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#Hawaii is world-renowned for its stunning landscapes, but for logistics professionals, its geographic isolation requires next-level resilience. Relying heavily on imports means managing extended lead times, weather disruptions, and complex multi-island distribution networks where there is zero room for error. In our latest feature article, we dive into Hawaii's unique operational environment and explore how leading logistics providers are stepping up to keep the islands moving. Thank you to the industry leaders and experts featured in this piece for sharing their insights: - @LyndenInc / Aloha Marine Lines – On utilizing ""Dynamic Routing"" and heavy-duty Makani Class barges to seamlessly balance speed and cost across air, land, and sea. - @LogisticsPlus – On expanding their Pacific footprint with a 75,000-square-foot facility near Honolulu Harbor to tackle disruptions head-on. - Honolulu Freight Service – On leveraging 90 years of history to provide reliable, end-to-end freight transportation connecting the U.S. mainland to Hawaii and Guam. - @approvedfreight & @RoyalHawaiianMV – On delivering localized, in-house asset control and multi-island coverage to eliminate unnecessary handoffs and reduce risk. 👉 Read the full feature on our website: inboundlogistics.com/articles/logis… #Logistics #SupplyChain #HawaiiLogistics

⚽ ⚽ By the last match, the @FIFAWorldCup will have filled stadiums in 11 U.S. cities, plus stops in Canada and Mexico. Every World Cup host city has spent the last year worrying about stadiums, hotel rooms, and security protocols. The trucks got less attention. @FIFAcom's own logistics operation gives a sense of the scale. @rockitcargo78, the tournament's official logistics provider, is moving more than one million pounds of equipment and running more than 5,000 vehicles to fill roughly one million square feet of warehouse space across host cities. That's just to keep the actual tournament running. Restaurants and grocery stores in host cities have been ordering more perishable inventory to cover the visitor surge, and that inventory needs refrigerated trailers to move. @GWWorld has flagged Dallas, Houston, Miami, LA, Atlanta, Seattle, and NY/NJ as the U.S. cities facing the biggest capacity crunch. These metros already tend to run close to capacity most summers, and adding the World Cup's freight footprint into the equation has pushed the ecosystem close to its tipping point. On the Canadian side, Toronto and Vancouver are hosting 13 matches between them, and every match means a spike in local demand. Cross-border carriers running the US-Canada-Mexico corridor typically build in buffer time for customs and inspection delays. That buffer shrinks when everyone's replenishment windows compress at once, which is exactly what happens when all three countries are hosting matches simultaneously. These disparate retail demand spikes have put outsized pressure on delivery networks that weren't designed for a six-week surge layered on top of normal summer volume. At its core, it's a positioning problem. Companies that pre-positioned inventory near host markets and locked in backup carriers months ago aren't scrambling now. Everyone else is learning the hard way that just-in-time only works well when you're the one setting the clock. #SupplyChain #Logistics #FreightCapacity #WorldCup2026

THE NUM TO KNOW 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 That is the net number of truck transportation jobs added to the U.S. economy between January and June. Following a brutal 2025 contraction, carriers are facing a cocktail of elevated operating costs, high interest rates, and regulatory pressures that have hiring stuck firmly in “neutral.” 🚛 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Meet this week’s Logistics Planner partner: @NFIindustries Offers Next-Level SC Solutions Family-owned since 1932, NFI offers innovative, integrated, customized solutions that span the entire supply chain. With more than $3.7 billion in annual revenue and assets including 70 million square feet of warehouse space, NFI's solutions meet today's top logistics challenges. 👉 Learn more about NFI: inboundlogistics.com/planner/nfi/ Looking for more trusted supply chain partners? Explore the full 2026 Inbound Logistics Logistics Planner: magazine.inboundlogistics.com/view/955153756… #Logistics #SupplyChain #Freight #3PL #Transportation

