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Memphis: America’s Multimodal City
Inbound Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2014
Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce
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Memphis: America’s Multimodal City
Inbound Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2014
Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce
Memphis: America’s Aerotropolis
Inbound Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2010
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub
Memphis: America’s Aerotropolis
Inbound Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2010
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub
Supply Chain Matters News Capsule for July 17; UPS, Foxconn, Mondelez, Typhoon Rammasun
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 18, 2014
In this capsule commentary, we include the following topics: UPS Memphis Facility Expansion Foxconn Plans for New Plant in China’s Guizhou Province Mondelez Continued Re-Structuring, A New SCRM Standard, Typhoon Impacts the Philippines UPS Kicks Off Expansion of Memphis Facility Global transportation and parcel giant UPS indicated this week that the services provider has kicked off construction related to the expansion of its Memphis Tennessee package distribution facility.
Research Shows Rates Have Gone up in December for 3 Years
PLS Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Denver and Memphis in particular saw load availability soar because those markets are distribution hubs for e-commerce. The first week of December 2016 had the highest week of volumes on the spot market in the past 2 years.
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Hurricane Michael halts shipments
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 16, 2018
One of the few lanes that was not hurt by the storm was Memphis to Columbus, OH , up 10¢ to an average of $2.32mile. Once again, the supply chains were dealt a major disruption last week from Mother Nature.
Severe weather causes freight rates to slip
DAT Solutions
MARCH 18, 2019
Memphis to Atlanta increased to $2.47/mi. Just as rates were about to turn around, they took another hit last week. Extreme weather closed highways and forced cancellations and delays. A huge snowstorm in Denver last week closed three interstate highways: I-25, I-70 and I-76.
FedEx SameDay Bot: Will Delivery Robots End Up in the Trash Heap of Ideas?
Talking Logistics
MARCH 4, 2019
Bot features include pedestrian-safe technology from the iBot, plus advanced technology such as LiDAR and multiple cameras, allowing the zero-emission, battery-powered bot to be aware of its surroundings […] FedEx plans to test the bot this summer in select markets, including Memphis, Tenn.,
The Inner Workings of Overnight Shipping
EFT
JULY 10, 2018
Memphis: The Super Hub. Interestingly enough, the biggest hub in the United States is Memphis, Tennessee. So much so that Memphis is home to the second busiest airport in the world, second only to Hong Kong. This is due largely to the fact that FedEx has set up shop for their super hub in Memphis. Cargo departing Memphis can reach just about anybody in the United States in the optimal shortest amount of time — making it the perfect sorting site for overnight shipments.
This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 1, 2019)
Talking Logistics
MARCH 1, 2019
Bot features include pedestrian-safe technology from the iBot, plus advanced technology such as LiDAR and multiple cameras, allowing the zero-emission, battery-powered bot to be aware of its surroundings […] FedEx plans to test the bot this summer in select markets, including Memphis, Tenn.,
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Van Rates Hit Highest Mark in 2 Years
DAT Solutions
JUNE 13, 2017
For the month of May, the biggest rate increases were on outbound lanes from Memphis and Charlotte in the South, and Los Angeles and Stockton in California. Prices on the Memphis to Columbus lane kept climbing, up another 26¢ to $2.26/mile.
Van freight gears up for the holidays
DAT Solutions
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Columbus to Memphis rates declined 13¢ to $1.85/mile. The West Coast continued to drive spot market demand last week. Load-to-truck ratios in Los Angeles hit 12.2 on Friday, even stronger than the prior Friday when it was just over 10.
Van Rates Close Q2 With a Bang
DAT Solutions
JULY 2, 2018
Memphis had a huge load-to-truck ratio and peak volumes on Friday, trailing only Atlanta in load counts at the end of the week. The top 3 increases were on Memphis lanes: Memphis to Chicago jumped up 38¢ to $3.47/mile.
This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Here are some details from the press release: The newly acquired intermodal operations, with locations in Jacksonville, FL, Cincinnati, OH, Memphis, TN, Chicago, IL and Dallas, TX, will operate as part of Transplace’s intermodal division – Celtic Intermodal, which is led by President Doug Punzel.
Amazon plans expansion of North American facilities in Mississippi and Alberta
EFT
JANUARY 13, 2019
Amazon is also updating an existing 554,000-square-foot building in the Chickasaw Trails Industrial Park, situated southeast of Memphis International Airport in Tennessee. Online retail giant Amazon.com Inc. is opening a 1-million-square-foot distribution centre in Leduc County, south of Edmonton, which will reportedly create 600 full-time jobs by 2020. The centre will be situated in Nisku, Alberta, and will be the company's 11th distribution facility in Canada, and its second in Alberta.
Dog days of summer freight?
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 8, 2018
FALLING RATES Outbound rates were down quite a bit from Memphis , Dallas and Charlotte. Memphis to Dallas lost 21¢ at $2.69/mile. Memphis to Chicago fell 15¢ to $2.56/mile. It's looking more and more like you won't have to sweat much of a summer slowdown this year.
The 5 Largest LTL Carriers
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 16, 2013
FedEx Corporation is based in Memphis TN and has $42.7B The 5 largest LTL carriers together have $16.2 billion in annual revenues and 46.4% market share. Each of the top five companies has a national footprint with tons of resources and top notch teams. There is a brief profile of each of the carriers below. The 5 Largest LTL Carriers. Largest LTL Carrier: FedEx Freight. FedEx Freight is the largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $5.3B in sales (estimated 2012).
