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3 Freight Trends + Strategies Shippers Need to Know from Q2 2022

Talking Logistics

Trend #1: While route guides are performing better, inflationary and deflationary pressures on rates have never been more challenging to synthesize into a confident rate outlook. First-tender acceptance ratios are up over 20% YoY in June, and by all accounts, rate inflation has been put on hold heading into Q3 2022. This bodes well for. Read more 3 Freight Trends + Strategies Shippers Need to Know from Q2 2022.

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Chameleon Carriers Threaten Our Safety

Logistics Viewpoints

The nation’s highways can be a dangerous place. A few years back, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article highlighting a very important loophole protecting impaired truckers that was about to close. The closing of this loophole was a very important step towards highway safety. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve read about another danger on US roadways: chameleon carriers.

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The Secret Sauce with Mark McEntire

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark McEntire and Joe Lynch discuss the secret sauce. Mark is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Mark McEntire . Mark McEntire is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , a freight technology firm that is reinventing freight procurement.

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Advantages and Challenges of a Having Fulfillment Center in Los Angeles

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

While many people love Los Angeles for its movies, logisticians and eTailers have come to love the City of Angels for its eCommerce fulfillment benefits. In this article, we’ll discuss the many advantages of having a fulfillment center in Los Angeles, while exploring some of the associated challenges that you need to be wary of.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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How Trailer Pool Technology Overcomes Operational Inefficiencies

Food Logistics

Trailer pool technology connects shippers, carriers and receivers to enable visibility of what is happening with the trailer pool in real time at each of the facilities.

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Ecommerce’s Dirty Little Secret with Aaron Schwartz

The Logistics of Logistics

Aaron Schwartz and Joe Lynch discuss ecommerce’s dirty little secret. Aaron is the President of Loop , a post-purchase platform that enables brands to transform returns into exchanges. About Aaron Schwartz. Aaron Schwartz is the President of Loop with an extensive history working, advising, and investing in startups. With 10+ years in modern Commerce, Aaron’s focus tends to be on all things go to market, fundraising, strategy, and helping founders navigate emotionally through the early sta

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Video: Set productivity standards to increase warehouse throughput

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If you're looking to improve throughput in your B2C warehousing operations, setting productivity standards may do the trick. Many brands do not set such standards, but those that do see a 10% to 15% uptick in throughput.

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Cloud-Native Technology Suite Automates Client, Carrier Logistics Operations

Food Logistics

These solutions help clients and carreriers more effectively manage logistics operations across multiple modes of transportation.

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High Fuel Prices and Logistics: Actions Companies Can Take to Mitigate the Impact

Talking Logistics

As if transportation and logistics executives didn’t already have enough challenges to deal with, high fuel prices have been added to their plate. As reported in a recent CNBC article, “Diesel prices are contributing to inflationary headwinds due to the fuel’s vital role in the American and global economy. Tankers, trains, and trucks all run. Read more High Fuel Prices and Logistics: Actions Companies Can Take to Mitigate the Impact.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Trucker Tools with Kary Jablonski

The Logistics of Logistics

Kary Jablonski and Joe Lynch discuss Trucker Tools. Kary is the CEO of Trucker Tools, the leading carrier relationship management platform that helps brokers grow their carrier network, book loads digitally, track freight, and build enduring relationships with carriers to drive reuse.

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U.S. Sees Union Boom Despite Employer Opposition

Supply Chain Brain

After years of decline, the American labor movement is experiencing a resurgence — with an increase in popularity of unions and of workers organizing.

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The Biggest Freight Market Shift in Two Years Is Underway. Are Shippers Ready?

Shipsta

Over the last two years, chaos has been the norm for the freight market. So, how can an even bigger shakeup be underway as we speak? Since 2020, spot and contract rates have been increasing or remaining at eye-watering highs. There have been huge disruptions which have all only served to push rates up even higher. So, what is this new shockwave shippers need to be ready for?

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Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event

Talking Logistics

At a recent industry conference, a shipper asked me many questions about transportation procurement, such as, “How do you best determine how long and how often to have transportation sourcing events?” It’s a question many shippers are asking today as they try to figure out how to best navigate this ever-changing market. The good news. Read more Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Trinity Logistics Named 2022 Top 3PL By Inbound Logistics

Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is excited to announce that the company has been recognized as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics in 2022. Every year, hundreds of third-party providers submit their credentials to Inbound Logistics to be considered for their Top 100 list. Among the applicants considered, Trinity’s recognition further highlights the company’s growing brand of People-Centric Freight Solutions® among shippers and carriers.

