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Combating freight fraud with certificates of insurance 

Key strategies for combating fraud involve certificates of insurance for supply chain partners. 

In an industry that moves billions of dollars of goods annually, freight fraud has become increasingly concerning for supply chain professionals. Recent data from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) “State of Fraud in the Industry 2024 Report” sheds light on the alarming trends and impacts of fraudulent activities in the freight sector.

According to the TIA report, “The average gross...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/combating-freight-fraud-with-certificates-of-insurance

Port of LA’s Seroka says tariffs to cut container volumes by 10%

Container traffic at the busiest U.S. import gateway is expected to drop by 10% in the second half of the year.

Container volumes at the Port of Los Angeles are expected to plunge by double digits in the second half of the year following months of frontloading and higher import prices due to U.S. tariffs.

“It’s my view that the second half of this year, beginning July 1 through the end of the year, we’re going to start to see a drop in cargo [year on year],” said Port Executive Director Gene...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-of-las-seroka-says-tariffs-to-cut-container-volumes-by-10

Supply chain visibility tops Maersk logistics trends survey; AI finishes last

Supply chain visibility and diversification, and the Internet of Things topped a new survey of most relevant logistics trends, as AI, while broadly hyped, finished at the bottom of the list.

The Logistics Trend Map, developed by Maersk (OTC: AMKBY) in collaboration with Statista, leveraged expert interviews, deep data analysis and insights from over 500 industry leaders to construct a comprehensive guide to the most impactful trends shaping global trade and supply chains.

Chart: Maersk

Maersk in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/supply-chain-visibility-tops-maersk-logistics-trends-survey-ai-finishes-last

Q&A: Can the industry loosen up its data bottlenecks?

The logistics industry is undergoing its own data revolution, yet many companies still struggle to make data-driven decisions due to outdated processes and institutional bottlenecks. Despite investing in new systems, logistics providers and global agencies often find themselves stuck in manual workflows that hinder them from pulling the true potential from their data.

Ventagium was founded to bridge these technology gaps after its founders saw large nongovernmental organizations struggle to make...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/qa-can-the-industry-loosen-up-its-data-bottlenecks

How retail shoppers are driving changes in supply chains, demanding faster production and shipping times

In today’s fast-paced digital age, a seismic shift has occurred in the consumer goods, food and beverage, and retail sectors. The balance of power has shifted away from corporations and squarely into the hands of the end consumer. This transformation, driven largely by the rise of social media, has fundamentally altered how products are conceived, marketed and delivered to customers.

Gone are the days when businesses were the sole arbiters of trends, dictating what products would be created and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-retail-shoppers-are-driving-changes-in-supply-chains-demanding-faster-production-and-shipping-times

US weekly rail traffic shows strong gains

Big gains in both carload and intermodal traffic lifted U.S. weekly rail traffic to its biggest increase over 2024 levels in 10 weeks, and the second-biggest improvement of the year.

Statistics from the Association of American Railroads for the week that ended on Saturday show total volume of 513,553 carloads and intermodal units, an 8.6% gain over the same week a year ago. That includes 235,865 carloads, up 7.8% over the corresponding week in 2024, and 277,688 containers and trailers, up 9.4%.

Th...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-weekly-rail-traffic-shows-strong-gains

Trucks make January run for the border at railroads’ expense

North American transborder freight carried by railroads declined in January from the same month the previous year even as shipments hauled by trucks increased by double digits.

Overall transborder freight totaled $134.4 billion in January, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) said, an increase of 8.2% from January 2024.

Railroads moved $15.2 billion of that, down 2.7% y/y, while trucks accounted for $87.6 billion, up 10.2%.

While January historically is a slack period for most freight,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucks-make-january-run-for-the-border-at-railroads-expense

¿Cuál es el camión?!? Estacionamiento en vivo desde Mid-America Trucking Show

¿En el episodio 818 de What the Truck?!? Dooner Y el coanfitrión invitado especial Reed Loustalot viene a usted en vivo desde el show de camiones de Mid-America en Louisville, Kentucky. Sintonice para obtener el dedo en el pulso de lo que la comunidad de conductores dice que son sus problemas más...

https://fullavantenews.com/cual-es-el-camion-estacionamiento-en-vivo-desde-mid-america-trucking-show/?lang=es

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Parking Club live from Mid-America Trucking Show

On episode 818 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and special guest co-host Reed Loustalot are coming to you live from the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Tune in to get your finger on the pulse of what the driver community is saying their more pressing issues are. 

Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-the-truck-parking-club-live-from-mid-america-trucking-show

Beijing blocks sale of Panama Canal shipping terminals to US investor: Reports

CK Hutchison will not sign a deal as scheduled to sell its port operations near the Panama Canal to a U.S. investor and Swedish shipping line.

The Hong Kong conglomerate (OTC: CKHUF) controlled by billionaire Li Ka-shing on March 4 announced an agreement to sell control of its Hutchison Port Holdings marine terminals outside China to a consortium of BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) and TiL, the terminals arm of Geneva-based shipping firm MSC, for $23 billion. The announcement set an April 2 deadline to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/beijing-blocks-sale-of-panama-canal-shipping-terminals-to-us-investor-reports

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