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Trucking activity in the United States surged 3% in February, marking the largest sequential increase in several years. February’s gains followed a slight decline in January, according to the American …

By now you’ve probably seen the drone footage and read about the massive destruction left across the Midwest and Southeast as a result of this past weekend’s tornadoes. We mourn …

In the competitive landscape of bulk food logistics, smart businesses understand that choosing a transportation partner requires careful strategic thought that goes beyond just looking at costs. For those aiming …

If you have been mystified by the resilience of trucking employment in the face of a prolonged freight recession, it turns out there was a simple explanation: The jobs figures …

Disruptions caused by extreme weather events are set to remain a key risk in 2025. More disruptions mean longer delivery times in food supply chains, higher transportation and logistics costs, …

The global food industry currently is navigating a complex landscape of supply chain challenges that are impacting production, sourcing, logistics and distribution of food materials, ingredients and products. The 69th …

Most people know that golf is an ideal game for business. In the fast-paced world of business in the food industry, where deals oftentimes are made over coffee, boardroom tables, …

What is a tariff? A tariff or duty (the terms are used interchangeably) is a tax levied by governments on the value including freight and insurance of imported products. Different …

Trucking activity in the United States was unchanged in January, despite a myriad factors that depressed freight volumes around the country, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted …

Unilever’s ice cream supply chain has 35 factories and an estimated 3 million freezers across 60 countries. (Photo: Unilever) Unilever’s ice cream supply chain is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and …