freight News Updates

TechnologyLogisticsTop 100Perspective

Building a Case for True Collaboration

Even in today’s technology advanced environment, matching freight with capacity, particu­larly in the spot market, remains a labor-­intensive process.

August 20, 2018
Business

Titanium Transportation Reports Higher Profit, Revenue in Second Quarter

Titanium Transportation Group more than doubled its profit in the second quarter of 2018 compared with the first quarter as the company reaped the benefits of a strong freight market.

August 9, 2018
BusinessLogistics

Rock-It Cargo Sells Majority Stake to ATL Partners

Private equity firm ATL Partners has purchased a majority stake in specialty freight and logistics company Rock-It Cargo, as well as its subsidiary Rich Forwarding Limited.

August 8, 2018

Why Freight Visibility is Important in 2018

The global supply chain is always moving, but when it isn’t, it is everyone’s problem. Download this whitepaper for a guide to understanding the competitive advantages provided by real-time visibility.

June 8, 2018
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Nation’s Ports Seek Billions in Multimodal Funding to Stay Competitive

The American Association of Port Authorities believes that in order for America’s ports to remain efficient and competitive during the next decade, more than $20 billion will be needed specifically to improve multimodal and rail access.

May 24, 2018
BusinessTechnologyPerspective

Opinion: Four Reasons Why Freight Visibility Should Be a Top Focus

Despite the immediate benefits to the supply chain, there is still a lack of knowledge about the competitive advantages of real-time freight visibility. As the supply chain becomes exponentially more complicated, the importance of freight visibility increases due to its ability to provide real-time insight into the location and status of freight.

April 9, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsAutonomousTop 100

The Future of Freight: What's Your Vision?

How will technology and innovation change the way freight is transported? Tell us what you think the future will be like and we could feature your ideas in an upcoming edition of Transport Topics.

April 2, 2018
Government

ATRI Report Offers Guidelines for Freight Plans

The American Transportation Research Institute released a report outlining the best practices for freight planning at the state level Feb. 27.

February 28, 2018
BusinessLogisticsTCA

Old Dominion Freight Line Helps MLB Teams Move

Continuing its partnership with the league and MLB teams across the country, Old Dominion Freight Line, along with fans and players, celebrated the beginning of a new season during the traditional spring training send-off known as Moving Day, according to a release.

February 7, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Sequoia Capital Leads Group Pumping in Cash to Startup Next Trucking

Next Trucking has received $21 million in a round of financing led by Sequoia Capital, the freight marketplace startup announced Jan. 30.

January 30, 2018