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Guest Commentary: Tight Transportation Capacity, Not Flagging Demand, Behind ISM Report Showing Slowing Activity

Talking Logistics

Analysts point to the steep decline in orders for new transportation equipment as evidence that manufacturers are seeing weakness. In reality, it may not be softening demand at the root of manufacturers’ slowdown in the bookings for new trucks, trailers and other equipment. On one hand, new orders for U.S.

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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. According to Vespucci Maritime, the port handled 1.1

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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

He says it’s the antiquated booking system that’s gumming up the works. But with so little space at the ports, there are new restrictions on even the color of container that can be returned. These boxes were called ‘Transporters.’ Anna Nagurney ( @Supernetworks ), the Eugene M. ”[5].

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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. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Warehouses in New York and New Jersey are reopening in the next 30 days. Rates will likely fluctuate week to week for outbound New Jersey and New York depending on capacity and demand. Outbound freight to New Jersey is almost non-existent. Transportation could be impacted in Illinois.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 30 days. We expect outbound rates from New Jersey and New York to fluctuate in response to these reopenings. . Re frigerated freight out of California to the region has been difficult to book with limited capacity. .

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 10-20 days and we expect to see an increase in outbound volume as a result. . Refrigerated freight from California to the Southeast remains difficult to book with limited capacity. . Transportation?could New Jersey? ? .

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