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FreightWaves NOW is your daily source for the most impactful news in logistics. We break down the complex world of freight—covering trucking, rail, air, and ocean markets—to bring you actionable insights. Whether you are a carrier, shipper, or broker, we provide the data-driven context you need to navigate a volatile market.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 13min
Revolutionizing Supply Chains: Insights from Nulogy
Explore how Nulogy is transforming supply chain management with cutting-edge technology, enhancing visibility and efficiency for retailers and CPG companies. Discover proactive strategies for navigating global supply chain challenges. Join us for expert insights on Freightwaves TV.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 10min
E-commerce and the grocery store
Mary O'Connell chats with Dana Krug, senior vice president - cold chain fulfillment at Phononic about the rise of e-commerce in the grocery store setting and how carbon emissions can be drastically cut at the store level.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 11min
Nikola's Push into Hydrogen Technology: A Deep Dive into Future of Electric Vehicles
Explore the latest insights on Nikola's transition to hydrogen technology, its impact on the electric vehicle market, and the potential for sustainability in trucking fleets. Join Thomas Wasson in this insightful discussion on FreightWaves TV.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 14min
Exploring the Resurgence of Natural Gas as a Diesel Alternative in Trucking
Join Kaylee Nix and Alan Adler as they delve into the growing adoption of natural gas engines, fueled by innovations like Cummins' X-15, and its impact on trucking efficiency, emissions, and regulatory compliance. Tune in to Truck Tech on Wednesday afternoons for insights and updates.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 11min
Bid Season and the 3PLs
Mary O'Connell chats with FreightWaves' own Thomas Wasson on some current events in the supply chain as well as what can be expected for bid season this year.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 11min
Securing Retail Assets: The Role of RFID Technology in Theft Prevention
Welcome back to the FreightWaves Community Spotlight! In today's episode, host Kaylee Nix is joined by Grace Sharkey after her whirlwind travels. They dive into the pulse of the industry following Manifest, the kickoff to conference season. Transitioning seamlessly, they explore the timely topic of theft prevention in retail, focusing on the role of RFID technology. Grace provides insights into the deployment of RFID on a massive scale, its impact on inventory management, and its effectiveness in curbing theft. They discuss the potential expenses involved and whether these costs are justifiable, pondering if they might be passed down to consumers. Later, they tease the upcoming show, delving into shipper expectations for 2024 and the ongoing market fluctuations. Tune in for a deep dive into retail resilience and stay informed about the evolving logistics landscape!
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Feb 23, 2024 • 10min
Temperature-controlled D2C fulfillment
Mary O'Connell chats with Grip about the new temperature-controlled fulfillment centers they've built and started offering customers and the future of the D2C temperature-controlled space.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 11min
CVSA International Roadcheck's 2024 Focus Revealed
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Feb 21, 2024 • 10min
Forterra demonstrates new service under new name
Alan Adler talks about how Forterra (not Proterra) is working on its autonomous yard tech. He also reveals a new potential future over at Hylion.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 14min
Effective marketing and freight brokers
Mary O'Connell chats with Tai about knowing when and where brokers should be investing their marketing budget.
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