Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

It’s like going from Brooklyn, NY to Philadelphia, PA. Hurricanes Disrupt Freight Sector, Send Rates Soaring (WSJ – sub. Global air freight rises again in July: IATA (Reuters). Newgistics, best known for its returns-processing capabilities, provides a range of ecommerce solutions on behalf of nearly 500 retail clients.

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DAT Solutions

MAY 8, 2018

Produce season is also kicking into high gear in many reefer markets, which affects dry van freight. Retail freight is also rebounding after a lull, which we can see in the higher rates on the lane from Memphis to Columbus , OH, and others that are heavily influenced by retail shipments.

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Once upon a time, Black Friday marked the end of the retail freight season. E-commerce has disrupted that traditional freight schedule. The activity on the DAT Load Board shows how the new freight trends play out, and we should see rates rising in December, though probably not as high as they were in June.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 4, 2018

That pushed the national average van rate higher, with demand fueled by e-commerce and retail. Retail shipments pushed rates higher out of Columbus, and Seattle pricing improved, offsetting some of the falling rates in California. Philadelphia to Columbus , up 20¢ to $1.84/mile. TriHaul of the week - Retail edition.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 16, 2017

We expected the sizzling hot freight market to cool off a little, and it did. NOT SO HOT - Volume dropped last week out of Dallas , Philadelphia , Elizabeth NJ, and Lakeland in Central Florida, but outbound rate trends were not consistent. Van Freight Abounds, but Rates are Down. Potatoes au gratin in the school cafeteria!

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Volumes for the top van markets rebounded 5% last week, as shippers moved freight out the door before month’s end. Rates may rebound before Thanksgiving, as retail sales are projected to grow by 6% this holiday season. Philadelphia to Atlanta lost 12¢ at $1.88/mile. Buffalo to Chicago fell 14¢ to $1.73/mile.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2017

We got a welcomed surge of spot market freight to close out July. That would’ve led to more reefer trucks competing for van freight, and the extra capacity kept rates down. That would’ve led to more reefer trucks competing for van freight, and the extra capacity kept rates down. RISING LANES. FALLING LANES.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2017

December was arguably the strongest month for freight in 2016. Spot market volumes still look strong, but contract freight has been a little slow. There's more freight moving out of Houston this month. Just like with vans, it may be a case of less contract freight moving, which has led to more capacity on the spot market.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 24, 2017

Freight out of Columbus is associated with retail traffic. NOT SO HOT – Philadelphia backed off its previous week’s highs, but outbound rates there are still stronger than they were a month ago. Last, and maybe least, Denver is on a hot streak, along with back-haul markets in general.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Held again in Philadelphia, this year’s event brought back memories of 2004, the year the old CLM: Council of Logistics Management became today’s CSCMP: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals! So where did I see the Retail & Consumer Products Supply Chain of the Future you may be wondering? Jeff Ashcroft.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). Take a look at the retail industry, for example, which hired more than 750,000 workers between October and December to support the holiday season. study , 40% of consumers have purchased from retailers based outside the U.S.,

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Demand was soaring for retail freight, and the ELD mandate that had just taken effect led to a major capacity crunch. Falling rates Outbound rates were down in markets like Seattle , Denver and Philadelphia , places that are known for low prices. A year ago, the spot market was a much more volatile place.

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Spot market freight has stabilized in recent weeks, and last week we saw load-to-truck ratios rise for every trailer type. For one, lackluster contract freight volumes has led to more contract carriers putting trucks on the spot market, and the extra capacity has kept rates from rising in many places. The other 13 lanes were neutral.

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DAT Solutions

JULY 5, 2017

The combination boosted demand, as shippers wanted to move freight out the door before the end of June. Other retailers have also announced big sales events this month, so there could be a surge in van loads moving from one distribution center to another, prepping for an expected boost in consumer spending. loads per truck.

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 14, 2016

Retail freight is driving rates up in Memphis and Columbus , especially on lanes heading into the Northeast. Reefer freight is also looking up , but geographic shifts are underway. Columbus is heating up, and loads from there to Philadelphia paid $2.65/mile mile last week. Unfortunately, the backhaul only paid $1.25/mile.

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

We’re in the retail season for freight, which leads to higher demand on inbound lanes to the Northeast. As a result, outbound rates fell in places like Philadelphia. Memphis to Columbus also gained 22¢ at $2.36/mile. Buffalo to Columbus jumped up 20¢ to $2.22/mile. FALLING LANES.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2021

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) publishes weekly reports on the state of produce transit, and across the board, markets from Atlanta through Philadelphia report shortages. As customers return to their favorite restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues in greater strengths.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

Loadsmith says its newly formed entity, Loadsmith Transportation, is the first freight transportation company built specifically for self-driving trucks. The home improvement retailer expects to complete the effort in fiscal year 2024. small businesses, from bodegas to florists, to deliver its packages by the end of the year.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Spot market freight rates in L.A. In the past 15 days, loads heading to Philadelphia are averaging $2.30 Retail season should start pushing outbound rates up soon. Los Angeles had the fifth-highest number of load posts this week for vans, but at 3.9 outbound loads offered per truck, L.A. Last week, a van load going from L.A.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2018

Truckload capacity on the spot market was already tight before Christmas, but the load-to-truck ratio for dry van freight went through the roof to close the year. Philadelphia to Boston rose 41¢ at $4.18/mile A couple mid-tier lanes associated with retail traffic fell post-Christmas: Columbus to Buffalo lost 36¢ to $3.20/mile.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Amazon continues to set the bar on delivery, while other retailers try to keep up. Here’s a question: Does it make sense for retailers to chase Amazon in offering same-day delivery if they don’t have a Prime-like service of their own?

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Although they owned multiple buildings in different areas including Los Angeles, San Diego, Philadelphia, and Mexico, Lee Seigel of ECR4Kids observed that, “As we move into a more hyperspeed environment, where orders in by 11:00 AM need to ship by 4:00 PM, that model just doesn’t work.” You’re expanding into new markets or sales channels.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 19, 2022

That can be anything from retail, televisions, 55-inch screen TVs, or laptops. I’ve also experienced this where we were moving freight from way down in Mexico all the way to Northeast Philadelphia, New York on a regular basis with million dollars’ worth of stuff. Also, we’re heavy in retail. For customers?

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ShipBob

MARCH 12, 2023

Zone skipping is a shipping strategy that involves consolidating parcel or freight loads based on region and then sending them out in a single shipment. With zone shipping, retailers can avoid the costs associated with carrier sortation at different regional hubs and only bear the regional cost of sorting in the destination zone.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Today, anyone can start an online retailing business from any part of the world and ensure their products are delivered to customers efficiently by using a third-party logistics company. A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. Jacobs in 2011.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual back-to-school shopping survey, consumers plan to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies as families and students plan to return to in-person classrooms this fall. It’s amazing how quickly the summer came to an end. But apparently, we might have been the only ones.

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