Rail Industry Gets on Track with the Digital Age

As the digital revolution is well underway across the US, the next phase of the technology shift looks to be the rail industry. From energy-efficient locomotives to autonomous operations, the rail system is increasingly adopting digital innovations. The real game-changers of the moment, though, are proactive maintenance monitoring and Positive Train Control (PTC). Monitoring for…

Three Trends Shaping the Future of Transportation

Times are changing in the transportation industry, forcing carriers and logistics providers to rethink their operations from warehouse location to logistics technology to fleet strategy. Research from Forbes points to three main sources transforming the future of the transportation industry. And though the shift brings both challenges and benefits, Kansas City is placed to take…

Internet of Things “Smartens” Up Intermodal Shipping

There’s no doubt that technology is entering the transportation industry at an increasingly rapid pace. Yet when it comes to tracking and reporting on transported goods, the intermodal industry has often fallen behind methods such as GPS-enabled trucking. According to Transport Topics, however, the IoT and cloud software revolution are shifting the gears on that…

Kansas City 3PL Details the Future of Supply Chain

Supply chain is experiencing significant upgrades regarding how it processes information. Experts believe the future of logistics is near and will utilize cloud technology and automation to improve overall efficiency and record information accurately.   Cloud Technology Many enterprises have adapted the use of cloud technology to centralize how they store their information. According to…

The Importance of Rail Freight During High Truck Demand

What is one major benefit of a truck driver shortage: an increase in rail freight. As e-commerce evolves into the main outlet for consumers to purchase goods, the shipping industry is adjusting to the increase in demand. Traditionally, locomotives were used to transport coal and agriculture in bulk. With large capacity and reliable transportation, experts…

Why 3PLs are Important for Ecommerce Retailers

In an effort to stay competitive in ecommerce sales, it has become necessary for online retailers to provide their customers with inexpensive and fast shipments. For this reason alone, 94 percent of third party logistics providers (3PLs) have noticed an increase in sales within the past year, according to NChannel.   What is 3PL? Third…

How the New HOURs Act Will Improve Shipping Efficiency

Improved efficiency is the overall goal of the legislators who proposed the Honest Operators Undertaking Road Safety, or “HOURS,” Act on June 21st. Lawmakers hope to improve highway safety and boost the economy by exempting drivers from hours-of-service regulations within 150 air-miles of their load’s source. This exemption specifically targets drivers who transport fresh produce…