Plus: TGS Transportation shuts down, DSV taps brakes on nearshoring, construction spending slips again, and more in today's FreightCaviar newsletter.
DSV is pausing some border investments due to tariffs but advancing its 900,000-square-foot Laredo hub, as experts highlight Mexico and Latin America’s resilience in global trade growth.
U.S. construction spending fell 0.4% in June, extending a decline that threatens freight demand, as fewer housing projects reduce shipments of building materials, appliances, and home goods.
In a humorous tweet, Reed Loustalot pokes fun at a TMS (Transportation Management System) company that boasted on its website about its team's cumulative 320 years of industry experience.
If you're wondering which TMS this is, check them out here.
Oh, you want to build a TMS?
— Reed Loustalot 🚛 (@lostisreed) July 13, 2023
Good luck competing against a team who has been at it for 3 centuries
Sorry, game over. pic.twitter.com/W4gmgCr1Tk
Cargo theft is rising, and phone scams are getting smarter. Fox Logistics shares how WireBee helped them auto-block risky calls, boost visibility, and keep high-risk freight secure, without sacrificing speed or service.
Fifteen stolen loads. Four fake carriers. One ring of trucks hiding in plain sight. GenLogs uncovers how zip-tied plates, swapped MCs, and a $200K solar panel swipe exposed a coast-to-coast cargo theft network brokers missed.
Samsara aims to improve its services with investment with HappyRobot
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