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By Bart De Muynck The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. The ever-evolving world of supply chains throws constant challenges at shipping operations. Rising costs, complex customer demands and the need for agility all contribute to the pressure on logistics managers….
WASHINGTON — The White House has warned that the potential for higher shipping costs to affect the U.S. economy amid diversion of ships from the Red Sea will depend on how long Houthi rebels sustain their attacks on commercial vessels. “If we weren’t concerned, we wouldn’t have stood up an operation in the Red Sea,…
Sentiment on transportation pricing among supply chain executives flipped from contraction to expansion in May, a monthly survey showed on Tuesday. While the pricing data set inflected positively during the month, the capacity subindex stubbornly remained in growth mode as well. The Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI), a compilation of eight key components of the supply…
Artificial intelligence has proliferated throughout the FreightTech scene, becoming the buzzword at conferences as the industry looks for ways to boost supply chain productivity and eliminate waste. While it is important to look within current logistics systems to apply AI solutions, FreightTech providers are examining disruptive global shipping modifications that would be detrimental without AI’s…
Daimler Truck looks like it will follow competitors Volvo Group and Paccar Inc. in handily beating estimates for its first-quarter financial performance. The German truck maker released preliminary results Monday that exceeded the consensus of analysts who cover the market-leading manufacturer. Specifically: Daimler Truck Group had adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of 1.16 billion…
Transportation fintech provider OTR Solutions announced Tuesday it has acquired back-office automation solution Epay Manager. The terms were not disclosed. The acquisition signifies a strategic decision propelled by Epay Manager’s audit-proof invoicing system, a feature that OTR highlights as setting it apart from other carrier payment management tools. By integrating Epay Manager’s capabilities into its…