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Understanding the ATA Trucking Tonnage Index

3PL Insights

In April of 2020, we saw the index dip down to its lowest figure since 2017. For more insights on current events and the future of the logistics industry be sure to download our white paper “2021: A Year of Strength, Innovation, and Resilience” which highlights key takeaways from the CSCMP State of Logistics report.

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Blockchain & Supply Chain Visibility: Will Blockchain Finally Eliminate Supply Chain Black Swans?

GlobalTranz

Home Depot’s work in risk management served to increase profitability in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricane season. However, blockchain and supply chain visibility may be able to reduce the appearance of black swans by bringing new insights and planning to risk management, helping companies mitigate losses during such events.

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[Chart of the Week] Spot market rates set to resume slow downward trend after wild winter: Carriers, brokers have a duty to reduce risk of financial losses

FreightWaves SONAR

The winter weather events of early 2021 have aided in keeping spot rates elevated through what is normally a slow season for trucking. Download the White Paper. Rates jumped in 2017-18 before collapsing in 2019 — and then COVID in 2020. Both carriers and brokers have a responsibility to reduce the risk of losing money.

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MD of Eagle Eye Networks talks cloud-based security

Logistics Business Magazine

Rishi Lodhia is a veteran in the cloud video surveillance market – he was CEO and co-founder of Cameramanager back in the early 2000s, and after selling that business to Panasonic in 2013, bought it back again as part of Eagle Eye Networks in 2017. Download Eagle Eye’s white paper at: www.een.com.

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E-Commerce Freight Consolidation & Desconsolidation: Understanding the Role of Intermodal Freight Shipping for Successful E-Commerce Logistics

GlobalTranz

According to Trucking Info.com, e-commerce growth exceeded 38 percent for the third quarter of 2017, and projections for the next five years indicate growth to remain at or above 19 percent per year. Get your free white paper. Lowered fuel costs and reduced diesel emissions. Faster delivery and decreased freight spend.

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Are You Prepared for Tight Truckload Capacity?

CH Robinson Logistics

Today’s weather events—plus fuel cost increases, ELD mandate effects, and other factors—are poised to lead us into a period of fast-rising rates. Editor’s Note: A version of this post was originally published on TMC’s blog, Connect, the supply chain expertise and technology blog on September 8, 2017.

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The Impact of Hurricanes on Transportation and How to Build a Storm Resilient Supply Chain

247 Customs Broker

2017 Tropical Storm Harvey. To better understand true cost and volume impacts, Zipline Logistics evaluated a sample of 33,000 shipments, comparing data prior to the 2017 Tropical Storm Harvey with data after the event. 915 fewer loads moved after the hurricane (date of 8/26/2017) when compared to previous four-month period.