The ever-changing world of logistics is seeing new influences on business operations, and our 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies rankings reflect that. Not only is there a shakeup at the top of the rankings, but also there are new companies appearing …
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Coming April 5: LiveOnWeb Tackles the 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies, Trends
The ever-changing world of logistics is seeing new influences on business operations, and our 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies rankings reflect that. Not only is there a shakeup at the top of the rankings, but also there are new companies appearing …
Coming April 5: LiveOnWeb on Winning the Logistics Game
If 2016 taught us anything, it’s that there’s more than one way to win at The Logistics Game. Making smart acquisitions is one way. Carving out niches in e-commerce or the “Uberization” of logistics are two others. The 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies r…
Truckload Turnover Rate Drops to Lowest Level in Six Years
Driver turnover at large truckload fleets declined to 71% in the fourth quarter, the lowest level in six years, according to a new report from American Trucking Associations released March 29.
Online Freight Firm Freightos Raises $25 Million in Funding
Freightos, an online marketplace for international shipping, said on March 29 that it raised $25 million in funding led by GE Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to date to $50 million.
Ryder to Outfit Commercial Rental Fleet With Advanced Safety Technology
Ryder System Inc. announced that all new vehicles that come into its North American commercial rental fleet now will include innovative safety technologies, such as forward-looking radar and collision mitigation systems.
Boeing Makes Billion-Dollar Bet on 747 Hauling Cargo, Not People
Boeing Co. has a temporary plan to save the iconic but slow-selling 747 jumbo jetliner: buying its own planes and leasing them to cargo haulers.
Navistar Recalls Trucks for Possible Brake Problems
Navistar is recalling some trucks due to the possible loss of air brake pressure that could “increase the risk of a crash,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Navistar Recalls Trucks for Possible Brake Problems
Navistar is recalling some trucks due to the possible loss of air brake pressure that could “increase the risk of a crash,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Online Freight Firm Freightos Raises $25 Million in Funding
Freightos, an online marketplace for international shipping, said on March 29 that it raised $25 million in funding led by GE Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to date to $50 million.