Guest Commentaries

Protecting the Final Mile: Why Big-and-Bulky Logistics Demands a Specialized Strategy

Nathan Browne July 21, 2026

As e-commerce for oversized items grows, furniture brands face severe margin erosion from transit damage and poor doorstep experiences. In this post, I outline the

Why Most Logistics AI Projects Never Scale Beyond the Pilot: What Shippers Should Do About It

Patrick van Denzel June 23, 2026

The logistics industry has a growing AI paradox. Investment is rising, use cases are multiplying, and belief in AI’s potential is near-universal. Yet for shippers,

Running Different: The Supply Chain Imperative

Heidi Benko May 21, 2026

How connected networks, smarter collaboration, and AI are redefining how supply chains operate. Supply chain leaders are navigating a moment unlike any before. Geopolitical volatility

The Predictability Premium: Navigating Financial Risk with Dedicated Capacity Models

Jim Waszak April 30, 2026

For the past several years, the supply chain conversation has been dominated by the “pendulum swing” of the freight market. Shippers have cycled through phases

Freight Fraud: Combatting the Growing Threat to Supply Chain Integrity

Andrew Wimer March 26, 2026

Freight fraud is no longer a niche problem or an occasional disruption — it has become a systemic risk impacting supply chains across North America.

[Editor’s Pick] European Freight Rates Face Immediate Corrections on Soaring Diesel Prices

Talking Logistics March 19, 2026

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[Editor’s Pick] The Carrier Compliance Landscape is Changing in 2026

Talking Logistics February 17, 2026

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Technology Emerges as Key Differentiator Amid Trade Uncertainty

Glenn Palanacki January 22, 2026

Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) face an unpredictable global trade environment today, driven by multiple factors including geopolitical instability and tariff volatility. Freight forwarders and customs