Dry van trucking is the backbone of the freight transportation industry. Dry van trucks, with their enclosed, box-like trailers, are essential to the modern supply chain, moving non-perishable goods efficiently across vast distances. Whether a seasoned logistics professional or a newcomer to the industry, having a firm understanding of dry van trucking will help shippers…
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Taking shipping logistics in a new direction
Effective load planning balances cost savings with environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and customer expectations. Think of it like packing a suitcase—optimizing space and weight in trucks or containers helps reduce wasted space, lower fuel consumption, and cut transportation costs. Smart planning also boosts efficiency, ensures timely deliveries, minimizes cargo damage, and shrinks carbon footprints. What…
This year, the logistics industry saw significant progress in supply chain technology —from the growing accessibility of alternative fuels, electric trucks, and innovations in autonomous trucking, to the use of AI in transportation management and fraud detection. In 2025, the use of these technologies will continue to grow and we’ll begin to see major milestones…
For supply chain, operations, and logistics managers, balancing freight capacity for on-time deliveries and cost control is crucial. But finding the right balance can often feel like solving a constantly shifting puzzle. Our guide offers practical strategies to optimize freight capacity management, including carrier management, leveraging data and technology, and mode optimizations. What is freight…
Reimagining transportation procurement: Leveraging data and technology for smarter freight decisions
Originally published in Talking Logistics In a survey, Talking Logistics conducted in October 2020, 91% of their Indago supply chain research community members, who are all supply chain executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies, either “Agreed” or “Strongly Agreed” that the time had come to transform the traditional transportation procurement process. Yet, we all know that…
Before shipping goods, businesses need to determine their freight class. Why? So that they can figure out how much they’ll have to pay for shipping. With more and more goods shipped daily, it becomes essential to have some sort of standardization in types of cargo. The freight class system conveniently provides carriers and shippers with…
2024 has been a year of transformation for logistics and supply chain management. On the supply side, there have been many challenges including inflation, labor disruptions, global friction, and unpredictable demand. Downstream, warehouse space rates and availability have loosened, while transportation market costs remain at historically low levels. Logistics costs should be top-of-mind for supply…
Uber Freight is poised to transform the shipping industry in Mexico. The company has reached a milestone with $750 million in Freight Under Management (FUM) in Mexico and double-digit growth within the last year. Apart from being one of the largest warehouse providers in Laredo, Texas—the crossing point for 60% of all cargo traveling between…
Transportation management systems (TMS) are an essential tool for shippers to power proactive and strategic logistics operations. They serve as all-in-one solutions for planning, executing, and managing logistics operations across regions and modes. Having access to these one-stop-shop solutions can help logistics teams quickly access their supply chain network data to address disruptions and make…
FCL, LCL, P2P—the logistics world is riddled with confusing acronyms. Yet, success and cost savings are driven by understanding the details and learning to navigate the nuances. Ocean freight is a convenient, cost-effective option, especially when it comes to big, heavy goods. But, like any mode, there are benefits and drawbacks to consider when shipping…