Forget Columbus Day this year and come celebrate Thanksgiving with us instead! by Alexa Cheater Okay, so there may be a bunch of readers out there thinking ‘Huh? It’s not even close to Thanksgiving yet.’ MORE
Nancy Marino, from Columbus Consulting, believes that today's businesses need to go beyond visibility to full transparency. Visibility is a buzzword in the logistics environment; it represents the real-time status of supply chain processes. In her interview to SupplyChainBrain , she claims that consumers want to know where their order is at every point in the supply chain and that requires more than supply chain visibility. MORE
Higher prices out of Memphis and Columbus tell us that retail traffic is moving, and higher rates out of Dallas and Seattle show us that the improvement is far-reaching. Beef and other meats shipping out of Dallas pushed rates up 20¢ on the lane to Columbus. MORE
Shippers in Columbus, OH, will be in the battleground region of the United States, with ports on the East and West Coasts vying for their business. The Panama Canal expands in 2016. What will it mean for U.S. logistics? MORE
We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski from Columbus Consulting (CCI) as our guest blogger. At Columbus Consulting International we believe that there are 6 key steps to build a practical and effective plan of action: 1. Partner, Columbus Consulting. MORE
In fact, manufacturers can collaborate with third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), like Cerasis , to realize the benefits of collaboration and taking advantage of business-to-business (B2B) sales through integration of systems, explains Louis Columbus of Supply Chain 24/7. MORE
Rates also got a boost on eastbound lanes out of Chicago and Columbus , both averaging above $2.10 One example is the lane from Columbus to Buffalo. The rate for the return trip from Buffalo to Columbus is close to the national average, at $1.83 MORE
Philadelphia – Outbound rates are rising in Philly, on the major lanes from this East Coast hub to Boston , Charlotte , Atlanta and especially Columbus. Columbus-Philadelphia-Columbus. MORE
The Midwest has also been improving, with outbound prices up in both Columbus and Chicago. The lane from Columbus to Memphis was up 22¢, which is a good sign for retail traffic. Van and reefer rates were mostly in a holding pattern last week. MORE
On the down side, there were fewer loads moving out of Columbus and Chicago last week, but outbound rates remain strong in the Midwest. Spot market activity often ramps up in the West during the fall season, but there's added pressure this month. MORE
Additionally, overall maintenance costs have dropped by 30 percent, and predictive maintenance has reduced machine-specific failures by 70 percent, reports Louis Columbus of Forbes magazine. MORE
Van moves between Columbus and Memphis are usually associated with retail, and unlike a lot of lane pairs, prices on those lanes tend to go up and down in tandem. Last week they were down: Columbus to Memphis fell ▼17¢ to just $1.47/mile. MORE
TriHaul: Columbus - Philadelphia - Pittsburgh. If you can complete the roundtrip between Columbus and Philadelphia in two days, including load and unload times, you can make almost $1,000/day, or $2.09 From there, take a re-positioning load for less than 200 miles back to Columbus. MORE
Prices on the Memphis to Columbus lane kept climbing, up another 26¢ to $2.26/mile. Brokers and shippers had a harder time finding trucks last week, so they paid a premium in most major markets and lanes. MORE
Trucks got a 30¢ raise on the lane from Atlanta to Columbus , to $2.20 MORE
Van rates on the lane from Columbus to Allentown have averaged $2.96 There have been strong signs of growth in the spot market since May, but it had mostly been a slow-and-steady climb. That changed last week. MORE
Columbus to Buffalo also lost 10¢ for an average of $2.55/mile. The end of the month didn’t bring the upward bump that we typically see when shippers try to move goods before closing their books. MORE
If you’re closer to Columbus or Toledo, those are good options too. Columbus jumped to third in load availability after an end-of-quarter shipping surge boosted demand in the last few days of the September. Looking for a load? Here are the five best places to find a van load fast. MORE
If you’re in the neighborhood, look for loads here: Columbus to Memphis and Memphis to Indianapolis. High-paying loads are also available from Indianapolis to Columbus , so this could be a TriHaul option.). Van load availability edged up 0.5% MORE
Prices fell on 40 lanes, including: Columbus to Buffalo slipped 12¢, averaging $2.73 National average van rates remain at their highest level in nearly two years. Two weeks ago van load-to-truck ratios spiked. MORE
We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski from Columbus Consulting (CCI) as our guest blogger. At Columbus Consulting we believe it is the combination of mindset, principles, process, methods, and tools that enhance a retailer’s ability to lead change and adapt to it. MORE
According to Louis Columbus of Forbes magazine , the IIoT is estimated to unlock manufacturing savings more than $11 trillion by 2025 globally, boosting overall economic value by 33 percent. MORE
The lane from Dallas to Columbus lost 57¢, to $2.17 Although load-to-truck ratios for reefers dipped last week, rates held steady at their highest point in almost two years. MORE
Retail shipments also kept pace after Memorial Day and boosted prices on these lanes: Columbus to Buffalo paid 24¢ better at $2.62/mile. It's not uncommon for us to see a slump in rates after Memorial Day, but that wasn’t the case last week. MORE
