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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? Cargo theft comes in many shapes and sizes.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

Labor shortages in transportation and warehousing are quick to make headlines, but job opportunities across the supply chain continue to go unfilled despite promising pay and benefits. And within the sector, the warehousing and storage category has added the most jobs.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ?

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What is Freight Demand Modeling?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! According to Simplex Group , this helps companies plan for warehousing space, advertising, and staffing. According to Simplex Group , this helps companies plan for warehousing space, advertising, and staffing. The Job of a Freight Forecaster. Freight Demand Modeling.

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California Freight Heats Up, Spurred By Hanjin Collapse

DAT Solutions

Even if they didn’t have cargo on Hanjin ships, big retailers are starting to shift inventory from West Coast distribution centers to other DCs farther east. Those eastbound freight moves will become more urgent, and rates are likely to rise further, as Black Friday draws closer. The uncertainty at the sea ports boosted L.A.

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments. The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

California seeks to ease port congestion by leasing six container storage sites. What Berglund is referring to is the advantage that shipping lines hold for negotiations with cargo shippers for 2022 and beyond. The ongoing freight backups at maritime ports is disrupting global supply chains.