Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

If you’ve attended any logistics conferences lately, or just tried covering a load in recent weeks, you know that the tide is turning in the transportation market. Those were just some of the questions I discussed with Mike Finn, VP of Transportation at Kenco Group in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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FLS Transport

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

accuses shippers of delaying bids and proactively reprices accounts Southern Cali port congestion worsens by the day Transportation advocates push for priority vaccine for workers Retaining drivers comes down to good pay, bonuses… and showers. Priority vaccine push for transportation workers. Get the details here.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

ISM said that 14 of the 18 manufacturing industries reported growth in January, including: : Machinery; Fabricated Metal Products; Petroleum & Coal Products; Primary Metals; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Computer & Electronic Products; and Transportation Equipment. which stands as the highest reading going back to December 2004’s 66.3,

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 2, 2018

recorded in May 2004. ISM member comments included in the report touched upon various things impacting the manufacturing sectors, including tariffs, global demand, and transportation issues, among others. This marks the 19th consecutive month of PMI growth, with the overall economy now having grown for 107 straight months.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

recorded in May 2004. Tim Fiore, chair of the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said in an interview that even though there have been slight declines for new orders over the last three months, the numbers are still strong. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. The February PMI is 2.8% in February. About the Author.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 24, 2020

Bolero was jointly owned by the TT (Through Transport) Club, which represented container carriers, ports/terminals and logistics companies and S.W.I.F.T (the The TT Club subsequently wrote off its investments in Bolero in 2004. the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications) the international banking cooperative.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 1, 2018

Tim Fiore , chair of the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, was upbeat about the report’s performance as it relates to current economic conditions. is the highest number since 2004. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. It added that no industry reported a decrease in PMI in May compared to April. Employment was up 2.1%

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