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GlobalTranz And Echo Global Logistics Both Report 40% Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth

Logistics Viewpoints

GlobalTranz, a logistics service provider, put out a press release on February 23rd where they mentioned that they had achieved 40% growth in revenue, fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Robinson and Echo Global Logistics. What the heck is going on in this freight brokerage/managed transportation sector?

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We Are In Trouble. Raise the Red Flag. Be Proactive.

Supply Chain Shaman

Today’s supply chains assume that logistics is readily available. The rude awakening is that Supply Chain Leaders have no ability to manage logistics as a constraint. Our logistics systems are inadequate for what we are going to experience in the coming months. Few companies are good shippers. Be a Good Shipper.

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2023 Truckload Freight Market Report

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

We would like to share some insights on the general economy and freight market specifically with you: our customers, employees, business partners and community. While many economists warned of the inherent uncertainties of a market dependent upon new variables with very little historical precedent, few predicted the freight recession of 2022.

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Trucking Market Q1 Update and 2021 Freight Outlook

Zipline Logistics

It was a tale of two freight markets during the past year due to the global pandemic that reshuffled consumption and commerce. We saw historic freight lows in the winter and early spring, followed by landmark highs in the summer and the remainder of the year. Buying Trends Could Shape 2021 Freight Outlook.

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Trucking Market Q1 Update and 2022 Freight Outlook

Zipline Logistics

For the second consecutive four-quarter period, the freight market faced continual capacity challenges as the global supply chain wrestled with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Will these forces continue to play a part in the freight market in the coming year? Consumption Drives Freight Market Growth. percent in November.”

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How China’s zero-Covid policy is affecting global supply chains

Proxima

From technology to retail, there is a high chance that many of the consumer goods to be found in the average household have come from or through a Chinese port. China is the world’s largest exporting economy, and second largest importer, holding eight of the top twenty ports globally.

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Amazon’s Decision to Up Holiday Season Worker Needs- The Why

Supply Chain Matters

As a means of comparison, the National Retail Federation reported in January that last year’s retail sales during the November to December holiday period grew 5.3 On the fulfillment network side, as part of the prescribed high level reviews of all businesses, an analysis was made of the company’s operational and freight cost factors.