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The LTL market is trending more toward a pricing structure based on the actual cost to move freight, leading to a focus on profitability versus market share. Explore what is driving LTL rate increases and common fees that are becoming standardized in the market.
The shift towards innovation and improvement provides a platform for optimizing supply chain networks, strengthening supplier relationships, and...
As the industry continues to change, so does the role of logistics providers. Their role was initially conceived...
The North American supply chain is a dynamic market with significant growth potential. Several industry trends are gaining...
ProTrans is strengthening its load tracking capabilities by integrating with the transportation visibility leader, project44. This system gives...
5G is the next big thing in logistics (and frankly most industries) technology. Industry experts (like those from...
ProTrans is proud to announce that we have moved our transportation management system (TMS), OPTIMIZ, to Microsoft Azure....
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant...
Time is running out before the final implementation of the ELD mandate. December 16th is the start of...
Many companies have long been prepared for the upcoming ELD mandate implementation. The December 16th deadline was published...
The final implementation date for the new ELD mandate is December 16th, 2019. This mandate will significantly affect...
With the final ELD implementation date approaching (December 16, 2019) it is important for carriers to be ready....
Modern supply chains operate differently than previous ones. Each operation requires maximum efficiency and effectiveness for you to...
On October 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)...
One of today’s largest cost-increasing issues for companies is supply chain disruption. Each year, companies pay millions of...
Operating a warehouse is one of the most complicated functions in any company’s supply chain. It involves numerous...
If yours is like most companies, you are probably focusing on continual improvement. It is a consistent standard...
Many companies, today, are falling behind with their logistics technology. They either try and save money to operate...
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,...
In the fast-paced world of logistics, today, logistics managers need all of the help they can get....
From the Berlin Airlift in 1948 to modern industry (retail, logistics, finance, banking, etc.), EDI has been a...
The shift towards innovation and improvement provides a platform for optimizing supply chain networks, strengthening supplier relationships, and...
As the industry continues to change, so does the role of logistics providers. Their role was initially conceived...
The North American supply chain is a dynamic market with significant growth potential. Several industry trends are gaining...
One of today’s top concerns for consumers is the issue of sustainability. Key players in logistics as well...
Environmental impact has been a large concern for the logistics industry over the past few decades. Between 1990...
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant...
On October 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)...
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,...
According to Quality Assurance Professor Dr. Noriaki Kano, customers have three levels of needs – Expected Needs,...
Private trucking companies are working hard to make sure their practices and vehicles are more sustainable and environmentally...
2019 is in full swing and the current logistics trends are being established. This year, the trends fall...
Businesses today are looking for ways to be more sustainable – particularly in their supply chains. Transportation has...
The American Society of Civil Engineers produces a report card every four years for the state of the...
One of the largest sustainability concerns for logistics companies today is carbon emissions and harmful greenhouse gases. According...
Sustainability is quickly becoming a hot buzzword in business today. The concept is quickly transitioning from a “perk”...
Since 2015, the United Nations and others have strived to help businesses attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Each...
For any company that ships products, pallets are an essential resource for moving materials safely and efficiently. In...
Mexico's ports face ongoing issues from congestion and limited infrastructure to bureaucratic delays that affect supply chain costs....
As the interest in Mexico by international companies continues to rise so does the need for infrastructure investments...
Collaboration is crucial in today's global economy and within the logistics industry. One growing area of collaboration we...
Following a recent panel at last week's ALSC Global conference, we look at the essential role that flexibility...
Logistics companies implement various strategies and technologies to engineer solutions that optimize the supply chain and reduce transportation...
The ongoing discussions surrounding the GSP renewal present a pivotal moment for businesses engaged in international trade. Understanding...
Understanding and complying with customs regulations is essential for ensuring smooth international shipping. With global markets becoming increasingly...
With increased trade volumes between the U.S. and Mexico, the border is a pivotal point for international trade....
The explosion of cross-border freight into Mexico is a multifaceted trend reshaping the landscape of international trade. It’s...
We're thrilled to share that ProTrans has achieved TISAX certification, a testament to our unwavering commitment to data...
Ensuring the safety and well-being of workers is paramount. Committed to the highest standards, ProTrans is currently taking...
The SAT in Mexico released Carta Porte version 3.0, which went into full effect at the end of...
With shipping on the rise and driver numbers falling, manufacturers need to streamline their freight operations. Many companies...
