Tesla Semi Truck
Tesla Semi Truck June 14, 2023 Elon Musk’s Tesla Semi, despite initial delays, has gained popularity as it hits the streets. Introduction to the Tesla Semi Recognizing the impact of semi-trucks on vehicle emissions, Elon Musk introduced the fully electric truck. The vehicle was first announced in 2017, but delays in the supply chain postponed […]
West Coast Ports in Crisis
West Coast Ports in Crisis June 14, 2023 Stalled labor negotiations at West Coast Ports threaten to worsen an alarming backlog of shipments, prompting an urgent solution. West Coast Ports Negotiation Deadlock Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Maritime Association have reached a standstill. The dispute centers on wages and […]
ArcBest Rolls Out Technology to Speed Up Freight Loading
ArcBest Rolls Out Technology to Speed Up Freight Loading March 2, 2023 New freight-management system aims to ease bottlenecks at warehouses, reduce wait time for truckers In an article posted by The Wall Street Journal, Liz Young writes about ArcBests new loading technology that could revolutionize the logistics industry: “Trucking company ArcBest Corp. is expanding its logistics services […]
For some owner-operators, it looks like the end of the road
For some owner-operators, it looks like the end of the road March 2, 2023 More than a third in FreightWaves Research survey say they’ll leave industry if H2 doesn’t rebound In an article posted by Fright Waves, Joe Antoshak discusses the real reasons behind many owner-operators wanting to leave the freight industry: “The current market […]
Under Armour’s inventory up 50% as supply chain loosens
Under Armour’s inventory up 50% as supply chain loosens February 23, 2023 In an article posted by Supply Chain Dive, Ben Unglesbee reports Under Armour’s inventory is up by 50% because of the loosening supply chain: Dive Brief: Under Armour reported its inventory was up 50% YoY to $1.2 billion, more than previously expected for the […]
Uber Freight expects ‘broad-based volume recession’ in 2023
Uber Freight expects ‘broad-based volume recession’ in 2023 February 21, 2023 In an article posted by Freight Waves, John Paul Hampstead takes a look into what the global freight market might look like in the rest of 2023 coming off of a bearish first quarter: “Last week, Uber Freight, the logistics service provider arm of […]
There’s a new inflation warning for consumers coming from the supply chain.
There’s a new inflation warning for consumers coming from the supply chain. February 15, 2023 On CNBC, an article by Lori Ann LaRocco provides important insight into the effect that supply chain struggles have on the value of the consumers’ dollar, just in time for the release of the latest consumer price index data. Her […]
UP.Partners’ Moving World Report breaks down transportation’s past, present and future
UP.Partners’ Moving World Report breaks down transportation’s past, present and future February 15, 2023 High costs are key headwinds facing multibillion dollar industry In an article posted on FreightWaves, Jack Daleo discusses the relationship between the trends in the transportation industry and sustainability. Professionals do not believe hope is lost, but that legislative actions need to be […]
The Importance of Trucking Demand Visibility
The Importance of Trucking Demand Visibility February 6, 2023 Why demand visibility is more valuable than capacity visibility The trucking industry faces challenges in monitoring capacity shifts and demand fluctuations. Total tractor counts from for-hire fleets have grown by 18% since December 2018, while never increasing more than 2% a month. However the Outbound Tender […]
