April saw strong volumes and abundant capacity in spot market truckload freight, according to DAT Solutions’ monthly report.
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Spot Rates for Vans, Reefers Slip in April
Amazon Jumps Into Freight Brokerage
Amazon.com has jumped into the market of the third-party logistics broker, roiling the waters and raising concern that the Seattle-based e-commerce giant could disrupt the freight industry forever and indelibly.
Ports Off to a Strong 2019 Start, but Concern Looms Over Trump Tariffs
Many of the nation’s ports have reported record monthly and quarterly container volumes so far in 2019, but port executives are expressing concern that steeper tariffs on Chinese goods imposed by President Donald Trump could hurt the economy — and their facilities.
Cold-Supply Logistics Companies in Hot Pursuit of Acquisitions
Cold-storage logistics companies are seizing opportunities to expand, with at least two major U.S. companies in the sector snapping up properties of late.
Amazon Launches Click-and-Collect Counters With U.K.’s Next
Amazon is launching a delivery option that will let customers retrieve parcels from staffed counters at U.K. and Italian retailers, aiming to take advantage of the popularity of click-and-collect services across Europe.
US-China Trade War to Worsen Before 2019 Deal, Survey Shows
Economists expect the trade war between the world’s two largest economies to get worse before it gets better — culminating in a deal by year-end.
Walmart Matches Amazon With Free One-Day Shipping on Many Items
Walmart Inc. wants to one-up Amazon.com in the fight for online shoppers. The world’s largest retailer is rolling out a next-day delivery service to counter Amazon’s recent move to speed shipment times for top customers to just one day from two.
Amazon Says It Will Back Its Employees Who Quit Jobs to Start Delivery Businesses
NEW YORK — Amazon, which is racing to deliver packages faster, is turning to its own employees with a proposition: Quit your job, and we’ll help you start a business delivering Amazon packages.
GTI Acquires Jetco to Establish US Operational Platform
GTI Transport Solutions Inc., a provider of open-deck, specialized and overdimensional freight services, has acquired Jetco, a Houston-based carrier, according to a news release by GTI and its parent company, Novacap of Montreal.
May 13, 2019Redwood Logistics Acquires Eminent Global Logistics
Redwood Logistics acquired Eminent Global Logistics, a transportation management systems implementation and service company, according to a May 9 news release.
May 13, 2019