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The Bachelorette's Freight Star: Meet Devin Strader 🌹
Freight is going mainstream on the Bachelorette with contestant Devin Strader. Devin appears to be the definition of a freight entrepreneur.
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Florida Logistics Company Awarded $2.3 Billion Freight Contract
Jacksonville-based logistics firm Crowley has been awarded a $2.3 billion contract by the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) for Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS II).
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2024 Top US Manufacturing Hubs
The Business Facilities 20th Annual Rankings Report identifies leading locations for industries, focusing on factors crucial for business relocation and expansion. The July/August 2024 issue highlights the top hubs in manufacturing and logistics.
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Japan’s Proposed Conveyor-Belt Freight Highway
The Japanese government is planning to connect major cities with automated zero-emissions logistics links to efficiently move millions of tons of cargo while reducing road traffic.
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Stealing $9.5 Million Worth of Freight Shipments
A Chicago man is facing multiple federal charges related to the theft of $9.5 million worth of items, including liquor and commercial-grade copper, from interstate shipments.
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How Satisfied Are Your Shippers? 3PL Study Reveals
The latest 3PL study from NTT Data, Penn State, and Penske, titled "The Power of Partnerships: Exploring Collaboration Through Data and Innovation," dives into the role of partnerships within the shipper and 3PL industry.
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Tesla Plans To Ramp Up Tesla Semi Deliveries To PepsiCo
Tesla is gearing up to increase deliveries of its Tesla Semi trucks to PepsiCo, its primary customer, in anticipation of ramping up volume production of the electric semi-truck.
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Memorial Day Weekend Cargo Theft Trends In 2024
Supply chain professionals need to remain vigilant this Memorial Day weekend as cargo thieves are expected to take advantage of extended business closures.
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US East Coast Ports Are Spending Billions to Profit From Asia’s Shifting Exports
The shift of export production from China to South Asia presents a geographic advantage for East Coast ports. With quicker shipping routes through the Suez Canal and across the Atlantic, goods from countries like India and Sri Lanka can reach the US faster via these ports.
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Mexico's Tractor-Trailer Cargo Theft Problem
Cargo theft in Mexico continues to be a major concern for the trucking industry. According to the National Association of Vehicle Tracking and Protection Companies (ANERPV), tractor-trailer thefts are on the rise.
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Crime ring raided: 160 pallets of stolen goods, worth $1.4 million seized
Last week marked the conclusion of a thorough investigation into an organized crime ring, led by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Their efforts resulted in the recovery of 160 pallets of stolen merchandise, totaling approximately $1.4 million in value, from a warehouse.
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Q2 2024 Transportation Outlook: Capacity Reducing
Dive into the intricate dynamics of the freight industry as it navigates through unprecedented challenges. Explore the persistent reduction in capacity amid an oversupplied market, witnessing a net decrease of 4,241 carriers in the first quarter of 2024 alone.