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Guest Viewpoint: What’s Driving Freight Costs Higher?

The Logistics of Logistics

<strong><em>If you think the price of fuel is the only element driving freight costs higher – </em><em>Think again! </em></strong> Introduction. Ground freight was then followed by 8.7% The best indicator of ground freight cost is the US Freight Rate Index, CPM (cost per mile).

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Rail 101 with Ian Jefferies

The Logistics of Logistics

freight rail industry. From 2009 to 2013, Jefferies served as a senior policy advisor to the Chairman of the U.S. Operating over a private, 140,000 mile network stretching across the far reaches of North America, AAR members include the major freight railroads in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak.

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Market Monitor of Turkish domestic logistics market

Supply Chain Movement

The heydays of 2009 to 2011 may be over but Turkey is still a very attractive market for European manufacturers. After years of 9% GDP growth followed by strong job creation and a 10% inflation rate, 2012 and 2013 have seen more modest but stable continuous growth. Market Monitor: Turkish domestic Freight and Distribution.

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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

TransAudit

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. formerly known as YRC Freight, sent shockwaves throughout the transportation industry due to its dominant position. The Decline and Bankruptcy Customers started pulling their freight rapidly.

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Consumer Demand Helping Drive 3PL Industry Growth

Talking Logistics

3PL market has grown by roughly 7% annually since 2009 and is expected to reach $170 billion by the end of 2016. Transportation optimization is more than moving freight at the lowest cost or finding a short-term performance boost; it’s about continuous improvement delivered through smart, data-driven planning and efficient execution.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

Construction of the warehouse is scheduled to be completed in early 2012. Since 2009, when ScottsMiracle-Gro began implementing its new distribution model, the Company has reduced the number of miles traveled to ship products to home center customers by approximately one-third. . For additional information, visit us at www.scotts.com.

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LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight. YRC Freight is the third largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $3.2B in sales (estimated 2012). YRC Freight has 9.2% YRC Freight is the largest subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. In 2012, the company had revenues of $4.9B. The 2012 revenues were 0.4%