Cargo Theft Incidents Fall as Thieves Target Higher-Value Freight
By Ashley Prince | October 30, 2026 While reported cargo theft incidents have dropped this year, losses are on the rise. This gap can be explained by a handful of high-value thefts and criminal groups that are getting better at choosing their targets. Verisk CargoNet recorded 677 theft incidents across the United States and Canada in […]
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Rethinking Procurement: Why Supply Chains Must Move From Episodic Strategy to Continuous Optimization
By transitioning from an episodic savings mentality to a mindset of continuous optimization, organizations can align their procurement operations with the speed of the modern world.
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What’s One Thing You Should Do Now to Ensure Your Company Is Still in Business in 5 Years?
We asked our audience: Name one thing you should be doing in 2026 or your company will likely be out of business in 5 years?
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Why I’m Still Betting on Humans
Earlier this year, my son spent months saving for his first real piano. He knew exactly which model he wanted, found a used one online, and even borrowed some money from his grandmother to close the gap. Once he bought it, he came to me for help figuring out how to get it shipped.
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10 Tips for Preparing for Peak Season
As manufacturers, distributors, and retailers prepare for peak season across their entire supply chains, implementing these tips will help with reduced risk, higher customer satisfaction, and more consistent execution of every step in the order process.
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Sanctions, Strategy, and Middle East Logistics Advances
Not long ago, operating in the Levant felt like navigating a legal minefield wrapped in a geopolitical maze. Transshipments choked in Turkey or Lebanon, insurance premiums soared, and carriers and shippers viewed Middle Eastern ports with deep skepticism. Now, Washington is redrawing the regional logistics map in real time. By pairing sanctions relief in Syria […]
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3PL Contracts Evolve Into 4PL Solutions
Our recent survey of the third-party logistics sector found extraordinary growth in 3PL solutions, especially in companies outsourcing for the first time. Here are some examples: DHL reports that 43% of new business comes from first-time outsourcers. Similiarly, GXO, the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, notes that 30%+ of its new contracts come directly […]
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
SolitAir launched cargo service to Sofia, Bulgaria and Bucharest, Romania, its first two EU destinations. The Dubai-based carrier operates seven Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters across 56 routes in 34 countries.
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Brian Waite: Pump Company Freight Manager Takes a Multimodal Approach
Discover how Brian Waite, Global Freight Manager at WMFTS, leverages a multimodal freight strategy—balancing ocean and air—to cut costs and keep supply moving.
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IFS Softeon Launches Fulfillment Flow to Coordinate Warehouse AI
October 27, 2026 | By IL Staff Warehouses produce enormous amounts of data, but many teams still piece it together from separate screens and static reports. IFS Softeon’s new AI capability, Fulfillment Flow, is designed to close that gap. IFS Softeon announced Fulfillment Flow at IFS Unleashed earlier this month. The tool is designed to […]
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After 50 Years, Iraq Is Back in the Container Shipping Business
Recent diplomatic initiatives by the Trump administration, including those led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have helped Iraq restart its maritime shipping sector. After a half-century hiatus, Iraq’s state-owned national carrier, Iraqi Maritime Line, has officially resumed scheduled container shipping operations in the Arabian Gulf. The carrier’s maiden feeder loop links Jebel Ali Port […]
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How to Build a Safety-Driven Culture
Safety goes beyond compliance. When employees stay engaged, recognize hazards, and look out for one another, safety becomes part of the culture.
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Don’t Live and Die on One Load Board
The future is about connecting more of the freight ecosystem so brokers don’t have to live and die on one source of capacity.
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What Importers Need to Know as U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions Escalate
Importers must determine how the changing tariff environment will affect landed costs, documentation, and compliance obligations.
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Why Carrier Costing Is Becoming Core Logistics Infrastructure
Q. Why is carrier costing getting more attention across the industry? A. Evolving beyond its traditional role as a back-office accounting exercise, carrier costing now serves as foundational infrastructure that supports pricing strategy, operational decision-making, and sustainability reporting. It is essential for carriers and shippers seeking transparency, efficiency, and resilience. Q. What’s driving its evolution […]
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Ergonomic Solutions
↓ Lödige Industries air cargo systems. Designed to support material flow throughout air cargo terminals, Lödige Industries’ solutions include automated high-bay warehouses, intelligent conveyor systems, ergonomically integrated packing stations, and autonomous transport vehicles. From New York to Hong Kong, Lödige Industries handles an estimated 29 million tons of air cargo per year for its customers. […]
Read More10 Tips for Building a Strong Workforce
As labor shortages intensify, warehouses must look beyond traditional hiring strategies. Expanding your potential talent pool and improving onboarding, communication, and workplace technology can help unlock productivity and retention gains.
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Hard-to-Insure Risks Pressure Cash Flow
For distribution, import, and export companies, financial strain often begins in the gap between shipment and payment. A disruption may start with delayed goods, unpaid invoices, or added freight costs, then become a liquidity problem when cash leaves the business before revenue, reimbursement, or insurance recovery arrives.
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The Cost of Disconnected Systems
Today, retail companies manage policy shifts, evolving compliance requirements, complex product assortments, and demand volatility at the same time. In that environment, disconnected systems are no longer just an operational inconvenience. What once showed up as a friction cost can quickly become a structural vulnerability.
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Diesel and Truckload Rates Climb Together as Demand Stays Flat
Shippers are facing cost pressure from fuel and line haul rates at the same time. Breakthrough Chief Economist Marc Schaffer doesn’t expect either to let up in the near future.
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