Freight Waves

JULY 16, 2025

During the second quarter of this year, the frequency of incidents involving thieves acting upon inside information has been rising, according to Tony Pelli, global director of supply chain resilience at BSI Consulting. In North America, Mexico had the most overall cargo theft incidents at 63% during the quarter, the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

But in the context of the Shippers Council, the shipper is the cargo owner (or BCO beneficial cargo owner), usually a manufacturer, who contracts with a logistics service provider (LSP), which, in the Councils definition, can be a transportation (land, sea, air) company, an express company, a forwarder, or a full-fledged 3PL.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2025

Well, ocean freight makes that possible. It’s essential to global trade, moving about 90% of everything we use in our daily lives. That’s ocean freight in action. When you’re working with ocean freight, you’ve basically got two main ways to ship your goods.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 20, 2025

to discuss the evolving landscape of cargo theft that continues to plague the freight industry. While straight theft (the physical taking of trucks, trailers, or cargo from where they’re parked) remains the most common form of cargo theft, criminal tactics have shifted in the last few years. The scammer couldn’t answer.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 9, 2025

Ocean Market News 2025 by Baylie Zhang Digital Media Manager, Marketing Asia Pacific As we move into the second half of 2025, global trade remains shaped by shifting tariff landscapes, and geopolitical developments. According to AAPA, air cargo demand in Asia-Pacific rose 4.9% Globally, IATA reported a 5.8%

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2025

If your business depends on freight shipping, you've likely felt the effects of a world that seems to change overnight. borders feel the effects of global issues. When tariffs rise, fuel prices spike or international trade agreements shift, those cause ripples across all freight modes — truck, air, rail and ocean. Tariff swings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

Impact: Automated alerts for environmental deviations Increased security for sensitive cargo End-to-end visibility using minimal power Benefits of Hybrid IoT Networks in Logistics End-to-End Visibility Hybrid networks ensure that there are no blind spots from first mile to last.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility, and efficiency to their global logistics operations.

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Freight Waves

JULY 6, 2025

DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America Ports and logistics operator DP World recently opened a freight forwarding hub in Mexico City to support rising demand for cross-border logistics services between Mexico and the U.S. Cross-border freight volumes hit record highs in early 2025, with Mexico exports to the U.S.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 19, 2025

Freight fraud has emerged as one of the most rapidly growing and financially devastating risks in today’s global supply chain landscape. Enter Overhaul’s FraudWatch , a winner of the 2025 FreightWaves Fraud Fighter Awards, which has revolutionized the approach to freight security.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

What makes it mathematical,” Yurchisin explains, “is what comes out of it when you develop a problem, go from beginning to end, then get what’s guaranteed to be the one global optimal solution — there is nothing better.” “If Featured Product Popular Stories End to De Minimis Slows Flow of Air Cargo from China to U.S.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 17, 2025

International cross-border e-commerce is typically transported by air cargo. However, as air freight rates climb and capacity tightens and questions regarding the future of US de minimis, interest in ocean freight services is on the rise. Whereas Alibaba’s service offers cargo that can be shipped to any warehouse or store.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 26, 2025

Shipping giant Maersk has rolled out Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio, a digital solution designed to empower global cargo owners and bring clarity to complex customs processes. Despite the existence of over 650 FTAs globally, only 50-55% of eligible trade actually benefits from them.

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While passenger electric cars have seen widespread adoption, transitioning the freight industry to electric trucks has proven to be very challenging, for multiple reasons. So let’s dive right into the major challenges standing before the green and electric freight truck revolution.

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Freight Waves

JULY 1, 2025

“The New Normal: Building Resilient Supply Chains in a World of Constant Disruptions,” a podcast hosted by Maersk (OTC: AMKBY ), took a deep dive into the myriad factors impacting global trade and how shippers can thrive amid these challenges. Geopolitics has emerged as a central theme influencing supply chains.

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Freight Waves

JULY 1, 2025

The company operates in environments where noise and hazardous materials pose constant risks, including handling hazardous materials or high-value cargo. Kevin Thomas, vice president of global EHSS and asset protection, told the audience, “From a culture standpoint, safety is central to our identity.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 12, 2025

Global logistics and parcel powerhouse DHL Group will invest more than $571 million on infrastructure, vehicles and product offerings in Gulf Arab states through 2030 , pushing for more business in a region experiencing significant trade growth, the company announced Wednesday. Some of DHL’s investment in the region began in 2024. .

