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Uber Freight Launches Major Shipping Platform Update

Building on its 2018 debut, Uber Freight Shipping has expanded beyond streamlined freight quoting, booking and tracking.

August 15, 2024
BusinessLogistics

What Is a Bill of Lading (BOL)?

Learn what a Bill of Lading (BOL) is, its role in freight documentation, and why it's crucial for shipping and logistics. Watch the video now.

June 25, 2024
BusinessLogistics

What Is Safety Stock?

Explore how safety stock helps prevent inventory shortages and keeps supply chains running smoothly. Watch the video for real-world examples.

May 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Shipping Giant MSC Vows to Fight 鈥楨xcessive鈥 $63M FMC Fine

The world鈥檚 largest container carrier will push back against a proposed U.S. government fine that would rank among the stiffest penalties handed down by the Washington regulator.

April 10, 2024
BusinessLogisticsTCA

Could Free Shipping Be Coming to an End for Online Shoppers?

A Google search for 鈥渆nd of free shipping鈥 churns out dozens of media and trade group reports.聽This time, however, consumer concerns may be warranted.

February 29, 2024
Business

Update: Port of LA Leader Outlines 2024 Goals

"The Port of Los Angeles ranks as the nation鈥檚 No. 1 container port,鈥 Gene Seroka emphasizes. In the annual State of the Port address, the executive director detailed his vision for the port regarding economic growth and environmental actions.聽

January 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

US Calls Houthi Shipping Threat an 鈥楢ll Hands on Deck鈥 Issue

The U.S. launched a new strike against the Yemen-based Houthis on Jan. 16, hitting anti-ship missiles in the third assault on the Iranian-backed group in recent days, the U.S. military said.

January 16, 2024
Government

Amazon Business Tops 2023 Global Freight List

Amazon's extensive 3PL operation landed it atop this year's TT Top 50 Global Freight Companies list.

November 3, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Strike Halts All Shipping on St. Lawrence Seaway

MINNEAPOLIS 鈥 A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, interrupting exports of grain and other goods from Canada and the U.S. via the Great Lakes to the rest of the world.

October 26, 2023
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Port of Long Beach鈥檚 Hacegaba Sees Better Days Ahead in 2024

LONG BEACH, Calif 鈥斅燩ort of Long Beach Chief Operating Officer Noel Hacegaba said the port is down nearly 27% year-to-date compared with 2022, but he believes business is turning around.聽

September 14, 2023

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