Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home January 3, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices stayed level at $5.85/kg

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

There was a deceleration in freight volumes during the second half of 2015 which continued into the first month of 2016. So, that tells me that the inventory situation continues to weigh on truck freight volumes. percent in December from November , with December 2015 freight shipments down 2.0 percent from December 2014.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

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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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

It is also interesting to frame up this discussion in terms of capacity in recent years – something that is never quite certain. Capacity tightened up in 2014 , but then loosened again in 2015. Now, in 2016, the industry is seeing recessionary levels of excess truckload capacity similar to those of 2009.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Freight Volumes Up and Rising. According to the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics, “For-hire freight shipments in August 2017 were 38.0 percent higher than the low in April 2009 during the recession.” And this year alone “for -hire freight shipments measured by the index were up 4.9

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, with robots and weak freight demand dominating the headlines. Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). Global trade volumes fell for the first time since 2009 by 1.7 Global trade volumes fell for the first time since 2009 by 1.7

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. Performance of High Tech and Electronics Supply Chains for the Periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013. Flexibility: Utilization of Capacity. and Singapore.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Why is freight pricing reaching historical records? Despite the crisis, the market rules out seeing the low prices that helped the economy and international trade recover after the 2009 crash, which will give inflation a boost. In essence, all these factors add up to increased pressure on short-term freight rates.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Get deep insights with business intelligence based on historical truckload pricing trends, plus demand and capacity data to help you make better business decisions. Financial markets are largely driven by emotion, but freight flows are not. infrastructure in many industries is showing signs of being at or near full capacity.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

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. . The warehouse is part of ScottsMiracle-Gro’s high-service distribution model that the Company began implementing across the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In 2022, we predicted that consecutive multi-year rate and surcharge increases along with capacity restrictions imposed by major parcel carriers in times of high holiday volume periods were equally unsustainable. The open question is where or if excess capacity is deployed in other trade lanes or placed at anchor. Parcel Segment.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

A specific statement that caught our attention indicated: “ Supply chains continued to recover from the immense pressure experienced through much of the past three-and-one-half years, as average vendor lead times shortened to the greatest extent since May 2009.” China’s expansion was noted as marginal by the end of Q1.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future. In my opinion, there will be more than one way to procure capacity, rates, and services for the 2016-2017 season. You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract season will bring. Consolidations.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

The slowing gross domestic product (GDP) growth and a change in growth toward services has adjusted freight markets for both truckload and rail. Carrier Capacity. per gallon—which is now the lowest weekly average price since July 2009. Then share your thoughts on these topics and other issues that affect your business.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

On January 4, the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) posted figures that showed week over week increases of 98% on West Coast rates and 77% on East Coast rates. The overall effectiveness of GRIs mainly stem from carrier utilization and market capacity. As reported by Alphaliner , the containership fleet grew 8.5%

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 4, 2013

Now, shipping tonnage has increased and trucking capacity is much tighter. Fedex Freight $5.2B 14.9%. Con-way Freight $3.3B 9.4%. YRC Freight $3.2B 9.2%. UPS Freight $2.4B 6.9%. ABF Freight Line $2.1B 5.1%. SAIA Motor Freight $1.1B 3.1%. LTL Carrier Directory.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2017

While these financial pressures have been ongoing since 2009 due to several factors, overcapacity was certainly one of the most prevalent. Ocean carriers continue to see their average operating margin dip below zero as rates fell to their lowest levels since 2009. Sri Laxmana has been with C.H.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. As some component lead times push into 2023, the shortage is expected to last 24 months before it recedes – similar to the chip shortage of 2008-2009. Deloitte Global). AlixPartners). higher than 2020.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2014

The LTL carriers are getting good freight from 3PLs, so the relationship is working in many ways. Tonnage shipped via LTL has steadily risen since the market lows of 2009. The increased tonnage, the driver shortage along with better asset utilization has reduced capacity. However, there is much room for improvement.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 9, 2015

Expected Transportation Capacity Issues. The concern and dialog about the transportation capacity issues for our country have bridged the past two decades and beyond. We have heard so much over the years about a coming capacity crunch crisis , many argue if crisis is the proper terminology. Wide shoulders.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 14, 2013

