Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 23, 2021

In another JOC outlook article , William B. Carriers will also need to stabilize their transportation networks in 2021 to make the most of existing capacity,” Cassidy writes, “but that stability seems farther away, not closer, as the number of US COVID-19 cases climbs rapidly.”. Tracking Trucking Activity. Cassidy discusses the U.S.

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Bulk Connection

AUGUST 12, 2021

As we’ve passed the halfway mark of 2021, we know a few things about the freight capacity crunch: it’s bad and only appears to be getting worse. As a shipper, you are having great difficulty moving freight, while carriers are being offered more loads than they can possibly handle.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In this article, we’ll take a look at North Carolina warehousing capacity and tell you why a more rural location may be right for your business. North Carolina Warehousing Capacity in the Metro Areas. Rural North Carolina offers greater warehousing capacity. 3PLs can reduce your logistics costs and preserve capital.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 9, 2023

ports are approaching current container terminal capacity limits appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource. A National Port Strategy has the potential to stimulate economic growth, establish a framework for prioritizing […] The post Clear signs that U.S.

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Bulk Connection

AUGUST 20, 2020

Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, dry bulk carrier capacity concerns centered on the driver shortage. While those concerns were still very real heading into this year, the current pandemic brought a new set of capacity challenges to the industry.

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Turvo

JULY 15, 2021

In the logistics and shipping industry, capacity refers to the amount of space secured on trucks and other vehicles to carry shipment loads. This generally gets referred to as trucking capacity, and it remains one of the most critical aspects of dealing with supply chain disruptions. On normal days, this can be challenging enough.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 29, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, a year in which Logistics In War consolidated, it’s a good time to reflect on what were the most popular or relevant articles to the readers. Before I mention the articles, I thought it best to also reflect on the key themes covered on the site this year.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 16, 2024

What is driving (or not driving) rates remains the capacity in the market. Capacity is showing a net decline, albeit slower than expected. That capacity continues to hold tender rejection rates at extremely low levels, meaning few loads are hitting the spot market. . Stay Up To dAte Looking for a more frequent update?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 15, 2021

An unprecedented US freight market is creating new opportunities for third-party logistics (3PL) providers, as shippers increasingly desperate for freight capacity turn to intermediaries. There’s no question capacity is tight right now,” Tom Madine, CEO of Worldwide Express, told JOC.com Monday. Doubling Down on Disruption .

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

For LTL shippers and 3PLs, missed pickups can become an issue when a capacity crunch is on. What’s in this article: Common Causes of Missed Pickups. When capacity is tight , like it is now, missed pickups are a common occurrence, especially in LTL where countless variables can get in the way. Tips for Avoiding Missed Pickups.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In this article, you learn what are the various reefer freight data indices available in SONAR, who in the freight market relies on these indices, what the indices tell freight market participants, and real-world scenario analysis of using SONAR refrigerated shipping indices to better understand the freight market.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. How can warehouse capacity be both tight and utilized less than 100 percent? Warehouse Capacity Is Tight Warehouse managers have made great strides in implementing systems that utilize automation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2021

Freight capacity demand continues to congest delivery schedules, putting global supply chains in a state of strain today. What’s covered in this article: Port congestion exacerbating capacity shortage. This extraordinarily high demand for freight capacity has caused freight prices to increase as well.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Original article: OneRail Recognized in 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for VRS and Last Mile Technologies. Organizations consider VRS and last-mile technology for the additional benefits of instant access to greater fleet capacity , increased on-time delivery and improved customer experience. POSTED ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

January 31, 2019 | By Inbound Logistics Tags: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Inbound Logistics reveals the 10 articles that drew the largest audience and reader response during 2018. The post The 10 Most Read Articles 2018 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. The post Tight container market creating capacity issues for shippers appeared first on Turvo. A problem also linked to shipping companies. What happened to the containers?

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MercuryGate

APRIL 15, 2020

Guest Blog Article by Pat Pitz, DAT Solutions (Pat Pitz is the editor of the freight broker newsletter at DAT Solutions. The post How is COVID-19 affecting capacity and freight rates? MercuryGate integrates seamlessly with several DAT products including DAT load boards, RateView, CarrierWatch and OnBoard.)

