Trucking Capacity Bets Grow as Major Carriers Expand Terminal Networks
Prime Inc. announced a $160 million investment to build a new regional hub near Griffin, Georgia, creating over 120 full‑time jobs and adding driver‑training and maintenance facilities. The hub aims to increase Southeast density and improve driver recruitment amid industry shortages. Meanwhile, Old Dominion Freight Line opened a $7 million, 65‑door terminal in Pasco, Washington, expanding its LTL capacity and service speed in the Pacific Northwest. SONAR data shows steady freight growth in the Southeast versus more volatile demand in the Northwest, explaining the carriers’ divergent expansion strategies.
Commentary: FedEx and UPS Need to Move up the E-Commerce Food Chain
Legacy parcel carriers FedEx and UPS are under unprecedented pressure as their biggest retail customers build private residential delivery networks. B2C shipments now represent about 70% of the parcel market, up from 10% in 1985, forcing carriers to rethink a...
3PL Marketing Spend Efficiency Diverged Dramatically in Q4: LeadCoverage
LeadCoverage’s Q4 2025 Supply Chain Growth Index reveals a stark split in 3PL marketing efficiency, with the median Logistics Growth Efficiency Ratio (LGER) dropping to $4.84 of pipeline per marketing dollar. While the average LGER sits at $25.74, the range...
U.S.-Mexico Trade Hits $73B in February as Border Capacity Tightens
U.S.-Mexico two‑way trade hit $73.2 billion in February, a 7 % year‑over‑year increase, keeping Mexico as America’s top trading partner. The United States exported $28.9 billion to Mexico while importing $44.3 billion, resulting in a $16.8 billion trade deficit. Port Laredo, Texas, moved more than...
White Paper – Beyond Tracking: How Real-Time Visibility Fuels Fleet Profitability
Trimble released a new white paper titled “Beyond Tracking: How Real-Time Visibility Fuels Fleet Profitability,” highlighting how high‑fidelity data integration can eliminate communication gaps, shrink dwell times, and deepen shipper relationships. The ebook argues that real‑time visibility should move from...
California Regulators Have Started a Regulatory Push on Diesel TRU Emissions
California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) has quietly stepped up enforcement of its diesel-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) rules, demanding registration, labeling and quarterly reporting from both TRU owners and large warehouses. The 2022 amendment requires owners to shift 15% of...
Crane Worldwide Logistics Expands Into Spain Through Acquisition
Crane Worldwide Logistics announced the acquisition of Blue Cargo, a Spanish freight forwarder, to broaden its European network. Blue Cargo adds air, ocean and road freight capabilities along with customs clearance and a bonded warehouse in Madrid that serves Spain...
Stolen Freight Is Still Moving Through Clean Systems
A $1 million LEGO shipment was recovered in California only after a suspicious‑activity tip, not through any automated verification. The incident mirrors a broader trend where cargo theft slips through normal freight workflows, as seen in Texas with $470,000 of stolen...
Red Flags as Busiest Asia-US Trade Lane Hits OOCL Results
Orient Overseas Container Line’s parent OOIL reported a 7.6% drop in Q1 2026 liner revenue to $2.14 bn, even as liftings rose 1.7% to 1.997 m TEU. Capacity grew 4.3% year‑on‑year, pushing average revenue per TEU down 9.1%. The trans‑Pacific lane was...
Borderlands Mexico: China Automakers Gain Ground as U.S. Exports Soften
U.S. finished‑vehicle exports to North America are showing early signs of softening just as Chinese automakers, led by BYD and Geely, are expanding rapidly in Mexico. In March, Mexico produced 343,520 light vehicles and exported 310,205 units, a 4.2% year‑over‑year...
Amazon DSPs in NYC Fight for Survival Against ‘No Subcontractor’ Proposal
The New York City Council is weighing the Delivery Protection Act, which would ban subcontracting for delivery firms and require city licensing, effectively forcing Amazon’s Direct Service Providers (DSPs) to either shut down or be absorbed into Amazon itself. The...
EV Realty Opens Major Truck Charging Hub in San Bernardino
EV Realty launched its flagship multi‑fleet truck charging hub in San Bernardino, installing 76 high‑power ports with 9.9 MW of grid capacity. The facility can service more than 200 medium‑ and heavy‑duty electric trucks daily under the company’s Powered Properties model,...
Project44 Unveils Fleet of AI Agents at Customer Event Decision44
Project44 unveiled a suite of AI agents at its Decision44 event, promising to compress the traditional three‑step logistics workflow—truth, decision, action—into seconds. After a decade and $1.5 billion in R&D, the company now leverages a data graph of over 1 billion daily...
FAA Approves 1st Boeing 777-200 Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion
The FAA has granted certification to Mammoth Freighters for converting Boeing 777‑200 passenger jets into dedicated cargo aircraft, marking the first such conversion. Ethiopian Airlines will send two of its 777‑200s for conversion, while Jetran has purchased four additional jets...
FedEx Freight Sets Goalposts for Standalone Business
FedEx Freight outlined its standalone strategy ahead of a June 1 spin‑off from FedEx Corp, positioning the pure‑play LTL carrier for focused growth. Management forecast 4‑6% revenue CAGR and 10‑12% adjusted operating‑income growth, targeting a mid‑term operating margin of roughly...
