NFI Industries

MARCH 27, 2018

As the first quarter of 2018 comes to a close, transportation capacity remains a hot topic. The logistics industry is experiencing what is being considered “the perfect storm” as factors such as the economy, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and driver shortages continue to tighten transportation capacity.

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NFI Industries

JANUARY 16, 2018

As the holidays approached this past year, consumer spending hit a three-year high and truckload capacity neared 100 percent, which many shippers considered to be uncharted territory 1. Although the surge from the holidays has since subsided, the capacity challenges will continue well into 2018. Read More.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

These rates will have natural implications for smaller shippers seeking to lower overall transportation and freight spend, and paired with a “blurred lines between peak shipping and shopping seasons,” shippers will experience increasing trouble when trying to procure full truckload capacity. Download eBook.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2018

As we begin 2018, capacity remains the most pressing logistics issue across the supply chain. This is especially true within the transportation sector, where the driver shortage, ELD mandate, and other factors have severely impacted the trucking industry’s ability to handle increasing freight volumes.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2019

Current Capacity Outlook. Despite a difficult first three quarters of 2018, the market began to show signs of softening and improved capacity in Q4. This softening and improved truckload and intermodal capacity has continued into 2019, and the outlook for a steadier market has remained. Demanding lifestyle. Regulations.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Average weight per shipment is up for the sixth consecutive quarter, reports Jeff Berman of Logistics Management , and economic growth indicates continued diversion of freight to LTL from full truckload and even parcels to maintain capacity. The driving forces are contributing to higher LTL use in the remnants of 2018 and into 2019.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

But there are several trends presenting themselves that will help us redefine what “normal” means for truckload in 2018 and 2019. Below, we explore 8 trends that will have an effect on the truckload market in 2018. Efficiently utilizing capacity. New trucks entering the market. Read More at C.H. Robinson’s blog.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

So, while I’m off the grid and recharging my batteries, you can check out the top posts and new episodes from Q2 2018 (if you missed the top posts and the new episodes from Q1, you can link to them here ). Top Talking Logistics Posts in Q2 2018. Delivery is the Product: Takeaways from Transplace’s Shipper Symposium 2018.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

The 2018 supply chain conference season kicked off for me last week. at the SMC3 Jump Start 2018 conference in Atlanta, GA. Stronger Economic Growth in 2018. Tighter Trucking Capacity, Higher Rates Until 2019 (or Beyond). Michael Leaser (Director Global Logistics & Transportation at Moen) and Alan Loos (Sr.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

From the last half of 2017 through today and beyond, a slew of market forces, some predictable and some unexpected, have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. Holiday Season.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2018

Tight capacity and rising rates in the trucking market was arguably the top headline of Q1 2018. Overall, the first quarter of 2018 proves yet again that there’s never a dull moment in this industry. Editor’s Pick: 8 Truckload Market Trends for 2018. Responding to Tight Capacity and Rising Costs in Transportation.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 20, 2018

Here are three key trends from oil & gas professionals and experts at International Petroleum Week 2018. Global LNG export capacity is constantly increasing and there are a large number of liquefaction projects at different stages of construction worldwide. NATURAL GAS. FUEL FOR FUTURE. Gas consumption is increasing.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

As a result, shippers across the globe are looking for ways to keep up with the Amazon’s unrelenting approach, and these trends in trucking and freight reflect a few of the key ways shippers, third-party logistics providers and truckers will respond 2018. Freight Forwarding Will Undergo Digital Transformation.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? That all changed with the summer of 2017. There are No Crystal Balls.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2018

As 2018 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2018. 2018 Parcel Oversize Changes: Tightening of the Vise. Truck Capacity Shortage: The Past, Present and Future.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2018

billion in 2018 alone, reports Michael Kotelec of Manufacturing.net , and this will bring a strong, robust boost to efficiency and productivity in manufacturing. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools will reduce delays and simplify customer service across all changes in manufacturing throughout 2018. However, the risk is well worth it.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

With tight capacity and rising rates dominating the headlines, 2018 certainly didn’t go as planned or expected for many shippers. A “new normal” in transportation? With the resulting tight capacity and rising rates, I asked Steve if this is a new normal shippers must adapt to? The labor market.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. trillion wide by 2018, and demand on last mile logistics will grow. Capacity reflects another problem in last mile delivery. appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. As explained by John D.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

We expand upon the supply chain technology trends we spoke about in the first part of this blog series, but let’s take a look at 5 more supply chain tech trends that will shape 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Use of AI Will Increase.

