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Managing transportation in times of tight capacity and high rates

Cathy Roberson

Technology is playing a big role but one area, in particular, that I’ve always found interesting is transportation management services (TMS). No matter the mode of transportation a shipper uses, the shipper is paying more for it, that is, when they can find space. TMS has come a long way since its early days.

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Coronavirus and the Trade War: A Perfect Storm Argument for SMB Supply Chain Diversification

Freightos

Highway and transportation closures, and mandatory 14-day quarantines for people returning home from strongly affected areas, mean that even in places no longer shut down, the return to normal at factories and ports will be slow. . FBX data shows prices for containerized freight spiked ahead of January 2019 tariffs. .

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Shopify, Flexport and Freightos in Supply Chain Tech Related News

Supply Chain Matters

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. Shopify itself has been growing inherent logistics services by way of acquisition.

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March 27, 2024 Update

Freightos

The Port of Baltimore handles more roll-on/roll-off volumes than any other US port, including a large share of farm equipment exports – and is likely to have an impact on vehicle transport – but is less critical in terms of container traffic. Transatlantic rates are about even with 2019 levels at $1,659/FEU.

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Experts Reveal Top Transportation Trends to Watch

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. Online freight marketplaces allow shippers to instantly compare the cost of traditional truck vs rail freight, and book with a button click. Holcomb, Dept.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Background on Ocean Transport. Freight Rates 2019-2021. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU. Prior to 2018, when an ocean carrier booked a shipment they had to provide a chassis. Port Back-up In LA Over Two Years.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Background on Ocean Transport. Freight Rates 2019-2021. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU. Prior to 2018, when an ocean carrier booked a shipment they had to provide a chassis. Port Back-up In LA Over Two Years.