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Media Coverage

June 7, 2023

US truckload spot rates likely nearing bottom: analysts

June 2, 2023

Add it up: Fewer truck transportation jobs in May than January

May 9, 2023

How to Prioritize Holistic Sustainability Strategies in 2023

May 5, 2023

Big Oil roundup: High profits, price swings, CO2 investments

May 5, 2023

The Shippers' Dilemma With Forecasting Fuel Expenses in a Volatile Energy Market

April 26, 2023

2023 Omnichannel Report

March 21, 2023

For Shippers, Disruption Means Opportunity to Rethink Carrier Strategy

March 17, 2023

Q&A: Matt Muenster, Chief Economist, Breakthrough

February 20, 2023

The Real Reason Why Shippers Are Unable to Pause Emissions Reduction Efforts

February 10, 2023

Guest: Jenny Vander Zanden of Breakthrough on the challenges that shippers face

February 6, 2023

2023 Supply Chain Management Resource Guide: Packing for a Difficult Year

February 6, 2023

How to Design and Maintain Supply Chain Strategies in 2023

January 9, 2023

2023 Rate Outlook: Will shippers catch a break?

December 22, 2022

2022 Year In Review And 2023 Predictions

December 22, 2022

Eyeliner Out of Stock? Blame TikTok.

December 19, 2022

Diesel Drops 15.8¢ to Reach $4.596 a Gallon

December 12, 2022

2022 in Review: Who’s most responsive to change?

November 18, 2022

Innovating the RFP process: Forward-looking logistics sourcing strategies

November 17, 2022

Breakthrough Helps Retailers Optimize Their Shipping Strategies

November 17, 2022

How Fuel Forecasting Can Help Your Business

November 4, 2022

Building A Strong Strategy That’s Loosely Held: Addressing Resilience In Procurement Operations

October 25, 2022

Breakthrough | Greater Green Bay Transportation & Logistics

October 18, 2022

Trading Partners Collaborate To Avoid Halloween Horror Show in Stores

October 10, 2022

Procurement adaptability trumps truckload pricing predictions: software providers

October 4, 2022

Location Fuels Transport Inefficiencies

October 4, 2022

How Inflation Reduction Act Impacts Commercial Transportation Industry

September 30, 2022

Spotlight: John Teggart

September 12, 2022

How Shippers Gain Competitive Advantage Amid Elevated, Volatile Energy Costs

August 31, 2022

A Passion for Innovation Advances Start-up to Become a Global Leader in Transportation

August 30, 2022

It’s Time For Retailers To Take Back Control Of Their Supply Chains. Here’s How.

August 22, 2022

How Shippers Can Prepare for Energy Market Disruption

August 12, 2022

Top Technologies Minimize Food Chain Disruptions

July 13, 2022

June Class 8 Sales Highest of the Year

June 27, 2022

June Edition - Good Question Column

June 27, 2022

Logistics Industry Skeptical of Proposed Gas Tax Holiday

June 15, 2022

Greater Green Bay’s Logistics Industry is Taking a Leading Role in Sustainability

May 25, 2022

Freight Costs in the New Era

May 24, 2022

Why You Need Data in a World of Freight

May 18, 2022

Carriers, Shippers Grapple with How to Cut Emissions in Airfreight

April 30, 2022

Inbound Logistics: April Edition

April 25, 2022

End-To-End Transportation Emissions Management Solution

April 23, 2022

Making A Case For Sustainability In Supply Chains By Curbing Scope 3 Emissions

April 5, 2022

Logistics Economy Grew in March

March 7, 2022

Diving In: What Shippers Need To Know About 2022 Transportation Strategies

October 13, 2021

How Network Data Supports Electric and Autonomous Transportation

September 1, 2021

Linehaul Rate and Benchmarking Solution

July 22, 2021

Covid Variant Fears Are Unlikely to Dent Oil Prices. What to Know

July 22, 2021

OPEC+ provides an oil 'supply cushion' as coronavirus delta variant threatens demand

