In the competitive world of logistics, seamless communication between drivers and dispatch is essential. It impacts operational efficiency, delivery ETAs, driver safety and so much more. NFI Industries, a leading full-service logistics provider established in 1932, has always prioritized performance. When they realized their communications systems needed an upgrade, they turned to Trimble. Through a […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation has finalized a $221 million federal grant for Rhode Island’s Washington Bridge rebuild, allowing the long-delayed project to finally move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy signed the agreement this week, calling it part of the Trump Administration’s push to clear a backlog of more than 3,000 grants that […]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to close a trade loophole that allowed cheap packages from China and Hong Kong to enter the U.S. without paying duties. What’s Related The change ends the de minimis exemption for shipments worth $800 or less, starting May 2 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern. This move could […]
Maersk has acquired the Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC) from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and U.S.-based Lanco Group/Mi‑Jack. The 47-mile railway runs alongside the Panama Canal and helps move freight between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In 2024, PCRC reported $77 million in revenue and $36 million in EBITDA. What’s Related The deal was […]
President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on imports, including a baseline 10% tariff on nearly all goods entering the U.S. and significantly higher rates for dozens of countries deemed to have unfair trade practices. The new policy, unveiled during a Rose Garden event the White House dubbed “Liberation Day,” marks a dramatic shift in U.S. […]
The future of last-mile delivery may have four legs and no fur. Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, is gearing up to launch a robot dog delivery trial, marking a first for the country. Set to roll out this summer, the autonomous robo-dog will tag along with human couriers, hopping in and out […]
Paccurate, the leader in 3D cost-aware cartonization technology, is proud to announce the launch of PacHealth®, an innovative product designed to provide comprehensive visibility into the health and performance of packing operations. PacHealth, a powerful packing analytics tool and an integral part of the Paccurate platform, empowers shippers with precise data and actionable insights to […]
Although sustainable products made up only 18.5% of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) market between 2013 and 2023, they drove 31% of the industry’s growth. Meanwhile, nearly every major global CPG brand is aiming for 100% recyclable packaging by 2030, and one area getting a closer look is labels. What’s Related A new white paper commissioned by Avery […]
For too long, truckers across the country have been stuck waiting for freight, with nowhere to go. Literally. But a new bipartisan bill aims to fix that. What’s Related On April 1, Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) reintroduced the Trucker Bathroom Access Act, which would make sure truck drivers can use bathrooms […]
In the final session of SMC3’s LTL Online Education Hybrid Series, industry analyst Keith Prather took a deep dive into the key economic forces shaping the less-than-truckload (LTL) sector in 2025 and beyond. As Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence, Prather brings decades of expertise in tracking market trends and global supply chain dynamics. His […]
