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(19 articles)Schneider and Norfolk Southern expand eastern intermodal capacity
Schneider National and Norfolk Southern have announced a strategic partnership to expand intermodal capacity across the eastern United States. The agreement leverages Schneider's 35 years of intermoda
Beauty Company Shifts to Ocean and Rail to Cut Air Freight
A major beauty company is reducing its reliance on air freight and expanding use of ocean and rail transportation. This strategic shift reflects broader industry trends toward optimizing transportatio
Lululemon Shifts to Air Freight Amid Asia Port Delays
Lululemon is increasing its use of air freight in response to anticipated port congestion in Asia, a tactical shift that reflects growing concerns about ocean freight reliability on key Asian trade la
C.H. Robinson's RXO Deal: Resilience Risk for Shippers
C.H. Robinson's strategic move with RXO raises important questions about carrier concentration and supply chain resilience for shippers across North America. When logistics service providers consolida
Fast Routes Risk Fresh Produce: Safety Over Speed in Distribution
While expedited delivery has become a cornerstone of modern supply chain strategy, the fresh produce industry faces a critical tension: the fastest routes often involve greater handling risks, tempera
Why Every Freight Mode Matters More Than Ever
The article emphasizes that in today's complex and volatile supply chain environment, relying on a single freight mode is increasingly risky. Shippers must strategically deploy ocean, air, trucking, r
Build Road Freight Resilience Before Trucks Roll
Metro Global's analysis emphasizes that road freight resilience is not a reactive measure taken during crises, but a strategic outcome of advance preparation and intelligent system design. The article
8 Transportation Strategies for Ecommerce Shipping Success
Inbound Logistics has published a strategic guide outlining eight foundational transportation practices that ecommerce brands must adopt to remain competitive in an increasingly complex logistics envi
Amazon Enters LTL Market with New Less-Than-Truckload Service Unit
Amazon has expanded its logistics capabilities by launching a dedicated less-than-truckload (LTL) unit, marking a significant vertical integration move into the regional freight market. This strategic
Amazon Expands LTL Freight Service, Tests New Logistics Economics
Amazon continues to vertically integrate its logistics operations by expanding its less-than-truckload (LTL) freight service, a critical capability for handling shipments that don't require a full tru
RoadOne Acquires Higgins Transport Service in SC Consolidation
RoadOne has completed an acquisition of Higgins Transport Service, a South Carolina-based carrier, marking another consolidation move within the fragmented trucking industry. This transaction reflects
How Carriers Tackle Traffic Bottlenecks in Modern Supply Chains
Traffic bottlenecks represent a persistent operational challenge for trucking carriers and logistics providers across North America. Rather than temporary disruptions, these congestion points have bec
AI Data Centers Create 'Capacity Tax' for Traditional Shippers
Artificial intelligence data center construction is creating an unprecedented structural imbalance in the freight market, particularly for specialized flatbed capacity. Hyperscalers, companies like th
UP-NS Rail Merger: CEOs Discuss Regulatory Path & Economic Impact
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's proposed merger represents one of the most significant consolidation moves in U.S. rail freight, with potential to reshape how goods flow across the country. The C
UPS and Global Logistics Firms Face Rising Shipping Risks
This investment analysis piece highlights growing operational and market risks facing UPS and other major global logistics providers as shipping headwinds intensify. The article positions logistics eq
Lovesac Shifts to Contract Freight Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Lovesac, a furniture and home goods retailer, is responding to elevated fuel costs by transitioning to contract freight arrangements rather than relying on spot market pricing. This tactical shift ref
C.H. Robinson Adapts Global Freight Logistics Strategy
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, one of North America's largest freight logistics providers, is repositioning its global freight logistics operations in response to structural changes in supply chain networks
J.B. Hunt Emphasizes Diversified Logistics Model as Growth Driver
J.B. Hunt Transport has underscored the strategic importance of its diversified logistics model as a key competitive advantage and long-term value driver for the company. The carrier's multi-modal app
FedEx Stock Falls 4% as $1.4B Logistics Unit Sale Proceeds
FedEx announced negotiations to sell a significant logistics unit valued at approximately $1.4 billion, triggering a nearly 4% decline in share price. This divestiture reflects the company's strategic