July 2020

Schneider National invests in supply chain software developed by Coyote Logistics founder

Article written by Nick Williams Green Bay’s Schneider National Inc., the multibillion-dollar transportation and logistics company, has invested in a Chicago-based logistics software startup and partnered with the company to bolster management and decision making within its supply chain. Terms of Schneider’s investment in Mastery Logistics Systems Inc. was not disclosed. Mastery was launched in […]

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Digital air cargo bookings continue to grow despite COVID-19 outbreak

Article written by Damian Brett The use of air cargo online booking portals looks set to increase over the coming months, despite a slowdown in growth during the height of the PPE capacity crunch. Freightos chief marketing officer Eytan Buchman told Air Cargo News that its WebCargo booking platform, which has 22,000 users and claims to have

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Schneider invests in Coyote founder Jeff Silver’s TMS startup

Trucking giant also implements Mastery Logistics’ software into its brokerage division. Trucking and logistics provider Schneider will invest an unspecified amount of money in Mastery Logistics Systems, the cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) software startup created by former Coyote Logistics LLC CEO and co-founder Jeff Silver, the firms said today. Terms of the deal were not

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How does app-based tracking compare to more complex methods?

Article written by Ashley Coker App-based tracking strikes balance between extremes Shippers and third-party data aggregators are pressuring brokers to step up their tracking game as economic uncertainty continues. Over the last few years, shipment tracking has shifted from a perk to an expectation. Now, subpar consistency and poor compliance are enough to cost a

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Easy Construction Equipment Hauling: Get competing freight bids, based on exact machine dimensions, with VeriTread

Article written by Marcia Gruver Doyle Construction equipment is constantly on the move. It has to be transported, whether from a manufacturer, dealer, rental company, auction company, contractor or just from job to job. And it doesn’t come in a neat shipping container. It can require specialized equipment to load and transport, special permits, a pilot

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Have your freight and eat it too (Video in Source)

Article written by Timothy Dooner On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about scorching summer freight volumes, Redwood’s latest push to connect digital platforms, carrier/shipper pricing strategy, electric fleets, and #PlayItForward with a new trucking tune. They also wonder what the world of freight would be like were everything made of cake. They’re joined

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Commentary: Combine optimization, machine learning and simulation to move freight

Article written by Brian Aoaeh The next level of artificial intelligence The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. Author’s Disclosure: I am not an investor in Optimal Dynamics, either personally or through REFASHIOND Ventures. I have no financial relationship with

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XPO Logistics wins contract to build warehouse and distribution network for Greene King

Article written by David Edwards XPO Logistics has been selected by pub retailer and brewer Greene King to manage dedicated warehousing and distribution for Greene King’s secondary drinks channel. XPO will provide innovative logistics services from five warehouses distributing to retail pubs and restaurants, including Pub Partner independent licensees and on-trade trade customers. UK-based Greene King

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.'s (JBHT) CEO John Roberts on Q2 2020 Results – Earnings Call Transcript

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call July 16, 2020 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Brad Delco – Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations John Roberts – Chief Executive Officer John Kuhlow – Interim Chief Financial Officer Darren Field – President of Intermodal Shelley Simpson – Chief Commercial Officer Nick Hobbs –

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