Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

After 10+ years of writing the weekly news roundup, as well as a bi-weekly column for Logistics Viewpoints, today is my last day at ARC Advisory Group. Over these 10 years+ I have learned a lot about supply chain and logistics through conversations with end users, suppliers, and my colleagues. from May’s 2.24 reading.

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AUGUST 26, 2022

Raj Subbiah and Joe Lynch discuss understanding Uber Freight. Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. About Uber Freight. About Raj Subbiah.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Canada Post’s Strike Is Impacting Businesses Across North America: Here’s What You Need to Know The nationwide strike by Canada Post workers, which began on November 15, 2024, has had a significant impact on the freight-shipping landscape of Canada.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Dean Duffin and Joe Lynch discuss understanding the Canadian logistics landscape. Dean is Co-founder and CEO of Linear Logistics , one of Canada’s fastest growing full-service third-party logistics companies. About Dean Duffin Growing up enjoying the small-town Alberta lifestyle, Dean excelled academically.

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APRIL 6, 2022

The Flock Freight Story with Oren Zaslansky. Oren Zaslansky and Joe Lynch discuss the Flock Freight story. Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. and Canada. About Flock Freight. About Oren Zaslansky.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

North American Transborder Freight up 23.8% The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. The US Department of Transportation reported that transborder freight between the U.S. and North American countries (Canada and Mexico) in March amounted to $141.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. and Canada. and Canada. Logistics operators added jobs in January, though employment was down over the previous 12 months as companies continue to grapple with a downturn in the goods-moving economy. The growth in logistics hiring came as the broader U.S.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

But with alternative routes and plenty of excess capacity available, operations should continue reasonably well, and freight rates are unlikely to spike to extreme highs. With the other major carriers also rerouting now, it is likely freight rates will rise for Asia – N. Shipping through the Suez Canal will take more time.

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JUNE 14, 2023

Seth Clevenger and Joe Lynch discuss the top 100 logistics companies. About Transport Topics Since 1935, Transport Topics has been the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Key Takeaways: The Top 100 Logistics Companies Seth Clevenger is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics. Freight brokerage giant C.H.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

And now on this week’s logistics news. US challenges Canada’s dairy policies. The dairy industry says USTR should be ready to continue with additional actions to hold Canada accountable to its USMCA obligations if the consultations fail. Robots are continuing to become key components in the logistics space. s CargoNet.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Martin is CEO at Commtrex , a tech-enabled rail logistics provider with a team of experienced rail professionals, an extensive network of partners, and a best-in-class technology platform that simplifies the movement of freight and creates a competitive advantage. Discover more at www.commtrex.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Canada’s Walmart tries ring scanners. Bank of America sounding the alarm on collapsing freight demand. More than 1,500 of the rings have arrived at more than 130 stores, Walmart Canada said in a corporate blog post. Amazon announces new changes to inventory limits.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. And now on to this week’s logistics news. FedEx Express moves an average of 6.3

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MARCH 4, 2025

Tyler is CEO of Express Logistics Group, a T-Rex Prestige Worldwide company, based out of Cincinnati and Chicago. About Tyler Hildebrand Tyler Hildebrand is CEO of Express Logistics Group, a T-Rex Prestige Worldwide company, based out of Cincinnati and Chicago. Over the years, business grew and an elite team began to form.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. CargoNet recorded 1,778 supply chain risk events across the United States and Canada in 2022, an increase of 15 percent from 2021. California is a major logistics hub for these items. This could be a slow, messy year for freight. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. The first carrier in North America to return to a combination passenger-and-freighter fleet intends to invest in more all-cargo aircraft as logistics contributes more to long-term profitability, the company’s cargo chief says.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Each has the capacity to receive general merchandise items from suppliers in smaller freight loads, known in the industry as less-than-truckload (LTL), and consolidate them into larger freight loads known as truckloads (TL). Canada was the second-ranked U.S. 3 with $42.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. And now on to this week’s logistics news. By acquiring GroundCloud, which was officially known as Windigo Logistics Inc., On February 4, the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will acquire Italy’s Bomi Group, which provides global healthcare logistics services. It covers 37 states and parts of Canada through a fleet of more than 150,000 crowd-sourced drivers, it says. 7-Eleven acquires Skipcart delivery service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart Canada is piloting an automated receiving solution. Officials say traffic could be so severe “that the day may be mostly unproductive for freight vehicles,” and they are asking truckers to take a voluntary holiday to avoid congested roadways that could impact their routes.

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Understanding Uber Freight with Raj Subbiah. Raj Subbiah and Joe Lynch discuss understanding Uber Freight. Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Drennan struggled to obtain a driver’s license from the Railroad Commission in charge of regulating motor-freight at the time, allegedly because of her hearing loss, though Drennan believed it to be related to her gender. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Liquor stores in Canada pull Russian products from shelves.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Kevin is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Greenscreens.ai , a pricing platform specifically tailored for the truckload spot freight market. His expertise extends across a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, energy efficiency, logistics, and technology applications. logistics market. and Revenova, LLC.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

Flexport, a San Francisco-based global logistics technology company, recently launched the Flexport Tariff Simulator, a tool designed to help businesses estimate landed costs and navigate tariffs in real time. Third party logistics provider C.H. Robinson ( Nasdaq: CHRW ) has added the U.S. imports coming from that country.

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Descartes

JUNE 4, 2025

This is a challenging and uncertain economic and trade environment for shippers, carriers and logistics services providers. We remain committed to growing our business with prudent investments and cost discipline to build the premier network and technology for logistics-intensive businesses." Ryan, Descartes' CEO.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

Andy is the Founder and CEO of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage, focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in the USA & Canada. Andy Bahr is the Founder and President of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in refrigerated freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The UN Conference on Trade and Development released a report that states “ the current surge in container freight rates, if sustained, could increase global import price levels by 11% and consumer price levels by 1.5% Container shipping rates could raise import prices by 11%.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, Oren has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship. and Canada. and Canada.

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

Ruby Has Fulfillmen t is one of the fastest growing ecommerce fulfillment and logistics providers for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. With a strategically located international footprint of distribution centers in the United States, Canada, and the UK, Ruby Has Fulfillment is a company in hyper-growth. Ruby Has Fulfillment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Dylish offers restaurants a three-tiered, monthly subscription service that provides customized apps and a range of logistical and marketing assets. Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company had chartered three ships to import products from Asia to the US and Canada.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There were 582 supply chain events reported across the United States and Canada in the second quarter of 2023, a 57 percent increase when compared to the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest CargoNet report. The post Cargo Theft Continues to Rise appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Starting October 15, and running through January 14, third-party sellers who use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), will have to pay 35 cents per item sold in the US or Canada. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 13 – 19) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc , a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company. Kendra is an accomplished and results-driven senior logistics & tech executive.

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MAY 2, 2022

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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