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(66 articles)AI Supply Chain Hype Peaking—Reality Gap Widens
The freight and supply chain industry is experiencing peak AI hype, with investment and excitement outpacing measurable results, according to Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer at Redwood, speaking
XPO CEO Discusses Tech and Culture Transformation in Freight
XPO, Inc.'s CEO is set to address an audience at Northwestern University about the intersection of technology and organizational culture within the freight and logistics sector. This speaking engageme
Old Dominion, J.B. Hunt, XPO Dominate Freight Market Cap Rankings
This market analysis highlights the dominant position of three major U.S. freight carriers—Old Dominion Freight Line, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, and XPO Logistics—in terms of market capitalization.
UPS Reinforces Global Logistics Footprint Amid Investor Scrutiny
UPS has provided stakeholders with an updated perspective on its position within the global logistics ecosystem, emphasizing its operational capabilities and strategic initiatives. This disclosure com
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Logistics Arm for $1.4B
CMA CGM Group, a leading French shipping and logistics conglomerate, has announced its acquisition of FedEx's logistics arm for approximately $1.4 billion. This transaction represents a significant co
Gulf Freight Industry Faces Permanent Shift Despite Peace Deal
The Gulf freight and logistics industry faces permanent structural changes regardless of whether current peace negotiations succeed, according to industry analysts. Even with a successful peace agreem
French Shipper Acquires FedEx Logistics Arm for $1.4B
A major European shipping company is acquiring FedEx's logistics arm for $1.4 billion, marking a significant consolidation in the global last-mile and contract logistics sector. This cross-border tran
Trucking Liability Crisis: How Bad Laws Drive Insurance Costs
The trucking and freight brokerage industry faces a structural crisis in the insurance market, driven not solely by "nuclear verdicts" but by a combination of unfavorable legislative environments and
Ghost Carriers Expose Vetting Gaps in Freight Brokerage Industry
The emergence of **ghost carriers**—fraudulent or unregistered motor carriers operating through established brokerage networks—reveals systemic vulnerabilities in how freight brokers vet and validate
37th State of Logistics Report: Truckload Market Insights
The 37th annual State of Logistics report provides a comprehensive analysis of the truckload transportation sector, capturing critical market dynamics that shape supply chain operations across North A
CMA CGM Pursues $1.4B FedEx Logistics Unit Acquisition
CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping line, is advancing a $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx's logistics business unit, representing a significant strategic expansion beyond ocean frei
AI Threatens Massive Job Loss in Supply Chain & Logistics
Artificial intelligence and automation technologies are poised to fundamentally restructure the logistics and supply chain workforce. The article explores whether the industry faces a genuine "job apo
Demystifying Factoring: A Smarter Tool for Carrier Cash Flow
Freight factoring is evolving beyond its traditional role as a quick-payment mechanism into a comprehensive financial and risk management tool for carriers. Summar Financial's market analysis reveals
US Trucking Industry Rebounds: What Recovery Means for Supply Chains
After a prolonged downturn affecting the trucking industry, recent data signals stabilization and capacity recovery across US freight markets. This reversal reflects improving demand patterns and oper
Logistics Industry Faces Wave of Bankruptcies, 1,400+ Warehouse Job Cuts
The freight and logistics industry is experiencing a significant contraction marked by concurrent waves of bankruptcies and mass layoffs. Within a single week, six transportation and warehousing compa
FreightTech Awards 2027: Nominations Open June 29
FreightWaves has announced that nominations for the eighth annual FreightTech Awards will open on Monday, June 29, 2026, with an application deadline of August 31, 2026. The program recognizes the mos
Technology Reduces Freight Industry Risk & Improves Operations
The freight industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation aimed at reducing operational and financial risks through technological adoption. Advanced solutions—ranging from real-time visi
FedEx MD-11 Fleet Transition: Capacity Shifts in Air Cargo
FedEx is managing a strategic transition of its MD-11 cargo fleet, with some aircraft returning to active service while others are being retired. This reflects the carrier's ongoing fleet modernizatio
PwC: Transportation M&A Activity Surges on Premium Asset Demand
PwC's midyear outlook indicates a notable uptick in mergers and acquisitions activity within the transportation and logistics sector, with strategic buyers increasingly targeting premium assets. This
World Cup Equipment Theft Exposes Critical Supply Chain Security Gaps
The theft of approximately $18,000 in equipment from England's World Cup team during transit from Florida to Kansas City represents far more than a financial loss—it exposes structural weaknesses in s
FedEx Enters New Strategic Phase: What Supply Chains Need to Know
FedEx is undergoing a significant strategic repositioning that signals meaningful changes to how the carrier operates and serves its customer base. This transition represents more than incremental opt
WA Freight & Logistics Leadership Changes Impact Supply Chain
The article addresses the implications of leadership transitions within Western Australia's freight and logistics industry. While specific names and organizational details are not provided in the exce
South Africa Manufacturing Holds Ground Despite Supply Chain Challenges
South African manufacturing remains surprisingly resilient according to recent sentiment indicators, even as the sector faces mounting operational and logistical pressures. The data suggests that desp
Transnet Port Recovery Gains Momentum But Full Stability Still Uncertain
The South African freight industry has acknowledged improvements in Transnet Port operations, signaling a potential recovery from sustained performance challenges that have disrupted regional supply c
New CAVRA Standard Transforms Carrier Selection Best Practices
Cassandra Gaines, founder of Carrier Assure and a transportation attorney, has released the CAVRA Standard, a comprehensive 54-page framework designed to help brokers, shippers, and freight forwarders
RXO, XPO, TFI Face Global Logistics Rate Repricing Wave
Global logistics carriers including RXO, XPO Logistics, and TFI International are undergoing a significant repricing cycle as market dynamics reshape freight economics worldwide. This coordinated repr
ITS Logistics May Report: Broker Liability Risks in Supply Chain
ITS Logistics has published its May supply chain report focusing on broker liability—a critical risk management issue affecting freight brokers, shippers, and carriers across North America. Broker lia
GPS Spoofing Turns Tracking Systems Into Theft Weapons
The North American freight industry faces a critical security paradox: the GPS-based tracking systems deployed to prevent cargo theft are being weaponized by organized criminals to conceal thefts whil
TIA Pushes FMCSA for Carrier Safety Standards Post-Montgomery
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has formally petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to establish uniform federal standards for carrier selection, seekin
Project Cargo Network Launches Industry Associate Membership
Project Cargo Network has announced the launch of a new Industry Associate Membership program, expanding its organizational structure to include broader industry participation beyond its core membersh
AI Agent Adoption Accelerating in Freight Operations
FreightWaves and Trimble have released a comprehensive white paper examining AI agent adoption across the freight industry, based on survey data from carriers, brokers, shippers, and owner-operators.
