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(47 articles)Dual Tracking: ELDs Plus Driver Apps Close Freight Visibility Gaps
Descartes unveiled a shift in freight visibility strategy by combining electronic logging device (ELD) data with driver-initiated mobile app tracking on the same shipment. The approach addresses a cri
Fleet Compliance: Hidden Risk That Halts Operations
Fleet compliance is often treated as routine administrative work, but expanding transportation companies are discovering it represents a significant operational and financial risk. As fleets grow, add
Microlise Fleet Data Platform Boosts Supply Chain Performance
Microlise, a UK-based fleet intelligence provider, is leveraging telematics and data analytics to convert raw fleet data into meaningful supply chain performance metrics. The platform aggregates vehic
Supply Chain Execution Platforms Drive Focus in Corporate Earnings
Supply chain execution capabilities have become a notable focus point in recent corporate earnings discussions, reflecting heightened attention to operational efficiency and logistics performance acro
Oxea Consolidates Global Logistics Under Uber Freight
Oxea, a specialty chemical manufacturer, has selected Uber Freight to consolidate its global logistics operations under a unified network spanning four continents. This strategic partnership represent
Merchants Split Shipping Ops, Leaving Half Their Freight Unoptimized
Merchants across North America are operating fragmented shipping strategies, maintaining separate infrastructure and processes for parcel and less-than-truckload (LTL) freight. The critical problem: m
Uber Freight Opens Krakow Hub in Major European Logistics Push
Uber Freight is executing a significant strategic expansion into Europe by establishing a new control tower and operations hub in Krakow, Poland, scheduled to open in 2027. This move represents the co
Build Defensible Carrier Selection Process for Freight Brokers
This article addresses a critical pain point for freight brokers and shippers: the need for structured, defensible carrier selection methodologies. Rather than relying on informal relationships or tra
Why $Billions in Logistics Software Fail to Deliver Returns
According to recent McKinsey research, the logistics industry is investing unprecedented sums in digital tools, including transportation management platforms, warehouse simulation software, visibility
Descartes Systems Powers Growth With AI-Driven Logistics Expansion
Descartes Systems Group has demonstrated strong financial momentum driven by record results and strategic expansion of its AI-powered logistics capabilities. This development reflects broader industry
CargoWise AI Reshapes Freight: Traditional TMS at Inflection Point
CargoWise, a leading freight software platform, is positioning artificial intelligence as a core operational capability rather than a supplementary tool, fundamentally challenging how transportation m
CargoWise AI Transforms Freight Forwarding: TMS Future Uncertain
WiseTech is fundamentally repositioning CargoWise from a traditional freight forwarding platform into an AI-driven 'system of execution,' signaling a major structural shift in how logistics software w
35th Annual Logistics Study Reveals Industry Trends & Best Practices
The 35th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends represents a comprehensive examination of the current state and trajectory of the logistics industry. This annual benchmarking exercise, li
AI Transforms Freight Execution as Logistics Networks Tighten
This week's logistics market signals three interconnected trends reshaping supply chain operations. First, freight capacity is tightening across major lanes, reducing shipper flexibility and likely pr
Transportation 2026: LANG WILLIAMS Previews Logistics Innovation
LANG WILLIAMS presents a forward-looking perspective on the transportation and logistics industry heading into 2026, offering insights into emerging trends and technological shifts that will reshape s
Heritage Grocers Names New CLO to Lead Supply Chain
Heritage Grocers, a Hispanic and ethnic food retailer, has appointed Adrian Castañeda to the role of Chief Logistics Officer (CLO), signaling a strategic investment in supply chain leadership and oper
How AI is Solving Persistent Supply Chain Chaos Beyond the Pandemic
Supply chain disruptions have not simply evaporated with the conclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, organizations continue to face persistent volatility driven by demand unpredictability, geopo
Descartes Consolidates Freight Broker TMS Market with $100M Deal
Descartes Systems Group has acquired a significant freight broker transportation management system (TMS) provider for $100 million, marking a strategic consolidation move in the competitive TMS softwa
Descartes Acquires Tai Software for $100M to Expand TMS Capabilities
Descartes Systems Group has announced the acquisition of Tai Software for $100 million, a significant move in the supply chain software consolidation trend. This deal represents Descartes' strategic e
Descartes Acquires Tai for $100M to Bolster AI-Powered TMS
Descartes Systems Group has completed a $100 million acquisition of Tai, a provider of AI-powered transportation management solutions tailored for freight brokers. This strategic move represents a con
Descartes Acquires AI Freight Software in $100M Strategic Deal
Descartes Systems Group has announced a significant strategic investment of approximately $100 million to acquire or integrate AI-powered freight management software into its platform. This move repre
Freight Tech Automates Carrier Compliance with TMS Integration
Freight Technologies has integrated Fleet Rocket's transportation management system (TMS) with Highway's compliance platform to create an automated workflow for carrier compliance verification and onb
Why Freight AI Needs Better Data Before It Works
The article explores a critical gap in freight AI implementation: the prerequisite role of data quality and transportation control systems before artificial intelligence can deliver value in freight o
Can AI Drive Adoption of Descartes Systems Logistics Platform?
