Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. FourKites is a private company headquartered in Chicago in the US. project44 is a private company headquartered in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. With the right data you can reduce your overall transportation costs, both accessorial costs and overall freight spend. He lives in Chicago. Reduced working capital.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The new CEO embarked on several cost reduction initiatives in conjunction with a number of changes (some may argue too fast and too soon) on how the company operates its freight-trains. An extreme example of this is a ride from Chicago to Colesburg, Tennessee taking 18 days, 13 hours, and 57 minutes!

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 20, 2017

Cost (Line Haul RPM): The rate per mile that is being paid for freight movement before fuel and other incidental charges. Here’s a possible scenario to explore in a GTN: Envision that a recent decline in tender acceptance was discovered in the Chicago area. On-Time Delivery: The frequency at which loads are being delivered on time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Real-time transportation visibility platforms tell shippers and their broker/carrier partners where their freight is at any point on its journey. He lives in Chicago. And for our global supply chains, that transformation cannot happen fast enough. The ROI will only multiply with visibility into supplies and goods from end to end.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It was recently reported that one of the world’s biggest container logistics companies, Maersk, will only handle cargo from direct shippers, cutting out freight forwarders. 1 carrier stopping its dealings with even a portion of the world’s freight forwarders? It seems to me small freight forwarders, in particular, are at risk.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 17, 2021

For global freight shippers, managing disruption comes with the job. Instead of having weekly passenger flights that move cargo volume to a wider network of airports in smaller quantities, most freight is now consolidated at larger terminals in bigger quantities via freighters or charter flights. For example, for one C.H.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2015

Deliv Acquires WeDeliver in Chicago. April 2015 North American Freight Numbers. April 2015 North American Freight : “U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA freight totaled $93.3 NAFTA freight than in April 2014…Year-over-year, the value of U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA freight flows by all modes decreased by 6.8

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 24, 2022

The most significant percentage was on-demand last-mile delivery platforms, followed by road freight marketplaces and new last-mile parcel networks. A classic example that many of us are guilty of, me included, is buying different sizes of shoes or different colors of blouses, knowing full well that one or all will be returned.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

If you are in Chicago, you can explore different Sprinter Van rentals in Chicago, Illinois , for a fleet of various Mercedes Sprinter models to serve all kinds of purposes. It means you can get the right size van for your needs, and when it’s time to upgrade or replace an existing vehicle, you won’t need to break the bank.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

It allows organizations to develop proactive risk mitigation plans to lower premium freight. They can get the items through an alternate supplier, they can expedite shipments, or they can attempt premium freight. Would this disruptive event cause a low stock or stock out situation?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2018

Due to the restrictions placed upon carriers by ELDs, the farthest freight from the ramp is being scrutinized in the drayage community, and these carriers are exercising choice when it comes to longer haul lengths. Additionally, carrier preference has swung toward local freight (i.e. Be flexible to mitigate costs where you can.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Ocean freight solutions Ocean rates and capacity have been a big concern for all shippers for quite some time. Dollar General’s CEO noted that their updated freight outlook after Q1 assumed that its regular ocean carriers would fulfill only 85% of their contractual commitments.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

My family is very entrepreneurial and set a great example of what levels of achievement were within reach with the right amount of effort. I moved to Chicago to work for the world’s largest 3PL and quickly fell in love with the constant opportunity to solve problems. Can you please share a story or example for each?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group. Freight trucking startup Shipwell gets a $10 million boost (TechCrunch). A TMS user, for example, can say to the system, “Show me all uncovered loads,” or an inventory manager can ask, “Which stores have less than three days inventory of product X?”

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Freightera

MARCH 9, 2022

See our new, more affordable freight rates for shipping pallets within the USA. Freight rate examples for 1 pallet with the dimensions 48” x 48” x 48”, with the weight of 500 lbs. Freight rate examples for 5 pallets, 48” x 48” x 48”, 1000 lbs each (total weight 5,000 lbs).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

How much are you spending to move 100 pounds of freight? These are examples of metrics that may or may not support your goals. What is happening in the industry in key areas such as average freight rates per mile and transportation spend? Consider, for example, a situation where carrier capacity is starting to tighten.

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Freightera

AUGUST 25, 2021

We have added new lanes into our system, and updated the existing ones with new, more affordable freight quotes! Below you’ll find some examples of LTL freight rates in the USA. From Chicago, IL to Quebec, QC. For more freight rates in the USA, visit Freightera.com. From Federal Way, WA to Livermore, CA.

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Freightera

AUGUST 2, 2022

Take a look at our rate examples for full truckload cross-border shipments from the USA to Canada and vice versa. From IL Chicago to ON Mississauga: $2913 USD. From IL Chicago to ON Concord: $3231 USD. Quote and book your freight in a few clicks on Freightera.com. Looking to ship some cargo cross-border?