Andrew Newman Appointed Head of Freight Victoria
Andrew Newman has been appointed to lead Freight Victoria, representing a significant personnel transition at the organization responsible for freight policy and operations across Victoria, Australia.
Veterans in Logistics Launches with Naval Aviator as Chairman
The Broker-Carrier Summit officially established Veterans in Logistics at its 2026 Kansas City event, appointing naval aviator John Tozer as the initiative's first chairman. This new organization addr
NMFTA Launches Free Cyber & Cargo Crime Portal for Transport
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has launched a new free portal designed to aggregate and share intelligence on cargo theft and cyber-related crimes affecting the transportation sector.
Logistics UK Addresses Rising Operational Costs in Air Cargo Sector
Logistics UK has initiated a campaign addressing the escalating cost pressures facing air cargo and general logistics operations in the United Kingdom. The organization's efforts highlight structural
Knight-Swift Founder Kevin Knight Retires; Leadership Transition Complete
Kevin Knight, founder of Knight Transportation and architect of the landmark 2017 merger with Swift Transportation, has retired from his executive chairman role at Knight-Swift Transportation effectiv
European Cargo Airline Enters Administration Amid Cost Crisis
European Cargo's June 3rd entry into administration represents a significant disruption to European air freight capacity, though the root causes extend well beyond simple fuel cost pressures. The Bour
New Shipping Forum Launches in Durban to Strengthen Maritime Sector
A new shipping forum has been established in Durban, signaling increased industry collaboration and stakeholder engagement around Africa's busiest port. This development reflects growing recognition a
Cargo Theft Rising: How Freight Companies Can Protect Shipments
Cargo theft represents a growing operational and financial challenge for freight and logistics companies across North America and beyond. This trend reflects a structural shift in supply chain vulnera
R&R Family of Companies Collapse: What Went Wrong Inside
The collapse of R&R Family of Companies represents a significant disruption to North American freight capacity, with former employees now detailing the operational and management breakdowns that preci
Open Road Ventures Acquires Double-Stack Logistics
Open Road Ventures has acquired Double-Stack Logistics, marking a strategic consolidation move in the North American trucking and intermodal sector. This acquisition reflects ongoing industry consolid
Astron Energy Launches Integrated Partnership at Freight Conference
Astron Energy has unveiled an integrated energy partnership targeting the road freight sector, presenting this initiative at the Road Freight Association conference. This development reflects the grow
Freight Forwarding Market Growth Forecast Through 2032
Fortune Business Insights has published an extensive market research report analyzing the freight forwarding industry through 2032, providing supply chain professionals with insights into sector growt
Canadian Freight Leaders Drive Industrial Supply Chain Growth
Canadian freight and logistics companies are demonstrating increased activity in industrial supply chain operations, signaling strengthening demand for transportation services across key sectors. This
Yellow Corp. Workers May Finally Receive Owed Vacation Pay
Nearly three years after Yellow Corp.'s collapse, former employees are approaching a potential resolution for accrued vacation and sick leave claims worth millions. A federal bankruptcy court approved
House Passes Major Trucking Bill: Driver Access, Parking & Regulations
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee overwhelmingly approved the BUILD America 250 Act, a sweeping 5-year surface transportation authorization that addresses critical pain points for th
Global Logistics Update: November 26, 2025 Analysis
Flexport's November 26, 2025 logistics update provides a comprehensive snapshot of global shipping conditions and market developments as we approach year-end. While the specific details from this upda
OmniTRAX Appoints Phillip Hoskins as VP of Transload
OmniTRAX, Inc. has appointed Phillip Hoskins to the newly created role of Vice President of Transload, signaling the company's strategic commitment to expanding intermodal and transload capabilities a
DOL Tightens English Proficiency Rules for Truck Drivers
The U.S. Department of Labor has released sub-regulatory guidance clarifying its enforcement role in requiring English language proficiency (ELP) for truck drivers operating commercial motor vehicles.
5,100+ Freight Workers Face Layoffs Amid Supply Chain Restructuring
The U.S. logistics and manufacturing sectors are experiencing a significant wave of workforce reductions, with more than 5,183 workers affected across at least 20 states. This sweeping consolidation r