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Supply chain risks: The knowable unknowns that can hurt your supply chain!

Kinaxis

by Dr. Madhav Durbha CSX, one of the only two railroad operators in the USA that handles nearly all the shipments that move by train east of the Mississippi River has been experiencing serious challenges since the month of May. The reasons behind this were well chronicled in a recent Wall Street Journal article.

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How to Prepare for Tight Truckload Capacity

TMC

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey—and as Hurricane Irma moves closer— truckload capacity is tighter than it has been for years, giving some shippers challenges in covering freight. Factors Contributing to Tight Truckload Capacity. We all know that tight truckload capacity leads to higher spot market prices.

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How to Prepare for Tight Truckload Capacity

TMC

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey—and as Hurricane Irma moves closer— truckload capacity is tighter than it has been for years, giving some shippers challenges in covering freight. Factors Contributing to Tight Truckload Capacity. We all know that tight truckload capacity leads to higher spot market prices.

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How to Prepare for Tight Truckload Capacity

TMC

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey—and as Hurricane Irma moves closer— truckload capacity is tighter than it has been for years, giving some shippers challenges in covering freight. Factors Contributing to Tight Truckload Capacity. We all know that tight truckload capacity leads to higher spot market prices.