This article examines whether artificial intelligence capabilities will catalyze broader adoption of Descartes Systems' (TSX:DSV) logistics platform among enterprises. The piece positions AI as a key
NFI's AI Stack Saves 260+ Hours Weekly Across Transportation
NFI Industries has deployed a comprehensive AI strategy across its Transportation Management division that goes beyond pilot projects and proof-of-concepts, earning recognition in FreightWaves' AI Exc
Amazon Consolidates Air and Ground Operations for Network Efficiency
Amazon has consolidated its air and ground transportation operations teams into a unified organizational structure, a move designed to streamline decision-making and enhance planning efficiency across
Motive Fleet Management: What's Driving Market Momentum
Motive continues to establish itself as a significant player in the fleet management technology space, building momentum through product innovation and market expansion. The company's trajectory refle
Open-Source TMS: Freight Forwarding's Path to Digital Transparency
An op-ed by Newton Davis of Janus and Raoul Wintjes of DSLV argues for the adoption of open-source transportation management systems (TMS) within the freight forwarding industry. The piece highlights
Open-Source TMS: Why Logistics Needs Transparent Technology
The logistics industry is witnessing a fundamental shift in how transportation management systems (TMS) are designed and deployed. Open-source TMS platforms represent a departure from proprietary, bla
Is Your TMS Ready to Make Autonomous Decisions?
The article addresses a critical inflection point in supply chain technology adoption: whether Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have evolved beyond data collection and reporting to become true
Uber Freight Hires AI Veteran to Accelerate Platform Innovation
Uber Freight has appointed Amir Pelleg, a 25+ year veteran of logistics technology leadership, as Chief Product Officer to spearhead the company's artificial intelligence ambitions. Pelleg brings exte
Mariner Logistics Names Turner as CEO Amid Capacity Tightening
Mariner Logistics has appointed Turner to the chief executive officer position during a period of heightened market pressure in the freight brokerage sector. The appointment occurs against a backdrop
How Logistics Networks Support Pickup Truck Distribution
This article examines the interconnected logistics systems that enable the pickup truck and SUV industry to function at scale. Transportation logistics serve as the backbone of vehicle distribution, e
Why Inadequate TMS Design Undermines Logistics Operations
Alyssa Norcross, Group Product Manager at Revenova, warns that building Transportation Management Systems with insufficient architectural rigor, what industry insiders term 'vibecoding', exposes logis
Norfolk Southern Promotes Will DeShazor to VP Intermodal
Norfolk Southern has elevated Will DeShazor to Vice President of Intermodal and Automotive Operations, a promotion reflecting the railroad's emphasis on operational excellence in two critical revenue
Why AI Logistics Pilots Fail: The Data Quality Crisis
The freight technology industry faces a fundamental disconnect between AI marketing claims and operational reality. While vendors pitch AI-driven dashboards, ETAs, and automation across virtually ever
FreightSnap & Shiplify Partner to Boost LTL Invoice Accuracy
FreightSnap and Shiplify have announced a strategic partnership aimed at addressing one of the persistent pain points in less-than-truckload (LTL) logistics: invoice discrepancies and the resulting fr
Project44 Splits Into Two AI-Native Businesses for Shippers and LSPs
Project44 announced a strategic business separation into two focused entities, reflecting fundamentally different buyer personas and purchasing behaviors in the logistics technology market. The origin
TMS Deploys FourKites for Live Ocean & Rail Tracking
TMS has integrated FourKites' real-time tracking technology to gain live visibility into ocean and rail shipments, a move that reflects the supply chain industry's continued investment in digital tran
Cloud TMS Consolidates Logistics Workflows Into Unified Platform
Cloud-based transportation management systems (TMS) are increasingly enabling logistics organizations to consolidate fragmented operational workflows into unified platforms. This technological shift a
Hub Group Strengthens Logistics Operations for Sustained Efficiency
Hub Group Inc, a major North American transportation and logistics provider, has announced strategic initiatives to strengthen and optimize its logistics operations infrastructure. The company's focus
Logistics Plus Named to Top 100 3PL Transportation Providers
Logistics Plus has been recognized by Armstrong & Associates as one of the top 100 domestic transportation management third-party logistics (3PL) providers for 2026. This distinction reflects the comp
AscendTMS integrates SearchCarriers for free fraud detection
AscendTMS has integrated SearchCarriers' carrier intelligence database into its Carrier Verification and Qualification (CVQ) platform, enabling freight brokers and shippers to perform real-time carrie
Managed Transportation: Building Resilient Food Supply Networks
Managed transportation services have emerged as a critical tool for food companies seeking to enhance supply chain resilience in an increasingly volatile operating environment. By outsourcing freight
Plug-In Freight Ops: Building Freight Management Infrastructure
Plug-In Freight Ops™ represents an emerging technology-driven approach to freight operations management. Founded by an entrepreneur who initially focused on solving operational challenges rather than
AI Job Apocalypse in Logistics: What Supply Chain Leaders Need to Know
Trimble's Chief Platform Officer Jonah McIntyre has reignited the debate around artificial intelligence's impact on logistics employment, doubling down on his prediction of a "job apocalypse" in back-
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