Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. HBR also cites technology’s ability to cut costs and to make “companies more agile and therefore better able to handle […] uncertainty and rapid change.” Let’s not waste it.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. All of this will cause a tightening of space for ocean freight shipping. Regular disruptors. Golden Week.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a blog by one of our affiliate partners, Global Vision Group , a Federal Maritime Commission licensed Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF). Negotiations threaten to stretch well into 2015, but the ramifications of this could be felt much longer.

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 3, 2017

What does that mean for freight brokers? Although pricing has come down since this product’s peak in 2014, rates are still in the 30% to 45% APR range. Factoring - While there are dozens of factoring options for carriers, there are relatively few for freight brokers. The golden rule. The issue is carrier payables.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

The more KPIs, the more difficult the negotiation process. Cost Reduction is another major goal. As the two partners implement Continuous Improvement or Kaizen cost reduction will follow. The Transportation Management System (TMS) of the 3PL can gain rewards for both parties as well through freight optimization.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

When I started customers cared about price and service,” said Wiehoff. While reliable service and low prices are still important, these metrics have become prerequisites for commercial success. Now the differentiators are more strategic: benchmarking, innovation, and network modeling, for example. Skills shuffle.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2015

This is a two part series talking about the implications of the shift towards dimensional weight pricing. Today’s post will cover more on what is dimensional weight pricing and some tips to know to get prepared for a possible sweeping shift to DIM pricing in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Once the election concludes, if the economy picks up steam, the capacity challenges seen in 2014 and early 2015 may return. If this occurs, rates will begin to favor carriers more so than they have over the past year, which will lead to increased pricing demands as carriers look to shed unprofitable business and cultivate profitable business.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DAT Freight Index Hits All-Time High in September. SMC³ Expands API Relationship with MercuryGate, Launches New Pricing API. Spot freight availability was 74 percent higher than in September 2016.

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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. Underinvestment and Rising Operating Costs Neglecting fleet and terminal upgrades came at a cost.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

By 2014, he established an asset-based brokerage. Alvys offers free setup, making it easy for companies to get started without any upfront costs. Tusk’s technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service.

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Freight Plus

MAY 30, 2018

In 2018 shippers are paying more for freight that takes longer to move. truck driver retirement rates jumped to 33% last year, up from 22% in 2014. Escalating driver pay and rising diesel fuel costs ultimately mean higher consumer costs as shippers pass along the shipping buck and charge more for goods. According to.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. Diesel Pricing. Carrier Capacity. Driver Shortage.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. based on dimensional weights to maximize load and reduce per unit cost.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 17, 2015

As the cost of business logistics systems in the United States continues to increase, so do heavy-duty truck sales. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) recently released its 26th annual State of Logistics Report® , which showed the cost of the U.S. trillion in 2014, a 3.1% trillion in 2014, a 3.1%

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

From monitoring driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. On July 29, 2014, the U.S. Diesel Pricing. Government Regulations.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. million in 2014 to 2.76 Diesel Pricing.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Freight Shipments Fell 0.7% After more than a decade of failed “ Doha Round ” negotiations, the 159 members scaled back their ambitions and settled on a more limited agreement called the “Bali Package.” The WTO is aiming for the General Council to formally adopt the Bali agreement by July 31, 2014. in October from September.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. However, the overall cost of shipping through LTL modes will increase between three and four percent in the next few years. LTL Cost Increase From the Driver Perspective.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The recent decision by Japan’s three largest container companies to merge their shipping operations is yet another symptom of the volatility that is roiling the freight business. Achieving lower freight costs by switching to another coast might not be viable if the new transit time is too long. Labor unrest in U.S.

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

After the intense investment in infrastructure to support the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, along with the recent “Brasil Major” initiative, Brazil is an emerging powerhouse rich in natural resources and with a strong focus on manufacturing and the supply chain. Brazil belongs to Mercosur, the Common Market of the South.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. based on dimensional weights to maximize load and reduce per unit cost.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The same held true after Superstorm Sandy and the unyielding winter of 2014, reports Lawrence J. Increased Freight Rates Can Tone Down Capacity Crunches. After the Great Recession, retailers and manufacturers could negotiate substantially lower freight rates with carriers and logistics providers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

approach to negotiation, so absent some transformative change in how the two parties work together moving forward, a labor disruption will happen again, whether we like it or not, so start planning now for the port slowdown or shutdown of 2020. The ILWU and PMA have always taken a “What’s in it for Me?”

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 6, 2015

Guest Blogger, Rich Chrzanowski — Container volume at US ports hit an all-time high in 2014 and a DOT transportation study projects volume to more than triple in coming years. Shipping delays are expected to cost the retail industry $7 billion this year and as much as $37 billion by 2016. More Proactive Carrier Management.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 17, 2016

Unfortunately, shippers who misrepresent freight have taken advantage of 2014’s major capacity crunch and the perception of one on the way to make shippers trust their predetermined information. What’s the Problem When Shippers Misrepresent Freight? What about freight from other shippers?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

For the freight world holiday shipping or for shippers in any peak season (such as those who ship plants for the spring time) it gets chaotic, everyone is trying to clear docs, empty warehouses, and get their books in order. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight.

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Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 15, 2014

January 2014. Typically, protracted labor disputes are not an issue; the long negotiations often encountered in countries with stronger labor organizations do not occur. Each risk is assigned a probability and cost based on historical occurrences and expert opinions. can bring knowledge transfers both ways.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

For the freight world holiday shipping or for shippers in any peak season (such as those who ship plants for the spring time) it gets chaotic, everyone is trying to clear docs, empty warehouses, and get their books in order. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 11, 2016

Trucks were readily available on the spot market in 2015 , and at bargain prices -- at least when you compare to average rates in 2014. If you take a longer view, however, it's 2014 that looks like the exception. Truckload pricing trends point to greater stability in 2016. Does this mean we are headed toward recession?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 18, 2019

The 2014 holiday season marked the last Q4 end-of-year sales period where packages shipped based on actual weight. With the start of 2015, UPS and FedEx instituted a dimensional (DIM) weight pricing structure. The US Postal Service has since adopted this pricing model, also referred to as DIM weight pricing.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

But the implications of this standoff between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association go beyond idle ships and stranded freight containers. The union clings to outmoded practices and negotiating tactics, while the rest of the industry moves on.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

For the past year, I’ve been arguing that logistics — and same-day fulfillment, in particular — is becoming a strategic weapon for companies. Instead of sending mid-level business development executives to strike deals with Google, some are negotiating at the top. Google also charges shoppers a $4.99

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey—and as Hurricane Irma moves closer— truckload capacity is tighter than it has been for years, giving some shippers challenges in covering freight. We all know that tight truckload capacity leads to higher spot market prices. Negotiations are most successful when both parties get what they want.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey—and as Hurricane Irma moves closer— truckload capacity is tighter than it has been for years, giving some shippers challenges in covering freight. We all know that tight truckload capacity leads to higher spot market prices. Negotiations are most successful when both parties get what they want.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey—and as Hurricane Irma moves closer— truckload capacity is tighter than it has been for years, giving some shippers challenges in covering freight. We all know that tight truckload capacity leads to higher spot market prices. Negotiations are most successful when both parties get what they want.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

In 2014, I was appointed Global Supply Chain role with ECCO Shoes and relocated back to Singapore. Covering supply planning, sourcing for materials, component and freight contract logistics, order fulfillment as a key stakeholder bringing ECCO’s vertically integrated value chain to a new digital level through its S&OP program. .

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