LTL/Truckload Services

Here's When EU’s Carbon Rules Would Hit Oil Guzzling Industries, Like Shipping

July 19, 2021

The EU’s sweeping proposals to curb greenhouse emissions are likely to upend the continent’s oil demand over the years and decades to come. Here’s a run through the plans — and key timings — for aviation, shipping and makers of road-fuel.

Logistics Braces for the ‘Grand Reopening’ — But Will Workers Show Up?

July 12, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Are logistics companies ready for the “Grand Reopening?”

Hydrogen Fuel Is Changing the Future of Logistics

July 12, 2021

Cody Bateman, SCB Contributor

The hydrogen economy is upon us, and growing demand for the zero-carbon fuel has far surpassed supply.

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One Small Step for a Shipper Toward Embracing Electric Trucks

July 6, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Packaging product distributor Veritiv partnered with Penske Truck Leasing to pioneer the use of an electrically powered big rig in Southern California.

Truck Drivers and Container Chassis: The Peak Season Shortages to Expect

June 30, 2021

Richard Marks, SCB Contributor

Supply chain managers need to understand where the vulnerabilities are, and what to expect in a peak season that’s poised to bring about increased pressure for shippers and carriers in terms of labor, capacity, transparency and supply.

Loadchief, Velo Payments Team Up on Last-Mile Delivery Payment Service

June 24, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Velo Payments and Loadchief, have recently announced a new partnership to modernize driver payments in the final-mile delivery marketplace.

BookYourCargo Launches Digital Drayage Platform to Address Capacity Shortage, Container Backlogs at U.S. Ports

June 16, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

BookYourCargo, a drayage solutions provider, has launched the Digital Drayage Platform for increased visibility and instant quote capability for shippers and carriers.

Top U.S. Maritime Regulator Sees Shipping Snarls Lasting to 2022

June 11, 2021

Bloomberg

The top U.S. maritime regulator said stretched global supply chains pushing ocean-freight rates to record highs may stay strained into 2022, raising concerns about whether small American companies can weather another year of a tangled transport system and much higher costs.

Waymo and J.B. Hunt to Test Self-Driving Freight in Texas

June 10, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

The test run will use Waymo’s autonomous Class 8 trucking unit to haul freight between facilities in Houston and Fort Worth.

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Four Tips for Adding LTL Services to Your Brokerage

June 3, 2021

JP Wiggins, SCB Contributor

Ready to go bigger in your truckload brokerage this year? It might be time to think smaller.

LTL/Truckload Services

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) services and their impact on supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through truckload and LTL solutions. New technologies that provide information during ground shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using truckload and LTL solutions to power their supply chains.