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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910.

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September 26, 2023 Update

Freightos

But even with the rate declines of the last few weeks, prices to the West Coast remain well above 2019 levels, and East Coast rates are about even with 2019. In air cargo, more forwarders are reporting signs of life for ex-Asia volumes, which is a good omen for hopes of an air peak this year. Europe rates of $3.70/kg

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October 4, 2023 Update

Freightos

Asia – Mediterranean prices are below $1,500/FEU so far this week, their lowest level since 2019. America East Coast prices fell 8% last week and continued their slide so far this week with daily rates at $2,249/FEU, 18% lower than in 2019 and their lowest level since mid-2018. America rates increase 8% last week to $4.75/kg,

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The Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019

GlobalTranz

Although dozens of conferences exist around the globe, warehouse managers should consider going to one of the best supply chain conferences of 2019 (plus MODEX, which is held in even-numbered years and occurs in 2020). Keynote speakers at LINK 2019 include Dick Johnson, President and CEO at Foot Locker, Inc., GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Doing Our Part To Help Logistics Companies Adapt to COVID-19

Freightos

In 2019, digital freight isn’t a vision; it’s a reality. Meanwhile, massive passenger airline restrictions dramatically reduced air cargo capacity, sending rates through the roof. And, through it all, logistics providers keep critical goods moving. FBX 01 (China – US West Coast) over the last three months of COVID-19.

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September 13, 2023 Update

Freightos

These projections have September and October volumes 6-7% higher than in 2019, followed by only a moderate dip in November and December, with volumes about 15% higher than pre-pandemic. Rates on this lane fell 8% last week to $1,608/FEU, though prices remain slightly above 2019 levels. America Freightos Air Index rates to $4.78/kg

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October 31, 2023 Update

Freightos

West Coast rates of $1,564/FEU are 15% higher than 2019 levels while prices of $2,213/FEU to the East Coast are 17% lower than in 2019. In air cargo, there are signs that global volumes are increasing. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. Asia – N. Asia – N.