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Managing transportation in times of tight capacity and high rates

Cathy Roberson

As shippers move past COVID-19 related closures, inventory replenishment has become a focus. To satisfy inventory needs, demand for imports has been on the rise since June of last year. billion in 2024, a 60% growth from 2019. “Customers want data,” Ron said.

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Report That Global Ocean Container Rates on the Decline

Supply Chain Matters

The sub-text of this report is that much of the cargo that has been planned for either back-to-school, fall, and holiday related fulfillment is either in-transit or mostly already arrived at warehouses. This will be good news in stemming supply chain driven inflation trending. Added Perspectives.

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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

Supply Chain Matters

According to the April report commentary , the industry remains hopeful in new signs indicating that retailers and manufacturers are getting closer to working off the overall glut of inventories that resulted in 2022. percent drop in cargo volumes. The industry will likely not know the answer until 2024.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

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Industry professionals have put in tireless hours and taken strategic measures to keep the supply chain moving and meet customer demand. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities.

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Walmart Offers Supply Chain and Logistics Technology

Supply Chain Matters

Strategically planning inventory pickup (backhauls) on return trips from deliveries – in ensuring thar semi-trailers are never empty. Providing at-a-glance insights – to include trailer usage, trip time and distance traveled without cargo. All rights reserved.