#carrier-management
(18 articles)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
CAVRA Standard Reshapes Carrier Vetting After Supreme Court Ruling
The logistics industry is adapting to a new standardized carrier vetting framework following a significant Supreme Court decision in the Montgomery case. The CAVRA (Carrier Vetting and Risk Assessment
C.H. Robinson Opens Freight Access to 450,000 Carriers
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest third-party logistics providers, has announced expanded committed freight access to a network of 450,000 carriers. This strategic initiative represents a
Bluerock TMS Launches Composer for Complex Shipment Scenario Planning
Bluerock TMS has launched Composer, a new software capability designed to address the operational challenges faced by complex shippers managing multifaceted transportation networks. This tool represen
Carrier Logistics Enhances Rating System for FFE Transportation
Carrier Logistics has expanded its rating and performance evaluation capabilities specifically for FFE Transportation Services, signaling a targeted enhancement to carrier management technology. This
Author Overcomes Shipping Challenges and Carrier Concerns
This article documents an individual author's experience overcoming operational friction with shipping and logistics, specifically regarding concerns about working with carriers and managing delivery
TS Lines Founder Retires; Son Takes Over as CEO
TS Lines, a regional ocean freight carrier, is undergoing a planned executive transition as 74-year-old founder and CEO Chen Te-sheng prepares to retire on June 1. His son, Chen Shao-hsiang, will assu
project44 Names 3,745 Preferred Carriers Across All Modes
project44, a supply chain visibility platform, has expanded its annual Preferred Carrier Program to recognize 3,745 carriers operating across every transportation mode and geographic market. This sign
TMS Solutions: Advanced Features Reshaping Transportation
Transportation Management Systems (TMS) continue to evolve with advanced capabilities that enable shippers and logistics providers to optimize route planning, reduce costs, and improve service reliabi
e2open LaaS Model Lets Shippers Keep Control While Outsourcing Execution
e2open has introduced a hybrid Logistics as a Service (LaaS) offering that addresses a critical pain point in modern supply chain management: the tension between execution capacity and strategic contr
Managing Transportation Risk During Major Supply Chain Transitions
Aon's analysis highlights the growing complexity of risk management in transportation and logistics as the industry undergoes significant structural transformations. Supply chain professionals face a
Procure Analytics GPO Targets Shipping Cost Reductions
Procure Analytics has launched an integrated freight and logistics Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) designed to aggregate shipping volume and negotiate better rates with carriers and service provid
Procure Analytics GPO Cuts Shipping Costs via Integrated Freight Platform
Procure Analytics has announced the launch of an integrated freight and logistics Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) designed to leverage consolidated purchasing power across multiple shippers to neg
3PLs Navigate 2025 Market Volatility: Key Strategies
Third-party logistics providers faced significant market volatility throughout 2025, requiring strategic adaptations to maintain service levels and profitability. The article highlights how 3PLs navig