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TPM 2026 Recap: Key Takeaways for Shippers
TPM 2026 wrapped in Long Beach last week against an extraordinary backdrop. U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz had already reshaped the a...
What to Expect at TPM 2026: Zero Down Preview
TPM 2026 (March 1-4, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center) is where annual trans-Pacific ocean freight contracts get negotiated, and shippers who arrive without clean historical data and a s...
Manifest 2026 Recap: Key Takeaways
Manifest 2026 took place February 9-11, 2026, at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas, bringing together Fortune 500 supply chain executives, global shippers, logistics technology foun...
2024 Supply Chain Trends: What to Expect
The supply chain landscape of 2024 is in a constant state of flux, driven by technological advancements and dynamic market forces. Navigating this ever-evolving terrain requires expertise in transport...
Navigating the 2024 FedEx and UPS Rate Increases with Zero Down’s General Rate Increase Technology Tool (GRITT)
As we step into 2024, businesses across the globe are facing a familiar challenge in the shipping industry – the annual rate increases by FedEx and UPS. This year, both carriers have announced an av...