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Convoy has launched a new rate quote benchmarking tool that allows shippers to easily see if the spot quote they are being provided is comparable to, higher or lower than the average. Automated quote benchmarking is now available within the Convoy shipper platform. "Shippers currently spend a lot...

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.   There is a lot of talk about the recently soaring spot rates in trans-Pacific container trade. Year-over-year increases of 70% and higher are hard to ignore,...

The bidding frenzy at the end of last week for the sale of flatbed hauler CT Transportation by Comcar ended up with Bulk Transport Company East winning the battle. Bulk, a TFI subsidiary, put in a late bid on June 18 for $15 million. Documents filed with the federal Bankruptcy Court in Delaware...

Capacity ratcheted slightly tighter across a broad swath of the country again this week, but not yet to levels (7-10%) that would trigger widespread inflation in spot market rates. Spot rates for dry vans increased faster than spot rates for refrigerated equipment, which were flattish and may be...

Radiant Logistics Inc (NYSE: RGLT), the acquisitive West Coast company, is dialing back its merger and acquisition efforts. Regarding the company's third-quarter earnings — its fiscal year begins July 1 — Bohn Crain, Founder, and CEO said in a release that Radiant came into the quarter with a plan...

Remember when you could buy groceries for your family for less than $100? Now, you’re probably happy if you get out there for less than $200. Economists call it food inflation—you call it wallet-busting. We scoured the internet and put together a list of ways to save on groceries. If you have a...