#freight-procurement
(12 articles)Wakeo AI Tool Scores Carrier Performance for Freight Tenders
Wakeo has introduced an AI-powered tool that automatically grades carriers based on their delivery performance history. The system helps shippers evaluate carrier reliability before issuing freight te
FreightWaves Names 10 Shipper of Choice Winners for Carrier Excellence
FreightWaves announced its inaugural Shipper of Choice awards, recognizing 10 companies that have invested in strong carrier relationships and operational excellence. The winners, including Schreiber
Fr8Tech Launches AI Agents for Parallel Carrier Negotiations
Freight Technologies has announced a significant expansion of its Zayren platform, introducing two transformative capabilities: Autopilot Negotiator, which uses AI agents to conduct parallel rate nego
Spot Rates No Longer Reliable Guide to Box Shipping Market
Sea-Intelligence has published research demonstrating that container spot rates have become increasingly volatile and unreliable as predictors of overall market conditions since the pandemic began. Th
Tesla Lands 2,500-Truck Order in Largest U.S. EV Fleet Deal
Tesla has secured the lead supplier position in a historic 2,500-truck battery-electric Class 8 procurement order orchestrated by Catalyst Mobility and Smart Freight Centre through their ZET SCALE pro
Freight Procurement Strategies for Capturing Savings in Market Downturns
As freight markets experience cyclical pressure, shippers face a critical window to restructure procurement strategies and renegotiate carrier contracts. When capacity softens and rates decline, suppl
Why Cheapest Freight Carriers Often Cost More Than Expected
The article challenges a common misconception in supply chain procurement: that the lowest freight rate is always the best choice. When carriers prioritize cost-cutting over reliability, delays downst
Carrier Qualification Standards Reshape Freight Procurement Strategy
The freight industry faces a pivotal shift as carrier qualification standards gain prominence in procurement decision-making. Shippers are increasingly implementing rigorous qualification criteria, sp
DP World Shutting Down SeaRates Digital Freight Platform
DP World is reportedly discontinuing SeaRates, a digital freight marketplace platform that provided digital rate shopping and booking capabilities for ocean freight. This shutdown represents a signifi
PUMA Future-Proofs Freight Procurement Strategy
PUMA's approach to freight procurement represents a meaningful shift in how global apparel and footwear companies are managing logistics complexity in an era of volatile rates and unpredictable carrie
Lovesac Uses Contract Freight to Combat Rising Fuel Costs
Lovesac, a furniture company, has adopted a strategic procurement approach by engaging contract freight partnerships to lock in capacity at stable, contractual rates rather than relying on volatile sp
Trimble Launches Modular TMS for Shippers Post-Transporeon Acquisition
Trimble has launched **Trimble TMS for Shippers**, a transportation management system specifically designed for U.S. shippers, leveraging capabilities acquired through its $1.9 billion purchase of Eur