2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (359+ words) DC Velocity Start your day right! Cargo Net: July 4 cargo thieves get more sophisticated Problem is even worse this year, as 2026 has seen a rise in cargo theft severity, with fewer absolute thefts but greater value stolen. Statistics prove the…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago  (198+ words) DC Velocity Start your day right! Symbotic acquires British vendor of warehouse orchestration software Massachusetts firm will combine its warehouse automation tech with UK-based ARMS" software that coordinates people, robotics, and workflows throughout the DC. Warehouse robotics vendor Symbotic has acquired…...

1+ day, 50+ min ago  (304+ words) DC Velocity Start your day right! Ports ask feds for tighter restrictions against drone flights Unauthorized drone activity in the vicinity of port facilities raises safety, surveillance, and operational concerns, says the American Association of Port Authorities. The maritime port…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (220+ words) Move would grow CMA CGM's contract logistics arm CEVA Logistics to operate 150 warehouses and 20, 000 workers. French logistics service provider CMA CGM Group has agreed to acquire Fed Ex Supply Chain for $1. 4 billion, saying the move would nearly triple the size…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1732+ words) For our 2026 Rainmakers, success isn't about fame and fortune. It's about making a contribution to the logistics field and advancing the profession. If you'd like to nominate someone for our 2027 Rainmakers report, please send your suggestions to DC Velocity's group…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (298+ words) Leaders from Fed Ex Freight, Amazon say market volatility is driving change in less-than-truckload freight Market volatility and a fast-paced technology environment are converging to create opportunities in transportation markets, freight leaders told attendees at a less-than-truckload (LTL) industry conference…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (333+ words) Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) tech are enabling chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) to drive business value, strengthen resilience, and reimagine operating models, according to a report from analyst firm Gartner about the top supply chain technology trends for 2026. That…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (181+ words) Containerport will pause freight operations at Leatherman Terminal on August 1, citing "numerous headwinds, an uncertain trade forecast and tempered volumes." As shifting tariffs and soaring fuel prices continue to hamstring global container volumes, South Carolina Ports says it will temporarily…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (272+ words) Even with lower volumes, costs are rising as capacity tightens, analyst says. In the latest sign of recovery from a three-year recession in the over-the-road freight sector, truck freight rates rose considerably in April and May, according to the latest…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (265+ words) DC Velocity Start your day right! IFOY competition names Jungheinrich for top prize. In other categories, German logistics innovation competition also honors Libiao Robotics, Nomagic, Idealworks, The Mobile Robot Company, and Wiltsche F'rdersysteme. The international IFOY competition for innovative material…...