Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of the March Logistics Manager Index which indicates that U.S. That trend is obviously not so good news for transportation and logistics asset providers in that the drop is approaching breakeven cost levels, which implies asset utilization at an operating loss.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two February 2023 published indexes of supply chain volatility both reflecting moderation of disruption and higher logistics costs. A further significant change noted was Warehousing Capacity moving back into expansion levels by 10.2 percentage points down from the January reading of 57.6.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. US Logistics Index. Warehousing Capacity also hit a record in March, reaching an all-time nadir of 36.1 Global Shipping. Because of this, both Inventory Costs (91.0)

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. Logistics Managers Index. The takeaway for September was that global manufacturing activity officially fall below the 50.0

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . But the Logistics Manager’s Index skyrocketed from the end of Feb ruary through April. Zipline Regional Logistics Market Updates . Northeast Logistics . Midwest Logistics . 01 per mile.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

logistics reinforce both headwinds and added concerns. US Logistics Managers Index. The April report specifically indicates t hat after 23 consecutive months of contraction the index of Transportation Capacity shifted back into expansion, bumping up 11.2 with the increased capacity Transportation Utilization is down (5.5)

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two additional May 2022 indicators of supply chain volatility as well as logistics services trending. logistics trends reinforce a shifting tide along with concerns as to what to expect in the second half of 2022. US Logistics Managers Index. compared to April value of 69.7,

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Logistics Managers Index. Specifically indicated by report authors for the July report: “ Fueling this deflationary pressure are levels of growth in available Transportation Capacity (reading in at 69.1) Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector. Additional Data- U.S.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

However, capacity remains loose around the country, as many trucks remain idle. We expect cross-industry reopening, combined with produce season, to marginally tighten capacity on a regional level in pockets around the country in the coming weeks. Regional Logistics Market Updates. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Most states across the US have opened for business in some capacity. reopening, combined with produce season , to continue to tighten capacity regionally in the coming weeks.?? . Logistics? ? . We expect rates in these markets to fluctuate week to week b ased on capacity and demand. . Midwest Logistics ? .

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. You may need to pay more to attract capacity. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

To be able to deal with tariffs and customs, many supply chain companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers who help them manage in-country transportation, distribution, and warehousing. Revenues, and in turn profits, took a turn for the worse in 2015 due to stagnating volumes and over-capacity. Managing Risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon launches same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar retail brands. FedEx has agreed to buy an ownership stake in the logistics technology vendor Berkshire Grey as part of a multi-year deal to stock its fulfillment centers with the tech firm’s robotic order fulfillment systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The accelerated decarbonization timeline for drayage is an acknowledgement of the logistical challenges of electrifying long-haul trucks. The post This Week in Logistics News (March 4 – 10) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. That’s all for this week.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Spot market capacity had already tightened in the weeks between Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Transportation and logistics professionals are urged to contact the American Logistics Aid Network , if you can help provide trucks, trailers, or warehouse space. To learn more about how you can help, visit the Red Cross website.

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Freight Center

MAY 31, 2019

We aren’t fortune tellers at FreightCenter, but we have been in the logistics business long enough to predict what you’re about to ask: H ow much is the cost of freight to (insert destination) ? Freight rate is made up of a multitude of variables, like weight and density, as well as distance and capacity. Trailer capacity.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

We’ve talked about the truck driver shortage and its potential to disrupt domestic freight shipping: fewer people are choosing to become truck drivers, leading to a serious dip in truck capacity in only a few years. Automakers like Volvo are already testing prototypes in Nevada. A few companies have found the answer.

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Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

Brands are expanding their warehouse footprint farther away from the coastal ports, like in Reno, Nevada; converting vacant storefronts into fulfillment centers; and planning multistory distribution centers to maximize the space available. Your capacity to meet demand. businesses are experimenting with additional ways of transport.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 13, 2020

If your team lacks the capacity to implement an in house cleaning plan, outsource your cleaning to a professional commercial cleaning company that is certified and follows OSHA and CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfection. His companies provide forklifts, warehousing supplies and parts & service throughout California and Nevada.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

With corrected vision, here is the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Longshoreman Union Leader Stalls Planned Work Shutdown (WSJ – sub. DHL trials city hub trailer for bike delivery (Logistics Manager). So today I need glasses to see far away and I need glasses to see things right in front of me.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Both facilities will be located in Southern Nevada. The new 125,000-square-foot factory will have the capacity to build “tens of thousands” of delivery vehicles. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 3) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

China now accounts for more than 113,000 megawatt hours of the almost 175,000 of production capacity in the world, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance data. Moreover, Chinese capacity in China is expected to soar, potentially more than tripling in the next three years, adding the equivalent of two-and-a-half of Tesla Inc.'s

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2016

People will be connected to those same systems, but in an ever less active and more supervisory capacity. As a result, logistics companies will be able to plan resources more effectively and improve on-time delivery, as well as to create more efficient routes, generating savings in labour and vehicle running costs.

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