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Net Weight vs. Tare Weight vs. Gross Weight: A Comprehensive Guide
The complexity of shipping and logistics often rests on understanding a few fundamental measurements. For businesses involved in manufacturing, packaging, and supply chain management, distinguishing between net weight vs tare weight is critical. These terms—along with gross weight—are the pillars of accurately calculating shipping costs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining safety across transportation networks. Failing […]
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The Rising Cost of Fuel: Why Intermodal Transportation Just Makes “Cents”
As diesel prices climb and supply chain uncertainty deepens, shippers are rethinking their transportation strategies—and the math is increasingly pointing in one direction.
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Global Sourcing in Flux; Rewiring Ecommerce Supply Chains; How Hot is the Cold Chain? and other Logistics News
Logistics and supply chain news and highlights shaping the future of global logistics.
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Who Pays the Freight? Why This Idiom Matters
The party responsible for freight controls the visibility, execution, and oversight of transportation decisions
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1 in 6 Women Truckers Experience Harassment. These Truck Stops Are Doing Something About It.
Data shows truck stops are the most common site of harassment against women drivers. WIM and Trucker Path are using technology and $200 million in federal backing to make stopping safer for women on the road.
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Why Carrier Costing Is Becoming Core Logistics Infrastructure
Carrier costing is no longer just a back-office accounting function. Modern costing systems now support pricing strategy, emissions reporting, operational visibility, and stronger shipper-carrier collaboration across the supply chain.
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Alaska Finds An Edge
Building on solid partnerships with companies that know the terrain and how to navigate it, the Last Frontier is taking off as a partner in global supply chains and energy markets.
Read MoreThe Hidden Risks in Temperature-Controlled Freight
Temperature-controlled freight leaves little room for error. Small oversights in equipment, carrier selection, insurance coverage, or in-transit communication can quickly turn into costly claims.
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FedEx Freight Outlines AI and Fuel Strategy Ahead of Spin-Off at ACT Expo
Incoming CEO John A. Smith said FedEx Freight’s spin-off strategy will center on practical sustainability, predictive AI, and network optimization, with a focus on technologies that improve operations as the company becomes a standalone carrier.
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Driver Shortage—or Market Reset? How Compliance, Demographics, and Capacity Are Reshaping Freight
By Amy Roach | April 24, 2026 The trucking industry’s long-running “driver shortage” debate has taken on new urgency in 2026. But this year, the shortage doesn’t look quite the way it used to. As freight markets begin to tighten after years of excess capacity, a mix of regulatory enforcement, demographic pressure, and shifting labor […]
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Freight Mode Optimization: When to Shift Between Road, Sea, and Air in a Volatile Market
Freight markets remain unpredictable, with rates fluctuating, capacity tightening, and disruption affecting all modes at different times. For businesses moving goods within the UK and internationally, transport decisions can no longer be treated as fixed. They require regular review and adjustment in line with changing conditions. What Is Freight Mode Optimization? Freight mode optimization refers […]
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Site Selection: Georgia Beckons
Seeking to locate facilities or expand operations in the Southeast? Georgia is calling. Here’s how the state’s logistics ecosystem continues to enhance connectivity and how leading providers fuel growth.
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What the USPS Bribery Conviction Can Teach the Logistics Industry About Contract Integrity
A federal fraud conviction related to USPS transportation contracts—issued around the same time the agency struck a new deal with Amazon—offers a timely blueprint for protecting outsourced logistics networks from the inside out.
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10 Tips to Strengthen Your Carrier Partnerships
In today’s volatile freight market, shippers and carriers succeed when they operate with clarity, consistency, and trust. Yet the path to a productive carrier relationship isn’t always straightforward. These 10 tips highlight what matters most.
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
China Eastern Air Logistics Co., Ltd. (CEAL) deployed high-capacity automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Lödige Industries to automate transportation of unit load devices. Six 10-foot AGVs have been implemented in CEAL’s cargo terminal 4 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
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The Top 20 Fleet Management Challenges Faced By Owners and How to Overcome Them
By addressing fleet management challenges head-on, businesses can build resilient, efficient, and future-ready fleet operations.
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Iran Conflict Strains Global Supply Chains, With Secondary Impacts Emerging
Rising fuel costs and shipping delays are just the start, as the Iran conflict begins to ripple through global logistics, manufacturing, and industrial markets.
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Podcast Roundup: Press Play on Progress
These popular Inbound Logistics podcasts set the supply chain agenda in 2025.
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Break Bulk vs Cross Docking: Which Shipping Service is Right For You?
In today’s fast-moving global economy, efficient shipping and logistics strategies are essential for any business involved in trade. Two commonly used methods—break bulk shipping and cross docking—play a critical role in modern supply chain management. While both approaches aim to move freight efficiently, they are often used to handle bulk shipments, which involve consolidating or […]
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Betting on the Right Transportation Provider
Stack the odds in your favor with these six best practices for selecting a winning transportation partner.
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