GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

For 2021, expect the Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight market to remain volatile due to the impact of COVID-19. Many LTL industry trends, such as capacity constraints , rising rates, and changing consumer buying patterns, will continue through 2021. Let’s look at top LTL industry trends for 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

Hence, at the end of 2020 stands the legitimate question: What is it that we really achieved in 2020, and what is in store for 2021? They immediately knew where they needed to take action, such as rerouting freight or adding new cross-docking facilities. Digitisation: Shifting Gears in 2021. What are the hurdles in the way?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Shipping freight across the world is a complex matter. But what is even more complicated is freight billing and handling freight payments: what a cargo owner is initially quoted is often different from what he later is asked to pay. A 2021 Cargo Owners and freight forwarders survey, confirms this. Lack of trust.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The sixth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in August 2021 once again stressed the importance and urgency of decarbonising all sectors of the economy. Also in road freight vehicles, battery-electric or hydrogen-powered drivetrains are close to market launch.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

2021 will be remembered as an unprecedented year of supply chain disruption and market volatility creating a host of challenges for shippers and carriers alike. Without further ado, here are GlobalTranz’s top posts of 2021: #1. The State of the Trucking Market in 2021. 5 Transportation Management Optimization Practices.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 21, 2021

A panel moderated by Miklos Horvath, Director of The European Freight and Logistics Leaders’ Forum and Co-moderated by Philip Evans, Secretary-General of The European Freight and Logistics Leaders’ Forum. In association with The European Freight and Logistics Leaders’ Forum (F&L). <<Back

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: BRIDGING THE KNOW-DO GAP Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October 2021. RETURN TO THE ARCHIVE. Featured articles from this issue: h6. Green Skies? Airlines Need a Tail Wind to Decarbonize. IOT for Supply Chain Tracking.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Is your freight invoice accurate? LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – November 2021. Featured articles from this issue: h6. A new study claims it might not be. DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem. Rethinking the next normal: Transforming Logistics and Supply Chain Workflows with Samsung.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

The freight market has been on the receiving end of several systemic shocks that continue to affect industry providers and shippers alike. And when you add in the current labor and commodity shortages along with an inflationary environment, it is apparent why freight rates have been steadily climbing.

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NFI

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Freight Brokerage 2021 Outlook Featuring Aaron Schmidt, Regional Vice President at NFI What do you think will be in store for freight brokerage in 2021? Where we are today with capacity being tight, reemerging COVID flare ups,… Continue reading Freight Brokerage 2021 Outlook.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken? LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – February 2021. Green Corridor: Counting Carbons. Ultimate Guide To Technologies That Are Transforming Supply Chains. Searching for Sustainability: Balancing Economics and Environmental Objectives in Logistics.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates. This is a significant shift from late 2021, when 93% faced serious disruptions. In other words, while demand was dropping, supply of capacity was increasing.

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NFI

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Freight Brokerage 2021 Outlook Featuring Aaron Schmidt, Regional Vice President at NFI What do you think will be in store for freight brokerage in 2021? I can tell you that I did not expect 2020 to be what 2020 turned out to be. Where we are today with capacity being tight, reemerging COVID flare. Read More.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Amongst the issues faced by both businesses and consumers in 2021, supply chain shortages – and the resulting challenges – held strong in the headlines throughout the year. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges. Just how bad were supply chain challenges in 2021? Bad enough to become the subject of memes.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 23, 2021

At mile 16, I learned that Uber Freight is acquiring Transplace (a Talking Logistics sponsor). Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 23, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 23, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

October 2021 - Transportation Market Report. Ocean carriers are looking at close to $200 Billion in annual profits for 2021. Both Maersk and CMA-CGM have made investments in air freight capacity. Click the Button above to receive the full transportation market report for October 2021. Ocean Updates.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 21, 2022

Before starting such planning, however, they would do well to reflect on how things changed during the 2021 holiday shopping season. 2021 Holiday Retail Trends. Justin Swanson ( @ejsnyt ) reports, “E-commerce sales (during the 2021 holiday shopping season) were up 11 percent. There was good news. Worker Shortages Grew.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

And the lack of demand visibility is a big contributor to China-US ocean freight rates doubling to the West Coast since June, and passing USD4,000/FEU to the East Coast – which was surprising as most analysts thought that rates and profits would freefall. Is ocean freight pricing broken? Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken?

