TSA security exemption for unwieldy air cargo sunsets Oct. 31

MIAMI — Companies that ship oversize or liquid products could be prevented from using air transport if by Oct. 31 they don’t adopt security measures to check for explosives. That’s when  a Transportation Security Administration exemption from 100% cargo screening expires.  The U.S. two years ago implemented a scan-all requirement for international outbound shipments moving…

FreightWaves SONAR launches Index-Linked Contracts solution

For many shippers, logistics providers and freight carriers, the request for proposal (RFP) process can be time consuming and stressful. The constant work of rebidding freight and wrangling over price can cause major business disruptions, as well as build friction between shippers and carriers. “The reason companies do RFPs is because they want to know…