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Understanding Freightonomics with Anthony Smith

The Logistics of Logistics

Before FreightWaves, Anthony received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Economics from New Mexico State University. Anthony’s clients varied from construction, trucking, industrial, software, manufacturing, and retail industries. Freightonomics is at the crossroads of economics and freight.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 29 – November 2, 2018)

Talking Logistics

I’m in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico this morning. I’ll share some photos and highlights next week, either of the ride or my new Personal Oxygen Device. UPS Tells Shippers to Prepare for Freight Strike (WSJ – sub. Santa Fe is at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Robots and AI in the Warehouse. “A Have a happy weekend!

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Even New York has taken steps to reopen portions of the state that have been less affected by the virus than N YC. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. Logistics? ? .

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Currently, this has not made a substantial impact on the freight market, but we are seeing signs that the industry is beginning to recover. Additionally, according to Freight Waves, “outbound tender rejections have increased week-over-week for the first time since the OTRI peaked at 19.25% on March 28.”. Midwest Logistics.

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The Autonomous Truck Revolution Is Right Around the Corner

Logistics Viewpoints

What would most revolutionize logistics over the next few years? TuSimple – a provider of autonomous freight semi-truck solutions – has said their technology will be operational by 2024. TuSimple is offering freight as a service to shippers and carriers. Drivers account for 40 percent of the cost of the freight move.

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Billion Dollar Port Plan Brings Mega-Retailer To Mexico

Elementum

Mexico’s ports have long been considered North America’s least attractive option for retailers looking to import goods to the continent. The country’s underdeveloped intermodal freight transportation system is consistently outperformed by its faster and better integrated U.S. State of New Mexico. Lazaro Cardenas Port.

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Autonomous Truck Trends for 2022 and Beyond: Can Autonomy Safely Address the Driver Shortage?

Logistics Viewpoints

When it comes to the movement of freight, one megatrend driving the need for better technology is the driver shortage. Using autonomous trucks in a truck yard comes with lower risks for a logistics service provider, shipper, or carrier. TuSimple is offering freight as a service to shippers and carriers. Will it take decades?