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CHAINalytics

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

If your company has decided to tender its freight to secure new contract rates for 2021, you’ve got your work cut out for you. And, what should you do about those COVID-related swings in your historical … The post Freight Procurement in a Pandemic: Preparing for the Bid appeared first on Chainalytics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In her keynote address, Nadia Abdul Aziz, President, National Association of Air Freight & Logistics (NAFL), who is based in Dubai, spoke about megatrends transforming the MENA region, particularly the impact of COVID-19. & Changing Landscape”.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

It was a tale of two freight markets during the past year due to the global pandemic that reshuffled consumption and commerce. We saw historic freight lows in the winter and early spring, followed by landmark highs in the summer and the remainder of the year. ” Expectations for the Trucking Market in 2021 .

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates?

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Amidst all of these stories of shortages and bottlenecks, we thought it would be helpful to explain the basics of shipping ocean freight. In this article, we will explain the shipping process, identify the different types of cargo, and show the benefits of ocean freight shipping. What is Ocean Freight? Benefits of Ocean Freight.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 24, 2022

December 2021 - Transportation Market Report. Click the Button above to receive the full transportation market for December 2021. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) ?. Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew again in December. This is the 19th consecutive month of expansionary growth.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 26, 2021

September 2021 - Transportation Market Report. Click the Button above to receive the full transportation market report for September 2021. Ocean Updates. Due to surging import volumes, and terminal, rail, and warehouse congestion, a new record of 70+ vessels at anchor in LA/LB was reached the week of 9/24.?.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

Freight Market California’s AB5 AB5 has the potential to destabilize the trucking market in California, which can create a variety of issues for shippers moving freight in and out of the state. Large impacts on the freight market remain to be seen. CNN continues to provide real-time war coverage here.

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Tailwind

APRIL 20, 2021

From real-time supply chain tracking to smart telematics systems, there are several tools that promise to refine freight operations and create a more streamlined supply chain. Below, we’ve listed some of the tech trends that are predicted to have the biggest impact on the industry in 2021. Blockchain. Using a Web-based TMS System.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 10, 2023

We would like to share some insights on the general economy and freight market specifically with you: our customers, employees, business partners and community. While many economists warned of the inherent uncertainties of a market dependent upon new variables with very little historical precedent, few predicted the freight recession of 2022.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 29, 2021

In the middle of our 5th year here at Supply Chain Game Changer we are proud to publish our 2021 Top 10 List. So let’s take some time to reflect, and look back on our 2021 top 10 list … so far! Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics!

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 27, 2021

Supply chains faced unprecedented disruptions in 2020, but the pandemic provided fresh perspectives for 2021. Members of the Freight Market Intelligence Consortium (FMIC), a group of leading shippers who use DAT iQ for benchmarking, identified two key strategic trends. .

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

The Oxford Languages and Merriam-Webster dictionary folks have advanced “Vax/vaccine” as 2021’s word of the year, but we think it really should be “disruption.” 2021: A Year of Continued Disruption…for All Industries. Rise in ocean freight rates. Which were your biggest disruptions in 2021?

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

According to a Logistics Management survey of industry professionals, “there is a strong sentiment that the 2021 Peak Season will be more active than it was a year ago, with 79% of respondents indicating that will be the case, with 16% contending it will be similar to 2020, and 5% expecting it to be less active.”. Supply Side Constraints.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 6, 2021

In a recent webinar with my colleague Philip Damas, Director and Head of Supply Chain Advisors at Drewry, we examined the challenges facing BCOs as they prepare to conduct ocean freight bids in 2021.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The shipments are ready, but a widespread transportation capacity issue has created massive freight delays. In August 2021 the unemployment rate decreased to 5.2%. The post Holiday Warehousing Challenges 2021 appeared first on Evans Distribution Systems. This is causing inventory pileup in a new way. Labor Shortage.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Atlanta, GA, October 27, 2022 – Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, has been recognized by premium sports drink company BODYARMOR as “Best New Carrier of the Year 2021.” To support its hypergrowth, BODYARMOR expanded its freight provider network from three to 50+ providers to boost its operational efficiency.

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E2open

JANUARY 19, 2023

Companies can use this data to make informed decisions on when to book ocean freight. Exports from Asia to North America and Europe saw cross-ocean journeys reduced by nine days and eight days, respectively, from the prior three months, and down 12 days from the same quarter in 2021. Vancouver, Canada, and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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