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April 2024 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

As seasonal flatbed type freight, combined with an uptick in industrial production and manufacturing activity is occurring, it has pushed flatbed rejection rates to more normal levels over the past few months as seen in Figure 3.1. Excess capacity continues its slow runoff, and March saw an uptick in for hire carriers.

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January 2024 Freight Market Update

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per mile as we close out 2024. CONSUMER SPENDING TO STEADY There are some positive signs for 2024. is poised for modest GDP growth and inflation shows signs of easing throughout 2024. This will certainly be a shot in the arm for the freight-challenged industry we have experienced over the last 12 months. per mile higher.

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BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index® Signals Flat Shipper Confidence for Q2 2024

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Flat Shipper Confidence for Q2 2024 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 1, 2024 AJOT | March 1, 2024 The second quarter of 2024 forecast reveals horizontal to slightly down confidence from shippers across industry segments.

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The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024

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Image source: Rawpixel | The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 Managing the market’s intricacies will call for a proactive approach that goes beyond simply responding to demands as the halfway point of 2024 draws near. Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 1.

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Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024

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Image source: Wikimedia | Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024 Distribution warehouses bear a great deal of responsibility these days because of the direct impact their operations have on the customer experience. The solution is found in robotic automation, which is the topic we will discuss in this article.

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Q4 2023 Bulk Freight Roundup

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We’re reaching the end of Q4 2023 and heading into an exciting new 2024. In this article, we’ll examine the bulk trucking industry as we currently see it, and look ahead to 2024. It hasn’t been a terribly exciting time in the world of bulk trucking for much of 2023 – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

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Signs of Confidence Amidst

Blue Grace Logistics

Mark Derks | BlueGrace Logistics Guest Author for Food Logistics December 30, 2023 The BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index unveils insights into the future state of the market, forecasting the growth or shrinkage of index categories in Q1 2024. READ THE FULL ARTICLE