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Supreme Court Declares Current Tariffs Illegal: What It Means for Shippers, Importers, and Global Supply Chains
How the Supreme Court's ruling against emergency-powers tariffs affects duties, landed costs, and compliance, and what supply chain leaders should...
Read the article →Platform Fatigue in Freight: Why Logistics Needs an Ecosystem Approach
Why running freight on a stack of disconnected platforms has become a business risk, and how an integrated ecosystem approach answers it.
Read the article →Visibility Beyond Ocean: What True Multi-Modal Insight Should Look Like
Why ocean-only tracking isn't real visibility, and what genuine multi-modal insight should deliver across every leg of a shipment.
Read the article →What to Look for in a Visibility Platform: A Buyer's Checklist
A seven-point checklist for evaluating supply chain visibility platforms, covering end-to-end coverage, integration, data accuracy, and vendor...
Read the article →Why Logistics Tech Needs More Integration — Not More Tools
Freightgate CEO Martin Hubert argues the industry's real problem is fragmentation between tools, not a shortage of them, and makes the case for...
Read the article →Major Overhaul in LTL Freight Classification: What Shippers Need to Know and Do Now
What the July 2025 NMFC reclassification changes for LTL shippers, why invoices may shift, and the steps to take before costs surprise you.
Read the article →3 Ways Real-Time Vessel Tracking Can Save Your Bottom Line
Three concrete ways live vessel tracking protects margins — cutting demurrage and detention, sharpening labor and warehouse planning, and building...
Read the article →Why Smarter Rate Management and Port Congestion Awareness Are Your 2025 Supply Chain Edge
A modular, "Lego set" approach to 2025 supply chains — pairing automated rate management with port-congestion awareness to cut freight spend and...
Read the article →Navigating Carrier Alliances & Rate Transparency with Freightgate Pulse
How ocean carrier alliances shape capacity and pricing, and a data-driven playbook for keeping rate transparency and negotiating leverage as...
Read the article →AI-Driven Exception Management: Transforming Alerts into Prescriptive Actions
How prescriptive AI in Freightgate Pulse turns exception alerts into recommended next steps — smart triage, root-cause analysis, and playbooks...
Read the article →Actionable Visibility: How Freightgate Pulse Transforms Supply Chain Performance
How Freightgate Pulse turns passive tracking data into predictive ETAs, root-cause insight, and prioritized mitigation so teams act before delays hit.
Read the article →Port Congestion Is the Silent Killer of Your Logistics — Here's How to Stay Ahead in 2025
Why 2025's port congestion demands predictive, lane-level visibility, and how Freightgate Pulse gives early warning before delays breach SLAs.
Read the article →How a Global CPG Brand Reduced Late Shipments by 27% Using Freightgate Pulse
A global CPG brand cut delay-related charges 27% and tracking time 50% by replacing scattered carrier portals with Freightgate Pulse.
Read the article →Why Spreadsheets Are Failing Your Freight Ops — And What Smart Logistics Teams Are Using Instead
Why spreadsheets and scattered carrier portals can't keep up with 2025 freight volatility, and what unified predictive visibility replaces them with.
Read the article →Navigating Trade Tensions: How Businesses Can Adapt to New Tariffs
Practical strategies for adapting to the 2025 U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China: routing, supplier diversification, compliance, and...
