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JUNE 23, 2025

Ships advised to keep their distance from Iran around Hormuz Strait Commercial ships are sailing close to Oman and are being advised by maritime agencies to avoid Iran's waters around the Strait of Hormuz, with the risk of the conflict between Israel and Iran escalating, shipping sources said on Wednesday. Luxury goods.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 16, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need more training programs such as the one provided by the Greater West Town organization in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need more training programs such as the one provided by the Greater West Town organization in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 3, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need more training programs such as the one provided by the Greater West Town organization in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 27, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need more training programs such as the one provided by the Greater West Town organization in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2025

Click here to send us your comments In response, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has just released a framework it says can help shippers, carriers and brokers fight back against the growing and increasingly sophisticated threat of digitally enabled cargo theft. What do you say? Www.gwtp.org. (It

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Click here to send us your comments That according to a recent blog post by the maritime analysts at Drewry, which noted that “More than five years have passed since the huge shipping disruptions, damaging port congestion, and cost spikes of the Covid period, but one feature has remained: freight rate volatility.”

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Supply chain leaders should engage partners to identify and manage new shipping options. Eurasian Rail Freight: Demand for rail freight between Asia and Europe has surged, leading to congestion and longer booking times. We need more training programs such as the one provided by the Greater West Town organization in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 11, 2025

All that is distant memory now, as the maker of freight trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells announced it had begun selling off its assets. In addition to the broad plan for tariffs, the Trump administration announces a regime for fees on Chinese-made ships docking at US ports, in a move designed to aid the flagging US ship building sector.

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Freight Center

JUNE 18, 2025

This pioneering Green Corridors Intelligent Freight Transportation System (IFTS) will connect inland terminals near Monterrey, Mexico, and north of Laredo (I‑35 area), operating 24/7 with low-emission shuttles to streamline customs crossings and dramatically reduce border congestion and emissions—by up to 75% compared to conventional diesel trucks.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need more training programs such as the one provided by the Greater West Town organization in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

He founded a new freight company called “Federal Express,” to denote his national ambitions. Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. Www.gwtp.org. (It

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need more training programs such as the one provided by the Greater West Town organization in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 17, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need more training programs such as the one provided by the Greater West Town organization in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2025

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 2, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need more training programs such as the one provided by the Greater West Town organization in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 15, 2025

Capacity to move freight isn’t how many trucks or trailers are in the system or what a computer program says, it still is truck driver based and poorly-managed companies won’t be able to imporove this fact. We need more training programs such as the one provided by the Greater West Town organization in Chicago.

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Freight Waves

JULY 2, 2025

With only six Class I freight railroads remaining and stringent merger rules set by the Surface Transportation Board’s 2001 framework, the consensus largely held that the window for large-scale transactions was effectively closed. Talk of the next Class I rail merger is steadily moving beyond backroom chatter and into public conversations.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

TuffAir’s site states that it plans to launch in the fall, “with high performance aircraft, lean operations and a scalable model to connect overlooked freight corridors across the Midwest. TuffAir argues that its strategy is unique and is designed to facilitate cheaper, faster regional air transit for freight. ( What do you say?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

The company briefly shut down a factory in Chicago for a week last month due to a shortage of the materials. trade negotiations with China. Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley told Bloomberg last week that supplies remain “day-to-day” despite apparent progress in U.S. talks with China.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 17, 2025

In addition, with no end in sight for ongoing freight market weakness, rolling stock that doesn’t have a traditional internal combustion engine is seen by many as too pricey for all but the deepest-pocketed carriers. We need more training programs such as the one provided by the Greater West Town organization in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

Carriers move shippers’ freight. For example, if a shipper needs to ship goods from Chicago to Detroit, the TMS will have a record that on this lane, the transportation planner should contact Carrier A first. Jane is asking for the best route from Boston to Chicago. Scale is Necessary for Freight Benchmarking.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

Andy Tomka and Joe Lynch discuss freight-tech for SMB brokers. Andy is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT , a Chicago based TMS firm that is developing technology to meet the needs of smaller brokerages, giving them access to features typically only available to large enterprises.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2022

The Flock Freight Story with Oren Zaslansky. Oren Zaslansky and Joe Lynch discuss the Flock Freight story. Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. About Flock Freight. Key Takeaways: The Flock Freight Story.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick Dangles and Joe Lynch discuss winning in a down freight market. Nick is a tenured veteran of full truckload freight brokerage who has firsthand knowledge of technology’s power in the freight industry. About Kinetic Kinetic helps freight tech companies get their products to market faster and with better adoption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s an apt metaphor for ocean shipping these past many months. And the list goes on.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Which brings us to international freight. It’s challenging to get fixed prices for global freight. Conversely in 2021 when rates were sky high, suddenly companies that had negotiated fixed rates couldn’t get their cargo on the ship without paying an extra premium surcharge. Hedging for freight price volatility.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? As you know, the atmosphere for freight brokers is only getting more competitive. Staying current in the world of shipping and freight also takes strong networking and communication. 7 of the Best Freight Shipping Events to Attend in 2015.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, Oren has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship. About Flock Freight.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Prior to joining Echo, Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. Echo’s innovations also support freight carriers by providing more flexibility, transparency, and control. Waggoner served as Chairman of the Board from 2015 until 2021. Echo Global Logistics , Inc.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. The company is focused on ocean shipping. FourKites is a private company headquartered in Chicago in the US. FedEx Corp.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Headquartered in Chicago, they have a diverse and global workforce with offices in various locations worldwide. Headquartered in Chicago, project44 has a diverse and fast-growing global workforce, with offices in multiple locations worldwide. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2024

Mike discusses the complexities of refrigerated LTL shipping, his experiences growing up in the trucking industry, and the potential impact of new regulations on costs and efficiency. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, Mike’s expertise in climate-controlled and dry freight transportation is widely recognized.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

According to the company, Chicago-based Coyote Logistics manages around 10,000 loads per day with a network of over 10,000 carriers. “As UPS announced Sunday it plans to sell its truckload brokerage business Coyote Logistics to the technology-enabled brokerage RXO for $1.025 billion.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

Transportation has followed the same evolutionary pattern, moving upstream from day-to-day freight transactions to an integral component of top-level corporate planning and procurement strategy. It is easy to understand why strategy is often set aside to meet immediate needs of getting product shipped out the door. Be demand driven.

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 6, 2017

Together, the ratio and rates offer strong evidence yet that the freight recession is over. Chicago to Buffalo also rose 18¢ to $2.33/mile. Cleveland to Chicago also paid 15¢ better at $1.75/mile. Reefer freight is in transition. Meanwhile, the bulk of California freight has yet to hit the spot market.

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