Transportation capacity up again in December, prices fall faster

Transportation metrics slid again in December with capacity increasing at a faster pace and prices declining at a higher rate, according to a monthly survey of supply chain executives. However, there was some optimism that the cycle may turn in the new year. The Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) registered a 63.3 reading for transportation capacity…

White Paper: Seneca Foods and Ruan Have a “Can” Do Partnership

Explore the synergistic partnership between Seneca Foods and Ruan in this one-page document, highlighting their successful ‘Can’ Do collaboration. Learn how Seneca Foods, a prominent shelf-to-table business, strategically selected Ruan for Dedicated Contract Transportation, achieving significant cost savings and ensuring consistent, efficient production. Download the complimentary report today to access the full insights. The post…

XPO is hitting record levels of LTL service

XPO recently saw a historic surge in service levels, signaling a new era for its less-than-truckload business. With this service quality achievement, the freight giant is not just moving goods — it’s raising the bar for efficiency and customer satisfaction. In a recent discussion with FreightWaves’ Isaiah Buchanan, Anthony Hoereth, senior vice president of sales…

‘Not-in-my-backyard’ mindset threatens warehouse growth

Attendees at Prologis Inc.’s investors day heard pretty much what they came to hear. That included the logistics warehousing giant’s assessment of the macro environment, plans to build facilities occupied solely by data centers, its efforts to expand solar power use, and a broadening of its customer value proposition, among other things. What they may…