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PINC

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. during the same period in 2018, and a 3.1%

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

While shippers have known about the mandate for two years, truckers, shippers and carriers are still concerned about how it will impact capacity. Paired with soaring manufacturing and tightening capacity within the last month, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate could cause the capacity crunch to worsen.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

million vehicles cross the bridge annually, or about 30,000 per day, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. Amazon Pharmacy, born out of the company’s 2018 acquisition of online pharmacy PillPack, allows customers to order prescription medications for home delivery, with free shipping for Prime members. Franklin St.,

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2018

Like a screwdriver turning a screw, bit by bit, trucking capacity continues to tighten. “By One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2018 was that companies will focus on integrating the long tail of supply chains. For related commentary, see Trucking Capacity: Tapping into the Long Tail. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

So, let us reflect on the peak shipping season trends we saw at the close of 2018 and how those trends will affect the industry now and throughout 2019. Shippers Put the Box to Work A final lesson from the 2018 holiday peak shipping season is about the box. Of course, the best plans depend on the actions of yesterday. Stay tuned!

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The Great Driver Shortage was already starting to weigh on the minds of carriers and shippers early this year as experts predicted tightening capacity, said William B. It is the top concern for shippers, and you need to know what it means for the capacity crunch. Gross of the JOC.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018. Trimble Acquires Brazil-Based Veltec to Expand its Global Portfolio of Transportation Solutions.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 26, 2022

So we invited Jason Miller, associate professor of supply chain management at Michigan State University, to offer his perspective on the current state of trucking capacity. Shippers are likely to remember 2021 as the year with the tightest trucking capacity they’ve encountered in a long time. Two supply-side factors help explain why.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As has been the trend throughout the year, November truck and intermodal pricing continues to favor the carriers as limited capacity and a volume rush to beat trade war tariffs keep growth strong, according to the most recent data from the. Demand is exceeding capacity in most modes of transportation by a material amount,” Broughton wrote. “In

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Sometime in the last half of 2018, the transportation market began to soften. In what felt almost like overnight, finding capacity wasn’t as much trouble as it had been for so many long, challenging months. Transportation Procurement: Things to Keep in Mind. Spot rates began to decrease a bit. Be realistic.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. Especially with the ELD mandate, we need to inform our suppliers and distribution centers that their receiving hour window may no longer be conducive to transporting freight. Here's what they had to say.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . Top 10 Most Read Transportation Management and Transportation Articles of 2015. A Look To 2018 and Beyond.

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C3 Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

2018 was a big year for logistics professionals in industries across the board. Whether you’re a manager of a distribution center or VP of Operations, we’ve all had to adjust the way we work to keep thriving amidst all these changes.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Last year, truck capacity demand reached historic highs due to a combination of factors, including ongoing equipment and labor shortages. Spot market rates might start easing in 2020 but will still be about 15%-20% higher than the previous peak in 2018. Shippers are in a competition for capacity.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Here I am doing my standard Talking Logistics intro through one of my favorite filters: How awesome would it be to discuss blockchain or the capacity crunch in transportation using this filter for an entire episode? Lanehub Adds Backhaul Assist to Collaborative Transportation Network. Anybody want to join me as a guest?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Capacity Will Grow Tighter. Capacity was stretched beyond limitations in 2014, and fleets around the country tried to optimize operations through freight reclassification, dimensional pricing models and freight consolidation, explains Jeff Berman of Logistics Management. The ELD mandate will further worsen the coming capacity crunch.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. In fact, the on-demand industry was estimated to account for $75 billion in 2018. [1] Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it.

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