Read the article →Leveraging AI and Machine Learning for More Efficient Route Planning in Freight Transportation
The Need for Smarter Logistics Recent global events, such as the pandemic recovery, geopolitical tensions, and shifts in consumer behavior, have...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review August 4th – August 10th
Report finds U.S. container imports could approach monthly record Fresh off June’s early peak shipping season for end-of-year holiday merchandise,...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review July 28th – August 3rd
Georgia county’s suit against cargo ship that capsized in 2019 dismissed A federal lawsuit filed against the owners and operators of a cargo ship...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review July 21st – July 27th
FedEx to cut daytime domestic flight activity by 60% FedEx Corp. plans to significantly slash daily flights and the number of U.S. cities served...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review July 14th – July 20th
Trucking safety advocates say DOT inaction costing lives The latest rulemaking agenda published by the Department of Transportation further...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review July 7th – July 13th
Extreme weather blocks vessel traffic around South Africa Severe storm conditions off the coast of South Africa have temporarily halted vessel...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review June 30th – July 6th
Minor decline in truck transportation jobs reported for June Truck transportation jobs had an uneventful month in June, dropping by the smallest...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review June 9th – June 15th
Railroads fear losing out to trucks if California gets its way Major freight railroads and their short-line counterparts raised red flags on...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review June 2nd – June 8th
Truck transportation jobs down in May; total now matches November Truck transportation jobs took a significant dip in May, according to the...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review May 5th – May 11th
What would happen to trucking if a solar storm knocked out GPS? A major astronomical event is taking place across parts of the U.S. right now, and...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review April 21st – April 27th
Port roundup: Strong annual growth across the board The Port of Los Angeles led the West Coast ports higher on an annual basis, growing at a...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review March 31st – April 6th
Baltimore gets FMCSA waiver, timeline for first reopening is suggested The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a waiver for...
Read the article →Navigating the Data Storm: DCSA Standardization in the Age of Digital Transformation
Introduction: In an era where data flows like an unrelenting storm, the logistics industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The...
Read the article →Democratizing Integration: How OpenAPI is Empowering Logistics Businesses of All Sizes
Introduction In the dynamic world of logistics, the quest for seamless integration has long been a pursuit of the industry giants. Yet, a...
Read the article →The Promise and Perils of EDI: Navigating the Path to Seamless Business Communication
Introduction In the realm of modern business, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) stands as a beacon of innovation, promising streamlined...
Read the article →“Freight Forwarding 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Shippers”
Introduction Freight forwarding is a critical component of international trade and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient movement of...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review July 30th -August 5th
Trans-Pacific spot rates surpass contract rates Annual trans-Pacific contract rates reset to sharply lower levels in May. Even so, multiple ocean...
Read the article →Enhance Your Supply Chain: The Benefits of Transitioning to Freightgate’s TMS
Introduction The drive to optimize supply chain operations has led many businesses to embrace Transportation Management Systems (TMS). However,...
Read the article →Evolution of work: Organizations increasingly adopt remote and hybrid models
FREIGHTGATE, a leading provider of innovative logistics cloud platforms, announces its strong endorsement of remote and hybrid work models within...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review May 28th – June 3rd
Class 3-5 electric trucks bring many players to the market Most of the buzz around commercial truck electrification seems to focus on Class 8...
Read the article →FREIGHTGATE DRIVES THE FUTURE OF LOGISTICS WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND AUTOMATION
FREIGHTGATE, an industry-leading provider of innovative logistics cloud platforms, unveils its comprehensive approach to integrating Artificial...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review May 14th – May 20th
Container Port Performance – Top 10 Ranking Efficient ports are crucial for global trade and economic development. They handle over 80% of global...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review May 7th – May 13th
Freight rail representatives testify before Congress A U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing delved into an array of...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review April 30th – May 6th
Ocean carriers: Keep rail storage fee disputes at STB A coalition of 75 shipper groups — led by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review March 4th – March 11th
Crude shipping revs up; supertanker rates top $100,000 a day Spot rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) — tankers that carry 2 million...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review February 12th – February 18th
7 more sentenced in Luisiana truck collision insurance scam this month Seven defendants have been sentenced this month in the Louisiana staged...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review February 5th – February 11th
Rail unions seek greater federal oversight to make operations safer The fiery derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in Ohio last week has...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review January 1st – January 7th
Port Houston to move forward with container dwell fee in February A sustained dwell fee at Port Houston will go into effect on Feb. 1 following...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review December 25th – December 31st
The biggest supply chain stories of 2022 After nearly three years in a post-pandemic environment, supply chains remain at the forefront of many...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review November 20th – November 26th
Zero ships waiting off Sothern California “The container-ship backup for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has ended,” declared Kip Louttit,...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review June 5th – June 11th
Fresh Del Monte calls on ‘non-traditional ports’ to circumvent congestion Fresh Del Monte has been able to circumvent the recent congestion facing...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review May 8th – May 14th
Port automation is hot-button issue in West Coast labor talks Some preview of the likely positions to be taken during contract negotiations...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review April 24th – April 30th
Rising ocean shipping costs to bring wave of higher prices Research from the International Monetary Fund substantiates the correlation between...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review February 13th – February 19th
A resource for helping SME supply chains get to net-zero emmisions The nation’s top international ocean shipping regulator wants to investigate...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review October 17th – October 23rd
Shadow inflation: Shipping costs are up way more than you think Of all the goods and services in the world, it’s hard to find a better pick than...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review October 10th – October 16th
China port congestion falls sharply, trans-Pacific shipping rates retreat Trans-Pacific spot container rates have plateaued and in some cases...
