Third-party logistics providers already make a big impact on the transportation industry today. According to surveys, the amount of 3PLs users is growing and has reached 81 percent for domestic transportation in 2018. There is no surprise that fast and convenient shipping is a must for a company’s success. Demands for delivery rates and customer service rise every day. Therefore, efficient transportation management and awareness of 3PL trends become crucial to stay in the game.

In the age of Amazon, the only thing that is growing faster than the e-commerce sector is customers’ demands. Once a shipment is scheduled or an item is purchased, the customer is constantly looking for updates on the shipment, no matter if it’s an individual shipper or a large corporation.

Technology and digital innovations are making a significant impact on every industry. With all of the new advancements being made, there is a constant hanging question: will online services replace freight brokers? Depending on the industry, the answers may differ, but recent years have shown that nothing major is taking place yet. There is no doubt that digitalization is changing our lives and the process of running the business. But it definitely won’t do all the work.

Why is supply chain security important? As digitalization takes over the world, there is a raging demand for transferring loads of data to cloud storage. The transportation industry is no exception, considering the exponential growth of the e-commerce sector. Logistics companies and businesses are constantly working to stay ahead of new industry trends and technology but may often overlook one important aspect that is becoming a crucial part of the logistics industry – supply chain security, and cybersecurity in particular. ­

There have been many new developments that have helped make truck drivers lives easier. New technology, specifically trucker technology, has been created to make drivers’ lives easier and help ensure their safety. New truck driver technology consists of electronic logging devices, GPS tracking, mobile apps and voice activation. Today we will be analyzing the different types of trucker technology that is used today and how it can help make drivers lives easier.

Intermodal transport has recently become a popular topic throughout the transportation industry. Many companies have started utilizing intermodal to save them time and money on their shipments. We will discuss the reason many companies switch to intermodal transport, and how intermodal transport can save companies money, increase the safety & transit of a shipment, and even help reduce the company’s environmental footprint.

There were many new and exciting developments throughout the transportation and shipping industry during this month. Check out some of the top stories that made headlines during September!

There are millions of different products that are shipped out throughout the country every day. The logistics industry makes it possible for stores all over the world to replenish its inventory to meet consumers’ needs. Grocery stores, for example, rely on shipments to bring in produce from various locations all over the country to provide a wide variety of goods in their stores. This can include products ranging from bananas and granola bars to milk and beef. For grocery stores to successfully ship these produce items, refrigerated shipping is necessary so that the products don’t spoil and go bad along their journey.

Technology has completely taken over today’s world. Whether it is going to the grocery store, ordering items online, or just typing a question into Google – we expect products and answers almost instantly. As the demand for products and goods continues to grow, so does the importance of truck drivers.

There is no denying that Amazon is making its way to be a major competitor in today’s industry. Many companies, especially retail companies, feel pressure from Amazon to meet customers online and connect them with simple shipping solutions. The Amazon effect is a term used in the industry to explain how the company has changed the way consumers get goods and has introduced them to a seamless shopping process with almost immediate results.

There were many new and exciting developments throughout the transportation and shipping industry during this month. We have put together some of the top trending transportation topics that made headlines in August.

Trucks move a substantial amount of valuable goods over the roads, which makes them an attractive object for stealing. Cargo theft is especially common during the holidays or weekends. At this time, truck drivers park their vehicles and trailers for either the day or an extended period of time, making loads vulnerable. Cargo theft occurs from time to time and normally takes place in areas close to major cities. Shippers and carriers can take measures to increase cargo security and eliminate chances of cargo theft, using cargo theft prevention tips.

The Future of the Freight Supply Chain From drones for online fulfillment to mobile robots in warehouses, the current supply chain is undergoing a major transformation. With the extensive possibilities in AI, the future supply chain holds the promise of being completely autonomous and self-sustaining.

The intense hurricane season in 2017 was historical not only because of the massive scale and great number of storms, but also how destructive each storm was to the communities. What have supply chain managers and business leaders learned from last year’s hurricanes? Today we will cover how you can prepare your supply chain for the dreaded hurricane season ahead.