Navigating the Future of Freight Forwarding: Balancing Technology and Human Expertise
In the ever-evolving world of logistics and freight forwarding, recent leadership changes at some Freight Forwarding companies have sparked a crucial conversation about the industry’s trajectory. The shift in philosophy towards customer experience over the allure of technology-driven disruption underscores […]
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