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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

To effectively track each state’s progress in reopening and how freight is impacted, we will publish a market update for the coming weeks as the country eases out of lockdowns. . Increases in volumes started climbing this week steadily but still down 10-15% year-over-year according to Freight Waves’ Sonar indexes. .

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Currently, this has not made a substantial impact on the freight market, but we are seeing signs that the industry is beginning to recover. Additionally, according to Freight Waves, “outbound tender rejections have increased week-over-week for the first time since the OTRI peaked at 19.25% on March 28.”. Southeast Logistics.

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Skillfully Managing Manufacturing Reshoring Projects

GlobalTranz

Otis attempted a reshoring project, bringing production from Mexico to South Carolina. She is the author of three books including, “42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China.” Twitter LinkedIn The post Skillfully Managing Manufacturing Reshoring Projects appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. This drives up rates and can affect your ability to book shipments in/out of affected and nearby states. North Carolina. North Carolina produces the most tobacco in the United States by a substantial margin.

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Manufacturing and the Titanium Economy

Enterra Insights

The term ‘Titanium Economy,’ coined in a recent book by Asutosh Padhi, Gaurav Batra and Nick Santhanam, refers to the phenomenon of how the manufacturing sector is bucking its long-held reputation as the place where innovation went to sleep.”[4]. ”[4]. manufacturing is collapsing.”[6]

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Airbus and Boeing Announce 2022 Commercial Aircraft Order and Delivery Performance

Supply Chain Matters

For booked customer orders in 2022, Airbus reported 1,078 net new orders and 820 net orders after cancellations or adjustments, including what were noted as several high profile commitments from some of the world’s leading carriers. Net booked orders for the troubled Boeing 737 MAX reportedly amounted to 561 aircraft orders.