Locus was recently acquired by Ingka Group, the parent company of IKEA Retail. The company uses agentic AI to help brands like Unilever and NestlĂ© make faster, smarter supply chain decisions while reducing emissions and avoiding disruptions. We spoke with Locus CEO Nishith Rastogi about how AI is changing logistics and what it means for […]
Schneider National has introduced Fast Track, a new service designed for shippers who need truck-like speed and reliability for their intermodal freight. The company says Fast Track combines its own truckload and intermodal assets with rail partnerships to create some of the fastest and most dependable lanes in the U.S. and Mexico. Whatâs Related âReliability […]
When Bryan Jensen walked into his interview at St. Onge Company 27 years ago, he didnât think he was about to start the second half of his career. âHonestly, I wasnât even sure I liked consultants,â he says with a laugh. âThe ones I worked with at Toys âRâ Us were all fresh out of […]
The cleanest voyages on the water arenât being made by brand-new vessels. In fact, the most efficient container ships are between 11 and 15 years old, outperforming newer fleets despite billions being spent worldwide on fleet renewals. Whatâs Related Thatâs one of the key takeaways from VesselBotâs Decoding Maritime Emissions Q3 2025 report, which analyzed […]
A new report from DHL Supply Chain finds that even after years of digital investment, many companies still arenât seeing the results they expected. Whatâs Related In its Insight 2030: Opportunities and Challenges for the Supply Chain of the Future study, DHL surveyed 350 supply chain leaders across North America and found that 91% of […]
After several years of steady increases, raises are flattening across the field Whatâs Related Materials handling professionals are still earning solid paychecks in 2025, but the rate of growth continues to cool. According to Modern Materials Handlingâs latest annual salary survey, the average salary reached $104,301, up slightly from $101,904 in 2024. The median salary […]
More than half of Gen Z say theyâd consider a career in driving, seeing it as flexible, independent, and increasingly tech-driven. New research from Samsara found that 58% of respondents aged 16 to 25 find a driver-focused job appealing, while 62% have a positive view of the logistics industry overall. Whatâs Related Flexible schedules topped […]
The supply chain world looks very different from just a few years ago. Technology, automation, and sustainability are reshaping how companies hire and operate. That shift is creating new jobs across logistics, planning, and supply chain analytics, many of which offer strong career growth and competitive salaries. Here are 10 of the fastest-growing supply chain […]
Free shipping isnât really free, but itâs still one of the most powerful tools online retailers have to win customers. Whatâs Related According to the 2025 E-Commerce Trends Report: Business Edit from DHL eCommerce, 96% of retailers say their logistics offering directly impacts sales, and 86% believe âfreeâ delivery and returns improve performance. For most, that […]
Skanska has started construction on a new cargo facilities project at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), part of a larger effort to modernize the airportâs infrastructure and meet growing freight demand. Whatâs Related The redevelopment includes a 95,000-square-foot cargo building, 25,000 square feet of mezzanine office space, and a 17,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment (GSE) maintenance […]
