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Europe’s Truck Driver Shortage: What’s Driving It — and How Logistics Leaders Are Responding
The wheels of commerce are turning — but who’s left to drive? That’s the growing concern echoing across Europe’s logistics sector. With over 6 million

U.S. Container Import Volumes Drop in May Led by Sharp Decline in Imports from China
U.S. container import volumes retreat as tariff impacts emerge. In May 2025, U.S. container import volumes declined to 2,177,453 TEUs — a 9.7% drop from

How Building Materials Distributors Can Reduce Freight Claims and Disputes
Freight claims and disputes are a costly headache for shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, regardless of the industry. Whether companies are dealing with

How Shippers Can Build a Winning Playbook (Lessons from Peyton Manning)
If you’ve spent more than five minutes in a supply chain meeting lately, you’ve probably played an unintentional game of buzzword bingo. Over the past

Editor’s Pick: Understanding Road Transportation in the United Kingdom
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Editor’s Pick: Fundamentals of a Successful Transportation Management System
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on

TMS Sculpting: Supply Chain Enhancement and Evolution
Implementing a Transportation Management System (TMS) marks a significant milestone for companies aiming to enhance their supply chain operations. However, the journey doesn’t end at

Navigating NYC Congestion Pricing: The Impact on Distribution Operations
With drivers losing 102 hours to gridlock last year, New York City is second only to Istanbul in the rankings of most congested cities, according
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