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FreightCaviar Visits Berlin, Germany: A Freight Tech Hub
Berlin, which some dub the âSilicon Valleyâ of the EU, also has a vibrant freight tech scene.
West Coast, Houston Ports Show Strong February Imports
February saw significant cargo volume increases at San Pedro Bay Complex and Port Houston.
TIA Announces Lineup for Inaugural Media Day at the 2024 Capital Ideas Conference
"Our inaugural Media Day at the 2024 Capital Ideas Conference is a proud moment to spotlight the diverse and innovative companies driving the logistics industry forward,â said Anne Reinke, TIA president & CEO.
Central California Cartage Files for Bankruptcy
Central California Cartage, a freight logistics company, faces bankruptcy with significant debts and a drop in revenue.
The Battle Against Unpaid Freight Bills
Unpaid bills can stem from a variety of scenarios: scams involving fraudulent loads, instances of double-brokering and more. Each scenario presents its own set of challenges, requiring brokers to adapt and employ different strategies for resolution.
Becker Logistics Recovering From Ransomware Attack
Early this year, Becker faced a ransomware attack that crippled their operations, prompting a major rebuild.
Elevating Trust in Freight Through Exceptional Customer Service
Trust issues? In freight, theyâre a big deal. Heavy skepticism surrounds brokers and digital marketplaces. This lack of trust can slow things down and make every transaction a bit more tense. The solution? Unparalleled customer service.
Arrive Logistics March 2024 Freight Market Update
Arrive Logistics provides a March Update to its 2024 Forecast: Prepare for continued loose market conditions with regional volatility as produce season approaches.
Podcasts
FreightCaviar Podcast: Michael Sachaj of Hyde Park Angels (First Investor in FourKites)
Raising Millions for Freight Tech: Michael Sachaj has seen many companies come and go throughout his career, so itâs only natural that he knows a good start-up when he sees one.
The Story Behind Critical Brokerage Services
On our latest episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down with Roman Velychko and Max Nikiforets, the Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Critical Brokerage Services (CBS), based in Vancouver, Washington.
FreightCaviar Podcast: Marco Vargas-Avila and Anthony Fecarotta
The first tool a salesperson should have is relationship-based selling, and the second is persistence. You have to be able to take no for an answer, keep going, and not take it personally.
FreightCaviar Podcast: Mark Riskowitz, VP of Operations at Caraway
Caraway's VP of Operations advocates for broker partners who use technology to enhance efficiency, stressing the shift from traditional email-based methods to more technologically advanced, effective partnerships.
Newsletters
đŁ Zero-Emission Freight Corridor
Plus, Revoy's trailer add-on boosts semi-trucks from burning 6 mpg to 120 mpg, 205 MCs exited the market last week, and HappyRobot AI launches to automate tracking calls.
đŁ The Cost of Operating a Truck in 2024
Plus, Flock Freight trims down operations, former trucking CEO gets a $5.5M goodbye, and Alaskan truckers are cashing in.
đŁ DAT One Problem
Plus, layoffs at MoLo & Parade, an Illinois trucking company with 183 trucks files for bankruptcy, and Zynning goes mainstream.
đŁ February Massacre
Today, we're examining last month's steep decline in rates. Plus, Uber Freight's ambitious expansion in Europe, the performance of U.S. imports in February, and the implications of the MOVE Act on truck weight limits.