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EFT

MAY 14, 2025

Teaser / Précis: Why 2025 is the critical year to accelerate the decarbonization of shipping, the backbone of the global economy, and how this can be achieved.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 30, 2025

“Our partnership with the Port of Los Angeles marks a significant evolution in the supply chain, enhancing cargo velocity and enabling California’s farmers to become more competitive and agile in the global marketplace,” said Sepehr Matinifar, vice president of logistics for the Wonderful Co.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 3, 2025

Miguel Angel Martinez, president of Mexico’s National Chamber of Freight Transport (Canacar), said some transporters are close to bankruptcy due to an operational crisis at Manzanillo’s customs department.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

Fertilizer markets over the last five years have undergone extreme price swings due to supply-chain shocks from the global pandemic and a surge in European prices of natural gas, a main input for most nitrogen fertilizers. Major agriculture producers Brazil and India are especially dependent on global markets for fertilizer.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 4, 2025

Startup Mexican airline Awesome Cargo, which provides dedicated aircraft and flight service to logistics companies and other customers, has taken delivery of its first fully capable freighter aircraft after operating two light-duty freighters since its inception 18 months ago. which is leasing the plane to Awesome Cargo.

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Freight Waves

JULY 3, 2025

However, there are still trade tariffs impacting how companies move their cargo, particularly between the U.S. Global container demand grew 6.1% The company in May said global container demand would be within a wide range of –1% to 4% for all of 2025. Ocean container rates from China to U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 26, 2025

A trucking entrepreneur, Malcolm McLean recognized the inefficiencies of traditional cargo handling methods and saw an opportunity for innovation. This historic voyage marked the beginning of a new era in global trade. Suddenly, the barriers to international trade were lowered, enabling companies to access global markets efficiently.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

From regional producers to global exporters, businesses need packaging that can handle both local and international standards. Some suppliers only offer generic models, while others provide crates tailored to specific cargo types. Custom crates become necessary when the cargo has unusual dimensions or needs added protection.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 23, 2025

Recognized as a winner of the 2025 FreightWaves Fraud Fighter Awards, Tive has established itself as a leader in combating freight fraud through advanced supply chain visibility solutions. The company’s approach centers on a critical factor that they identify as the greatest threat in freight fraud today: awareness. “In

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Many of the world’s largest companies have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, triggering a ripple effect throughout global supply chains. At the same time, global regulations are tightening. Yee Chow is global head of strategy and implementation at Zevero.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

What’s become increasingly clear is that there are no more black swans in global logistics. When a single tweet can change tariffs on global trading partners, or when conflict in the Middle East impacts shipping lanes, logistics teams need comprehensive visibility and control, not in weeks or days, but in hours.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

It employs 450 million people globally, and contributes $1.45 Canada Trade Talks Ahead of G-7 Global Trade & Economics The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked! It could do more to accelerate the journey of supply chain operations from the backroom to the boardroom than any other change. trillion to U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

In a typical warehouse, AMRs function as a force multiplier, enabling the same number of people to handle more freight easily. A final plus for warehouse operations has been the workforce impact of P2G solutions. Featured Product Popular Stories Starmer, Carney Reboot U.K.-Canada

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Freight Waves

JUNE 27, 2025

Strategic Location for Global Trade: With access to Europe, Asia, and Africa, the MENA region continues to serve as a crucial transit point for temperature-sensitive goods. Reefer-x: A cold chain tech provider offering real-time tracking and monitoring solutions for temperature-sensitive cargo.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

Limited Transparency A prevalent challenge in supply chain management is the lack of transparency in operations, often leading to operational losses due to disruptions like cargo theft, fuel theft, and rerouting. Quality loss An issue with global supply chains is the uncertainty around the sustainability and quality of goods produced abroad.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Infographic) In the vast expanse of global trade, shipping containers serve as the unsung heroes, silently ferrying goods across oceans and continents. These ubiquitous metal boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each tailored to specific needs and cargo requirements. Shipping Containers! More than just a Box!

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Such a model, based on prioritizing unit economies and production at scale, doesn’t prepare manufacturers and retailers for the waves of disruption that are washing over global supply chains today. What it doesn’t necessarily mean is simply transporting those Chinese mega-factories to another hemisphere.

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