Transportation & Distribution

Comarch Named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide E-Invoicing Compliance Solutions

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Comarch has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Compliant E-Invoicing Solutions 2026 Vendor Assessment. The report evaluates worldwide technology providers on both their current capabilities and their long‑term strategy for helping enterprises manage compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an e-Invoicing System Provider

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Find out how to choose an e-invoicing partner that keeps you compliant, connected, and ready for what’s next.

Retail Compliance Guide for CPG Brands

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Retail compliance has become a growing challenge for CPG brands selling through major retailers. From OTIF requirements and routing guides to EDI, ASNs, labeling, pallet standards, and appointment scheduling, every retailer brings its own set of requirements, and every compliance failure can impact margins and operations.

South African Company Tests World's Longest Freight Train

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The 4.7-mile train was said to have completed a 534-mile test run on October 17, from Saldanha Bay on South Africa's western coast, to an inland ore mine.

Staying Ahead of Cargo Theft: Building a More Secure Supply Chain

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:07:10 -0400

Cargo theft is becoming more organized, more sophisticated and more difficult to prevent. Criminals are increasingly using identity fraud, strategic deception and coordinated theft rings to target high-value shipments, forcing shippers, logistics providers and carriers to rethink how they protect freight.

Maersk, Hateco Sign Vietnam Rail Freight Project Deal

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The proposed network will include a rail freight terminal in Haiphong and three container facilities across northern provinces.

Five Current Challenges Preventing Real-Time Visibility in Connected Manufacturing

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“Connected manufacturing,” incorporates machines, technology systems, people and data into real-time operational ecosystems, replacing siloed, manual workflows.

Supply Chain Resilience Can Fight the Hidden Cost of Congestion

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Twenty-first century supply chains are too complex to simply ask, “What just happened?” Operators need to think strategically.

Stop Delivery Costs from Eating Your Growth: The 2027 Delivery Cost Reset

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:17:19 -0400

Delivery cost rose 12% for the median US operator in 2026, and 88% of operators say it is growing as fast as revenue or faster. With UPS and FedEx peak surcharges already live, cost-to-serve is under pressure just as customers redefine what good delivery means.

U.S. Allows Dark-Fleet Oil Tankers to Shed Sanctions, Wright Says

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Investors are proposing to buy idled sanctioned tankers, refurbish them and use them to transport non-sanctioned oil.

Their 3PL Dropped Them in 2022 – They Have Grown 15x Since

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As Chagrinovations, a consumer goods invention company, was on the verge of expanding from D2C sales into nationwide retail and marketplace channels, its existing 3PL provider ended the relationship, citing the company’s small size. The transition created an immediate need for a logistics partner capable not only of supporting existing fulfillment operations, but also of scaling alongside an increasingly complex and diverse business.

The Doorstep Decides

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For retail and eCommerce brands, the customer experience doesn’t end at checkout. The delivery experience is often the last impression a brand makes, yet it can also be one of the parts of the customer journey it controls least.

Breaking Down the Warehouse vs. Transportation Divide

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Transportation costs are climbing, putting pressure on companies to find savings wherever they can. But the most obvious place to look is the transportation budget itself, where an organization can negotiate carrier rates, rebid contracts or shift freight to a cheaper service.

Oracle Moves Gas by Trucks to Avoid Data Center Power Delays

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A plan to use trucks to deliver compressed natural gas to a data center, called Project Jupiter, would let Oracle get the early stages of it online before a key pipeline enters service.

From visibility to autonomy: The next evolution of supply chains

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:51:15 -0400

Join HERE Technologies, DCSA and AWS to explore how trusted data, industry standards and predictive intelligence can move supply chains beyond visibility toward proactive orchestration.

FMCSA Pulls 78 Truckers Out of Service in Multi-State Crackdown

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:43:03 -0400

Of the drivers pulled from service, 12 were cited for failing English language proficiency requirements that went into effect in June 2025.

Their 3PL Dropped Them in 2022 – They Have Grown 15x Since

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Fulfilled by Staples’ commitment to Chagrinovations’ ever-evolving needs was the difference between a supposedly undersized company not worth adding to a vendor list and a rapidly growing one in high demand.

FAA Grounds Flights at Seven Airports After Equipment Outage

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:06:17 -0400

The issue stemmed from a primary circuit breakdown at the FAA's Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control facility, which led to a loss of radio and radar equipment.

What happens when your route plan meets reality?

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:49:40 -0400

The best delivery plan rarely survives first contact with the real world. Traffic, delays and last-minute changes can quickly create a gap between what was planned and what drivers must manage on the road. The result is missed delivery windows, inefficient operations and the same disruptions repeating day after day.

Shortage of Supertankers Threatens Long-Haul Oil Flow

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In some parts of the world, there are barely any of the ships — each the length of three football fields — left for hire.

Maersk Puts in Orders for 26 New Container Ships

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:19:20 -0400

Each ship will have a capacity of 18,600 twenty-foot equivalent units, with dual-fuel engines that can operate on liquefied natural gas.

USDOT Relaxes Service Hour Limits for Truckers Hauling Fuel

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:30:14 -0400

Truck drivers transporting fuel can now operate up to 16 hours within a 24 hour window, up from the usual standard of 14 hours under normal conditions.

Ports of LA, Long Beach Propose Incentives for Zero-Emission Trucks

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:44:47 -0400

The San Pedro Bay Ports Complex will offer qualifying zero-emission trucks $60 per terminal visit, totaling up to $36,000 per vehicle annually.

Gebrüder Weiss Calls On Artists to Envision Future of Transportation

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Gebrüder Weiss will accept paintings, illustrations, digital art, mixed media, photography, or any other original visual works.

Watch: Introducing Omnicarrier Decision Intelligence From Reveel

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Reveel CEO Josh Dunham introduces Omnicarrier Decision Intelligence (ODI), an AI-native feature set that allows shippers to plan and manage their optimal carrier networks in real time.

Five Industry Shifts Transportation Leaders Can't Ignore

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With transportation and logistics operations focused on delivering products and services to specific locations, parts of the industry will always be physical in nature. But what’s now disrupting the sector more than anything are digital forces, from AI-driven automation to increasingly volatile global trade networks.

Watch: Introducing Reveel IQ for Shipping and Parcel Spend Management

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:21:49 -0400

Michael Falls, chief customer officer of Reveel, introduces the company’s AI-driven tool for shipping and parcel spend management, to debut at Parcel Forum ’26 in Orlando, Florida on September 14-16.

Preparing for Peak Season: What to Ask an Expedite Provider Before You Need One

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

None of these questions is hard to ask. They’re only hard to ask in November, with a line down and a dispatcher on hold.

Cargo Thieves Steal 800 Barrels of Guinness in U.K.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:45:34 -0400

Thieves drove two trucks into a distribution center and hitched them up to trailers holding a combined total of about 70,000 pints of the signature beer before driving away.

Dry Bulk Shipping Rates Surge on Tight Capesize Vessel Supply

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Shares in dry-bulk carriers have also surged this year, outpacing even the stock of tanker owners as Middle East traffic disruptions upend the wider maritime sector.