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If WTT ever throws a conference or FW gives me creative control of one of there’s, here’s what I’d like to feature:
– Limp Bizkit live at the main party
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– Bare knuckle shipping container boxing (or we could use those smashing sticks like on…
Record US imports in June but have we already peaked?
Spot rates from Far East to U.S. West and East Coast ports have dropped by 17% and 3.2% since July 1
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- Truckstop Strengthens Freight Platform With Denim Dealby Transport Topics on 08/20/2025 at 20:45
Denim offers factoring, payment processing, accounts payable and receivable management, working capital solution and back-office automation.
- US Crude Oil Exports Surge After Summer Lullby Lucia Kassai and Christopher Charleston on 08/20/2025 at 20:17
Shipments are expected to surpass 4 million barrels a day in August and September, reaching levels not seen since the start of the year, according to some market participants.
- Inflation Fears Still Dominate Fed Debate Over Tariff Impactby Maria Eloisa Capurro on 08/20/2025 at 18:52
Officials acknowledged worries over higher inflation and weaker employment, but “a majority of participants judged the upside risk to inflation as the greater of these two risks.”
- JFK Airport Expands Truck Parking to 150 Spacesby Transport Topics on 08/20/2025 at 18:27
Officials said the expansion will help manage growth in cargo operations at JFK, where volume reached 1.67 million tons in 2024 — a 25% increase since 2019.
- Trump Tariffs Spur Manufacturing Boom in Puerto Ricoby Jim Wyss on 08/20/2025 at 18:11
President Donald Trump’s “America First” tariff policies are boosting manufacturing in Puerto Rico, an island he has both attacked and claimed to help more than any other U.S. leader.
- Target COO Michael Fiddelke to Become CEO Feb. 1by Anne D’Innocenzio on 08/20/2025 at 15:41
Michael Fiddelke succeeds Brian Cornell, who helped re-energize the company when he took the helm in 2014 but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape.
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- project44 launches Intelligent TMSby John Paul Hampstead on 08/20/2025 at 13:58
project44 bets that its data can fuel the smartest TMS on the market. The post project44 launches Intelligent TMS appeared first on FreightWaves.
- US truck freight market grows in Q2 2025 despite uncertaintyby Thomas Wasson on 08/20/2025 at 13:00
Recent data released by U.S. Bank showed that despite trade- and economic-related uncertainty, the national truck freight market grew in the second quarter of 2025 The post US truck freight market grows in Q2 2025 despite uncertainty […]
- White Paper: Turning Transportation Data Into a Financial Advantageby FreightWaves Staff on 08/20/2025 at 13:00
Modern supply chains generate massive amounts of data, but it’s often fragmented and messy. The result? Poor visibility, hidden costs and missed opportunities. Loop changes that. As supply chains grow more complex and regulatory […]
- Overhaul hauls in $105 million of Series C fundingby Mary O’Connell on 08/20/2025 at 13:00
Funding heavy on AI applications and innovation for enterprise-level solutions. The post Overhaul hauls in $105 million of Series C funding appeared first on FreightWaves.
- Randy Marten returns as Marten Transport CEOby Todd Maiden on 08/19/2025 at 21:00
Marten Transport announced Tuesday that CEO Tim Kohl is retiring at the end of September and will be replaced by Executive Chairman Randy Marten. The post Randy Marten returns as Marten Transport CEO appeared first on FreightWaves.
- White Paper – Scaling Smarter: How Freight Brokers Can Grow Without Growing Overheadby Sponsor on 08/19/2025 at 19:25
Scale Smarter. Operate Leaner. Deliver More. Manual audits. Disconnected payment systems. Endless exceptions. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep operating this way. In this exclusive white paper, […]
- Catena-X and OPC Foundation Join Forces to Enable Seamless Industrial Data Exchange for the Digital Product Passportby Jim Frazer on 08/20/2025 at 14:31
The Partnership aligns OPC UA Standardization and Cross-Industry Data Interoperability to Comply with Regional Regulations like the EU Digital Product Passport Scottsdale (AZ), USA / Berlin, Germany, August 19th, 2025 – The Catena-X […]
- Blue Yonder Acquires Optoro to Revolutionize Returns Managementby Gaven Simon on 08/19/2025 at 14:12
On August 19, 2025, Blue Yonder announced its acquisition of Optoro, a strategic move aimed at transforming the returns management landscape across retail and logistics. This acquisition enhances Blue Yonder’s capabilities in both […]
- Are You As Flexible As You Think You Are?by Zac Nemitz on 08/18/2025 at 14:18
While manufacturers strive for flexibility, inherent limitations in ‘standard’ processes can limit one’s ability to quickly adapt. Despite decades of investment in supply chain systems, production scheduling, and demand forecasting, […]
- Supply Chain and Logistics News August 11th – 14th 2025by Gaven Simon on 08/15/2025 at 11:00
In the last week, the supply chain and logistics landscape saw pivotal developments across manufacturing, retail, automotive, and government sectors. GE Appliances announced a bold $3 billion investment to localize and automate its U.S. […]
- Navigating Supply Chain Modernization with SAP RISE and Cognizantby Peter Manos on 08/12/2025 at 11:46
Industrial B2B supply chains are evolving in response to geopolitical developments, rising consumer demand, sustainability requirements, and the impacts of climate change. As a result, traditional, siloed operations have become outdated. […]
- Li-Fi in Logistics: A Narrow Tool for Specific Use Cases, Where Light-Based Communication Fits, and Where It Doesn’tby Jim Frazer on 08/11/2025 at 09:54
Wireless connectivity is foundational to modern logistics. From handheld scanners to autonomous vehicles, most systems rely on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular to keep information flowing. These radio-based networks work well in most […]
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- Parcel carrier UniUni launches US-to-Canada deliveryby Max Garland on 08/20/2025 at 14:00
The new service taps into the company’s networks in both countries and aims to streamline the customs clearance process for shippers.
- As The Container Store cracks down, suppliers wonder about its futureby Daphne Howland on 08/20/2025 at 11:38
Chief Commercial Officer Martin Schumacher recently told vendors their margins have been “artificially high” and warned that “those days are over.”
- Levi’s hires Victoria’s Secret chief supply chain officerby Antone Gonsalves on 08/19/2025 at 21:09
Chris Callieri will start in September, reporting directly to CEO Michelle Gass.
- Target fulfillment operations closure impacts 200 Indianapolis employeesby Kelly Stroh on 08/19/2025 at 17:00
A spokesperson said the retailer is adjusting what operations it performs at the facility as it continues to evolve its supply chain.
- De minimis’ end: How shippers are adapting for peak season and beyondby Max Garland on 08/19/2025 at 14:24
Experts foresee hurdles in both pricing and logistics for importers that have relied on the duty exemption for sub-$800 goods.
- Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for rest of 2025by Kelly Stroh on 08/19/2025 at 13:46
Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.