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How To Get FEMA Freight In 2024
Hauling FEMA loads has evolved significantly over the years, especially regarding sourcing and management strategies
Thomas Werdine
ThinkFreight Founder
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US-Mexico Trade Hits $74B in August
U.S.-Mexico trade reached $73.77 billion in August, reflecting a 4% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the latest Census Bureau data.
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GXO Logistics Considers Sale
GXO Logistics the supply-chain services provider that separated from XPO Inc. in 2021, is currently exploring the possibility of a sale.
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Tesla Semi Gets a Thumbs Up from DHL
DHL recently shared some exciting news about their experience with the Tesla Semi, and they’re pretty impressed with its performance.
Freight Reports
Companies With The Largest Port Strike Exposure
Data from ImportGenius and Arbor Data Science highlights the companies with the greatest exposure to the strike based on the number of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) imported at these ports over the past year.
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RANKED: Top 2024 U.S. Distribution Hubs
A recent report by CommercialSearch has ranked the top 20 U.S. metropolitan areas for distribution and warehouse activity, with Dallas, Phoenix, and Savannah leading the list.
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FMCSA Operating Data Shows Capacity Decrease In Q3
Data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration indicates that trucking capacity in the industry decreased in Q3, moving closer to equilibrium.
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U.S. Ports Reopen After Dockworkers End Strike
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance have reached a tentative agreement on wages and extended their existing master contract through January 15, 2025.
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J.B Hunt Launches Logistics Venture Lab with UP.Labs
J.B. Hunt is partnering with UP.Labs to establish the Logistics Venture Lab (LVL), a new initiative aimed at addressing challenges in logistics and freight.
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Trucking Company Owner Used Semis To Smuggle Drugs to Chicago
A Texas trucking company owner has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in coordinating a drug pipeline from Mexico-Chicago.
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$17.4 Million Meth Seized at Pharr Bridge Hidden Within Coconuts
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Pharr International Bridge seized a significant amount of methamphetamine during an enforcement action over the weekend, valued at more than $17.4 million.
Review of The Week
Blue Northern Distributing: Carrier Review 🏆
This week, we spotlight Blue Northern Distributing, a specialized carrier headquartered in Eau Claire, WI, with a fleet of 17 trucks.