Throughout the month of March, a Powerloop trailer drove across the country hauling a unique type of freight: an art gallery. Hanging from the walls of the trailer, wrapped in yellow, were metal prints of photographs taken by artist Anne Marie Michel. They’re part of her collection titled, Sisters of the Road, which spotlights 40…
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Taking shipping logistics in a new direction
As global trade burgeons and logistical complexities intensify, supply chain managers, operations specialists, and logistics professionals navigate a landscape where every dollar saved in freight expenses reverberates through the bottom line. While the years following the pandemic were historically challenging times to be a shipper, the last year saw freight rates melt as demand fell…
At its core, a transportation management system (TMS) is a powerhouse piece of transportation management software that allows businesses to streamline and optimize their transportation operations. Often integrated with other systems like enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM), a TMS serves as the nerve center for logistics, helping companies orchestrate the seamless…
With global trade flowing like the tides, the ocean freight industry highlights human ingenuity and the determination to connect markets across vast distances. Valued at a remarkable USD 75 million in 2022 and projected to reach USD 89.9 million by 2028, the industry’s growth is driven by the increasing demand for goods and services worldwide….
Idella Hansen started her trucking career with two pieces of advice from a fellow driver: “Don’t leave the house without a jacket and don’t piss into the wind.” The man had picked her up from the ground after, on one of her first days hauling flatbed, she’d let a chain fly and knocked herself out….
Fast, reliable shipping – how air freight works Air freight refers to the transportation of goods via an air carrier, which may be commercial or charter. This type of freight is a critical component of global logistics, enabling rapid, reliable delivery of high-value, time-sensitive products across extensive distances. Characterized by its speed and efficiency, air…
Trucking rates are often an unpredictable element of freight transportation. Because they are directly influenced by the market, trucking rates can be considered a reliable barometer of broader economic conditions. In times of economic prosperity, the surge in consumer spending propels freight demand, driving up rates as capacity becomes strained. Conversely, during economic downturns, reduced…
The annual holiday of love is upon us, and people across the country are going all out to celebrate. In fact, consumers are expected to spend a record-breaking $26 billion on Valentine’s Day this year. Love is in the air—and what better way to express it than sending a beautiful bouquet of flowers? Shipping flowers…
By: Mazen Danaf, Staff Applied Scientist at Uber Freight We’re through the very earliest days of 2024, and so far the market is soft—consistent with the past year. In 2023, spot rates fell about 21% from their 2022 levels, and contract rates fell 15%. While stagnant demand was not good news to most shippers, it…
2023 was the year everyone joined the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI). Gartner is calling it “peak hype,” AP referred to it as a public awakening, and AI scientist Fei Fei Lee says we’ve reached “an inflection point.” From panel discussions among the world’s most knowledgeable experts to casual dinner table discussions with family and…