Transplace Updates, Enhances TMS Freight Allocation Module 2.0. Con-way Freight Announces 2013 General Rate Increase. Freight Shipments Fell 1.2% provides greater flexibility in establishing how the freight is presented to authorized carriers, and the amount of visibility carriers have into the progress of the auction.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2016

Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future. In my opinion, there will be more than one way to procure capacity, rates, and services for the 2016-2017 season. You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract season will bring. Consolidations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2013

The report begins with a few slides dedicated to the financial collapse of 2008-2009 and it’s lasting impact on the over the road (OTR) industry. The coming capacity truck capacity crunch. If moving freight is part of your job, download this valuable report and get to know the guys at Carrier Direct. Bottom Line.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 7, 2016

“An ideal business climate would include rapid adoption of new technologies that give shippers and their logistics providers immediate information on freight location and possible transportation difficulties, as well as widespread information on capacity options and pricing.”

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Elementum

JULY 14, 2015

Summer is supposed to be the busiest time of year for freight and air shipping, but given slow demand and overcapacity in recent months, expectations for the third quarter have changed, and not for the better. The problem is that shippers simply don’t have enough goods to ship, and they must sail at low capacity. Red is the New Black.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

As we see this year, there are more cars on the road (meaning carriers want that attractive freight), and we are also seeing tight capacity. Don't let the bird not be the star of the show, make sure your freight is ready to go! That’s not just good news for consumers; capacity is opening up for freight carriers.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 20, 2016

per gallon last week, the lowest since March 2009, and rates fell, too. Freight brokers usually quote a one-time rate that includes both the line haul and the fuel surcharge, so the declining fuel price has an influence on rates. Demand and capacity information is based on load and truck posts from DAT Load Boards. TriHaul: L.A.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

While the economy has added some jobs since its nadir in 2009, labor statistics show that employment growth since 2010 has matched, not outpaced, growth of the labor force. Twitter The post Reshoring Optimism, But Not Much Else appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. labor force was 35 percent smaller than it is today).

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 24, 2015

Couple the lower rates with less availability of freight due to the slow-down in the oil and gas segment, and many smaller carriers are finding current conditions challenging. July is usually a slow month, but diesel prices also hit the lowest they've been since 2009. In July 2014, that lane paid an average of $1.97/mile

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 30, 2016

While these financial pressures have been ongoing since 2009 due to several factors, overcapacity was certainly one of the most prevalent. Ocean carriers continue to see their average operating margin dip below zero as rates fell to their lowest levels since 2009. Over Capacity and Vessel Scrapping. Supply and Demand Imbalance.

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Elementum

AUGUST 18, 2015

In 2009, the canal reported 299.1 Size restrictions on ships are worrying in large part because freight ships are getting bigger. And smaller companies are already suffering from low capacity and unsustainable prices as they get pushed out of the market by large carriers. If the drought persists, the limit will be reduced to 38.5

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 22, 2015

Rules for container traffic between Europe and Asia are being rewritten and this has had profound implications for West European terminals: Supply fluctuations have resulted in a fragmented terminal capacity. Capacity of container ships handled in 2014. Decrease in port calls for big ships since 2009. Good or bad news?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2015

Whereas 2009 saw the control of transportation industry profits in the hands of the shippers, two years later a shift occurred in the favor of carriers. Yet whenever carriers’ capacity exceeds the supply, the first thing they do is lower their prices. Recession for Goods Distribution.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

In 2009, Yellow merged with Roadway Express to form YRC Worldwide Inc. With the loss of Yellow, LTL capacity declined. That loss of capacity declined so much that it led to increased rates for shippers. Specifically, it created a 10% gap in capacity. And pricing issues will persist until the capacity gap dissolves.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2017

Carrier Alliances: Alliances cover multiple VSAs and carrier members jointly operate and decide on major service routes, new services being introduced, transit/service levels and capacity controls. During the Great Recession of 2007-2009, demand decreased rapidly for container shipping, causing a chain reaction for carriers.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 3, 2018

To say that the first half of 2018 was "a period of both extreme volatility and unprecedented imbalance between capacity and demand for trucking services in North America" at first sounds like hyperbole. Capacity constraints meet increased demand. Truckload capacity was already constrained by a shortage of qualified drivers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 11, 2015

However, humans still have the capacity to perform specific functions that a machine cannot, which results in a higher demand of cheaper labor than available here in the US. 4 Driving Forces to Understand appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Cheaper Products From Alternate Economies.

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