The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Erika Voss and Joe Lynch discuss taking the uncertainty and risk out of freight. Erika is Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Erika holds a Ph.D.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss 3 freight trends to watch. Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth at Metafora , previously “CarrierDirect”, which is the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. About Ryan Schreiber.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Editors Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, The State of Digitization in Freight Forwarding 2025. The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Magaya, highlights digitization trends and priorities in the freight forwarding industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss navigating the roller coaster freight market. Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora , the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. Ryan was born and raised in Tampa, Florida.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss the state of freight. About TIA The TIA is a leading industry organization dedicated to advancing the interests of transportation intermediaries across the United States. Features 21 showcase presentations with innovations that will advance the industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

Mike Wolf and Joe Lynch discuss why freight tech fails. Mike is a Client Engagement Director at JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. Key Takeaways: Why Freight Tech Fails. About Mike Wolf.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2025

About Dan Lindsey Dan Lindsey is the Founder of the Broker-Carrier Summit, a conference and community designed to foster strong partnerships between freight brokers and trucking carriers, moving beyond basic transactional communication. Dan has been in the logistics industry for 23 years.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Feels like 2022 For the majority of this year, volumes have seen their traditional seasonal patterns and have been trending above 2023 levels. Figure 1.1

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2025

Anne is the President & CEO at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), North America’s leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss beyond the rails and roads: the state of intermodal.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 29, 2024

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss freight recession: opportunity or threat. His consulting clients include large publicly traded corporations and family businesses in industries from logistics to aerospace. Steve has lead multiple technology, manufacturing, and start-up businesses as CEO, COO, and President.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Space freight is becoming more accessible, offering a new dimension for logistics operations. Despite these reductions, the industry faces complex economic, regulatory, and technological challenges that impact its scalability.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2024

Matt is Chief Technology Officer at Greenscreens.ai , a freight-tech company on a mission to rock the freight world through accurate predictions, actionable insights and cutting-edge technology. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering with Honors from Georgia Tech and a Master of Engineering in Logistics from MIT.

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Shipsta

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Uncover critical industry challenges, emerging trends, and actionable plans to transform logistics obstacles into competitive advantages for your business.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Neal is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry. About Neal Huffman Neal Huffman is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2025

Prior to joining Metafora, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight brokerage start-ups. They partner with carriers, shippers, and freight tech vendors to help them optimize their business and build software to fuel their growth. Welcome to the new way forward.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Samuel is Director of Product Marketing at DAT Freight & Analytics ‘ Shipper segment. DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. DAT iQ provides freight intelligence to inform your budget and procurement strategies so you can navigate market volatility with greater confidence and agility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Mike is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. Mike Baudendistel and Joe Lynch discuss the CPG supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Dan has been in the logistics industry since 2001 when he began working the preload shift for UPS. Since then, he has worked as a freight broker, operations manager, and business development leader in multiple segments of the industry. The Broker-Carrier Summit is a valuable event for both brokers and carriers. The Greenscreens.ai

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. The manufacturing industry has seen challenges, from changes in the way people work to the rapid growth in demand, with many of these challenges accelerated by the recent covid-19 pandemic.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The State Of The Industry with George Abernathy. George Abernathy and Joe Lynch discuss the state of the industry. that is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Key Takeaways: The State Of The Industry. About George Abernathy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For stakeholders navigating this environment, understanding key industry drivers, challenges, and future trends is critical for crafting effective strategies. In response, major freight operators have recently acquired advanced battery technology firms to accelerate fleet electrification.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 5, 2024

Dan has been in the logistics industry since 2001 when he began working the preload shift for UPS. Since then, he has worked as a freight broker, operations manager, and business development leader in multiple segments of the industry. The Broker-Carrier Summit is a valuable event for both brokers and carriers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Joe is Founder and CEO of The Logistics of Logistics , a media property that provides valuable insights from logistics and supply chain leaders on various topics related to the industry, such as innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight. As COO, Joe ran a 3PL focused on LTL and truckload shipping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Tom Curee and Joe Lynch discuss TIA Technovations, a logistics and transportation conference designed to explore technology trends and innovation driven by logistics industry leaders. Tom is the Founder and President of Qued , a freight technology company focused on workflow automation, and the TIA Technology Committee Chairman.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony transitioned to a Corporate Economist & Consultant, advising CXO leaders and Fortune 500 companies on economic analysis, industry trends, and internal strategy. Anthony’s clients varied from construction, trucking, industrial, software, manufacturing, and retail industries. About FreightWaves.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience, David began his career in the transportation industry in 1995, rapidly progressing to leadership roles. Built by seasoned industry experts, CloneOps.ai Built by seasoned industry experts, CloneOps.ai About CloneOps CloneOps.ai Integration Capabilities: CloneOps.ai

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator to logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. For logistics professionals, understanding how these changes impact freight networks is critical to staying ahead. Government Incentives for Reshoring The U.S.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The freight shipping industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and shifting trade dynamics. As we approach 2025 and beyond, several key trends are shaping the future of freight shipping. At GoShip, we are closely monitoring these developments to ensure we stay at the forefront of the industry.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2024

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “The Road Ahead: Key Trends and Capabilities Shaping the North American Freight Transportation Market.” Read more The post Preparing for What Comes Next In the Freight Transportation Market appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Bulk Connection

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, the bulk trucking industry remains steadywith capacity holding strong and demand experiencing modest declines in both bulk liquid and dry bulk shipments. While these factors contribute to a stable operating environment, they also bring challenges and uncertainties as we look ahead to Q1 of 2025.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This comprehensive resource examines the latest shipping rates and highlights the key factors shaping the freight industry today. Bank’s financial insights, the report delivers a balanced analysis of market trends. With FreightWaves’ advanced SONAR data, BlueGrace Logistics’ operational expertise, and U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

JW Surety Bonds is the largest writer of the BMC-84 Freight Broker Surety bonds and the largest privately owned surety agency in the country with over 70+ employees and 50,000 customers nationwide. JD Weisbrot is the Founder, President and Chief Underwriting Officer of JW Surety Bonds and has been in the surety industry for 22 years.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jeff is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide , the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments. About Jeff Tucker. About Breakbulk Americas. Key Takeaways: Breakbulk Americas.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

As honorary visionary of BasicBlock, Taylor has a demonstrated history of identifying trends and accurately predicting market strategies in both payments and transportation. He attended Nebraska Wesleyan University before dropping out 6 credits shy of a degree to start BasicBlock and radically upturn an industry. About BasicBlock.

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