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The Free TMS with Tim Higham

The Logistics of Logistics

About Tim Higham Tim Higham is a leading visionary in the logistics and transportation field, running the highly successful InMotion Global, Inc. in 1998, he turned to the transportation and logistics field, merging “old school” thinking with “new school” technology. AscendTMS).

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

Supply Chain Matters

Barring the initial pandemic lockdown months, this is the steepest downturn in US manufacturing seen since the global financial crisis in 2009.”. From our lens, they telegraph the likelihood of more declining global supply chain activity levels extending to the end of 2022. the same value as that of July. Bob Ferrari.

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Four

Supply Chain Matters

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Prediction Background.

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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

TransAudit

Financial Restructuring Attempts Yellow was compelled to opt for wage concessions and debt-for-equity swaps in 2009. The Final Years Divestment of Non-LTL Offerings In 2009, Yellow sold its dedicated unit, followed by parting with its stake in Shanghai Jiayu Logistics in 2012, indicating a shift in focus.

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Global Shipping Trends: What to Expect in 2017

Talking Logistics

The global transportation industry was dealt a year full of surprises in 2016, and with that came challenges. While these financial pressures have been ongoing since 2009 due to several factors, overcapacity was certainly one of the most prevalent. 2017 Projections.

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6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2016 Budget

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract season will bring. Consolidations.

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How Does the Chinese New Year Impact Rate Volatility?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

million TEUs recorded in December 2009—however, there was a surge in scrapping older tonnage to keep that from coming into fruition. The idle ship capacity soared from 230,000 TEUs at the beginning of 2015 to 1.36 million TEUs by December. The unused fleet was expected to top the all-time high of 1.5