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The Rise of On-Demand Warehousing in a Volatile Property Market

Supply Chain Brain

The tightening of industrial real estate supply, coupled with overflowing inventory and rising rents, has made traditional warehousing an impractical solution for businesses attempting to navigate this new market. .

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Gamification and Robotics Level Up Employee Engagement

Logistics Viewpoints

Across the global business ecosystem, sourcing and retaining top talent labor is of utmost importance. This is no less true of the supply chain industry, which must manage high customer demand while simultaneously experiencing unprecedented labor issues. What’s more, the physical rigors and repetitive nature of supply chain work are creating massive challenges when it comes to employee retention.

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Making recruiting look easy with show-quality Peterbilts

Overdrive Online

Michael A. Manuel Trucking's approach to recruiting is dead simple but potent: Offer up show-ready Peterbilt gliders, access to a bustling flatbed market, and let the drivers put those trucks to work the way that's intended.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Long-Term Freight Prices May Have Peaked

MTS Logistics

Despite Hapag-Lloyd’s earnings report from earlier this week, market research firm Xeneta’s latest analysis of the shipping industry indicates freight rates have finally peaked, after skyrocketing throughout the first half of 2022, and will normalize throughout the rest of the year. The Climb. The German shipping titan Hapag-Lloyd reported earlier this week that it made $10.9 billion in the first half of 2022, as a result of increased rates.

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Europe’s Heat Wave Threatens Key Shipping Waterway

Supply Chain Brain

The water levels in a crucial waterway in Europe’s economic heartland are running dangerously low in the region's searing heat, posing another risk to global supply chains.

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Supply Chain Digitization Gains Favor as Disruptions Continue

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chains have experienced significant disruptions in the first half of 2022, from a global pandemic to wars, rising fuel costs, and a potential recession. Throughout the past six months, rates and capacity have been highly volatile as the industry deals with other ongoing challenges. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) continues to rank driver shortages, driver retention, and the costs of extensive regulatory compliance on carrier operations as top concerns for carriers.

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How manufacturers and distributors can streamline their document distribution process

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

People have been talking about the ‘paperless office’ for decades, but many manufacturers and distributors still have staff members manually printing, posting, faxing, emailing and managing documents that go out to customers. Apart from the fact that they’re swimming in a sea of paper, manual document distribution can cost big bucks in terms of wasted time, extra costs and decreased efficiency.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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The Mobility House, Endera Offer Charging Solutions for Commercial EV Fleets

NGT News

The Mobility House and Endera have partnered to bring the benefits of electric vehicles (EV) and smart charging to commercial transportation through an integrated technology offering. Endera designs, sells and services commercial EVs and charging stations, while The Mobility House’s charging and energy management system, ChargePilot, optimizes charging to ensure vehicle readiness and reduce operating […].

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Why Suppliers Must Be Part of Cyber-Risk Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

Cybersecurity risks are rising fast, and it’s not enough for you to secure your data and IT systems within the four walls of your enterprise; you need to make sure your suppliers are not exposing you to attacks as well.

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Digital Transformations Are Not Just for the Big Guys

Logistics Viewpoints

Nathan Sanders, CEO of Brook Furniture Retail. When you think about digital transformation, you probably think of multinational giants like McDonald’s or Sephora. But it’s the small to midsize companies that often reap the most rewards from such transformation. Case in point: Brook Furniture Rental has invested in new technologies to undertake a true digital evolution, significantly improving customer service and reducing operational costs along the way.

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Driving manufacturing momentum with competitive ISV solutions

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Can specialist ISV solutions solve unique business challenges faced today? Spurs in consumer demand, rising globalization and the dependence on fragile global supply chains are changing the manufacturing landscape as we know it. While navigating these challenges, businesses are expected to produce higher return of capital than their competitors or face the risk of redundancy.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Connecting independents/private fleets, a haul for breast cancer

Overdrive Online

In this Overdrive Radio podcast, drop in to the details of Arrive Logistics new independent owner-op-to-private fleets freight connection engine, plus new philanthropic/production efforts from trucker-songwriter Tony Justice, and more.

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Is Slow Digitalization Deterring Logistics Job Seekers?

Supply Chain Brain

Although momentum is building to automate and digitize freight processes, the logistics industry’s transition to digital tools and automation has lagged behind other sectors.

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U.S. East & Gulf Coast Containerized Exports Overview for the Rest of 2022 and Early 2023

MTS Logistics

It is a fact that the U.S. export containerized market is much more connected to imports than we would like it to be. To understand export expectations, we need to understand the impact of imports better on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf. The U.S. economy is slowing down, and inflation is at 9.1% as of June which has slashed consumer demand. While demand has started to fall since the beginning of the year, big box stores like Target get caught with 43% more inventory than a year earlier.