June 11, 2021

A Practical Approach to Cutting Supply Chain Transportation Emissions

June 7, 2021

Wisconsin startups innovate to solve supply chain problems

June 1, 2021

Pandemic-Inspired Brokerage Use is Proving Costly

May 21, 2021

Transportation and Our Supply Chain

March 29, 2021

First company joins Green Bay Packers' Titletown office development

March 29, 2021

Green Bay's Breakthrough moving headquarters to Titletown

March 29, 2021

Green Bay's Breakthrough moving headquarters to Titletown

March 15, 2021

Green Bay Logistics company makes Fast Company's list of most innovative logistics companies

February 12, 2021

Demand for Diesel is Speeding Ahead. What that Says About the Economic Recovery.

February 12, 2021

Diesel demand charges ahead, as gasoline, jet fuel look to play a slow game of catch up

February 11, 2021

Demand for Diesel is Speeding Ahead. What That Says About the Economic Recovery.

January 4, 2021

JOC Uncharted: Episode 30

January 1, 2021

COVID-19 Shipper Recovery Strategy: Build Stronger Relationships and Acquire Better Data

December 21, 2020

Breakthrough: Named to Food Logistics' 2020 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers

December 18, 2020

Fuel and Transportation Planning: Prepare for Volatility in 2021

December 4, 2020

Managing Freight Spend: From Spot to Systemic Solutions

December 2, 2020

What supply chain adjustment would you have made at the start of 2020 if you knew then what you know now?

November 18, 2020

Thanksgiving could see almost half as many travelers, despite the lowest seasonal gas prices in 4 years

November 9, 2020

International Marine Shipping Industry Considers Nuclear Propulsion

October 20, 2020

Rising to the Challenge of Supply-Chain Disruption

August 16, 2020

COVID-19 and the End of the Annual Shipper RFP

June 10, 2020

Three Indicators to Inform Freight Decisions During a Crisis

April 12, 2020

All gassed up and nowhere to go: Gasoline prices are at multi-year lows, but no one is driving

April 7, 2020

Shippers Need to Create a Data-Driven Strategy to Stay Competitive

February 20, 2020

3 Ways Grocers Can Evolve With the Transportation Ecosystem

February 20, 2020

IMO 2020: A Crisis That Didn’t Happen

January 29, 2020

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

January 3, 2020

Supply-Chain Transparency Starts With This Basic Relationship Advice

October 31, 2019

Rethinking the RFP: Using Data to Achieve Accuracy and Agility

August 30, 2019

IMO 2020: Alternatives to All-In Pricing – Considering Options Beyond Legacy Rates Systems

August 15, 2019

Transparency in BAF Formulas: The Importance of Visibility as the IMO 2020 Deadline Approaches

May 29, 2019

IMO 2020 Will Bring Higher Costs, More Volatility And Cleaner Air

October 10, 2018

Navigating Through Complexity: IMO 2020 and Opportunities Created by Fuel Market Dynamics

September 28, 2018

Low-sulfur fuel prices won’t be clear to BCOs until next year

July 25, 2018

Sun sets on trans-Pac discussion group, and an era in shipping

April 23, 2018

Fueling Transportation Breakthroughs

February 12, 2018

Breakthrough leadership change positions Green Bay company for future growth

December 22, 2017

Trucking Efficiency Technology: It's More Than 'Clean Diesel'

November 13, 2017

Breakthrough says market-based approach can cut fuel costs 25%

October 31, 2017

What California’s New Fuel Tax Means for Moving Food and Beverages

October 2, 2017

Bumper-to-Bumper Benefits

September 13, 2017

US Southeast Ports to Reopen but Cargo Delays to Last

August 31, 2017

Major Diesel Fuel Supply Pipeline to East Coast Shut Down

August 29, 2017

Harvey's Not Done Yet

July 24, 2017

Intermodal and the Invisible Man

July 5, 2017

Change That Impacts Ocean Shipping Lane Costs

June 19, 2017

Trans-Pacific Discussion Group Members No Longer Talk Rates

June 13, 2017

Announcement To Impact Projected Costs On Ocean Shipping Lane

May 22, 2017

Peloton Technology Closes $60 Million Series B Funding Round

April 13, 2017

Venture Capital Deals

April 13, 2017

Venture Deals

April 13, 2017

Peloton Technology Lands $60 Million In Funding For Automated Trucks

Press Releases

September 13, 2023

Breakthrough Recognized in Danone’s Partner for Growth Program

The leader in transportation technology solutions has been recognized for enhancing Danone’s transportation network efficiency.