Read the article →Freightgate named Inbound Logistics Top 100 Logistics IT Providers
Inbound Logistics has named Freightgate, Inc. a Top 100 Logistics IT provider for 2021. Freightgate offers a SaaS TMS solution that helps...
Read the article →Major Traffic Jam in Suez Canal by Container Ship
The Ever Given, a 400-meter (1,312 foot) container ship, Tuesday became stuck in the canal sideways, with its bow wedged in one bank and its stern...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review October 11th – October 17th
JOC Uncharted: Episode 21 The latest episode of JOC Uncharted, available at 11 a.m. Eastern, features a discussion with Martin Hubert, CEO of...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review September 6th – 12th
From ‘Freezer Farms’ to Jets, Logistics Operators Prepare for a Covid-19 Vaccine Logistics providers are building giant cold-storage facilities,...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review August 16th – August 22nd
The strategy behind turning department stores into warehouses Rumors are circulating about Amazon converting vacant mall space into fulfillment...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review August 9th – August 15th
Gartner Identifies Top Supply Chain Technology Trends in 2020 Gartner analysts have selected strategic supply chain technology trends that have a...
Read the article →Supply Chain Week in Review June 07 – June 13
China has become an even bigger US import source post-COVID Cargo from China is accounting for an even greater share of inbound container volumes...
Read the article →Freightgate Logistics Cloud Adds Maersk Spot
More choices available on the Freightgate Logistics Cloud now supporting Maersk Spot in its leading zero touch multi modal dispatch and rate...
Read the article →Freightgate and Tive Announce a New Partnership in End-to-End Visibility
Freightgate and Tive Announce a New Partnership to Enhance End-to-End Visibility Providing Integrated Shipment Tracking [Fountain Valley, CA]:...
Read the article →WEBINAR: Improve Your Ocean Freight Negotiations!
Ocean Freight Procurement WEBINAR: Improve Your Ocean Freight Negotiations Is Ocean Freight Procurement keeping you up at night? Improve your...
Read the article →Freightgate’s VGM Solution including a plug-in for NetSuite ERP Users
Freightgate’s VGM solution including a plug-in for NetSuite ERP Users Fountain Valley, California June 27, 2016 Freightgate, the Innovation Leader...
Read the article →FMC Supply Chain Innovation Team
Freightgate Participates with Industry Leaders on Federal Maritime Commission Supply Chain Innovation Team Freightgate, the Premier Innovation...
Read the article →NEW UI Early Customer Access to Cloud Logistics Platform
Freightgate Announces NEW UI Early Customer Access to its Cloud Logistics Platform Fountain Valley, California April 28, 2016 Freightgate, the...
Read the article →Freightgate Celebrates 21st Year Anniversary as the Premier Innovation Leader in Logistics Cloud Technology
Freightgate announces it is celebrating its 21st year anniversary as the Premier Innovation Leader in Logistics Cloud Technology providing cloud...
Read the article →New Asynchronous Shipment Collaboration Capabilities Using the Freightgate Universe Logistics Platform
The new Asynchronous Shipment Collaboration module will streamline workflow visibility allowing supplier and buyers to optimize container...