TriHaul Adds $500 to Roundtrip Pay: Chicago - Columbus - Louisville - Chicago. The roundtrip between Chicago and Columbus is problematic, but not because of the rate per loaded mile, which is a solid $1.82. MORE
• Inbound lane rates from Charlotte to Allentown and Columbus to Allentown also rose by double digits. Winter Storm Stella kept a lot of freight from moving early last week, which stalled volume in markets along the East Coast. MORE
RELEX Solutions, in collaboration with Columbus Consulting International , to support LifeWay Christian Stores with upgrading its supply chain management in order to reduce inventory and increase availability. Jon Beck, CEO, Columbus Consulting International says: “As the final step in the merchandising process, allocation is a critical business process that requires careful evaluation and balance. About Columbus Consulting International. Read PDF. MORE
Retail freight is driving rates up in Memphis and Columbus , especially on lanes heading into the Northeast. Columbus is heating up, and loads from there to Philadelphia paid $2.65/mile last week. From there, Pittsburgh to Columbus is a relatively short trip that paid $2.51/mile. MORE
A load out of Memphis might go to Chicago or to Columbus. The load to Columbus pays 12¢ more per mile , for about 50 more loaded miles. Columbus pays $1.51. But Memphis-Columbus-Memphis gives you 100 more loaded miles. MORE
Prices in Chicago, Columbus, Seattle, and Philadelphia are all higher than they were a month ago. Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Joliet, IL , were all in the top 10 for load posts on DAT Load Boards last week. MORE
Memphis to Columbus was up 17¢ to $1.94/mile. Rates on the top 100 van lanes showed the strongest surge of the year. MORE
Columbus to Buffalo fell 21¢ to $2.62 It’s normal for spot market rates and volumes to slip this time of year, but loads posted to DAT load boards were only down 3% last week. Truck posts edged up 2%, so load-to-truck ratios fell, but spot market demand is still strong. MORE
Columbus, OH, had spikes on a pair of lanes shipping into the Northeast, which is unusual for this time of year: Columbus to Buffalo was up 17¢ to $2.79/mile. Columbus to Allentown, PA , added 17¢ at $2.88/mile. MORE
Instead, rates and volumes shot up in places like Memphis and Columbus, both associated with e-commerce fulfillment, and even Denver and Seattle exhibited unusually robust rates and shipping patterns. The freight recession is over. MORE
Tiny Columbus, IN is an Export Titan, Layoffs Continue at Walmart, Says Funds Needed for eCommerce, Boeing Could See Major Savings from 3D Printing, Parcel Carriers Hiking Rates Big Time in Japan MORE
The longhaul trip from Dallas to Columbus was down 21¢ to $2.29 Reefer rates rose 10¢ per mile in June, compared to May, landing at $2.12, the highest monthly average in almost two years. Load availability was up 30% compared to May, and 84% compared to June 2015. MORE
Columbus to Buffalo rose 17¢ to $2.57/mile. Dallas to Columbus was up ▲21¢ to $1.70/mile. Last week, we said that if spot market volumes kept climbing, then rates were going to go up finally. MORE
improvements out of Columbus caused rates on the Atlanta to Columbus lane to dip 17¢ to $2.23 Friday was the end of the second quarter, and also the start of the July 4th holiday weekend. MORE
Partner, Columbus Consulting. Author: Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski, Partner at Columbus Consulting. The Pareto principle informs a lot of our work at Columbus Consulting International (CCI). Partner, Columbus Consulting. MORE
There are van loads available for good money on the lane from Columbus to Philadelphia , and the lane from Philly to Buffalo is also paying well above $2.00 Van freight availability rebounded 3% on the spot market last week , and truck posts increased 2%. MORE
In collaboration with Columbus Consulting International , RELEX has helped LifeWay with its long-term business strategy to manage a single inventory across all departments. Read PDF. Retail’s BIG Show | January 15-17 2017 | Booth 830. MORE
reports Louis Columbus of Supply Chain 24/7. A Quick Recap of Recent Trends in Manufacturing Technology to Think About 2017. MORE
Columbus to Allentown also added 21¢ for an average of $2.94/mile. Since the 4th of July landed on a Tuesday this year, a lot of people also took Monday off. That led to a quieter week on DAT load boards in terms of load and truck posts. MORE
Columbus Related Topics 
Supply Chain Digest
APRIL 12, 2017
Tiny Columbus, IN is an Export Titan, Layoffs Continue at Walmart, Says Funds Needed for eCommerce, Boeing Could See Major Savings from 3D Printing, Parcel Carriers Hiking Rates Big Time in Japan
PLS Logistics
OCTOBER 22, 2015
Nancy Marino, from Columbus Consulting, believes that today's businesses need to go beyond visibility to full transparency. Visibility is a buzzword in the logistics environment; it represents the real-time status of supply chain processes. In her interview to SupplyChainBrain , she claims that consumers want to know where their order is at every point in the supply chain and that requires more than supply chain visibility.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 6, 2017
Higher prices out of Memphis and Columbus tell us that retail traffic is moving, and higher rates out of Dallas and Seattle show us that the improvement is far-reaching. Beef and other meats shipping out of Dallas pushed rates up 20¢ on the lane to Columbus.
