#carrier-management
(15 articles)CH Robinson Faces Racketeering Suit Over Carrier Award Process
CH Robinson, the country's largest freight broker, faces a federal racketeering complaint filed by six family-owned trucking companies over the integrity of its Carrier of the Year awards program. The
Merchants Lose Savings by Running Separate Parcel and LTL Operations
Merchants across North America are maintaining siloed shipping operations for parcel and less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, yet only applying optimization efforts to one channel, typically parcel. Thi
Shipsy Links Transportation Orchestration to Real-Time Exception Handling
Shipsy has announced an integration connecting its transportation orchestration platform with exception response capabilities, representing an evolution in how logistics providers manage real-time ope
PIL CEO Transition: What Wan Chee Foong's Appointment Means
Pacific International Lines (PIL), the Singapore-based ocean carrier, is undergoing a planned executive transition as Lars Karstrup steps down from the chief executive role. Wan Chee Foong, currently
Beyond Visibility: Turning Supply Chain Data Into Action
Supply chain visibility has advanced dramatically, yet many organizations remain unable to convert that data into decisive action. While teams can now identify disruptions in real-time, capacity const
Major Shipping Line Appoints New US Chief Executive
A major global shipping line, ranked third worldwide, has appointed a new chief executive to oversee its US operations. While the article itself provides limited detail about the appointment, this per
Maersk Bets Vertical Integration Wins Last-Mile Delivery
Maersk is strategically repositioning last-mile delivery from a cost center to a data intelligence engine by vertically integrating its North American operations across ocean freight, ground transport
Carriers Tighten Q4 Capacity as Holiday Demand Peaks
As fourth-quarter peak season approaches, carriers are implementing stringent capacity management protocols to balance surging holiday demand against persistent driver shortages and equipment constrai
Fura's Seventh Acquisition Accelerates AI-Driven Freight Broker Consolidation
Fura, a Cincinnati-based AI-powered third-party logistics provider, has completed its seventh acquisition by purchasing High Rise Logistics, a Vancouver, Washington-based freight broker with strong Pa
C.H. Robinson $604M Verdict: Carrier Vetting Failures Exposed
C.H. Robinson has been hit with a substantial $604 million verdict stemming from failures in its carrier-vetting processes, particularly within the tank transport segment. This landmark decision serve
Network Flexibility Now Critical as Freight Markets Tighten
The freight market is forcing a fundamental reckoning with transportation rigidity. With the Truckload Rejection Index at 16%, spot rates hitting $3.78/mile, and spot-to-contract spreads widening to $
Envoy AI Launches Autonomous Freight Workforce Platform
Envoy AI has launched Ellie Workforce, a significant advancement in **autonomous logistics execution** that moves artificial intelligence beyond decision-support tools into performing operational work
Lovesac Adjusts Freight Strategy to Combat Rising Transport Costs
Lovesac, a specialty furniture retailer, is implementing strategic changes to its freight operations in response to sustained elevated transport costs. This development reflects broader industry press
Mariner Logistics Launches Sentinel Protocol for Carrier Verification
Mariner Logistics has introduced the Sentinel Protocol, a systematic approach to carrier and driver verification that represents a proactive shift in supply chain risk management. This development com
C.H. Robinson Dismissed From Fatal Crash Lawsuit
C.H. Robinson has been successfully dismissed as a defendant in a high-profile Florida wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a fatal multi-vehicle crash, marking a procedural victory for the 3PL in the