Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2018
More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? And then freight volumes took off, which has left everyone struggling to keep up.
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 22, 2023
freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Freight rate reportedly fell 37 percent. The LMI has now declined 6.7 The two U.S.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Ware2Go
JANUARY 10, 2022
The 2021 holiday shopping season was characterized by high freight rates, elevated lead times , and over-crowded warehouses. According to a 2021 survey, 43% of merchants ordered holiday inventory earlier than usual, and 44% ordered more than usual. This is a strategic advantage for merchants as sales deadlines approach.
Freight Center
JANUARY 30, 2020
Now, we’re counting down the remaining 3 important freight shipping issues you need to know as we move into the next decade. In recent years, the freight industry has seen an increase in shipping and the number of trucks on the road. The driver shortage was the top freight shipping industry concern for the third year in a row.
Elementum
MAY 13, 2015
The country’s underdeveloped intermodal freight transportation system is consistently outperformed by its faster and better integrated U.S. The move may be risky, but the mega retailer’s play may also be indicative of an emerging trend in North American maritime freight. freight imports anytime soon.
DAT Solutions
APRIL 17, 2018
Before the deadline, we surveyed 645 carriers and found that 91% of them were already compliant with the new regulations, and it doesn’t seem like the April 1 deadline hasn't had a big impact on the spot market so far. In Texas, prices adjusted to the higher volumes out of Dallas, with rates from Houston to Dallas down 16¢ to $2.54/mile.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 9, 2022
said its survey of 13 malls and outdoor shopping centers it manages across the U.S. freight railroads have reported strong profits in recent years, helped by higher prices and steady business in transporting everything from automobiles to fertilizer. The tactic appears to have paid off for the Black Friday shopping holiday.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
113 
Let's personalize your content