Estes Express Lines achieves “clear line of sight” with a new visibility application, tailored to customer preferences defined by WWEX, a third-party logistics provider specializing in serving small to medium-sized shippers.

When consumers are informed about the carbon cost of shipping and the environmental impact of their choices, they are empowered to make decisions that align with their values.

Ultimately, mesh networks can handle fluctuations in supply and demand, optimize routes, and create transparency and accountability in the supply chain.

This report delves into the crucial relationship between last mile delivery solutions and preparedness for potential supply chain disruptions, notably major carrier strikes.

To make the most of available resources, provide more delivery choices, and achieve maximum efficiency, it is essential to effectively manage multi-carrier operations in real-time.

Jey Yokeley, vice president sales with TransImpact, details the way that technology — especially in the form of artificial intelligence and machine learning — is aiding how both parcel carriers and shippers make key decisions in an increasingly complex industry.

Parcel customers are moving away from a sole focus on speed of delivery to a concern about price, and carriers must respond by controlling their costs, says Dave Loonam, senior vice president of sales with DHL eCommerce.

UPS cut its annual adjusted operating margin to between 10.8% and 11.3%, down from the previous forecast of 11.8%.

This year’s finalists are Western Logistics Express' Tori Blake, Shelley Simpson of J.B. Hunt Transport Services and Walmart's Megan Ferguson.

Parcel shippers need to strike a delicate balance between loyalty to carriers and the desire to diversifying their service providers, says Oscar Gladman, director of parcel carrier development with Geodis.