The container market is tightening, and Drayage Is feeling it

Truckload isn’t the only market getting tighter. Ocean container volumes are climbing at the same time, and that’s putting real pressure on drayage capacity at ports across the country. Imports are at year-to-date highs US container imports hit a YTD high in June. Descartes reports inbound volume was up 8.2% year-over-year, with China driving most […]

What lululemon’s Distribution Team Actually Looks For in a Carrier in 2026

Insights from Los Mejia, Director of Distribution Operations at lululemon When you’re moving millions of dollars of product a week out of a single distribution center, “cheapest carrier wins” stops being a strategy pretty fast. Los Mejia, Director of Distribution Operations at lululemon’s Columbus, Ohio DC, has spent nearly 25 years in supply chain — […]

What trend-driven brands actually want from their freight partners in 2026

Insights from Cherylann Welch-Frazer, Senior Global Logistics Manager at Tarte Cosmetics When a product goes viral overnight, the logistics team finds out in real time. A single TikTok post has the potential to turn into a supply chain emergency within the hour. For brands whose demand is driven by social media trends, influencer cycles, and […]

Holiday Freight Fraud: How to Avoid & What to Expect

As the holiday season approaches and freight volumes increase, shippers face an even higher risk of fraud. Incidents of fraud are increasing rapidly industry-wide, and risks only increase as we approach the holiday season. Social impersonators often pretend to be carriers, drivers, or brokerage staff. Their goal is to gain access to freight by appearing legitimate in a variety of different […]