Tag: shippers
-
The Role of Technology in the Evolution of Partial Truckload Shipping
Partial truckload shipping continues to evolve with technology, and it’s become much more popular over the last few years. This freight movement method allows shippers to combine their PTL freight with other shipments to fill a truckload. Both dry van and reefer trucks containing meat, dairy, and produce can benefit most from shipping multiple loads…
-
XPO Logistics adds Covid-19 dashboard to XPO Connect
XPO Logistics, a global provider of supply chain solutions, has introduced a new digital dashboard for shippers and carriers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The company integrated the tools with its XPO Connect digital freight platform in North America and Europe. Mario Harik, CIO, XPO Logistics, says: “We’re giving our customers a central source…
-
Industrial Networks prepares to launch rail automation drone
Industrial Networks (INet) is launching a drone that it says is “capable of fully autonomous scanning of the railyard for inventory and inspection of a railcar”. The company has been developing the drone since 2005, and last year applied to the authorities for a drone flying licence. INet says the drone has transformed the rail industry for shippers and…