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 8, 2022

For example: According to Alessandro Pasetti, head of Loadstar Premium , “I am of the opinion that Atlas is trying to shop itself, it is just about the right time to do that.” Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics).

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

But despite its size, containerized freight’s poor visibility persisted. As containerized freight has been slow to digitize in general, a reliable, data-driven, and actionable index has eluded the industry as well. Prices for everything and anything are subject to change and freight rates for containers are no different.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Robinson Opens Second Air Freight Screening Facility. November 2015 North American Freight Numbers. The new facility is the second for the company, which opened its first CCSF on April 18, 2012, in Chicago, IL. Trucking Companies Throttle Back Expansion Plans (WSJ – sub. According to the press release: C.H.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 28, 2018

Integrating global freight services was only one challenge. For example, Generac works with our global forwarding and port services experts to optimize containerized freight moving from the West Coast to Chicago and beyond. Soon, we were working with Alan Rowlett, Jr.,

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 31, 2017

Trucks can’t get in or out of Houston , which is a huge freight hub – it’s the number 1 source of loads for flatbeds, thanks to the oil and gas industry, and one of the top 5 or 6 markets for both van and reefer freight. Chicago to Buffalo got a 14¢ boost, to $2.73 FALLING LANES. per mile.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2017

We got a welcomed surge of spot market freight to close out July. That would’ve led to more reefer trucks competing for van freight, and the extra capacity kept rates down. That would’ve led to more reefer trucks competing for van freight, and the extra capacity kept rates down. FALLING LANES. FALLING LANES.

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Freightera

JANUARY 25, 2021

Dear shippers, Although freight rates are trending up, we are still able to get better deals for you. Examples below are for 1 pallet/skid, class 125, 48” x 48” x 48”, 500 lbs. Hayward, CA to Chicago, IL. Chicago, IL to Saskatoon, SK. Please note, carrier rates may fluctuate based on availability.

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Freightera

JANUARY 19, 2022

Dear shippers, It’s been quite a while since our last LTL (Less than Truckload) freight rate update! However, while we weren’t posting on our blog , we were working tirelessly on updating our system with new lanes, and more affordable freight rates. From New York, NY to Chicago, IL. From Montreal, QC to Toronto, ON.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Rickenbacker International Airport was a bustling hub for air freight well before the pandemic—a day’s truck drive to half of the U.S. International freight being unloaded at Rickenbacker airport. a digital freight forwarder. population, so the slogan goes. Photographer: Megan Jelinger/Getty Images.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For example, reefer rates on the lane from Nogales to Chicago were up 25¢ to an average of $2.24/mile. Outbound reefer rates were generally down out of Chicago , but the lane to Denver rose 32¢ at $3.20/mile. The backhaul lane from Denver to Ontario, CA , edged up 22¢ to $1.62/mile. to Denve r fell 39¢ to $3.03/mile.

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 14, 2017

That'll no doubt affect freight movements, with trucks banned from some highways in the Northeast while Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Virginia declare states of emergency. Charlotte joined Atlanta as an early leader ahead of the spring freight season, but the story for the past few weeks has been Houston. RISING LANES.

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 13, 2016

Freight volume is trending up in some key lanes, a signal that rates may turn around this week or next. It’s also getting easier to find loads out of Chicago , so outbound rates could begin to rise very soon. There is more reefer freight leaving Los Angeles , and outbound rates are expected to rebound soon, after a quiet week.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

For a microcosmic sampling, the CMAP report published by the Illinois government (widely reputed as a resource for broader industrial indicators), reveals an acute shortage of qualified candidates to fill essential manufacturing positions in the Chicago region, including CNC Programmers, CNC Operators, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, and Welders.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2017

December was arguably the strongest month for freight in 2016. Spot market volumes still look strong, but contract freight has been a little slow. There's more freight moving out of Houston this month. Chicago to Buffalo paid 12¢ better, with an average rate of $2.41/mile. HOT MARKETS. NOT SO HOT. per mile.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

The examples above are memorable because the supply didn’t meet the demand, and in some cases, people would do whatever they could to make sure they had the gifts their children so badly wanted. A great example of this is in Chicago, the gateway to the Midwest for many inbound shipments. On average, C.H.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). According to the press release, “TMC’s newest Global Control Tower® location complements the Chicago-based division’s other worldwide hubs in Amsterdam, Mumbai, Shanghai, and Wroclaw. billion of freight under management.”

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 16, 2017

We expected the sizzling hot freight market to cool off a little, and it did. For example, outbound volume dropped in the Elizabeth market of Northern NJ, but rates rose by an average of 9¢ per mile. Van Freight Abounds, but Rates are Down. NOT SO HOT - Texas slowed down, and outbound rates dropped in Dallas and Houston.

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