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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. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Target Chief Operating Officer John Mulligan said on an earnings conference call Wednesday that the overstocking that weighed on the company last year was “in the rearview mirror” and that the retailer was turning toward getting fresh merchandise into stores for the fall. So, wish me luck in securing authentic University Blue Jordan IVs.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

To effectively track each state’s progress in reopening and how freight is impacted, we will publish a market update for the coming weeks as the country eases out of lockdowns. . Increases in volumes started climbing this week steadily but still down 10-15% year-over-year according to Freight Waves’ Sonar indexes. .

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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.”. Southeast Logistics.

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An Old Soul Blazing Her Way in Modern World

BlueYonder

Vancouver, Washington (a suburb outside of Portland, Oregon), is now home and I am in total awe of the beauty in the state of Washington. My first job was at UTi Worldwide, a freight forwarding company that was building a global system. During my last semester of college, I met my first boss at a speed networking event on campus.

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Last chance to join the 2017 DAT User Conference

DAT Solutions

The conference is October 23-25 in Portland, Oregon. Retail, e-tail and You. Freight at Risk? The 2017 DAT User Conference is almost here. If you haven't registered yet, don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to get the most out of your DAT products. Guests arrive on Monday and sessions run Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Challenges and possible solutions for local seafood supply chains

Supply Chain View from the Field

In Oregon Inlet the only way for commercial fishermen to get out – and so the state will dredge it to allow them. Wholesale Distributors and Retailers need to let the supply chain do what it needs to do, but act to intercede in the downstream segment of the supply chain. There is a need to build relationships and forge partnerships.