Read the article →Freightgate Adds New CRM Dashboard to its Logistics Management Cloud Platform
With the new CRM Dashboard customers can capture vital information about their prospects and customers; and get dynamic Dashboard analysis with...
Read the article →Freightgate Announces Relocation of Corporate Headquarters
Freightgate announces a corporate office relocation and expansion based on growth in demand for its award-winning Logistics Cloud Platform and the...
Read the article →Hanjin Shipping Integrates Ocean Shipment Visibility Into Freightgate Logistics Cloud
Freightgate Announces Hanjin Shipping, Korea’s largest and one of the world’s top ten container carriers, will broaden its data feed into...
Read the article →Termination of P3 Alliance Increases Need for Ocean Freight Contract Management
The recent decision by Chinese antitrust authorities to blocked approval of the P3 Ocean Carrier Alliance has increased the demand for Ocean...
Read the article →Freightgate Enhances Supply Chain Visibility and Collaboration with its Latest Logistics Cloud Technology
Freightgate utilizes the next-generation of the mobile cloud technology to enhance supply chain visibility and collaboration innovations allowing...
Read the article →Freightgate Announces? Competitive Advantages of Integrating Supply Chain Intelligence into ERP
In today’s competitive business environment, ERP systems integrated with supply chain intelligence help manufacturers achieve in-depth 360 degree...
Read the article →Freightgate Celebrates 20th Year Anniversary
Freightgate, one of the early pioneers in cloud computing and mobile applications for logistics and global supply chain management, celebrates its...
Read the article →Freightgate Announces New Unlimited User Pricing for Enterprise Clients
Freightgate announces new fair and square / unlimited user pricing program for its #1 Cloud Logistics Transportation Management ERP Freightgate, a...
Read the article →Freightgate Logistics Cloud Powers Management of Over 500 Million Freight Rate Combinations
Freightgate hits new milestone achieving management of over 500 million freight rates in its Logistics Cloud covering air, ocean, rail and...
Read the article →Freightgate Upgrades Export Compliance with Enhanced Export Denied Person Screening
Freightgate announced it has successfully deployed sophisticated export denied person screening capabilities in its Logistics Cloud with easy...
Read the article →Freightgate Launches Sales Expense Management Module To Increase Expense Report Spend Visibility
New Expense Trek! module automates the tracking, allocation, recordkeeping, auditing of employee expense reports, and increases salesperson spend...
Read the article →Freightgate Forecasts Emerging Logistics & Supply Chain Trends in 2014
Freightgate announces 2014 trends in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry that will make companies more competitive and affect how they manage...
Read the article →Freightgate Hosts Educational Webinar on Best Practices in Ocean Freight Rate Management
Freightgate Town Hall Webinar program is being launched as a series of webinars taking place in collaboration with new thought-leaders. The debut...
Read the article →Freightgate Announces New Webinar Series to Prepare Shippers for Upcoming Trans-Pacific Ocean Freight Contracts
Freightgate, a global provider of Best In Class Logistics Cloud Solutions, today educational webinars titled: Manage, Procure, Negotiate. The...
Read the article →Freightgate Unveils New Capabilities to Optimize Shipment Routing, Reduce Transportation Costs
Freightgate, a global provider of Logistics Cloud Solutions, announces new enhanced capabilities in its Logistics Cloud platform for optimal...
Read the article →Transplace Selects Freightgate Contract Management Solution to Provide Global Rate Visibility for International Customers
Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, today announced that the company has selected...
Read the article →Freightgate Distinguished as Top Logistics Technology Provider for 11th Consecutive Year
Freightgate announced today that Inbound Logistics magazine has selected it as one of the 2013 Top 100 Logistics Technology Companies. Since the...
Read the article →AES Logistics integrates shipping rates into the Freightgate Logistics Cloud
Logistics Cloud Solutions Integrate shipping rates into the Freightgate Logistics Cloud Freightgate, a global provider of Logistics Cloud...
