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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years. This requires complete transparency across all steps and events along the entire supply chain. This is where big data technologies come into play.

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Penske Truck Rental’s Top 10 Moving Destinations of 2023 Revealed

Penske Move Ahead

Each year, Penske Truck Rental reveals the top 10 cities that people are moving to, based on one-way truck rental data. Why People are Moving The survey asked individuals to reflect on their decisions to move and how they adapted to their new city to understand how relocating plays a role in feelings of happiness.

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Understanding the ATA Trucking Tonnage Index

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The American Trucking Association is the largest trade association representing the trucking industry in the U.S. In 1973, the ATA introduced the Truck Tonnage Index, a monthly estimation of the total weight of freight transported by truck in the United States. Data Collection. Importance of Tonnage.

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3PL Outsourcing Trends with Ben Steffes

The Logistics of Logistics

Data intelligence and market insights, reliable support and proprietary technology combine with these solutions to enable smarter supply chain decisions and strategies. For the study, Coyote worked with a 3rd party research firm to survey over 500 supply chain decision makers. 81% were from the U.S., and 19% were from Canada.

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

The Logistics of Logistics

Weather events might also be factors. Therefore, produce ready for shipping may be stalled due to a limited supply of equipment and trucks (hindering capacity procurement ), fewer drivers, and the pressure everywhere to move things faster, save money, and get it done without impacting the customer experience.

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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

2021 was the trough with in-person events severely limited. Last year brought in a revival of events, but with a few still either provided virtually or postponed for one more year. This year I believe we will not only see a return to the prior number of events, but also record attendance.

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Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains

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As the name implies, trend research looks to forecast future events mostly based on consumer behavior, which drives shifts in the needs, wants, and expectations of the market. The system eliminates middlemen and streamlines the freight booking process by automatically matching truck drivers with available loads through the use of algorithms.