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by Loadsmart | Sponsored Content, on Feb 7, 2023 11:02:19 AM

The trucking industry is cyclical, which means you can count on history to repeat itself, according to Felipe Capella, CEO of Loadsmart, a cutting-edge technology company with strategic partners to …

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by Staff, on Feb 6, 2023 8:18:10 PM

ALDI opens its regional distribution center in Loxley, Alabama, to support as many as 100 stores throughout the region. ALDI recently unveiled its completed regional headquarters and distribution center in …

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Topics:Food Chain Snapshot

by Staff, on Jan 24, 2023 8:23:00 AM

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.4% in December after decreasing 2.5% in November. In December, the index equaled 115.2 (2015=100) versus 114.8 in …

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by Staff, on Jan 23, 2023 3:15:10 PM

Interest in environmental responsibility is growing significantly among food shippers as there is an increased focus on sustainability in both domestically and abroad. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been reported …

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Topics:Sustainability

by Staff, on Jan 23, 2023 2:50:33 PM

Campbell Soup Company will consolidate its Snacks offices in Charlotte, N.C. and Norwalk, Conn. into its headquarters in Camden. Over the next three years, Campbell plans to invest approximately $50 …

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by Staff, on Jan 6, 2023 11:18:06 PM

As spot rates and contract rates in the freight market continue to soften, shippers remain in the driver’s seat. However, commercial freight rates are likely to stabilize in 2023, according …

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by Staff, on Dec 22, 2022 5:36:58 PM

Food manufacturers, retailers and distributors kept a close eye on supply chain disruptions, a volatile freight economy, and dramatic shifts in customer demand. Food Shippers of America (FSA) reported on …

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by Staff, on Dec 22, 2022 10:49:40 AM

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased approximately 2.5% in November after an additional slip in October. In November, the index equaled 114.7 (2015=100) versus …

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by American Logistics Aid Network | Contributed Content, on Dec 11, 2022 10:34:31 PM

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, the American Logistics Aid Network has been hard at work supporting disaster relief efforts in Florida and the southeast. To generate funds …

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by Staff, on Dec 11, 2022 10:28:15 PM

The Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics of what companies get for their products in the pipeline, increased 0.3% for the month and …

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