Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

It occurred to me that many of you are also responsible for navigating this dynamic environment of post-pandemic demand shifts, inflationary pressures, supply shortages, rising interest rates, and a potential economic downturn. So, what methods can we apply to better gauge future trends? Qualitative Review of Explanatory Variables.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 10, 2023

From the Port of Houston’s press release on March 29th, 2023: “Though Port Houston experienced growth throughout the first two months of 2023, recently its terminals are beginning to see some softening in import demand consistent with the national trend. The past five months, U.S. ports have been experiencing steady volume declines.

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ShipLilly

MARCH 17, 2023

The implications for the logistics industry Reports indicate that imports are sinking yet again. The data from NRF indicates nothing more than a moderate rebound which is anticipated. The statistics from Descartes indicate that imports from China fell by 118,442 TEUs. million TEUs. million before reaching 2.13

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. kg and back to their early-month level, following more indications of demand improvements on these lanes, especially from B2C e-commerce shipments. Europe prices rebounded 25% to $4.23/kg

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Europe rates were below $900/FEU as of yesterday, despite indications of a gradual improvement in volumes on this lane. Asia – N. America rates increase 8% last week to $4.75/kg, kg, and Asia – N.

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Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

The best way for people to gain the level of insight they crave is through high-frequency data, particularly insights into spot rate trends. Logistics industry conditions are inextricably linked to supply and demand trends in the overall economy, and spot rates are typically the first place those impacts become visible.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2020

That’s the second highest total since 2007—and experts don’t expect the trend to slow down anytime soon. Both personal watercraft and wake boat sales are expected to rise 6 percent each this year—a continued trend from 2019, while cruiser sales are also expected to see continued growth.

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Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2023

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2024

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 15, 2021

The pandemic greatly accelerated the trend to online sales, which means retailers must manage consumer demand through additional channels. In addition, on-time and in-full (OTIF) key performance indicators are changing the way that retailers evaluate their CPG partners. Throughput Economics: Making Good Management Decisions.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Some anticipate downsizing among forwarders for the same reasons. Freightos Air Index rates for China – N. America spiked 21% to $5.72/kg kg last week. Prices for China – N.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. And while capacity is not typically removed after Golden Week, this year a record 14% of scheduled sailings have been blanked on this lane so far, indicating falling demand here as well.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Some increase in transatlantic demand has pushed rates up to $2.16/kg kg as of last week – a 30% increase since early October – but volumes have been soft compared to normal peak season levels.

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Freightos

MARCH 19, 2024

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

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Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Europe rates ticked up last week and prices to the Mediterranean increased 12% with indications that rates are climbing on both lanes on early-month GRIs. Asia – N.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

Now, with the first half of 2022 behind us, there are some clear air freight trends that are impacting shippers as we move into the second half of the year. New export orders, a leading indicator of cargo demand and world trade, decreased in all markets, except China. Key Trends Impacting Air Freight.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

. “It is clear that freight rates have peaked and started to normalize during the quarter, driven by both decreasing demand and easing of supply chain congestion,” Maersk’s Wednesday statement read, confirming the trends observed by many supply chain experts that became self-evident through Q3 of 2022.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2024

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Freightos

AUGUST 1, 2023

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Freightos

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. These trends mean carriers will face the continued challenge of aligning supply with demand, downward pressure on rates and possible losses next year and beyond.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

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Freightos

MARCH 6, 2024

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

transportation sector was experiencing an increasing amount of disruption in the form of natural disasters, macro-economic shifts, and increasing geopolitical challenges impacting supply chains. Let’s explore the first question by looking at a combination of demand and capacity indicators, accepted tender volumes and tender rejection rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The diffusion index, wherein a reading above 50 indicates expansion while one below 50 indicates contraction, showed the view on capacity was 9.2 Although slowing, the monthly index still indicates industry expansion, as an LMI reading above 50 indicates growth, and an LMI below 50 indicates contraction across logistics markets.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

As we begin 2019, what are the key lessons learned from last year, and what trends and factors should shippers keep an eye on to make sure they’re able to respond effectively to whatever happens in the transportation market in the weeks and months ahead? Economic factors impacting 2019 transportation. What to watch for in 2019.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

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Freightos

APRIL 9, 2024

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Heavily relying on a single sourcing location can leave businesses vulnerable to disruptions, whether they are geopolitical, environmental, or economic. The World Economic Forum (WEF) reported that 85% of global supply chains were disrupted by the Covid pandemic in some form. What are the impacts of decoupling in the supply chain?

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. This increase could indicate some shippers are shifting some time-sensitive shipments from ocean to air as ocean shipments will now take longer to arrive due to widespread diversions.

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Moreover, the industry was dealing with rising prices and a global economic situation that was far from stable. This is a trend that is undesirable since excess inventory tends to have a detrimental effect on cash flow. Another measure that should be explored is to plan better for adverse economic conditions.

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Freightos

AUGUST 23, 2023

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Following the Black Friday weekend, retail returns specialist ZigZag Global’s proprietary data has revealed interesting consumer trends. The headline is that global returns for Black Friday weekend were up 60% from the same period in 2021 as shoppers looked to spread the cost of Christmas during a time of economic downturn.

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Slow US economic growth has not dampened the forecasts for truckload pricing in the coming year. This is contrary to the standard expectation that a fall in economic growth will dampen demand and prices. The rationale for these bold predictions is that the spot rates have been trending towards an equilibrium where demand meets supply.

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