Shippers frustrated with CSX Corp. deterring railroad service and extended delays are choosing to move some shipments to trucks to satisfy their urgent transportation needs, according to industry insiders.
August 9, 2017Business
OTIF and FSMA: What Shippers Want and How 3PLs Can Deliver
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September 13, 2017Editorial
Editorial: Market Forces at Work
Watching markets function would not make for a good spectator sport on TV, but the process does have its charms and we recommend it highly — especially when freight transportation is involved.
August 10, 2017BusinessLogistics
Shippers Seek Better Supply Chain Visibility; Real-Time Truck Monitoring Key Component
AUSTIN, Texas — Improving real-time supply chain visibility remains a top priority in shipper surveys, several executives said during a meeting here at the Transplace Shipper Symposium.
May 15, 2017BusinessLogistics
Trucking Executives Frustrated Shippers Trying to Lock In Low Rates
While many in the industry believe this year will be better than 2016, trucking executives are concerned about shippers trying to lock in low rates to get ahead of the curve on the contract market.
January 6, 2017Special CoverageBusinessLogistics
Shippers' Desire for Data Offers Fleets Opportunities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Shippers remain more data-driven than ever, and that can present opportunities for carriers, a panel of experts said.
February 29, 2016BusinessTechnologyLogistics
Complete Supply Chain Transparency - Offer Your Shippers Visibility To Brokered Loads Too
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January 21, 2016BusinessLogistics
Investment Firm Acquires Unishippers Global Logistics
Ridgemont Equity Partners, an investment firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has acquired Unishippers Global Logistics, a transportation service provider that resells package and freight services through franchise affiliates across the United States.
October 23, 2015BusinessLogistics
Carriers, Shippers Say Stronger Ties Are Forged by Working Together
With tight capacity compelling carriers to get more selective about the freight they’ll haul, shippers are working to strengthen relationships with the companies that deliver their goods.
June 1, 2015BusinessLogistics
Ocean Shipper Horizon Lines Reports 4Q Loss
Ocean shipper Horizon Lines reported a fourth-quarter loss of $14 million, or 36 cents a share, compared with a loss of $17.9 million, or 52 cents, a year earlier.
March 21, 2014