4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025 Freight visibility and route optimization are critical to moving cargo in a demanding marketplace, experts say.
Logistics Management: Companies are excited to use AI in freight, but report finds most aren’t ready
However, FedEx faces stiff competition in the healthcare logistics space. Rival UPS’ healthcare revenue in 2024 totaled about $10.5 billion, CEO Carol Tomé said on a January earnings call. The company is pushing to grow that to $20 billion by 2026 through a combination of in-house expansion and outside acquisitions.
Logistics management is leveling up with generative AI Large shippers and TMS vendors have started to incorporate the emerging technology over the last few years with an eye on cutting costs and improving the user experience.
Companies are excited to use AI in freight, but report finds most aren’t ready
FedEx Freight details June 1 spin-off, sets stage for independent growth Leadership at FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload subsidiary of Memphis-based global freight transportation and logistics ...
For the second consecutive month, the Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) fell to a new low in its nearly seven-year history. April’s 50.9 reading is a 0.2-point decline from March’s reading of 51.1.
The Manila Times: ITS Logistics Combats Rising Freight Fraud with Tech-Enabled, Human-Led Security Strategy
As cargo losses surge, ITS Logistics leverages AI-enabled carrier intelligence, strategic partnerships, and frontline expertise to protect freight and secure supply chains -- ...
The March Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) has jumped 4. This is a news story by the Forkliftaction News team, a weekly independent publication about forklifts and the materials handling industry.
We got an update on the state of the shipping industry this week, courtesy of the latest Logistics Managers’ Index. It found that the logistics sector was pretty weak in November — in fact, the index ...
5 logistics trends to watch in 2026 Stabilizing market dynamics for shippers could be curtailed by overcapacity and network complexity risks, logistics experts said.
Logistics teams evaluating AI for track and trace don’t need to commit to an all-or-nothing rollout, and in fact, shouldn’t. The approach that works best begins with a limited pilot, like monitoring one or two high-volume carriers or those with frequent tracking gaps.
How AI agents are solving logistics’ most repetitive task: track and ...
Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platform Ingka Group’s investment arm has bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced.
UPS’ healthcare logistics push gets boost from Andlauer deal The company has agreed to buy Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 billion, strengthening its cold chain capabilities in North America.
Wayfair expands logistics offering to include multichannel service Suppliers can now tap the furniture retailer’s CastleGate network as a 3PL alternative for big-and-bulky goods across their entire customer base.
Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026 Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.
While some events look to bring together stakeholders from the end-to-end supply chain, others cater to certain industries and disciplines, including air cargo and ocean management, retail logistics, manufacturing operations and more. To help you prioritize where to go, we’ve compiled this list of the top U.S. supply chain conferences in 2026.
The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump’s tariffs were illegal, shifting trade authority back to Congress and raising new questions for supply chain leaders. Today’s logistics environment doesn’t ...
Logistics Management: Asking the Right Questions When Selecting a Data Center Transportation Partner
Women's Wear Daily: What’s Going on With Warehouse Space and Prices? Here’s What the Data Says
What’s Going on With Warehouse Space and Prices? Here’s What the Data Says
CNBC: September, typical boom month for shipping, looks more like freight recession this year
September, historically a key month for shipping ahead of the holiday season, is usually a boom one inside the freight business and supply chain. This year, though, data from inside the transportation ...
September, typical boom month for shipping, looks more like freight recession this year
Marketplace: The logistics sector was weak in November, but that’s not necessarily bad news
The logistics sector was weak in November, but that’s not necessarily bad news
Warehousing prices ease, capacity tightens, and small operators drive growth while inflation and cost pressures persist, according to ITS Logistics’ latest supply chain report. The August ITS Supply ...
Economic uncertainty and shifting consumer behavior weighed heavily on U.S. supply chains in December 2025, pushing logistics activity to its weakest levels in months. Florida Atlantic University's ...
Logistics outsourcing is increasingly gaining traction among entrepreneurs due to its numerous advantages, although it necessitates a careful evaluation of potential risks. In a constantly evolving ...
2UrbanGirls on MSN: The empty truck problem is costing European logistics more than anyone is willing to admit
The empty truck problem is costing European logistics more than anyone is willing to admit