Tag: Freight transport

The U.S. Interstate System: transforming freight transport

The U.S. Interstate System connects all 50 states through a network of controlled-access highways that boost freight transportation. The railroad used to be the primary means of freight transportation in the United States, due to the limited capacity of trucks and the poor quality of roads. However, the context of World War I triggered a […]

Cross-border freight: nearshoring growth and tariff challenges

In 2024, cross-border freight transport was marked by a dominance of imports from Mexico, how will the tariffs impact this trend? In 2024, cross-border freight transport was marked by a dominance of imports from Mexico, particularly in the information technology sector, with a specific focus on truck transportation, according to LandLine. The latest figures provided […]

How to protect fleets from cyber-fraud in freight transport?

Truckstop has issued an alert about the growing risk of cyber-fraud in the sector, driven by the holiday season. Truckstop has raised concerns about the increasing risk of cyber-fraud affecting the freight transport sector, driven by the holiday season. The cybersecurity company shares that cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and harmful, impacting not only operational […]

Environment and freight transport: results of electrification and automation

The University of Michigan study indicates that the combination of automation and electrification can dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions The University of Michigan has published a new study, which concludes that the automation and electrification of long-haul road transport could reduce urban health and environmental damage. Released on April 22, the study finds that air […]