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Is trucking a commodity and the Please Advise Summit – WTT
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Justin Martin about why truckers don’t care about National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; is trucking a commodity; and the runaway truck ramp experience Then it’s…
Maui warehouses, DCs overflowing with donations
The distribution points around the Hawaiian island of Maui are overwhelmed with food, water and other personal effects and do not need any more donations of such items, the executive director of the nonprofit humanitarian…
Panama Canal Authority extends water restrictions
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) says it will extend water restrictions for at least another 10 months in an effort to conserve water if rainfall patterns do not vary significantly from projections. Water levels in Gatun…
Cross-border risk management helps companies win nearshoring game
Just 10 years ago, if you were a U.S. shipper sending goods across the border to Mexico, you faced a significant risk: a lack of cargo insurance. In the U.S. and Canada, most carriers have at least $100,000 in cargo…
Running on Ice: Panama Canal the latest wrench in the supply chain
Hello, and welcome to the coolest community in freight! Here you’ll find the latest information on warehouse news, tech developments and all things reefer madness-related. I’m your controller of the thermostat, Mary…
New Food and Beverage Product Launches, August 21-25
Frozen meals made with award-winning cheeses, an oat-cashew milk spiced with apple pie flavor, and a new line of wines supporting equal rights for women are among this week’s new food and beverage products. Elmhurst 1925:…
Honestly, What Is Going on With the Aperol Spritz?
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United Auto Workers Clear Path to Strike If Talks Fail
The United Auto Workers gave union leaders permission to call a strike against the biggest U.S. carmakers if they fail to agree on a new contract before Sept. 15, a procedural formality that sets the stage for three weeks of…
Industry Survey: Path to Lower Carbon Intensity
The majority of carriers are working on carbon reduction targets and feel pressure from brokers and shippers to demonstrate progress. See the results and compare solutions in our white paper.
Viewpoint: The last mile has become the hardest mile
By Bart De Muynck The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. The last mile, in the context of freight and logistics, refers to the…