Supply chains on film
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 9, 2014
And explains that he sent it before leaving Memphis. “It From Memphis, America, to Nikolia in Russia in eighty seven hours. Hollywood as inspiration for managers.
5 Lanes With the Biggest Mid-July Drops
DAT Solutions
JULY 17, 2018
Memphis to Columbus , down 46¢ to $2.92. Columbus to Memphis , down 44¢ to $1.93. Memphis to Chicago , down 38¢ to $2.88. There were big increases in volumes out of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Memphis , however, which could lead to more stable pricing.
West Coast Heats Up for Van Freight
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Columbus to Memphis also dropped 13¢ to $2.15/mile. So far, the national averages for spot market rates in October are the highest they've been since the Snowpocalypse of 2014.
4 Tips to Plan Your Routes.and Make More Money
DAT Solutions
MARCH 30, 2016
If you're starting in Memphis , or another place with above-average rates, a little extra planning can turn a so-so roundtrip into a really good one. A load out of Memphis might go to Chicago or to Columbus. The roundtrip average for Memphis-Chicago-Memphis is $1.60/mile.
Van and Reefer Rates Drop, in Mid-July Lull
DAT Solutions
JULY 21, 2016
and in Memphis instead of Atlanta. Memphis rates mostly held steady, and a 15¢-per mile spike on the lane to Columbus was a bright spot in an otherwise quiet week. DAT TriHaul of the Week: Memphis - Columbus - Gary - Memphis.
Van Rates Skyrocket Over July 4th Week
DAT Solutions
JULY 10, 2018
Based on those criteria, an “average” lane for the week ending July 7 would be the roundtrip between Memphis and Houston: Length of haul = 572 miles each way. Memphis to Houston rate = $3.00 Houston to Memphis rate = $1.95 Van rates hit $2.32
Buyers, B-17 Bombers, and Heedful Interrelating…Musings for the Week
NC State SCRC
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
I had the incredible opportunity to fly in a B-17 bomber this past weekend, a replica of the Memphis Belle that survived 25 tours of duty in Europe.
Spot Market Van Rates Soared in September
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Columbus to Memphis climbed 37¢ to $2.28/mile. The national average van rate rose for the fifth week in a row. At $1.97 per mile , the average rate in September was 18¢ higher than the August average, and 35¢ higher than September 2016.
Flatbed freight regains footing in December
DAT Solutions
JANUARY 3, 2019
Raleigh and Las Vegas made gains in the past week, while volumes have been above par for the month in Memphis and Houston. Memphis to St. Flatbed carriers didn't hear a lot of good news in the second half of 2018.
4 Signs that Van Rates Could Rise Soon
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Memphis is right in the middle of a dark red patch on the heat map for truckload demand. Memphis to Columbus, OH , rose 20¢ to an average of $2.52/mile, likely spurred on by Easter-related retail shipments. Memphis to Atlanta rates also rose 15¢ to $2.87/mile.
2 Signs That the Freight Recession Really Is Over
DAT Solutions
JUNE 6, 2017
Higher prices out of Memphis and Columbus tell us that retail traffic is moving, and higher rates out of Dallas and Seattle show us that the improvement is far-reaching. Last week, the national load-to-truck ratio for vans was the highest it's been since March 2014.
Spring Has Sprung for Spot Market Freight
DAT Solutions
MAY 8, 2018
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. Memphis to Columbus up 19¢ to $2.76/mile.
3 Reasons Why Van Rates Are Still High
DAT Solutions
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
All the major West Coast van markets led the way for rising van rates, and prices out of Memphis also got a boost. Memphis to Atlanta was up 23¢ at $2.79/mile. Memphis to Columbus also gained 22¢ at $2.36/mile.
Disruptive Times Require Adaptive Supply Chains
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
The staff notes, “As a result of the expansion of its direct-to-consumer business, Nike is moving away from aggregating inventory in one central warehouse in Memphis, Tennessee, to putting product in facilities closer to the customer.” Few if any economic sectors have avoided digital disruption. New business models are constantly challenging more traditional ones and supply chains need to adapt to these changing conditions.
Where's the Freight? 5 Markets with Lots of Van Loads
DAT Solutions
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
MEMPHIS has been relatively slow this year but appears to be turning the corner. Of the 13 major van freight markets tracked weekly in DAT Trendlines , only Memphis had an average outbound rate above $2.00/mile last week. The national average van rate rose 1¢ last week.
This Week in Logistics News (August 25-29, 2014)
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 29, 2014
If successful, the program will expand next to Indianapolis, IN; Edison, NJ; and Memphis, TN.”. With summer unofficially ending this weekend, and school starting next week, the clock is ticking on summer vacation.
Major Freight Markets Saw Biggest Rate Surge of the Year
DAT Solutions
MAY 31, 2017
Volumes had the steepest declines in Atlanta and Houston , but Memphis van load counts spiked 13%. Atlanta to Memphis paid 22¢ better at $1.93/mile. Memphis to Columbus was up 17¢ to $1.94/mile. Memphis to Dallas was also down 27¢ to $2.76/mile.
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