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CHICAGO – Innovations in logistics technologies took center stage at the recent DHL Media Day, held at one of its four Innovation Centers. The event put particular emphasis on how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing supply chains across industries. When it…

The stock performance of the few 3PLs that are publicly traded tells a stark story in the past 12 months. RXO (NYSE: RXO), which in its most recent two quarters posted losses, is down about 31% in the past year.…

The U.S. Postal Service’s governing body on Friday announced it has selected FedEx board member David Steiner to be the nation’s 76th postmaster general and CEO, raising concerns from major unions about potential conflicts of interest and the Trump administration’s…

BNSF Railway has laid off a portion of its technology services staff as part of a departmental restructuring effort. While BNSF did not disclose specific numbers, the cuts are believed to have affected between 140 and 175 workers. The Fort…

WASHINGTON — Imposing a 100% tax on the world’s primary supplier of container gantry cranes could lead to supply chain chaos and major damage to the U.S. economy, according to China’s Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. (ZPMC). In comments filed…

[embed]https://youtube.com/watch?v=7RxvRX4q76M&feature=oembed[/embed] On Episode 836 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Next Generation in Trucking’s Lindsey Trent about the company’s Career Catalyst award, which honors the fleets shaping our nation’s future drivers. This recognition highlights fleets — both for-hire…

Peterbilt launches zero-emission vehicles at ACT Expo (Photo: Thomas Wasson/FreightWaves) ANAHEIM, Calif. – OEM Peterbilt recently announced the release of a broad range of zero-emission vehicles at ACT Expo. These include the-next generation Model 579EV and an all-new Model 576EV,…

Carriers in port cities brace for ‘air pocket’ The Los Angeles outbound tender rejection rate is only 2% compared to the national tender rejection rate of 5.4%. (Chart: SONAR) Import volume remained strong in April, as FreightWaves described, with imports…

A.P. Moller-Maersk, the world’s second-largest ocean carrier, said global container demand this year hinges on the outcome of U.S.-China trade negotiations. The parent of Maersk (MAERSK-B.CO) on Thursday revised its full-year volume outlook from a decline of 1% to a…

The first contact gets their attention.The second one gets you remembered.The third through seventh? That is what closes the freight. If you think outreach ends after the first cold call or email, you are leaving real money and long-term freight…