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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

Three former SpaceX engineers have founded Parallel Systems , a firm specializing in autonomous battery-powered electric rail vehicles for shipping and freight. The ongoing freight backups at maritime ports is disrupting global supply chains.

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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. . Most states across the US have opened for business in some capacity. Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. Regional Freight Volume Update ? . Zipline operates with a unique?

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

The hub, to be located west of Plainfield in Clayton, is part of Apple’s plans to expand its distribution network and accelerate delivery times for US customers in Indiana and across the country. Increased demand for consumer goods, especially as the pandemic has lingered on, are exacerbating the capacity crunch.

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Transportation Trends: What’s Going on in the Trucking Industry?

PINC

Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. Freight rates have leveled off (and even retreated, in some cases). Reefer freight rates continue to drop, with a current national average of $2.14 Starlite Trucking, and LME.

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Is Your TMS Enough with Derek Doddridge

The Logistics of Logistics

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Prior to joining Emerge, he was Vice President of Sales for Freight Rover. A graduate of Indiana Tech, he has an MBA in business. About Derek Doddridge. He has been with the company for three years.

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It’s Not the Market, It’s Your Procurement with Andrew Haverkampf

The Logistics of Logistics

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Robinson, Coyote, AFN, and Uber Freight. Just prior to joining Emerge, Andrew led Enterprise Partnerships at the high flying Uber Freight. About Andrew Haverkampf.

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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.”. Midwest Logistics.