Red Sea crisis nears boiling point, unable to heat up spot rates

Russian warships entered the Red Sea last Thursday, for what the Russian Pacific Fleet’s press service has stated was the performance of “assigned tasks within the framework of the long-range sea campaign.” This intentional vagueness has invited no small amount of speculation as to the ships’ true objectives. Theories range from retaliatory pressure on Israel,…

White Paper: Improving Back Office Efficiency in the Freight Industry

Efficiency isn’t optional – it’s the cornerstone of success. In the fast-paced world of freight, efficiency isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a lifeline. Technology is revolutionizing our industry, ushering in an era where manual processes are replaced by cutting-edge digital solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and automation. Discover how the…

Ship OGRE completes acquisition of Brokerage and Transportation Sales

Pioneering brokerage and logistics technology provider Ship OGRE recently completed the acquisition of third-party logistics provider Brokerage and Transportation Sales Inc. (BTS). The merger includes integrating BTS into OGRE’s “Ship Like a Beast”’ platform, which simplifies operations, reduces costs and provides a seamless end-to-end experience from manufacturers to end customers. Wes Queen, founder and CEO…

Missouri court upholds nuclear verdict, blasts carrier’s safety practices

A Missouri appellate court has upheld a $20 million verdict against Great Plains Trucking in a decision in which the judges took the company to task for its safety practices. But the ruling drew a partial dissent from one judge over the exclusion of evidence about the marijuana habits of the motorist whose son was…

Borderlands Mexico: Investment surges in Mexico as companies shift supply chains, plan new factories

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Investment surges in Mexico as companies shift supply chains, plan new factories; Michigan 3PL acquires Mexican freight brokerage, signs lease for Arizona warehouse; American Woodmark opens $45M plant in Monterrey, Mexico; and Zipline Logistics acquires supply…