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(3 articles)Procurement
High ImpactOct 28, 2026Shippers Shift Contracts to Forwarders Proving Resilience in Crisis
Major international shippers are fundamentally reshaping forwarder procurement decisions based on crisis performance rather than rate alone. Executives from Veralto, Lockheed Martin, and GE Vernova re
The Loadstar#forwarder-performance#procurement-strategy#contract-awards
Technology & Innovation
High ImpactOct 21, 2026Rail Visibility Gap Threatens Modal Growth: 84% of U.S. Shippers Want Better Tracking
A new survey by Giesecke+Devrient reveals a critical disconnect in U.S. rail freight: while 84% of shippers would increase rail usage with better visibility, only 26% currently have continuous trackin
Grit Daily News#rail-freight-visibility#supply-chain-tracking#connected-assets
Procurement
ModerateSep 16, 2026Shippers Consolidate 3PLs but Hesitate on 4PL Upgrade
The logistics industry faces a paradox: despite 88% of shippers reporting successful relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, half are actively consolidating their 3PL portfolios. Thi
The Loadstar#3pl-consolidation#fourth-party-logistics#shipper-expectations