June 26, 2023

94% of transportation professionals say reducing emissions is a top priority in the next 12 months, new Breakthrough research finds

Amid escalating economic constraints and consumer demand for sustainability, Breakthrough’s State of Transportation report uncovers concerns, opportunities, and priorities for both shippers and carriers in 2023.

June 14, 2023

Breakthrough Named a 2023 Top Food Chain Technology by Food Chain Digest

The leader in transportation management technology is recognized for innovation and positive impact on the food supply chain.

May 16, 2023

Breakthrough's CleanMile Solution Receives a 2023 SEAL Sustainable Service Award

The leader in transportation technology and sustainable solutions is recognized for their innovative service that sets a new standard for sustainability in the supply chain.

March 22, 2023

Multiple Breakthrough Executives Awarded Supply & Demand Chain Executive ‘2023 Pros to Know’ Award

Breakthrough celebrates three executives achieving recognition for their outstanding leadership in supply chain.

February 23, 2023

Breakthrough’s CleanMile Solution Receives Accreditation from Smart Freight Centre

With SFC Accreditation, CleanMile clients can now calculate and report logistics GHG emissions against industry standards.

August 16, 2022

Breakthrough Appoints John Teggart as its New President

Teggart succeeds Doug Mueller and will play an instrumental role in delivering client value, continuing to develop the scope of impact, and expanding the organization.

August 12, 2022

Breakthrough Named 2022 Top Food Chain Technology by Food Chain Digest

The leader in transportation technology honored in inaugural awards program, recognized for innovation and positive impact on the food supply chain.

May 17, 2022

Breakthrough Promotes Matt Muenster to Chief Economist

Muenster’s new role will be instrumental in enhancing Breakthrough’s forecasting models and economic analysis on the FELIX platform.

April 22, 2022

Breakthrough Unveils CleanMile, the First End-To-End Transportation Emissions Management Solution

The leader in transportation management innovation introduces a way for companies to track network emissions and execute targeted low carbon solutions to reduce their transportation carbon footprint.

August 26, 2021

Breakthrough Launches Capac-ID—an Actionable Linehaul Rate Benchmarking Solution

Breakthrough, a strategic transportation solutions provider, released Capac-ID, a new linehaul rate benchmarking and carrier search module in its FELIX platform.

March 29, 2021

Breakthrough Announces Plans for New Headquarters

Breakthrough, a transportation management and technology provider in Green Bay, Wis., announced the development of its new headquarters, the Breakthrough Collaboration Hub, as part of Titletown, in partnership with the Green Bay Packers.

March 9, 2021

Breakthrough Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021

Breakthrough has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021.

December 16, 2020

Breakthrough Named to Food Logistics' 2020 Top Software and Technology Providers

Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named Breakthrough to its 2020 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list.

April 28, 2020

Breakthrough Facilitates Capacity Sharing Opportunities

Breakthrough, a pioneer in the field of transportation energy and information management, is using its data to facilitate capacity sharing opportunities among shippers whose supply chains have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. A Breakthrough client initially led the charge, reaching out to Breakthrough with available dedicated and private fleet capacity it wanted to offer to shippers whose products are essential to consumers amid the pandemic.

February 19, 2020

Breakthrough Launches Platform for Transportation Data Management

Breakthrough, a pioneer in the field of transportation energy and information management, created a new transportation data management platform, FELIX, that provides shippers with a single, streamlined system to secure and strengthen strategic relationships with transportation partners. FELIX (Freight, Energy, Load, Information and eXperience) is the first platform based on shippers’ demand for capacity and gives transportation teams the ability to optimize their capacity and rates using transparent data captured from the broader transportation ecosystem.