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Shortages of drivers is just one of the contributors to the difficulties shippers are having in securing the truck capacity they need. Shippers would access autonomous freight capacity in a service model and pay for this on a per mile basis.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2019

As the nationwide capacity crunch drives into the New Year, third party logistics (3PL) providers offer shippers reliable and cost-effective solutions. Last year the ‘nationwide truck shortage’, also referred to as the capacity crunch, was a significant challenge for the transportation industry. Impact of Capacity Crunch.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

COULD WE LOSE CARRIER CAPACITY….WITHOUT WITHOUT LOSING ACTUAL CAPACITY? If we don’t have a decline in the number of operating authorities, or available trucks, then how could we lose capacity? So how could this impact capacity? Certainly, this question could cause one to scratch his head. As you can see in Figure 1.1,

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Bulk Connection

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Capacity is fairly stable, but costs aren’t budging all that much. In this article, we’ll break down what we’re seeing out there from a bulk freight 3PL viewpoint. Heading into the home stretch of 2023, conditions in the bulk trucking industry remain lukewarm: not bad, not great for both shippers and carriers.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

According to a recent article, Maersk Line is expecting container volumes to drop by 4% in 2023 globally, while their previous forecast was 2.5%. Fleet Overcapacity The container shipping industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, leading to an increase in vessel capacity. Source: Company Reports, Linerlytica 2.

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West Coast and California Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2021

In this article, we’ll examine the reasons for the truck driver shortage among drayage drivers and tell you why your transportation provider’s culture is key to sourcing the capacity you need.

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West Coast and California Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

Around this time last year, every article about the West Coast supply chain painted a dire picture. and Long Beach; there was no warehouse space to be had; and trucking capacity was scarce. There was an armada of ships waiting to enter the Ports of L.A.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 4, 2020

An article in The Wall Street Journal this week explained that freight transportation and logistics bellwether UPS “imposed shipping restrictions” a few large retailers like… The post UPS capacity restrictions may provide some longer-term logistics takeaways appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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10xLogistics

MAY 13, 2024

This article delves into the underlying causes of this recession, evaluates its severity, and forecasts the potential timeline for recovery. Overcapacity and Rate Volatility : During the pandemic, there was a surge in demand leading to an increase in freight capacity, including the acquisition of new ships and containers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2020

Many work with managed trans providers to secure capacity. This article describes the different tools managed trans providers use to secure transportation capacity. There are companies that have seen their shipping volumes surge during this global recession and pandemic.

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Transporeon

MARCH 5, 2018

It is getting harder and harder for both shippers and carriers to survive and thrive with the current capacity crunch. Higher-than-average economic growth means that manufacturers and suppliers are doing more business than before, but it’s getting much more difficult to secure carrier capacity. billion tons of freight.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This process will enable you to optimize capacity and processes, ensuring that your warehouse operates to its full extent effectively. There may be several red flags in your warehouse that you haven’t noticed yet. Watch the video below to learn about these indicators and elevate the performance of your warehouse.

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Bulk Connection

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Capacity is still a concern, and the truck driver shortage continues to loom large. In this article, we’ll break down what we’re seeing out there from a bulk freight broker viewpoint. Heading into the home stretch of 2022, conditions in the bulk trucking industry remain largely unchanged since the beginning of the year.

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Bulk Connection

JUNE 1, 2021

In the first four months of 2021, bulk freight shippers have seen tight capacity and high rates for bulk trucking services. In this article, we’ll examine the current bulk freight landscape as well as one of the main causes of tight capacity: the driver shortage.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Capacity Declining To further illustrate the impact of freight volumes on capacity, Figure 1.2 shows how capacity responds, almost in lockstep, with increases and decreases in freight volumes. the need for capacity waned and began the downward trend (as shown by the white line) regarding carriers in the market.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 16, 2024

Excess capacity continues its slow runoff, and March saw an uptick in for hire carriers. Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the top five logistics articles of the week every Friday morning by selecting “Weekly News Update” when you select your preferences. Stay Up To dAte Looking for a more frequent update?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This article is from Chetan Chaudhari at GEP and examines the ongoing aluminum can shortage. The deepening power crisis has already taken 900,000 tons of smelting capacity offline in North America and Europe. To read the full article, click HERE. About 73% of the aluminum cans in the US come from recycled scrap.

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Bulk Connection

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Since our last Roundup article at the beginning of the summer, the bulk shipping landscape has remained largely the same – much to the consternation of shippers across the country. Terms like “tight capacity” and “driver shortage” are as much a part of our daily vocabulary now as they have been for the past 18 months.

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Bulk Connection

MARCH 9, 2023

With capacity so tight over the past few years, the role of the bulk freight truck driver has received a lot of attention. In this article, we’ll examine the question “what is a tanker endorsement?” Specifically, “why don’t we have enough of them?” The short answer is that there is a truck driver shortage across all modes of trucking.

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