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Understanding Freightonomics with Anthony Smith

The Logistics of Logistics

Before FreightWaves, Anthony received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Economics from New Mexico State University. FreightWaves.com, the company’s news site, is the leading provider of news and commentary for the transportation and logistics space. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

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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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

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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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

Most states across the US have opened for business in some capacity. Even New York has taken steps to reopen portions of the state that have been less affected by the virus than N YC. . reopening, combined with produce season , to continue to tighten capacity regionally in the coming weeks.?? . Logistics? ? .

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

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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Billion Dollar Port Plan Brings Mega-Retailer To Mexico

Elementum

Lazaro Cardenas is one of Mexico’s 117 ports that are scheduled to undergo upgrades over the next 5 years as part of a $5 Billion government project aimed at streamlining the nation's entire port system. Upgrades are already underway and range from repaving parking lots to dredging entirely new terminals. State of New Mexico.

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Supply Chain Market Report – September 2022

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The other is customs and trade facilitation: focusing on the movement of goods and making sure we’re in compliance and also working efficiently and accurately. Question: It seems like the demand for these products (semiconductors) is off the charts, and that production capacity has been trying to keep up. You could study from home.