Shippers need more education on density-based changes to the NMFC system introduced for the LTL market just over 12 months ago, executives say.
August 14, 2026shipping News Updates
Tomato Prices — Up 40% — Now a Symbol of Grocery Sticker Shock
Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.
May 29, 2026Slip Robotics Debuts SlipLift for Trailer Automation
Slip Robotics launched a new loading and unloading platform called SlipLift, expanding its autonomous tech into heavier freight, regional distribution and last‑mile delivery operations.
February 4, 2026Kargo Raises $42 Million to Scale AI Warehouse Tech
Kargo has secured $42 million in new funding as the warehouse automation company scales its loading dock technology with enterprise customers across multiple industries.
December 23, 2025FedEx Freight Begins Enforcing NMFC Updates
FedEx Freight said it delayed enforcing the NMFC changes "to help our customers adapt and ensure a smooth transition to the new, streamlined NMFC classes."
December 1, 2025Cardboard Box Sales Slump, Stoking Lackluster Holiday Fears
U.S. corrugated box shipments fell to the lowest Q3 reading since 2015, maintaining the more measured pace seen in the previous quarter, according to data from the Fibre Box Association.
November 3, 2025Dynamic Pricing Momentum on the Upswing in LTL, 3PL Segments
Dynamic pricing is not new to the trucking industry, but momentum is growing and may be at a tipping point in the LTL and 3PL segments, CSCMP Edge 2025 attendees were told.
October 8, 2025GOP Bill Would End Duty-Free Imports of Cheap Foreign Goods
House Republicans have proposed using their tax and spending bill to end duty-free imports of cheap foreign goods, a perk companies have used to grow their U.S. business for the past decade.
May 13, 2025Dole Says Port Fees on Chinese Ships Would Hike Banana Prices
Dole says a proposal to curb China’s dominance of the maritime industry would have a big impact on bananas — and aggravate consumers already sensitive to higher prices at the grocery store.
March 26, 2025MasterMind TMS: A Modern Solution for Private Fleets
Learn how Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) eliminated manual bottlenecks and optimized fleet operations with Mastery's cloud-native platform. By leveraging real-time visibility and Mastery's proprietary driver mobile app, KDP has improved communication, streamlined load execution, and enhanced data-driven decision-making.
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