3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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. The ATA creates the tonnage index through a series of surveys of its members. This process allows analysts to map clear trend lines of tonnage growth or loss over time.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. This is the value of having a transportation network.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 26, 2021

Site visitors can sign up for the live virtual launch event today, which will also be available for later viewing. Produced with support from the report's title sponsors Daimler Trucks North America , Penske Transportation Solutions , and Shell Oil Company , and supporting sponsors Cummins, Inc.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. then secure on-demand transportation, warehousing and labor assets dynamically, re-planning flexibly as conditions change.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 11, 2020

In addition to support from Penske Transportation Solutions , this new publication has the backing of major corporations like Daimler Trucks North America , Shell Oil Company and Exelon Corporation. The first-ever State of Sustainable Fleets Report is now available at no cost for download at www.StateofSustainableFleets.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity. A wide range of events could prevent your supply chain from operating normally, but not all events have an equal impact. Capacity constraints and transportation delays.

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FLS Transport

MARCH 3, 2021

This hasn’t been a two day event, it’s turning into a two week… plus… event. And many expect the problem to spill over into Q2, as it doesn’t look like there’s any relief in the ports or on in ground transportation relative to capacity. A new survey from IBM says that’s about to change. Rejections now rival peak levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

These e-commerce trends are placing increasing pressure on logistics teams to keep up with demand volatility, provide incredibly fast delivery, and reliably fulfill all their promises to customers and consumers. Transportation: Moving to a Digital Environment. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

In fact, up to 70 percent of companies surveyed in Europe have already implemented cloud-based solutions to enable rapid scalability and flexibility. Moreover, cloud technology enables global access to information, explains Ship Rocket, so companies can ensure continued uptime regardless of local events or issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. Pick your country, but you will find the same story: there are not enough drivers to meet transportation demand and the situation is not likely to change for years. But how mature are these technologies?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2023

Its key finding is that 96% of companies confirmed they are making changes to their supply chains due to geopolitical events. While 27% of companies said they were decreasing the length of their supply chains due to geopolitical events such as the war in Ukraine, another 33% plan to expand into more stable and transparent markets.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

Unless your organization has been absent from the takeover of TMS in the conversations of online and print media, you have likely encountered plenty of reasons why a transportation management system (TMS) benefits shippers. Let’s take a closer look at how Transportation Management System ROI actively strengthens supply chains.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

To better understand the state of European supply chains, FourKites , the real-time supply chain visibility platform, partnered with Reuters Events to survey over 450 supply chain leaders across the continent, with particular emphasis on the United Kingdom, Germany and the Netherlands. Pain points vary. Sustainability is a priority.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. Change can creep imperceptibly, so sometimes it takes a major event to wake us up. Opinion of just-in-time (JIT) as a practice has taken a battering and inventory is rising.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 19, 2021

Anyone who has been paying attention to the transportation of goods has noticed delays in their own shipments, headlines in mainstream media paying attention to supply chains, and a general heighted awareness of how goods get from point A to point B. Historically, seasonal events bring demand.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Actionable advice from 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. On Monday, nonprofit association Women in Trucking (WIT) announced its annual Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. work in truck transportation, 8% own logistics firms and 6.6% FreightWaves. Grace Sharkey, Reporter.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

As we do every December, we avoid “year in review” content and instead aim to help readers prepare for the year ahead through our annual virtual summit —an online educational event that puts the current market realities into context and offers logistics professionals practical advice to help streamline operations. Nearly every U.S.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

Post-COVID Supply Chain Trends. Looking forward, here are a few supply chain trends that will likely emerge from recent events. According to a Thomas survey of 878 North American manufacturers, 64% reported they were likely to bring production and sourcing back to North America. These are unprecedented times. Nearshoring.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If leveraged effectively, game-changing trends such as digitalization, e-commerce and the Belt and Road Initiative to increase infrastructure between China and the EU—the exact impact of which is yet to be fully understood—have the potential to add wind to the sails of global seaborne trade,” concludes Youssef. Compliance to U.S.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply | Image source: Pexels In logistics, predictive analysis is simply the process of identifying and forecasting patterns, trends, and behaviors in both human and machine learning approaches, data, and algorithms. This enables businesses to respond promptly to resolve problems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Ralf Duester, board member of the Bochum-based SCM software specialist Setlog, shows which trends will be important in 2024. At a glance: The top ten SCM trends in 2024 1. Open-source software is increasingly convincing In detail: The ten most important SCM trends in 2024 1. Skilled labour shortage forces action 2.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

