Smart Highways Transform Airport Ground Transportation

Smart Highways Transform Airport Ground Transportation

The Intelligent Highway is an intelligent road system based on electromagnetic technology, designed to solve airport ground transportation congestion. Through the innovative concept of a "mobile road," this system can efficiently carry various vehicles, enabling "distributed" airport operations. It provides passengers with a faster, more comfortable, efficient, and environmentally friendly travel experience, reshaping airport ground transportation and leading the future of transportation development. This system aims to improve passenger flow and reduce delays within the airport vicinity.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Evans Transportation Launches Freight Brokerage Service

Evans Transportation Launches Freight Brokerage Service

Evans Transportation Services (ETS) launches its freight brokerage division, EFS, to address capacity shortages and declining service quality faced by manufacturers. Leveraging 25 years of industry expertise, advanced technology, and a robust carrier network, EFS aims to provide clients with broader capacity options, competitive pricing, and reliable service quality. EFS will help businesses optimize their supply chains, reduce costs, and improve efficiency by offering tailored solutions and expert support in navigating the complexities of freight transportation.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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Top Trends Transforming Transportation Management Systems

Top Trends Transforming Transportation Management Systems

The Transportation Management System (TMS) market is booming, and businesses need to understand its trends to optimize logistics and reduce costs. This article delves into eight key trends: omnichannel retail demand, globalization expansion, tactical planning capabilities, freight forecasting, embedded analytics, big data management, backhaul utilization, and planning and execution integration. It provides a reference for businesses to grasp the development direction of TMS and enhance competitiveness.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Shippers Prioritize Safety in Freight Transportation

Shippers Prioritize Safety in Freight Transportation

Shippers play a crucial role in ensuring driver safety. By optimizing appointment systems, improving loading/unloading processes, providing comfortable waiting areas, enhancing communication, re-evaluating contract terms, investing in technology, and training staff, shippers can reduce driver downtime, improve operational efficiency, lower transportation costs, and increase customer satisfaction, creating a win-win situation for all parties involved. These measures contribute to a safer and more efficient transportation ecosystem, benefiting drivers, shippers, and ultimately, the end consumers.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Expert Identifies Key Supply Chain Bottlenecks in Multimodal Transport

Expert Identifies Key Supply Chain Bottlenecks in Multimodal Transport

Industry expert Larry Gross analyzed the challenges facing multimodal transportation at the RailTrends conference, highlighting port congestion and capacity shortages as key drivers. He argued that trucking acted as a 'safety valve' during the crisis. Looking ahead, Gross emphasized the need for multimodal transportation to enhance resilience and focus on domestic market growth to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. The industry must adapt to the evolving landscape to ensure efficient and reliable transportation solutions in the face of ongoing supply chain disruptions.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Shipping Industry Faces Challenges in Container Tracking

Shipping Industry Faces Challenges in Container Tracking

This article analyzes common problems encountered in consolidated shipment voyage information inquiries, using a question posted by a user named 'Lucky Piglet' on a freight forwarding forum as an example. It addresses issues such as reasons for not finding voyage information and methods for querying cut-off dates, offering corresponding solutions. The aim is to improve information transparency during the consolidation process. It provides practical insights for freight forwarders and shippers dealing with consolidated shipments and seeking accurate and timely voyage details.

08/21/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Negotiated Rate Agreements Ease Shipping Industry Challenges

Negotiated Rate Agreements Ease Shipping Industry Challenges

The Negotiated Rates Agreement (NRA) is a document regulated by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission that ensures shipping rates are recorded and approved before loading. It protects clients' trade secrets, preventing competitors from accessing freight information. Flexport automates the generation of NRAs to meet compliance requirements, offering customers convenient authorization options to expedite their shipping processes.

08/07/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Freight Forwarding Industry Faces Digital Transformation Challenges

Freight Forwarding Industry Faces Digital Transformation Challenges

This article explores the challenges and opportunities faced by the international freight forwarding industry during its digital transformation. Emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things are reshaping traditional freight forwarding models, driving a shift from manual operations to data-driven processes. Additionally, the restructuring of conventional operational models imposes new demands and pressures on businesses.

06/10/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Key Challenges in Global Maritime Shipping Industry

Key Challenges in Global Maritime Shipping Industry

This article explores the processes and considerations of international and domestic shipping, covering the inquiry and customs clearance requirements for both export and import transportation. It outlines the basic steps for bulk and general cargo shipping, highlighting the importance of communication and information sharing to ensure the safe and timely arrival of goods.

08/06/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Shipping Triflic Anhydride Industry Challenges and Solutions

Shipping Triflic Anhydride Industry Challenges and Solutions

This article details the operational specifications and procedures for full container sea freight export of Trifluoromethanesulfonic Anhydride, covering key aspects such as cargo characteristics, booking and pre-allocation, container loading and transportation, dangerous goods declaration and commodity inspection, customs declaration, port entry inspection, and bill of lading release. It aims to provide professional guidance for relevant practitioners to ensure the safe and compliant sea transportation of dangerous goods. The article covers the entire process from initial preparation to final delivery.

07/01/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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