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Smart Warehouses: Automation Transforming Distribution

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Smart Warehouses: Automation Transforming Distribution August 4, 2025 Smart warehouses are revolutionizing distribution with automation, improving speed, accuracy, and efficiency across the supply chain. Warehouses Are Becoming Smart by Design Distribution has changed. Warehouses are no longer just storage centers. They are now high-tech facilities built for speed and accuracy. According to Statista, warehouse automation […]

The Electric Truck: Are Fleets Ready for the Zero Emission Shift?

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The Electric Truck: Are Fleets Ready for the Zero Emission Shift? July 24, 2025 Explore the global port crisis, what’s causing severe congestion, and how it’s disrupting supply chains around the world. Fleets Are Moving Faster Than Expected Electric trucks are no longer experimental. Sales jumped 35 percent in 2023 compared to the year before, […]

Port Crisis Unpacked: Breaking Down Global Congestion

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Port Crisis Unpacked: Breaking Down Global Congestion July 22, 2025 Explore the global port crisis, what’s causing severe congestion, and how it’s disrupting supply chains around the world. The Supply Chain Is Still a Mess Let’s stop pretending the worst is over. Global ports are still backed up, and it’s not just a post-pandemic hangover. […]

Cybersecurity Risks: Logistics Under Attack

Cybersecurity Risks: Logistics Under Attack July 21, 2025 Cybersecurity risks logistics under attack reveals growing supply chain threats and how companies can stay protected. Hackers Don’t Care About Freight — Until They Do If you think logistics is too “boring” for cybercriminals, think again. Transportation is now one of the most vulnerable sectors in cybersecurity. […]

Frustrated with Freight Tech? It’s Just Fancy Excel

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Frustrated with Freight Tech? It’s Just Fancy Excel July 11, 2025 Frustrated with freight tech? You’re not alone. Discover why flashy tools fail and real logistics still runs on Excel and experience. Frustrated with Freight Technology? So Is Everyone Else If you’re frustrated with freight technology, you’re not overreacting. Most platforms overpromise and underdeliver. In […]

Digital Freight Marketplaces: The Uberization of Trucking Explained

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Digital Freight Marketplaces: The Uberization of Trucking Explained July 7, 2025 Digital freight marketplaces promise to simplify shipping, but automation cannot replace experienced freight brokers. Learn why the largest marketplace failed and why human expertise still matters. Digital Freight Brokers Are Just Automated Freight Brokers Digital freight marketplaces sound impressive. But let’s call it what […]

FSMA Rules are Changing Supply Chain Compliance

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FSMA Rules are Changing Supply Chain Compliance June 26, 2025 FSMA rules are changing supply chain compliance. Learn how traceability and transportation keep food shipments safe and compliant. Food Safety Rules Are Expanding The FDA’s Food Traceability Rule has been finalized. This rule is part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). It applies to […]

Why Carrier Vetting Is Critical for Logistics Risk Management

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Why Carrier Vetting Is Critical for Logistics Risk Management June 16, 2025 Carrier vetting failures expose shippers to legal and safety risks. Learn how Load Secure strengthens your logistics risk management process. Carrier Safety Is Declining Today’s transportation network faces rising safety concerns. Nearly 4% of truck drivers lack a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). […]

Securing the Supply Chain in a World of Rising Cargo Theft

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Securing the Supply Chain in a World of Rising Cargo Theft May 22, 2025 One Logistics Network uses Load Secure to protect freight and prevent cargo theft with advanced logistics security tools. Crime Ring Arrests Highlight Rising Cargo Theft Last night, 13 suspects tied to an Armenian crime ring were arrested in California.They were charged […]

Cargo Theft in the U.S.: A Growing Threat to Supply Chain Security

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Cargo Theft in the U.S.: A Growing Threat to Supply Chain Security May 14, 2025 Cargo theft is rising across the U.S., threatening supply chains and driving up costs for retailers and consumers alike. The Rising Risk of Cargo Theft in the U.S. Cargo theft is becoming a serious and growing threat to supply chain […]