🗞️BREAKING NEWS: The Inbound Logistics 2026 Top 100 3PLs have been selected! This year, the competition was fiercer than ever. Hundreds of 3PLs stepped up to showcase how they navigate today's supply chain landscape. Our editorial selection team looked past mere size to focus on true industry leadership. We recognize the innovators who provide real-world value, drive headline-worthy performance, and keep their customers ahead of the curve. Congrats to this year’s honorees. Stay tuned for our annual 3PL Edition content release later this month… A.N. Deringer AIT Worldwide Logistics Alliance Shippers Amazon Freight Americold APL Logistics Approved Freight Forwarders ArcBest Ascent Global Logistics Associated Logistics Group Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Averitt Barrett Distribution Centers Bender Warehouse Co. Beon (Transportation Insight & Nolan Transportation Group) Brown Integrated Logistics Buske Logistics C.H. Robinson Capstone Logistics CEVA Logistics CJ Logistics America Comprehensive Logistics COSCO Shipping Logistics North America Covenant Logistics Crowley CRST CT Logistics CTSI-Global Custom Goods Logistics DHL Group Dimerco Express Group Distribution Technology EASE Logistics Echo Global Logistics ELM Global Logistics Evans Distribution Systems Gebrüder Weiss GEODIS GXO Logistics Holman Logistics Hub Group J.B. Hunt Transport Services Jarrett Kuehne + Nagel KBX Logistics KDL Logistics Kenco Knight-Swift Supply Chxn Landstar System Legacy Supply Chxn Lineage Logistics Plus Logistix Company Loup Logistics Lynden Mallory Alexander International Logistics Matson Logistics MD Logistics MODE Global NFI Novo Logistics NRS Logistics America NXTPoint Logistics ODW Logistics Odyssey Logistics Pegasus Logistics Group Penske Logistics Phoenix Logistics PLS Logistics Polaris Transportation Group ProTrans International PSA BDP R2 Logistics RBW Logistics RedStone Logistics Redwood Logistics Rinchem Company Romark Logistics Ruan Transportation Management Systems Ryder System Saddle Creek Logistics Services Scan Global Logistics Schneider SEKO Logistics ShipMonk ShipStation Global (previously WWEX Group) Sunland Logistics Solutions Syfan Logistics thyssenkrupp Supply Chxn Services TRAFFIX Trinity Logistics Tucker Company Worldwide Universal Logistics Holdings UPS Supply Chxn Solutions Venture Logistics Verst Logistics Wen-Parker Logistics Werner Enterprises WSI Yusen Logistics

Scale Your 3PL Partnership With Advice From Two Industry Leaders! Join us on July 16, 2026 at 12 PM ET for a live webinar featuring Tim Barrett and Bryan Corbett of @BarrettDC Drawing on their expertise, Tim and Bryan will teach you: -What’s behind the best 3PL relationships and how to build one from day one -How to navigate omnichannel complexity, supply chain disruption, and channel expansion without outgrowing your fulfillment operation -What scaling inside a 3PL network actually looks like Register now 👉streamyard.com/watch/fzCXnVS7…

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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀! As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we are incredibly proud to support the resilient supply chain and logistics sector that serves as the literal backbone of American commerce. Thank you to the dedicated professionals working behind the scenes to keep our nation moving forward every single day. 🇺🇸📦

THE NUM TO KNOW: 𝟵𝟵% 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀... are sourced from China, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association. With a 30% tariff now in effect and America’s 250th birthday upon us, casual consumers and pyrotechnic professionals are largely relying on a single supply chain with no scalable alternative. 🤔 🧨

While we left the #modex26 show floor a few months ago, the future-focused tech that caught our eye is still resonating. The tech innovators and supply chain leaders we spoke with echoed similar themes that are driving the next wave of materials handling. Here are four trends we’re watching, based on our MODEX conversations with companies including #LogisticsReply, @DematicGlobal, @Teradyneinc (Universal Robots), @YaleLiftTrucks, Sonair, @made4netusa, and others: 1. Beyond the Static Dashboard: Thanks to the increasing use of agentic AI, the next five years will be defined by software that doesn't just track data, but actively "thinks," holds conversations, and acts autonomously. 2. Advanced Human / Machine Collaboration: Tomorrow’s robotics are syncing with human workers to eliminate physical strain and dynamically adapt to real-world warehouse environments. 3. Truly Autonomous & Infrastructure-Free Operations: The next generation of warehouse technology operates flawlessly in challenging environments, optimizing tight or awkward layouts without needing rigid legacy configurations. 4. Closing the Macro Supply Chain Gaps: The future warehouse is a fully connected ecosystem where the yard, the dock doors, and the transport network finally work in perfect alignment. The takeaway: Digital transformation doesn’t have to be about making an intimidating big leap. Instead, try tweaks—use smart orchestration, adaptable software layers, and intentional AI to unlock hidden capacity in your existing footprint. Check out all of our conversations with materials handling leaders for more on these innovations: youtube.com/watch?v=8uvVdZ…

