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UK trucking operator plans US LTL offering Pall-Ex Group, a franchise network of more than 700 truckers hauling palletized freight across Europe, wants to set up shop in the US and is looking for a beachhead in the LTL market. UK trucking operator plans US LTL offering Journal of Commerce

UK trucking operator plans entry into US LTL market Pall-Ex Group, a franchise network of more than 700 truckers hauling palletized freight across Europe, wants to set up shop in the US and is looking for a beachhead in the LTL market. UK trucking operator plans entry into US LTL market Journal of Commerce

Cargobase expands to Mexico to capture manufacturing momentum Freight management software provider Cargobase is expanding into Mexico to tap into cross-border, near-shoring, and Latin American market opportunities for its procurement and execution tools. Cargobase expands to Mexico to capture manufacturing momentum Journal of Commerce

Cargobase expands to Mexico to ride manufacturing momentum Freight management software provider Cargobase is expanding into Mexico to tap into cross-border, near-shoring, and Latin American market opportunities for its procurement and execution tools. Cargobase expands to Mexico to ride manufacturing momentum Journal of Commerce

Vessel delays costing shippers billions: Sea-Intelligence A new report is putting hard figures to the costs of high demand, port congestion, and the resulting increase in inventories. Vessel delays costing shippers billions: Sea-Intelligence International Freight

Top US Shippers: Apparel retailers ordering early to avoid trans-Pac delays Clothing imports rose in 2021, but shippers are struggling to get time-sensitive fashion items onto store shelves due to delays getting into US ports and inconsistent intermodal rail service. Top US Shippers: Apparel retailers ordering early to avoid trans-Pac delays Journal of Commerce

Top US Shippers: US auto trade rebounding despite disruption, parts shortages Despite strong demand both in the US and overseas, actual US vehicle production and sales remain restrained by parts shortages that forced automakers to halt production several times in 2021. Top US Shippers: US auto trade rebounding despite disruption, parts shortages Journal of Commerce

Top US Shippers: COVID-19 lockdowns, port congestion hampering US ag exports Agricultural shippers are bracing for another year of COVID-related disruptions that will add further costs and delays during the 2022–23 marketing season that begins in the fall. Top US Shippers: COVID-19 lockdowns, port congestion hampering US ag exports Journal of Commerce

Top US Shippers: Electronics imports hit record high in 2021 despite slower growth Persistent supply chain disruptions, along with a slight return to spending on entertainment outside of the home, contributed to a cooling of consumer demand for electronic devices in 2021. Top US Shippers: Electronics imports hit record high in 2021 despite slower growth […]

Freightos turns to public market to fuel next stage of growth Logistics software provider Freightos is being taken public on the Nasdaq, a move that will be closely scrutinized by the founders and investors of growth-stage technology providers in the logistics industry. Freightos turns to public market to fuel next stage of growth Journal of […]