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Port of Oakland says July container volume was “a challenging month”
Year-to-date loaded cargo volumes at the Port of Oakland through July sank 1.5% compared to the same period in 2025, weighted down by a 3.1% drop in full imports that was partially offset by an 0.4% rise in full exports.Counting both full and empty boxes, the port has handled 1,294,664 total twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)…
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Descartes acquires vendor of transportation management solutions for freight brokers
Supply chain software vendor Descartes Systems Group on Monday said it has acquired Tai software for $100 million, describing the California-based firm as a provider of advanced transportation management solutions for freight brokers.The takeover is the latest example of Descartes’ extraordinary run of growth through acquisition, marking the Canadian tech firm’s 34th acquisition since 2017…
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Supply Chain Short Takes: Conductix-Wampfler – Improving uptime with dedicated service
Most modern distribution centers have a variety of automated systems to process orders more efficiently. Keeping these systems running is critical in order for the facility to meet its service level agreements and keep customers happy. In this short video discussion, Don Jones, director of service, Americas at Conductix-Wampfler, shares with DC Velocity’s David Maloney…
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[Editor’s Pick] The AI Shift in Transportation Management
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post, published by Transporeon, is a guest commentary written by Adrian Gonzalez sharing the key themes and takeaways from a webinar…
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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 7, 2026)
Last Saturday, my wife and I cycled 55 miles. The distance was intentional: 55 miles for my last day being 55 years old. The next day, for my birthday, we spent the day at the beach — the perfect way to rest my sore legs. I’m still relatively young, but the truth is that every…
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AI in Supply Chain: Why Data and Context Matter
Artificial intelligence is dominating conversations in supply chain today. Every software vendor seems to have an AI story, and every executive is being asked about their AI strategy. But amid all the excitement, many organizations are discovering that implementing AI is much harder than simply plugging a large language model into an ERP or supply…
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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 14, 2026)
A year ago tomorrow, I rode my bicycle up Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. It’s 7.6 miles to the summit — 4,678 feet of climbing, a 12% average grade, extended sections at 18%, and a crushing 22% over the final 50 yards. There are no flat sections to catch your breath. It’s been called “the…
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Recordkeeping and Reporting: Emerging Pillars of OFAC Compliance
As the U.S. federal government continues to modernize operations through digital transformation, regulatory enforcement is evolving in step. Fraud detection, global trade compliance, and investigations into sanctions violations are increasingly centered around shared data intelligence and the use of advanced technology to expedite and simplify enforcement activity. Regulatory agencies, such as the Department of Treasury’s…
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The New Management Discipline: Designing Decision Rights for Machines
Every organization has decision rights, whether they are formally documented or embedded in daily practice. Managers approve spending at different thresholds, planners can override certain rules, warehouse supervisors can reprioritize work, and executives retain authority over decisions with strategic consequences…. The post The New Management Discipline: Designing Decision Rights for Machines appeared first on Logistics…
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Descartes Acquires Tai for $100 Million, Expanding Its Freight Brokerage Technology Stack
Descartes Systems Group has acquired Tai Software, an AI-powered transportation management system provider focused on freight brokers, for approximately $100 million. The transaction was funded with cash on hand. The acquisition expands Descartes’ transportation management capabilities while bringing Tai’s transaction, carrier, and shipment-execution data into the Descartes Global Logistics Network. More broadly, it strengthens Descartes’…