If you aren't actively tracking these 5 critical LTL KPIs, you might be leaving money on the table, according to Jen Domonkos, EVP of Commercial Operations at @FreightWise. In our latest guest editorial, she shares the data points that differentiate thriving supply chains from those quietly losing budget to hidden inefficiencies. Find out what they are: inboundlogistics.com/articles/5-mos… #KPI #LTLfreight

⚡️ NEWS FLASH: @cmacgm has agreed to acquire @FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, a deal that would nearly triple the North American contract logistics footprint of @cevalogistics, CMA CGM's logistics subsidiary. FedEx has been shedding non-core operations for a few years now. The DRIVE cost-reduction initiative, the recent spin-off of FedEx Freight as a standalone public company, and this new sale all point toward a tighter portfolio for FedEx. CEO, Raj Subramaniam, has identified express, parcel, and the high-value verticals as priorities, including healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and data centers. CMA CGM has been using CEVA to build toward end-to-end logistics capability, and this acquisition moves that considerably further along in North America. The combined entity would operate roughly 150 warehouses and more than 240 locations with a workforce of around 20,000, putting CEVA in direct competition with the largest contract logistics providers in the region. The deal also includes a commercial agreement: CMA CGM becomes FedEx's preferred, non-exclusive ocean carrier under a multi-year arrangement, with air cargo collaboration planned through 2028. FedEx ships a lot of freight. Preferred carrier status on that amount of volume ties the two companies together even after the ownership transfer closes. Regulatory approval is still required. The deal is expected to close later this year, with the commercial agreements rolling out in phases through 2028. #Logistics #SupplyChain #FedEX #CEVA

MEET OUR LOGISTICS PLANNER PARTNER @KDLLogistics412: Helping expose the true cost of freight KDL Logistics offers shippers transparency, data intelligence, and financial impact. Its proprietary Margin Recovery Index (MRI) methodology quantifies where margin leakage occurs across the supply chain, providing a roadmap for recovering those dollars. 👉 Learn more about KDL Logistics: inboundlogistics.com/planner/kdl-lo… Looking for more trusted supply chain partners? Explore the full 2026 Inbound Logistics Logistics Planner: magazine.inboundlogistics.com/view/955153756… #Logistics #SupplyChain #Freight #3PL #Transportation

MAKE ACCURATE DELIVERY PROMISES is the first of what we’re calling the eight new golden rules for ecommerce transportation strategy. Here’s why: “It’s a misconception that faster delivery equals a good customer experience,” says Sam Coiro, head of ecommerce, commercial business development at @Maersk. In reality, consumers are increasingly prioritizing predictability, transparency, and cost control over simply receiving a package as quickly as possible, he says. Research suggests many consumers are willing to trade speed for certainty. As customers receive more precise information about when a package will arrive, reliability often becomes more valuable than shaving a day off transit time. “If a customer knows a package is going to come in three days and then the carrier delivers it in three days, that’s a really good experience,” adds Mark Becker, CEO and co-founder of G10 Fulfillment. Ultimately, brands need to understand what their customers expect and then adopt the shipping mode that lets them meet that standard. Stay tuned for our July content release to find out the other seven rules. Would your customers trade faster shipping for a guaranteed delivery date? Sound off below! 👇

