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Freight procurement rarely gets expensive because of one obviously bad decision. More often, transportation costs creep up through small process problems that look harmless on their own: last year’s rate becomes this year’s benchmark, carrier bids arrive in different formats, an RFP takes months to finish, or the lowest number on a spreadsheet wins without…
U.S. and Canadian officials reached an agreement to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, on July 27, according to a joint press release. The opening will be about six weeks past the originally planned June 12 debut for the new crossing. The $4.7 billion bridge will add a second span…
As of April 4, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz is still badly disrupted, and the shock is hitting the world economy. This narrow sea route carries a huge share of the world’s oil and gas. More than 40 countries are now pressing Iran to reopen it after traffic slowed to a trickle. The Associated Press…
Your forecast now drives more than purchasing. It shapes cash flow, service levels, warehouse pressure, and customer trust. That matters more in 2026 because supply chains still face tariff shocks, demand swings, and faster planning cycles. McKinsey’s 2025 supply chain survey found that demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning rank among the top AI…
Freight technology just crossed an important line. AI no longer only summarizes emails or flags late loads. It now enters the bidding loop itself. In late February, project44 launched an AI freight procurement agent that automates carrier selection, rate benchmarking, mini bids, and negotiations inside a live TMS. At the same time, C.H. Robinson and…
our freight budget can break in a week when security risk turns into invoice risk. That is exactly what happened after fresh attacks and threat warnings around the Gulf and nearby lanes. War risk insurance premiums shock global shippers because insurers, carriers, and cargo owners now price the same voyage very differently than they did…
Ocean freight rates are climbing fast because the Strait of Hormuz disruption now affects far more than Gulf cargo. If you manage bookings, budgets, or customer promises, you now face higher surcharges, tighter space, and more volatile transit plans. This article shows you what changed in early March 2026, why the cost shock spread so…