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
On the down side, there were fewer loads moving out of Columbus and Chicago last week, but outbound rates remain strong in the Midwest. Spot market activity often ramps up in the West during the fall season, but there's added pressure this month.
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 9, 2017
Rates also got a boost on eastbound lanes out of Chicago and Columbus , both averaging above $2.10 One example is the lane from Columbus to Buffalo. The rate for the return trip from Buffalo to Columbus is close to the national average, at $1.83
DAT Solutions
JUNE 14, 2016
Retail freight is driving rates up in Memphis and Columbus , especially on lanes heading into the Northeast. Columbus is heating up, and loads from there to Philadelphia paid $2.65/mile last week. From there, Pittsburgh to Columbus is a relatively short trip that paid $2.51/mile.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 13, 2017
Prices on the Memphis to Columbus lane kept climbing, up another 26¢ to $2.26/mile. Brokers and shippers had a harder time finding trucks last week, so they paid a premium in most major markets and lanes.
Cerasis
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
reports Louis Columbus of Supply Chain 24/7. A Quick Recap of Recent Trends in Manufacturing Technology to Think About 2017.
Cerasis
MAY 3, 2017
According to Louis Columbus of Forbes magazine , the IIoT is estimated to unlock manufacturing savings more than $11 trillion by 2025 globally, boosting overall economic value by 33 percent.
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 7, 2015
TriHaul: Columbus - Philadelphia - Pittsburgh. If you can complete the roundtrip between Columbus and Philadelphia in two days, including load and unload times, you can make almost $1,000/day, or $2.09 From there, take a re-positioning load for less than 200 miles back to Columbus.
RELEX Solutions
JULY 26, 2016
RELEX Solutions, in collaboration with Columbus Consulting International , to support LifeWay Christian Stores with upgrading its supply chain management in order to reduce inventory and increase availability. Jon Beck, CEO, Columbus Consulting International says: “As the final step in the merchandising process, allocation is a critical business process that requires careful evaluation and balance. About Columbus Consulting International. Read PDF.
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 2, 2015
If you’re closer to Columbus or Toledo, those are good options too. Columbus jumped to third in load availability after an end-of-quarter shipping surge boosted demand in the last few days of the September. Looking for a load? Here are the five best places to find a van load fast.
Transportfolio
MARCH 22, 2016
Shippers in Columbus, OH, will be in the battleground region of the United States, with ports on the East and West Coasts vying for their business. The Panama Canal expands in 2016. What will it mean for U.S. logistics?
Cerasis
JUNE 30, 2017
In fact, manufacturers can collaborate with third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), like Cerasis , to realize the benefits of collaboration and taking advantage of business-to-business (B2B) sales through integration of systems, explains Louis Columbus of Supply Chain 24/7.
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
There are van loads available for good money on the lane from Columbus to Philadelphia , and the lane from Philly to Buffalo is also paying well above $2.00 Van freight availability rebounded 3% on the spot market last week , and truck posts increased 2%.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 20, 2017
Prices fell on 40 lanes, including: Columbus to Buffalo slipped 12¢, averaging $2.73 National average van rates remain at their highest level in nearly two years. Two weeks ago van load-to-truck ratios spiked.
DAT Solutions
JULY 5, 2017
The longhaul trip from Dallas to Columbus was down 21¢ to $2.29 Reefer rates rose 10¢ per mile in June, compared to May, landing at $2.12, the highest monthly average in almost two years. Load availability was up 30% compared to May, and 84% compared to June 2015.
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Prices in Chicago, Columbus, Seattle, and Philadelphia are all higher than they were a month ago. Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Joliet, IL , were all in the top 10 for load posts on DAT Load Boards last week.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 27, 2017
Trucks got a 30¢ raise on the lane from Atlanta to Columbus , to $2.20
DAT Solutions
MARCH 23, 2016
Philadelphia – Outbound rates are rising in Philly, on the major lanes from this East Coast hub to Boston , Charlotte , Atlanta and especially Columbus. Columbus-Philadelphia-Columbus.
