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FreightWaves NOW is your daily source for the most impactful news in logistics. We break down the complex world of freight—covering trucking, rail, air, and ocean markets—to bring you actionable insights. Whether you are a carrier, shipper, or broker, we provide the data-driven context you need to navigate a volatile market.
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Feb 27, 2023 • 8min
Union Pacific looking for new CEO after shareholder complaints
Joanna Marsh - Senior Staff Writer - FreightWaves - Falls Church, VA
UP CEO Lance Fritz had “lost the confidence of shareholders, employees, customers, and regulators.” Soroban Capital Partners is asking for “a seasoned executive who has a proven track record of railroad operating excellence.”
What was Soroban unhappy about?
What are the next steps?
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Feb 27, 2023 • 6min
3rd Carrier Update
Both diesel and spot rates continue to decline
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Feb 27, 2023 • 11min
Wal-Mart’s latest earnings call numbers
Mike Baudendistel - Head of Intermodal Solutions - FreightWaves - Dallas, TX
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Feb 27, 2023 • 6min
2nd Carrier Update 02/27/2023
Which regions are best for reefer?
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Feb 27, 2023 • 13min
How much money/time does Nikola have?
Alan Adler - Midwest Bureau Chief - FreightWaves - Nunica, MI
Questions over how much money/time Nikola has - what is the latest on this?
Now that their financial hardship is public, what are they doing to extend the life of the company?
And they are still looking for suitors for their hydrogen based business, how is that going?
What are their chances to be bought?
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Feb 27, 2023 • 6min
1st Carrier Update 02/27/2023
Reefer freight volumes pick back up slightly, rejection rates remain steady
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Feb 27, 2023 • 11min
Nearshoring has created a warehousing/distribution center boom at border
Noi Mahoney - Borderlands Writer - FreightWaves - San Antonio, TX
Topic: Nearshoring has created a warehousing/distribution center boom at border
What is going on here?
When we say border - is everything right at the border or is it spreading out away from border crossings?
What has this done to the local real estate economy there?
What kinds of companies or industries are starting to take advantage of this?
Topic: ZF Group announces $250M expansion in Mexico
Ths is a German auto company - what made them want to expand to Mexico?
How much is Europe looking at Mexico as a manufacturing hub?
Topic: Ascend working with Volvo’s Autonomous lane in Texas
What can you tell us about this new partnership?
Is this indicative that we’re seeing a lot more relationships being formed when it comes to the race to autonomy?
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Feb 24, 2023 • 5min
4th Carrier Update 02/24/2023
Lanes of the Day
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Feb 24, 2023 • 11min
Technology and freight, the good, the bad and the misunderstood
Ryan Rogers - CEO - Text Locate
Matt McLelland - VP for Innovation - Covenant Transport
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Feb 24, 2023 • 5min
3rd Carrier Update 02/24/2023
What is AGRATE?
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