Happy Birthday to our Interestate Highway System! Seventy years ago today, President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, creating the Interstate Highway System and launching what was, at the time, the largest public works project in U.S. history. The Interstate Highway System still moves people and freight across the nation, but it was engineered for a world that no longer exists. Traffic volumes have grown far beyond original design specs. Nearly half of the network's pavement and bridges are rated in poor or mediocre condition. At the same time, outdated data collection techniques have made fluid roadway conditions difficult to quantify. Efforts to gain greater visibility, and ultimately improve the highway system, include a string of recent state DOT contracts with Quarterhill, an intelligent transportation systems provider. Transportation agencies are increasingly turning to AI-powered traffic management, connected vehicle infrastructure, and real-time data systems to squeeze more capacity and safety out of aging assets. These efforts include: ➡️ @NorthDakotaDOT expanded its AI-powered video classification system across 17 sites, supplying the vehicle count and classification data the state uses for highway planning, design, maintenance, and management. ➡️ @INDOT's $13 million weigh-in-motion expansion added computer-vision-based vehicle classification that doesn't require in-road sensors, useful in locations where installation would otherwise be disruptive. ➡️ @CaltransHQ paired weigh-in-motion data collection with e-screening technology that lets compliant trucks bypass inspection facilities along select routes, including Interstate 10 and Route 805. ➡️ @IDOT_Illinois signed on for continuous count sites feeding traffic data into road design, asset management, and safety analysis. It is becoming clear that what used to require physical expansion can now be addressed through intelligent operations. For logistics and supply chain professionals, this matters because the reliability of highway infrastructure directly shapes carrier capacity, transit times, and distribution strategy. The last 70 years were about concrete. The next 70 will bring technology to the forefront. What does smarter highway infrastructure mean for your network? #Infrastructure #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence

🔥 Hot this week: #warehouse #robotics with AI infrastructure; a $17.5B bet on the #nuclear #supplychain; the pitfalls of supply chain #AI; #autonomous #logistics solutions gain ground on land, air, and sea. linkedin.com/pulse/ai-power…

Your fulfillment partner can make or break your brand. On July 16 at 12 pm ET, we're diving into what it really takes to build a 3PL relationship that supports omnichannel growth. From day one to scaling up—@BarrettDC's CEO, Tim Barrett, shares what you need to know. Register now: streamyard.com/watch/fzCXnVS7…

Autonomous logistics hit several milestones recently, and they're worth paying attention to. ✈️ AIR completed the first flight of its heavy-lift cargo drone. The drone boasts a 550-lb payload capacity and is built for commercial delivery, contested logistics, and humanitarian aid. 🚛 Bot Auto ran a 230-mile commercial truckload from Houston to Dallas with no safety driver, no remote human feedback, and no in-cab observer. 🚢 Orca AI's SeaPod units achieved 98.6% recall during a live Mediterranean vessel trial assessed by Lloyd's Register, detecting nearly every relevant object with zero system downtime. 🔧 Humble Robotics unveiled a cab-less autonomous electric Class 8 truck prototype built in under six months. It has a universal interface that adapts to container size and cargo type. Learn more here: inboundlogistics.com/articles/comma…

Can a $17.5B federal loan program fix the nuclear supply chain before it breaks? 🏗️⚡ The @ENERGY DOE's just-announced capital injection will fund the procurement of long-lead, specialized components (such as @westinghouse AP1000 reactors), before construction begins—helping to remove roadblocks to new nuclear reactor projects. If this "procurement-first" model works, it could become the new federal playbook for de-risking other massive industrial supply chains, from offshore wind to grid infrastructure. Read more here: inboundlogistics.com/articles/doe-i…

MEET OUR LOGISTICS PLANNER PARTNER #DistributionTechnology, a 3PL that enhances global product distribution for its clients. The company offers cutting-edge technology and streamlined processes that help control distribution costs, accelerate time to market, and elevate multi-channel shopping experiences. Distribution Technology was also on our Top 100 3PLs list in 2025. 👉 Learn more about Distribution Technology: inboundlogistics.com/planner/distri… Looking for more trusted supply chain partners? Explore the full 2026 Inbound Logistics Logistics Planner: magazine.inboundlogistics.com/view/955153756… #Logistics #SupplyChain #Freight #3PL #Transportation