Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. The freight market is mercurial. It can move quickly from a situation where there is too much capacity in the market and buyers having the whip hand, to a situation where shippers are begging carriers to take their loads at almost any price.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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The Logistics of Logistics

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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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

For logistics leaders, continued supply chain volatility has increased the use of shorter-term contracts and reliance on the spot market to access freight capacity. Read more Checklist for Creating a Capacity Capture Plan. According to FTR Transportation Intelligence, contract truckload rates are 10% higher year-over-year.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. Th is blog post covers the critical ways strategic partnerships can help supply chain managers achieve optimal OTR management for their freight. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight . Remote Tendering and Shipment Execution .

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Redefining Freight Brokerage with Nick Jensen. Nick Jensen and Joe Lynch discuss redefining freight brokerage. Nick is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick Dangles and Joe Lynch discuss winning in a down freight market. Nick is a tenured veteran of full truckload freight brokerage who has firsthand knowledge of technology’s power in the freight industry. About Kinetic Kinetic helps freight tech companies get their products to market faster and with better adoption.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate the changing supply chain landscape. 10 Freight RFP Components for Success. Capacity strategy. Company background. Use data to drive the RFP.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2017

The freight capacity crunch has dominated supply chain and logistics since 2014, and many shippers fear it will arrive sooner than many experts believe. However, the capacity crunch may be less severe than anticipated, and it could easily reflect growing pains in the industry. Why Do Some Point to a Forthcoming Capacity Crunch?

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Schedules were quickly disrupted and capacity shifted to China – Europe and North America lanes to accommodate the longer voyages. These changes made ocean capacity (and empty containers) scarce, sending container rates out of India spiking. Since January, the ocean freight shakeup has pushed many shippers to the air.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? There are No Crystal Balls.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2020

When it comes to TMS and digital freight, there is a lot of interest. As the supply chain world continues down its digital transformation path, digital brokers can play an integral role in easing capacity constraints, opening up new lanes, and providing a benchmarking tool for shippers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Tis the season to be jolly – unless you are overwhelmed with the many tasks traditionally associated with the annual freight Request for Proposal ( RFP ) season. However, the reality is that contracted freight is actually a promise – not a binding agreement. Flexibility to schedule rate bid events based on business needs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 28, 2022

The Freight Market Place with Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox and Joe Lynch discuss the freight market place. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Other past employers that Maddox has worked for are nVision Global, Transplace, National Freight, Inc.,

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 30, 2020

COVID-19 has become one of the most disruptive events to hit supply chains in our lifetime, and the DAT Analytics team is publishing regular reports to track its impact on freight markets.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. To thrive in this ever-evolving landscape, shippers must embrace a flexible and responsive approach.

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Kuebix

JUNE 10, 2021

Making sure that you are getting the best rate for your freight in an environment that demands fast shipping and detailed communication with customers is not an easy task. The post How Community Load Match Helps Shippers Secure Capacity appeared first on Kuebix.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Shortages of drivers is just one of the contributors to the difficulties shippers are having in securing the truck capacity they need. However, freight procurement is changing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

And the lack of demand visibility is a big contributor to China-US ocean freight rates doubling to the West Coast since June, and passing USD4,000/FEU to the East Coast – which was surprising as most analysts thought that rates and profits would freefall. Is ocean freight pricing broken? Was it profiteering? And it can be fixed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 16, 2019

This was especially difficult in 2018 as capacity constraints caused freight rates to skyrocket. And with the number of factors that could affect capacity in the short-term and long-term, including legislation, the driver shortage, supplier requirements from large […].

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss 3 freight trends to watch. Prior to joining Metafora, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight brokerage start-ups. Key Takeaways: 3 Freight Trends to Watch . About Ryan Schreiber. Welcome to the new way forward.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2021

GEODIS, a global supply chain operator, has agreed to acquire all of the assets of Velocity Freight Transport, Inc., freight brokerage company based in Plano, Texas.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

10 Tips To Be A Successful Freight Broker! The terms freight broker and freight agent are often confused in the cargo and shipping sector. Freight brokers and agents contribute significantly to optimizing the shipping process. They do this by correctly matching client requirements and carrier capacities.

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BlueYonder

MAY 5, 2020

About $3 billion worth of it comes from empty miles traveled, according to Shelley Simpson of JB Hunt in an interview with Freight Waves magazine. Bobtailing and suboptimal routing are two glaring examples of wasted capacity. Capacity Discovery. Capacity Optimization. This is exactly what Blue Yonder is doing.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

Freight rates continue to remain elevated in year-over-year comparisons. Produce season is a yearly occurrence and, for its duration, it can widely affect capacity and freight rates. Produce season is a yearly occurrence and, for its duration, it can widely affect capacity and freight rates.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Investor Syndicate Brings Together the Best Technology and Experts to Transform How Freight Moves Across America. Parade brings together the best technologists and industry experts to improve how freight moves in America. This strategic investor syndicate combines Silicon Valley with Freight Alley. Series A funding round.

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E2open

OCTOBER 20, 2022

NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, announces that it has expanded its partnership with Uber Freight to provide a real-time rating solution within e2open’s Transportation Management System (TMS) application. 20, 2022 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.

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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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Parade

JANUARY 27, 2022

Truckload Capacity Management Platform Adds to Partner Capacity with AI Fleet's Over-the-Road Truck Drivers. AI Fleet enables our freight brokerage customers to access their digital-first over-the-road truck drivers,” according to Anthony Sutardja, CEO and Co-founder of Parade. Parade connects us with high-quality brokers.

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Turvo

JULY 15, 2021

In the logistics and shipping industry, capacity refers to the amount of space secured on trucks and other vehicles to carry shipment loads. This generally gets referred to as trucking capacity, and it remains one of the most critical aspects of dealing with supply chain disruptions.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Parade’s approach to capacity management is different from the rest in several ways. Parade is considered the top capacity management solution by most of the supply chain industry. The following unique features are just some of the reasons that Parade is at the top of the class in cap management solutions for the freight industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Lindsay Watt and Joe Lynch discuss winning capacity management. Lindsay is the VP of Product at Parade , a capacity management platform that helps freight brokerages win more business. About Lindsay Watt Lindsay Watt is the VP of Product at Parade, a capacity management platform that helps freight brokerages win more business.

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MercuryGate

APRIL 15, 2020

Guest Blog Article by Pat Pitz, DAT Solutions (Pat Pitz is the editor of the freight broker newsletter at DAT Solutions. The post How is COVID-19 affecting capacity and freight rates? MercuryGate integrates seamlessly with several DAT products including DAT load boards, RateView, CarrierWatch and OnBoard.)

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CHAINalytics

JULY 17, 2018

| By Jeff Zoroya | Director, Supply Chain Design | Chainalytics | Most supply chain professionals are aware of tightened capacity and rate inflation currently impacting the truckload (TL) market.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

Freight Market California’s AB5 AB5 has the potential to destabilize the trucking market in California, which can create a variety of issues for shippers moving freight in and out of the state. Capacity could suffer a blow if a significant number of truckers decide to leave California. Derived from FreightWaves SONAR.

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Parade

MARCH 9, 2022

San Francisco, CA — March 9, 2022 — Parade, the leader in carrier access and the truckload capacity management platform software for freight brokers, announces partnering with Turvo and integrating with Turvo’s Collaboration Cloud and transportation management system (TMS). About Turvo.

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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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