And one of the easiest ways to keep up-to-date with the latest news and trends is to follow the available top freight podcasts. ” is FreightWaves’ irreverent award-winning podcast breaking down the biggest stories in transportation and logistics. Here are the top FreightWaves’ Freightcast Podcasts: WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Seasonal events such as holiday shopping, black swan weather events, geopolitical tensions, and, in the case of 2020, a global pandemic. According to a March survey conducted by the Institute for Supply Chain Management, nearly 75% of U.S. Supply chain disruptions are just a part of doing business. Nearly 75% of U.S.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

This week, for example, CCJ reported that “60 percent of fleets running between 1 and 100 trucks have yet to adopt ELDs, according to a recent survey conducted by CarrierLists.” According to the survey results, only 33 percent of small carriers have fully integrated ELDs into their fleet.

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Transporeon

APRIL 2, 2019

Checking the background info In 2015, the ocean freight rate trend was distinctly downwards – the SCFI declined from around 1,000 to just 500 during the year. But through 2016 (notwithstanding a post-Christmas tumble at the start of the year), the overall trend was volatile and heading upwards.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Adapting to trends is crucial for chemical manufacturers to stay successful. The most profitable companies will be ones that work with business partners who keep them updated on these trends and embrace any changes that may come their way. Green chemistry is part of this trend that’s gaining momentum.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 10, 2018

Transportation economist, Noël Perry, told Supply Chain Management Review that he was not surprised by the findings. Perry, who recently launched a new informational website, “ Transport Futures,” also advises managers to stay well informed on dynamic changes in the industry by attending conferences and trade events.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Highway and transportation closures, and mandatory 14-day quarantines for people returning home from strongly affected areas, mean that even in places no longer shut down, the return to normal at factories and ports will be slow. . Sometimes smaller players prove to be more nimble than the big guys in adjusting to market trends.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Just as few, if any, saw the severity of the current capacity crunch coming, it’s equally unclear just how long this trend will last.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 20, 2018

If someone asked you point blank: “what is the biggest issue in freight transportation today?” If it has not been for you, then perhaps you have going to different events. A good example of that was apparent in an October 2017 survey of 1,500 motor carriers conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

For suppliers and mid- to large-sized companies, supply chain visibility serves as the foundation for strategic decisions and tactical improvements across the entire transportation network. Today, companies have varied interpretations of “visibility,” largely due to evolving business demands and globalization trends.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 8, 2018

Among the report’s key findings was that forwarders that quote manually took 57 hours on average—an improvement on previous surveys, but still 20th century performance. Furthermore, 72% of those forwarders surveyed failed to quote, thereby missing out on digital business. Suspicions confirmed.

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Transporeon

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Ocean freight rates are expected to increase significantly in 2017 Based on a survey conducted by our benchmarking partners Xeneta , more than half (56%) of the respondents expect rates to increase while 44% believe rates will remain stable. In 2016 (notwithstanding the post-Christmas tumble in Q1), the overall trend has been upward.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

in 2020 – its lowest level since the survey began in 2012. As with so many other industries, COVID-19 has shaken up the logistics sector by rapidly accelerating a number of existing trends. This will restrict the ability to tramp across the EU, impacting specific markets such as live events. in 2019 to 47.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

Certainly, supply chain constraints are a partial cause of the current above trend inflation. In a subsequent Whitehouse.gov blog post, titled ” Historical Parallels to Today’s Inflationary Episode ” the authors’ conclusion stated, “ No single historical episode is a perfect template for current events. The estimate of $617.7

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The annual event is hosted by INTTRA , a leading ocean shipping network, software and information provider which was acquired by E2Open last month. At the Summit, INTTRA announced the launch of its INTTRA Rates pilot, the planned expansion of Avantidainto North America, and the results of an industry survey highlighting top strategic issues.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Data was shared with the team about what we accomplished in our Freight, Truckload and Enterprise departments and what effect future trends will have on us in 2018 and beyond. Mark Ford, COO Transportation started with his analysis of the truckload and carrier marketplace. Event Sponsors. Featured Speaker| Day 1.

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