Zipline Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

The freight market has been on the receiving end of several systemic shocks that continue to affect industry providers and shippers alike. And when you add in the current labor and commodity shortages along with an inflationary environment, it is apparent why freight rates have been steadily climbing.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 10, 2021

How was July 2021? Volumes remain high and with import volumes remaining elevated and domestic manufacturing continuing it’s bull run, there’s no foreseeable light at the end of the tunnel in 2021. Uber Freight recognizes the importance of managed transportation. Uber Freight has aquired Transplace.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In her keynote address, Nadia Abdul Aziz, President, National Association of Air Freight & Logistics (NAFL), who is based in Dubai, spoke about megatrends transforming the MENA region, particularly the impact of COVID-19. & Changing Landscape”. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Amidst all of these stories of shortages and bottlenecks, we thought it would be helpful to explain the basics of shipping ocean freight. In this article, we will explain the shipping process, identify the different types of cargo, and show the benefits of ocean freight shipping. What is Ocean Freight? Benefits of Ocean Freight.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond. Higher freight volumes. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 24, 2022

December 2021 - Transportation Market Report. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) ?. Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew again in December. All of these are positive indicators for continued growth, but also indicate further capacity issues in the transportation markets.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 21, 2022

Before starting such planning, however, they would do well to reflect on how things changed during the 2021 holiday shopping season. 2021 Holiday Retail Trends. Transportation and warehousing jobs also fell — but very slightly (less than 1%) — after last year’s 67.4% There was good news. Worker Shortages Grew.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates?

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The reason for this is to be prepared if manufacturers are forced to shut down due to outbreaks. The shipments are ready, but a widespread transportation capacity issue has created massive freight delays. In August 2021 the unemployment rate decreased to 5.2%. This is causing inventory pileup in a new way. Labor Shortage.

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Tailwind

APRIL 20, 2021

Like most sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the supply and transport industry to evaluate and improve their current processes. From real-time supply chain tracking to smart telematics systems, there are several tools that promise to refine freight operations and create a more streamlined supply chain. Blockchain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport. Transportation accounts for 17 percent of global greenhouse gases (GHG) and 20 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Transportation accounts for 17 percent of global greenhouse gases (GHG) and 20 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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E2open

JANUARY 19, 2023

Companies can use this data to make informed decisions on when to book ocean freight. Exports from Asia to North America and Europe saw cross-ocean journeys reduced by nine days and eight days, respectively, from the prior three months, and down 12 days from the same quarter in 2021. Vancouver, Canada, and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. More than $728 million is on the way to communities around the nation to bolster intermodal freight infrastructure. The money is coming through the U.S.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 11, 2021

Atlanta, GA (January 12, 2021) – Chainalytics, a recognized global leader in data-driven supply chain consulting, announced today that it has received the 2020 Green Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jeff is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide , the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments. Jeff Tucker and Joe Lynch discuss the Breakbulk Americas conference. About Jeff Tucker.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The peak season definition is a continued evolution of the seasons in transportation. Above-average holiday shipping seasons in 2020 and 2021 led to an above-average returns rate in the usual Quiet Season. Above-average holiday shipping seasons in 2020 and 2021 led to an above-average returns rate in the usual Quiet Season.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2021

Any discussion on supply chain risk management and applying managed transportation to help prevent risks from coming to fruition is incomplete without touching on the pandemic to overcome supply chain disruption. For instance the capacity that is needed per shipment like the 2021 produce season transportation capacity outlook.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There can be surprises that potentially offer a better upside: demand is higher than expected, it is possible to raise prices without affecting demand based on what is happening with competitor products, technology has allowed manufacturing capacity to ramp up faster than expected, etc. E2open acquired BluJay Solutions in May of 2021 for $1.7

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

China fully shutdown its manufacturing output during this phase affecting consumers globally. Manufacturing Planning. Escalating freight rates and severe capacity crunch. Air freight rates have sky-rocketed to 7-10 times higher during Covid-19. This effect is caused by a loss in global air freight capacities.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation. As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. The peak disruption was in December 2021. .” I feel like we are riding a gondola in the middle of an intense snowstorm. What is normalcy?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

GlobalTranz’s main service lines are freight brokerage – less-than-truckload and truckload – and managed transportation services. Robinson’s last quarter earnings in North American Surface Transportation, up 10.8% – which many companies would be delighted with – seem paltry in comparison. That makes C.H.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. Contract rates, representing about 70% of the market, will be up about 4%-5% over 2021. Still, the e-commerce boom pushes more freight into trucks as shippers re-think inventory levels to meet omnichannel demands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Canoo to build battery manufacturing facility in Oklahoma. The number of unfilled driver jobs slid to nearly 78,000, down about 4 percent from a record 81,258 in 2021, according to the association’s projections. The improvement is expected to be temporary, given that an aging workforce and freight demand are both projected to grow.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023. Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. All rights reserved.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

Following an unprecedented downturn, the freight market has posted an almost full calendar year of impressive growth spurred by demand from a few sectors of the domestic economy. The second half of the past quarter was highly atypical and posted freight volumes that vastly exceeded those generally seen during peak season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever. of all e-commerce sales in the US during 2021.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

After two years filled with delays of materials, FDA approval, and properly conducted clinical trials, companies have the breathing space for manufacturing again. By now, most news sources have shared the areas of concern and delays with road and maritime transportation. How Shippers Can Lower Transportation Spend.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Traditional inventory management strategies were designed with all supply chains being linear, reflecting a manufacturer to retailer to end-user process in accordance with reverse logistics. For instance, the capacity that is needed per shipment like the 2021 produce season transportation capacity outlook.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 8, 2021

Why the Truck Market’s Sharp Turn Caught the Freight Industry by Surprise The MIT FreightLab’s latest industry roundtable explored the drivers behind today’s extremely tight market for truck capacity and the broader implications for supply chains. However, in U.S. However, in U.S.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Despite a slower September, intermodal rail transport volumes have increased significantly in 2021 as many shippers take advantage of this cost-effective mode of transport. Recent intermodal rail transport statistics. Recent intermodal rail transport statistics. September 2021’s volumes are down 1.9%

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This year the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP26) was held at the SEC Centre in Glasgow, United Kingdom, from 31 October to 13 November 2021. In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs .

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Forecasts call for freight rate slumps in 2023. The legislation, which is entitled the National Development Strategy and Coordination Act of 2022, would require Cabinet-level agencies to identify weaknesses in supply chains that could impact national security and domestic manufacturing. percent over the third quarter of 2021.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 17, 2021

webinar, we provided an in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends in the North American freight market. As such, vessels for ocean capacity between Asia and the United States are expected to remain fully booked for most/all of 2021. The first half of 2021 is forecasted to net less than 1% growth in Class 8 trucks.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. 9/2/2021 – Guest Blog Post from Kumar Kannan of Procural. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 27, 2020

After an extremely volatile first half of the year, the challenges in the air freight market look set to continue into 2021, requiring both foresight and forward planning from businesses. A turbulent six months for air freight. This caused an overheated market, with the price of air freight increasing by as much as 400%.

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