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 10, 2016
The Midwest has also been improving, with outbound prices up in both Columbus and Chicago. The lane from Columbus to Memphis was up 22¢, which is a good sign for retail traffic. Van and reefer rates were mostly in a holding pattern last week.
DAT Solutions
JULY 12, 2017
Columbus to Allentown also added 21¢ for an average of $2.94/mile. Since the 4th of July landed on a Tuesday this year, a lot of people also took Monday off. That led to a quieter week on DAT load boards in terms of load and truck posts.
RELEX Solutions
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski from Columbus Consulting (CCI) as our guest blogger. At Columbus Consulting International we believe that there are 6 key steps to build a practical and effective plan of action: 1. Partner, Columbus Consulting.
RELEX Solutions
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski from Columbus Consulting (CCI) as our guest blogger. At Columbus Consulting we believe it is the combination of mindset, principles, process, methods, and tools that enhance a retailer’s ability to lead change and adapt to it.
DAT Solutions
MARCH 7, 2017
Columbus to Buffalo rose 17¢ to $2.57/mile. Dallas to Columbus was up ▲21¢ to $1.70/mile. Last week, we said that if spot market volumes kept climbing, then rates were going to go up finally.
DAT Solutions
JANUARY 2, 2017
Instead, rates and volumes shot up in places like Memphis and Columbus, both associated with e-commerce fulfillment, and even Denver and Seattle exhibited unusually robust rates and shipping patterns. The freight recession is over.
DAT Solutions
MARCH 30, 2016
A load out of Memphis might go to Chicago or to Columbus. The load to Columbus pays 12¢ more per mile , for about 50 more loaded miles. Columbus pays $1.51. But Memphis-Columbus-Memphis gives you 100 more loaded miles.
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
TriHaul Adds $500 to Roundtrip Pay: Chicago - Columbus - Louisville - Chicago. The roundtrip between Chicago and Columbus is problematic, but not because of the rate per loaded mile, which is a solid $1.82.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 7, 2016
Retail shipments also kept pace after Memorial Day and boosted prices on these lanes: Columbus to Buffalo paid 24¢ better at $2.62/mile. It's not uncommon for us to see a slump in rates after Memorial Day, but that wasn’t the case last week.
DAT Solutions
MARCH 22, 2017
• Inbound lane rates from Charlotte to Allentown and Columbus to Allentown also rose by double digits. Winter Storm Stella kept a lot of freight from moving early last week, which stalled volume in markets along the East Coast.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
OCTOBER 9, 2015
Forget Columbus Day this year and come celebrate Thanksgiving with us instead! by Alexa Cheater Okay, so there may be a bunch of readers out there thinking ‘Huh? It’s not even close to Thanksgiving yet.’
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Van moves between Columbus and Memphis are usually associated with retail, and unlike a lot of lane pairs, prices on those lanes tend to go up and down in tandem. Last week they were down: Columbus to Memphis fell ▼17¢ to just $1.47/mile.
RELEX Solutions
DECEMBER 1, 2016
In collaboration with Columbus Consulting International , RELEX has helped LifeWay with its long-term business strategy to manage a single inventory across all departments. Read PDF. Retail’s BIG Show | January 15-17 2017 | Booth 830.
DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Van rates on the lane from Columbus to Allentown have averaged $2.96 There have been strong signs of growth in the spot market since May, but it had mostly been a slow-and-steady climb. That changed last week.
DAT Solutions
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
If you’re in the neighborhood, look for loads here: Columbus to Memphis and Memphis to Indianapolis. High-paying loads are also available from Indianapolis to Columbus , so this could be a TriHaul option.). Van load availability edged up 0.5%
RELEX Solutions
JANUARY 15, 2017
Partner, Columbus Consulting. Author: Charlotte Kula-Przezwanski, Partner at Columbus Consulting. The Pareto principle informs a lot of our work at Columbus Consulting International (CCI). Partner, Columbus Consulting.
DAT Solutions
MAY 31, 2017
Memphis to Columbus was up 17¢ to $1.94/mile. Rates on the top 100 van lanes showed the strongest surge of the year.
DAT Solutions
JULY 25, 2017
Columbus to Buffalo fell 21¢ to $2.62 It’s normal for spot market rates and volumes to slip this time of year, but loads posted to DAT load boards were only down 3% last week. Truck posts edged up 2%, so load-to-truck ratios fell, but spot market demand is still strong.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 20, 2017
The lane from Dallas to Columbus lost 57¢, to $2.17 Although load-to-truck ratios for reefers dipped last week, rates held steady at their highest point in almost two years.
DAT Solutions
MAY 2, 2017
Columbus to Buffalo also lost 10¢ for an average of $2.55/mile. The end of the month didn’t bring the upward bump that we typically see when shippers try to move goods before closing their books.
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