FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 18, 2021

Short-haul volume growth shines a light on current trucking trends. Understanding freight trends from the beginning of the supply chain all the way through to delivery is important for all parties involved. Current market conditions are among the most difficult that the industry has faced in recent years.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Truck freight rates are at the heart of these transformations, a key factor influencing the logistics and transportation industry. These seasonal trends can significantly impact freight rates. Global Economic Trends Impacting Freight Shipping Freight shipping rates are closely tied to global economic trends.

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Brighter Logistics

MARCH 20, 2019

In the last couple of years, the LTL sector of the trucking industry has experienced amazing growth. And this is not a surprise since the trucking industry is experiencing trends like the massive growth in e-commerce, shortened supply chains and tighter capacity.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The chemical industry serves as support for many other industries, like agriculture, automotive, construction , and pharmaceuticals. Chemical manufacturers often process raw materials into refined products used in other industries or within the chemical industry. Logistics Operating Costs in the Chemical Industry.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

Trends in shipping and logistics like the rising popularity of e-commerce and blockchain technology are already changing the fabric of the industry as we know it. Read on for a more in-depth look at some of the biggest trends in shipping and logistics taking place this year. . Further benefits of A.I,

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3PL Links

APRIL 29, 2024

Image source: Rawpixel | The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 Managing the market’s intricacies will call for a proactive approach that goes beyond simply responding to demands as the halfway point of 2024 draws near. Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 1.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains | Image source: Flickr Understanding logistics trends is essential for business, and trend research may help organizations of all sizes predict changes, spot areas for innovation, and remain relevant in a market that is becoming more and more competitive.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Welcome to my blog series that dives deep into the ever-evolving world of ocean freight logistics! Join us as we embark on a journey through the vast seas of trends, opinions, and innovations that shape the shipping industry today. Yep, reduced vessel capacity is doing the trick.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Even during times when the industry is described as “a shipper’s market,” figuring out what to expect has proven difficult at best. The disruption forced many industries around the globe into a sonic-class boom of growth. The supply chain is everywhere and affects every industry on the planet.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

COVID-19 and overwhelming consumer demand have made the upcoming holiday season difficult to predict and unlike anything the industry has experienced previously. Consumer purchasing is spiking weeks earlier than historical levels, and increased demand for last-mile delivery has put pressure on capacity, service and pricing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

The nearshoring trend is driving growth at privately held companies looking to expand into Mexico, such as third-party logistics provider BlueGrace Logistics and contract electronics manufacturer MacroFab Inc. The company is initially scouting for locations in the industrial and logistics hubs of Guadalajara and Monterrey, he said.

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Freightos

JUNE 4, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The port is reactivating an out of use terminal to increase capacity and help get to the more than forty vessels currently waiting as many as seven days for a berth. America and Europe.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity? Robinson’s own technology and data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that influence their supply chains.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

Welcome to my blog series, where we delve into the dynamic world of the land transport industry. As a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in this ever-evolving sector, I am excited to share my industry insights and provide commentary on the latest news and trends shaping the landscape.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 14, 2024

The Main Supply Chain Trends for 2024 | Image source: Flickr.com The supply chain will have a difficult time adjusting to a world that is changing rapidly in 2024. Resilience One of the biggest issues to be addressed in 2024 is the capacity to adjust to changes while maintaining supply chain operations.

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Freightos

MAY 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. With capacity already tight due to Red Sea diversions, rates last week climbed to $4,151/FEU to N. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Few areas of the economy carry more confusion or misconception than the for-hire trucking industry. The for-hire industry comprises independent contractors, owner-operators, small brokerages, subregional carriers and more. Capacity concerns will remain a leader in for-hire trucking trends. Drivers can only go so fast.

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Kuebix

JANUARY 3, 2019

In December, we polled industry professionals about what they foresaw would be the biggest challenge for supply chains in 2019. Over 550+ people voted and one trend received over 44% of the votes! The driver shortage/capacity crunch will be the biggest challenge for supply chains in the new year.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Less-than-truckload shipping, also known as LTL shipping, is nothing new within the transportation and shipping industry, but it has become more of a game-changer in recent years with freight rate prediction. Major shippers and transporters have only so much space available to work within LTL shipping capacity.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 29, 2023

It’s crazy to think about how much the shipping industry has changed and evolved over the years. Development of supply chain and logistics Let’s look at the evolution of the shipping industry. Although it could transport goods from one place to another, it was slow and had minimal capacity.

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2023

There were plenty of freight insights to take in over three days of sessions, meetings and conversations with carriers, forwarders and BCOs, but far too many to include all of them in a blog post that anyone might make it to the end of. So, here are some of the highlights. The downturn may be painful (for some), but is not unusual.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Robinson , highlights 8 trends that will have an effect on the truckload market this year. What is normal for the truckload industry? That may seem like a difficult question considering how rapidly things change in our industry—especially in the last calendar year. Efficiently utilizing capacity. Robinson’s blog.

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Carter Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

Blog Topics. Capacity Issue Affecting Transportation in Supply Chain Management. Logistics capacity shortage has been a global phenomenon for years, and it is affecting everyone in the supply chain including retailers, distributors, suppliers, and manufacturers. What is Causing the Transportation Capacity Shortage?

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This week, learn how freight market participants are predicting shifts in the freight market that may occur with changes in retail sales trends using the SONAR index, Retail Sales with the ticker name of RESL. The RESL index is a monthly measurement of retail sales trends provided by the U.S. for year-over-year breakouts): .

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MercuryGate

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The logistics industry continues to undergo digital transformation throughout peak season. Shipping capacity is near […]. The post The Top 5 Logistics Trends to Know for 2021 appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Freightos

MAY 8, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Diversions and disruptions leading to tight capacity on the overall network level help explain the elevated rates observed even on non-Suez Canal lanes.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2018

In this post, Greg Umstead, Vice President, Fleet & LTL Services Transportation Management at Transplace , discusses the move to density-based pricing in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry and the new challenges it creates for shippers, particularly those who have lightweight shipments or bulky items that take up a lot of trailer space.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity. The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity. With luck, the shipper may find and contract with another carrier that has available space despite the driver shortage and scarce capacity. Scarce available trucking capacity leads to higher shipping costs.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The electronics industry has experienced dramatic changes on the customer and supplier side in the last 18 months – from sudden purchasing changes by customers to shortages of parts and components from suppliers. While some trends have been emerging in recent years , they have speeded up rapidly and are taking industries to a new level.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. With that in mind, here are a few trends for 2021 that could help your business outlast the pandemic: Supplier Diversification. Automation.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce transport capacities in the market. The driver shortage is affecting available transport capacities. If they are in luck, they may find and contract with another carrier that has free freight space despite the driver shortage and scarce transport capacities.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 30, 2024

By being able to understand markets that are experiencing volatility in pricing and capacity along with the rate per mile, SONAR customers are using the newly released Market Conditions map to strategically determine their buy and sell rates to provide the best return based on their goals.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. Demand forecasting software can integrate with your ERP or business system to automatically generate a demand forecast that considers demand variance, seasonality, trends and promotions.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. Demand forecasting software can integrate with your ERP or business system to automatically generate a demand forecast that considers demand variance, seasonality, trends and promotions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. Share This: Read More. [e-Book]

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Freightos

MAY 28, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. With demand stable in those months carriers had just enough capacity and equipment to keep the market balanced and rates elevated but level. million TEU per month and surpassed 2.3 million TEU twice.

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