The year 2020 was anything but ordinary, and the imbalance caused by shutdowns and business restrictions continues to affect supply chains across the world in 2021. Such ripple effects impacted consumer spending patterns and exacerbated pricing, leading to spikes in truck freight rates.

There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates of March 2021!

With all the great success and efficiency of the approved vaccine providers, there are still challenges with the vaccine supply chain, distribution, and transportation.

Companies can't stay away from using supply chain technology to enhance their digital supply chain management and business performance.

Due to the ongoing demand for trucks after winter storms over the last few weeks, the national average for mid-haul outbound tender rejection rates has increased to 31.76%. There were some significant shifts in the following three carrier lanes: Los Angeles - Dallas, Houston - Dallas, and St. Louis - Columbus.

There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates of February 2021!

Sustainable logistics and green supply chain management practices are becoming increasingly common across the industry due to the rise in consumer expectations for businesses to be environmentally friendly.

Reverse logistics management became increasingly difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn 3 ways to manage your reverse logistics in the age of returns.

Logistics cybersecurity has been an industry concern for a long time. With more technology and devices being integrated into supply chains, the massively connected system was emerging instead of linear physical and old-wired supply chains.

There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates in January 2021!

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) released the final updates of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) on December 19, 2020. This update includes changes mainly regarding such commodities as electronics, building materials, automotive, and apparel. It is crucial for retailers to keep track of the NMFC updates, as inaccurate freight classification can increase shipment costs and disrupt operations.

Not too long ago, 2018 was heralded as an extremely successful year for the trucking industry, with the overall industry revenue up $96 billion. Increased customer demand, tremendous freight volumes, and advancements in logistics technology raised the bar on expectations. Unfortunately, 2019 couldn’t keep up. By the end of 2019, there was a 27% dip in freight rates with many companies suffering as a result.

Many supply chains were shaken due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenging economic situation has shed light on the key gaps in many companies’ transportation systems. While every supply chain executive is looking for ways to build resilience, inventory, and warehouse management become another top priority for businesses in 2021.

It’s been a few weeks since the official victory of Joe Biden in the US presidential elections. While the win of a Democratic party representative over the Republican Donald Trump has resulted in lots of discussions, many now try to forecast how it will change the US economy. Experts anticipate changes in many industries, and we are particularly interested in how Biden’s presidency will affect logistics and transportation. Here are some key things to know.