Restoration operations are underway following the collapse of Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore. Governor Wes Moore...
Strategic shifts in supply chain dynamics are driving an uptick in cross-border freight, particularly within the automotive sector,...
ProTrans International, an award-winning logistics and supply chain management provider, proudly announces its 30th anniversary as a trusted...
ProTrans International, an award-winning logistics and supply chain management provider, proudly announces its 30th anniversary as a trusted...
In a recent state of the union address, President Joe Biden warned the American people that the international...
There are many modes to ship your freight either down the street or across the globe. The mode...
Since the beginning of the COVID epidemic, vessel counts in the critical shipping ports of Los Angeles and...
The LTL market is trending more toward a pricing structure based on the actual cost to move freight,...
Mexico's ports face ongoing issues from congestion and limited infrastructure to bureaucratic delays that affect supply chain costs....
As the interest in Mexico by international companies continues to rise so does the need for infrastructure investments...
In the midst of an active hurricane season and the recent disruptions from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton,...
Collaboration is crucial in today's global economy and within the logistics industry. One growing area of collaboration we...
Following a recent panel at last week's ALSC Global conference, we look at the essential role that flexibility...
As we celebrate National Driver Appreciation Week, we want to recognize that drivers are the backbone of logistics...
Logistics companies implement various strategies and technologies to engineer solutions that optimize the supply chain and reduce transportation...
While the industry faces significant shortages in commercial drivers, one strategy being used in the U.S. is the...
The ongoing discussions surrounding the GSP renewal present a pivotal moment for businesses engaged in international trade. Understanding...
Understanding and complying with customs regulations is essential for ensuring smooth international shipping. With global markets becoming increasingly...
With increased trade volumes between the U.S. and Mexico, the border is a pivotal point for international trade....
The explosion of cross-border freight into Mexico is a multifaceted trend reshaping the landscape of international trade. It’s...
The SAT in Mexico released Carta Porte version 3.0, which went into full effect at the end of...
Consolidation is a logistics process in which multiple less-than-full shipments from various shippers share cargo space in a...
Effective procurement process management is a cornerstone for optimizing supply chain performance and driving organizational success. The intricate...
A recap of Jump Start 2024: The Definitive Supply Chain Intelligence Gathering put on by SMC³. This is...
The North American supply chain is a dynamic market with significant growth potential. Several industry trends are gaining...
Indianapolis, IN – ProTrans International, LLC, an award-winning Indianapolis based transportation and supply chain management provider that specializes...
Oftentimes, looking through logistics news and industry reports, “driver shortages” is a glaring issue that stands out among...
The ongoing discussions surrounding the GSP renewal present a pivotal moment for businesses engaged in international trade. Understanding...
Understanding and complying with customs regulations is essential for ensuring smooth international shipping. With global markets becoming increasingly...
With increased trade volumes between the U.S. and Mexico, the border is a pivotal point for international trade....
The explosion of cross-border freight into Mexico is a multifaceted trend reshaping the landscape of international trade. It’s...
The SAT in Mexico released Carta Porte version 3.0, which went into full effect at the end of...
According to the Reverse Logistics Association, reverse logistics operations account for anywhere from 3-15 percent of the U.S.’s...
Early in March, the U.S. House of Representatives formed a bi-partisan caucus to help both current and future...
2020 is the beginning of a new decade, and with it, the logistics industry will see some significant...
Trade negotiators have come to an agreement on key areas of contention in the new USMCA trade policy....
Time is running out before the final implementation of the ELD mandate. December 16th is the start of...
Many companies have long been prepared for the upcoming ELD mandate implementation. The December 16th deadline was published...
The final implementation date for the new ELD mandate is December 16th, 2019. This mandate will significantly affect...
With the final ELD implementation date approaching (December 16, 2019) it is important for carriers to be ready....
Since its rollout, December 18, 2017, the trucking industry has been abuzz about the ELD mandate and its...
Technology, greater accessibility to information, and global connectivity has improved the overall experience of the end consumer. However,...
Regulations are one of the largest concerns faced by the trucking industry today. On the one hand,...
“30 minutes or less” was the promise Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, made in 2013 talking about Amazon’s Prime...
Private trucking companies are working hard to make sure their practices and vehicles are more sustainable and environmentally...
Hours of service requirements have been around nearly as long as trucks themselves. The first HOS rules were...
New hours of service rules are being reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget according...
