Logistics Videos

First, a trailer and a container both serve as cargo-carrying units but differ in design and usage. A trailer is typically a nonmotorized vehicle that attaches to a truck's cab and is used to transport goods. Trailers come in various types, such as dry vans, flatbeds and refrigerated trailers, depending on the nature of the cargo.

The trucking sector is nearing balance as freight demand rises and capacity tightens, according to ACT Research Co.'s latest indices. Story by Connor D. Wolf. 

A massive spruce tree that came to life in an Alaskan forest during former President Ronald Reagan’s White House days has arrived on a new flatbed trailer after a 4,293-mile journey to Washington, accompanied by two veteran truck drivers from Lynden Transport. 

As Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters recede, truckers are ensuring supplies reach those in need.

An accelerated transition toward in-store shopping from ordering online is underway and set to aid the nascent #freight environment recovery, according to observers. 

Over the past two and a half years, the trucking industry has persevered through a freight rate recession amid an oversupply of capacity while also navigating supply chain disruptions and uncertainty. When will freight rates rebound, and how much recovery can we expect?

Onboard video and AI-enabled analytics are transforming trucking by improving driver performance, safety, and satisfaction. When paired with effective coaching, these technologies boost efficiency and reward top performers. Join John Elliott, Load One’s founder, and Seth Clevenger as they discuss the impact of in-cab technology on fleet safety and operations.

Essential transportation workers could soon face fewer fees and redundant screenings, thanks to new legislation backed by American Trucking Associations and a coalition of more than 150 supply chain organizations.

As much news has been made about new “tech-first” players entering the digital space of #freight brokering, efforts from established and newer enterprises to develop robust digital tools are being shaped by market demands and technological innovations, including artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, experts said. 

The public-private Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) partnership is proving very helpful to overcoming the challenge of forecasting freight congestion, said industry experts at the 2024 IANA Expo. 

Both intermodal and multimodal relate to using different modes of transport for a shipment, but there are some key differences between each of them.

In supply chain management, reshoring and nearshoring are two strategies companies use to optimize their production and sourcing.

The NMFC system defines standard freight classes for carriers to measure the "transportability" of goods. It sorts freight into several categories, which are continuously amended by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA).

Demurrage is a fee attached to cargo that has overstayed its time at a terminal. These fees can be enforced by port officials. Depending on the vendor, terminal, warehouse or container station, fees and policies can vary.

On-time in-full (OTIF) is a supply chain metric for measuring performance in logistics. OTIF generally refers to a supplier’s ability to deliver product within prescribed delivery windows and at full quantities ordered.

Final mile delivery, also known as last mile delivery, is the last step of the product's journey. It is the point at which the good is finally delivered to the end customer.