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Changing Developments in North America Transportation and Logistics

Supply Chain Matters

The trucking firm had a business strategy of growth via acquisitions, having acquired well known regionally based LTL carriers Roadway, which included New Penn, and U.S. The post Changing Developments in North America Transportation and Logistics first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons

Freightos

The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates. For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began.

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The Connected Ecosystem with Bill Vitti

The Logistics of Logistics

Bill was also President of Swift Logistics, a leading brokerage and 3PL provider, and head of marketing and strategy for Swift Transportation. Bill has experience working on the carrier, shipper, and broker side, as well as in 3PL and freight software, giving him 360-degrees of visibility of the marketplace.

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Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

Real-time transportation visibility platforms tell shippers and their broker/carrier partners where their freight is at any point on its journey. And for our global supply chains, that transformation cannot happen fast enough. Real-time visibility into “static goods” — wherever they may be — is the foundation for managing through volatility.

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What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022

The Logistics of Logistics

Now, it’s also important to realize that produce grown in North America may not be subject to lockdowns in Shanghai, but there’s another factor at play. Shippers that do not yet have a plan in place are more likely to find most of their freight moving through the spot market in Q3 and Q4.

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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

Supply Chain Matters

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