Trucking M&A forecast; monster loads; tech to make life easier – WTT

On episode 678 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by The Tenney Group’s Spencer Tenney to talk about their annual logistics and supply chain M&A report. With the number of companies available to purchase hitting a 10-year high, it could be an electric market. We’ll find out what deals worked, which didn’t and what…

Seacor Holdings sells Caribbean container shipping operations

Seacor Holdings continues to sell off assets in its shipping sector, most recently divesting Seacor Island Lines, its Caribbean container transport business. The deal with King Ocean Services Ltd. includes nine specialized, shallow draught vessels and more than 1,500 containers and chassis. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Seacor…

FreightWaves opens 2024 Shipper of Choice award nominations

FreightWaves is proud to continue its tradition of honoring 25 distinguished shippers with its annual Shipper of Choice awards, presented in partnership with TriumphPay. This accolade celebrates companies that actively work toward simplifying and improving the freight transportation process for all stakeholders. To be considered for this recognition, companies must first be nominated. We welcome…

Viewpoint: Why it pays to be a Shipper of Choice

By Rob Haddock What’s the value in being a shipper of choice?   Why should customers care about the efficiency of a driver or the financial and operational health of a transportation provider? Those managing freight budgets get recognized for their financial acumen — not for being conscientious of dwell time, driver experiences, a carrier’s ability…