Read the article →Freightgate Announces Release of Advanced Predictive Analytics Solution for Freight Rate History
Freightgate’s new Advanced Predictive Analytics solution inventories, cleans, analyzes and transforms historical freight rate archives into a...
Read the article →Freightgate Announces Enhanced Predictive Analytics for Logistics Management
Freightgate, a global provider of Logistics Cloud Solutions, announces enhanced predictive analytics capabilities in its Logistics Cloud Platform,...
Read the article →Oceanstar Express selects Freightgate’s Supply Chain Solutions Cloud Platform
Freightgate announced today that Oceanstar Express has selected Freightgate’s Supply Chain Solutions Cloud Platform to enhance its transportation...
Read the article →Freightgate Saves Customers Over 88.8 Years of Manual Labor
Freightgate passes 100 Million rate item lookup milestone for its leading Global Tender Management solution. Manual estimation to complete 100...
Read the article →Freightgate releases new Ocean Tender version 3.1
Freightgate, a leading provider of supply chain transportation solutions, is pleased to announce the release of OceanTender version 3.1 ....
Read the article →Freightgate Selected as Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 9th Consecutive Year
Freightgate has been selected as an Inbound Logistics Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 2011. Inbound Logistics Magazine editors recognize...
Read the article →Freightgate and PayCargo Form Alliance to Improve Ocean Transportation Invoice and Payment Processing
Freightgate, a leading provider of supply chain transportation solutions, and PayCargo, a leader in electronic invoicing and settlement, announce...
Read the article →Freightgate’s OceanTender Celebrates Its First Anniversary
It has now been a little over one year since Freightgate’s OceanTender was released to the market. In that short time shippers have processed over...
Read the article →Platinum Cargo Logistics selects FMC-Trek! Ocean Tariff Publishing Platform
Freightgate announced today that Platinum Cargo Logistics has selected the FMC-Trek! Platform to fulfill its FMC ocean tariff publishing...
Read the article →Freightgate Invites Senior Level Supply Chain Executives to SCOPE West
Freightgate, Inc., a global leader in SaaS Web 2.0 Technology Solutions for the Freight & Logistics Industry, would like to invite senior level...
Read the article →Freightgate Supports Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Tracking
In recognition of Earth Day 2010 Freightgate, a global industry leader in Web 2.0 technology supply chain software solutions, is pleased to...
Read the article →Freightgate selected as 2010 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider
Inbound Logistics magazine has selected Freightgate as a 2010 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider. Inbound Logistics Magazine editors recognize...
Read the article →Freightgate Achieves ISO 9001-2008 Re-Certification
Freightgate, a global industry leader in Web 2.0 technology supply chain software solutions, is pleased to announce its approval by Orion...
Read the article →CaroTrans joins the Freightgate Rate Network
Freightgate announced today that CaroTrans International, a leading neutral NVOCC, has joined the Freightgate Rate Network, thereby extending its...
Read the article →Freightgate Appoints Industry Veteran Gary Chisamore as Vice President
Freightgate, Inc., a global leader in SaaS Web 2.0 Technology Solutions for the Freight & Logistics Industry, announced today that Gary Chisamore...
Read the article →Dedola Global Logistics Selects Freightgate’s Compliance-Trek!™ for 10+2 Importer Security Filings
Freightgate announced today that its Compliance-Trek!™ Platform has been selected by Dedola Global Logistics as its solutions for the new 10+2...
Read the article →Freightgate’s Logistics Management Lifecycle Carbon Footprint Functionality
Freightgate, a global industry leader in Web 2.0 technology supply chain software solutions, today announced that it has launched innovative...
Read the article →Freightgate’s Tariff-Trek! Supports New Multi-level Surcharges
Freightgate today announced that Tariff-Trek!, its contract rate and tariff management system, now supports multi-level surcharge structures that...
Read the article →SaaS Software-as-a-Service is on the Map
The days when buying new supply chain software meant shelling out a large sum of money and waiting patiently for a vendor team to converge onsite...
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