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Capacity Crunch Factors: What Causes a Capacity Crunch?

GlobalTranz

Unbelievably, the capacity crunch is back the shipping headlines. Cassidy of the Journal of commerce (JOC) noted shippers were expecting a forthcoming slight capacity pinch, but that was before hurricane season arrived. Capacity Crunch Factors Include Increased Deadhead. Fewer Drivers Reduce Available Capacity.

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The Top 100 Logistics Companies with Seth Clevenger

The Logistics of Logistics

He is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Spot freight demand has softened, and truck capacity has loosened since the frenetic days of the 2021 freight boom. Clevenger, currently based in Alexandria, Va., is a native of northwest Ohio.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

A redundant supply chain has spare or backup capacity, such as inventory, equipment, facilities, and suppliers, that can be activated or mobilized in case of disruptions. The port is also a major participant in the East Coast trade lane, connecting with other ports such as New York, Norfolk, Savannah, and Miami.

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Going Off the Beaten Path for North Carolina Warehousing Capacity

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll take a look at North Carolina warehousing capacity and tell you why a more rural location may be right for your business. North Carolina Warehousing Capacity in the Metro Areas. Rural North Carolina offers greater warehousing capacity. Partner with a 3PL provider for North Carolina warehousing capacity.

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Freight Rates Adjust to Post-Hurricane Irma Demand

DAT Solutions

Atlanta to Miami rose 54¢ to $3.19/mile. Rates on many lanes are still higher than they were before the storm, though, with tight capacity and high demand keeping prices high. Elizabeth, NJ, to Lakeland and P hiladelphia to Miami both added an average of 31¢ per mile. RISING LANES. Atlanta to Tampa was also up to $3.12/mile.

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Severe weather causes freight rates to slip

DAT Solutions

In March so far, volumes are no better than February, and since capacity has been abundant, rates continue slipped. An abundance of capacity has caused van rates to move lower, even though freight volumes in 2019 are actually above previous years' levels. Philadelphia to Miami fell 22¢ to $1.96/mi.

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Hurricane Harvey & Irma's Threat on the Product Economy

Elementum

Fuel shortages were already reported in Florida and analysts estimate that the Irma’s cost could hit $125 billion should it make landfall in Miami. Gulf Coast is home to about 90% of the nation's capacity to turn out base plastics. Miami grocery shoppers hoard food in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Photo via NASA.