November 6, 2018

Breakthrough Promotes Matt Balzola to Vice President of Go To Market

Breakthrough, a pioneer in the field of transportation energy and information management, is proud to announce Matt Balzola as vice president of go to market. Balzola, who most recently served as the vice president of business development, took on his new role and responsibilities in September.

October 2, 2018

Breakthrough Promotes Jenny Vander Zanden to COO of Breakthrough Fuel

Breakthrough, a pioneer in the field of transportation energy and information management, is proud to announce Jenny Vander Zanden as chief operating officer of Breakthrough Fuel. Vander Zanden, who currently serves as the vice president of fuel recovery, will assume her new role and responsibilities immediately.

September 20, 2018

Breakthrough Announces Heather Mueller as COO of Breakthrough Supply Chain

As Breakthrough, a pioneer in the field of transportation energy and information management, continues to grow and expand its service lines, the organization is proud to name Heather Mueller chief operating officer of Breakthrough Supply Chain. She currently serves as the vice president of new client experience and will begin her new role effective immediately.

August 9, 2018

Logistics and Transportation Leader, Breakthrough Fuel, is Now Breakthrough

To better align long-term business goals and all service lines, Breakthrough Fuel, a pioneer in the field of transportation energy and information management, is excited to announce it will now be known solely as Breakthrough. The new name was selected to further integrate and embody Breakthrough’s comprehensive services, including the company’s original fuel management offering as well as the new supply chain business, which was announced in April 2018.

April 9, 2018

Breakthrough Announces Launch of Breakthrough Supply Chain

Breakthrough, a pioneer in the field of transportation energy and information management, is excited to announce the launch of its latest service offering, Breakthrough Supply Chain. The new service was created to support shippers on the freight side of their transportation spend through data-based supply chain optimization.

January 23, 2018

Breakthrough Names Doug Mueller as CEO

Breakthrough, a pioneer in the field of transportation energy and information management, is excited to announce Doug Mueller, who currently serves as the organization’s president, as the new CEO. Mueller began the transition to the new position this month.

September 21, 2017

Breakthrough Joins BlockChain in Trucking Alliance

Breakthrough, a pioneer in the field of transportation energy management, has joined the BlockChain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA), formed by experienced technology and transportation professionals who will work to build the first set of freight industry blockchain standards.

August 30, 2017

Breakthrough Wins Supplier of the Year Award from Nestlé in the USA

Breakthrough, a Green Bay-based transportation energy management firm, was honored with the Supplier of the Year Award from Nestlé in the USA for their contributions to the food and beverage company.

June 30, 2017

Days Away from Change That Impacts Ocean Shipping Lane Costs

The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), a collaborative forum for ocean container shipping lines serving the trade lane between Asia and North America, will discontinue publishing its guideline formula for calculating fuel costs in a matter of days.

May 16, 2017

Breakthrough Invests in Silicon Valley Startup

Breakthrough, a Green Bay-based company working in transportation energy management, recently made an investment in a Silicon Valley startup. Peloton Technology, of Mountain View, is working on a “platooning” platform which uses automated vehicle technology to sync two semi-trucks, so that both vehicles’ braking and acceleration happen simultaneously.

March 13, 2017

Mexico Energy Reform Goes into Effect

Since 1938, the Mexican fuel market, which has been subject to a state-run monopoly, has not seen fuel prices change more than once per month. That changed over the weekend as the Mexican government implemented a new energy reform policy. The result: daily price changes in 90 separate zones throughout the country. It is creating volatility and confusion for businesses moving product in or out of Mexico; as a few cents difference can dramatically impact a company’s bottom line.

Meet our experts

Matt Muenster

Chief Economist

Breakthrough

Maritime & Global Crude Oil Markets

Heather Mueller

Chief Marketing & Product Officer

Breakthrough

Freight Strategy & Procurement

Jenny Vander Zanden

Chief Operating Officer

Breakthrough

Fuel Markets & Strategic Planning

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