Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Consumer buying behavior has tightened capacity in all modes of transportation. What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. Leveraging different modes of transportation can support specific delivery expectations during times of tight capacity. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 16, 2022

Proper transportation management and data leverage overcome the capacity constraints brought on by the pandemic, says Jason Lockard, senior vice president of BlueGrace Logistics. Given the capacity constraints caused by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic, creative thinking and smarter decisions are mandatory, Lockard says.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain. Read more here.

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Parade

MARCH 22, 2022

Capacity Management for Freight Agencies? This feature shines a light on Parade’s capacity management for freight agents. Here’s Why Many Capacity Management Tools Don’t Serve Freight Agencies Not too long ago, capacity management simply didn’t work for freight agencies that provide logistics solutions to their agents.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Consumer purchasing is spiking weeks earlier than historical levels, and increased demand for last-mile delivery has put pressure on capacity, service and pricing. A trending shift from “just in time” to “just in case” inventory management is further straining capacity as shippers order goods earlier and in greater quantities.

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MercuryGate

MARCH 23, 2022

Sourcing freight capacity is always subject to market conditions and the balance of both spot and contract freight rates. However, periods of extreme turmoil, like an explosion of e-commerce amid pandemic, lead to a massive strain on resources and a freight capacity crunch. The post Freight Capacity Shortage?

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Kuebix

DECEMBER 4, 2020

As the holiday season begins in full force, the transportation industry is realizing that online shopping is creating what may be the busiest peak capacity season yet. The post 2020 Projected to be the Busiest Peak Capacity Season Yet appeared first on Kuebix.

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Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Asking the right questions can help make sure your capacity management solution helps you achieve your goals. Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. However, capacity management is a little more complicated than that. Your capacity management provider should offer you success on your terms.

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Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Asking the right questions can help make sure your capacity management solution helps you achieve your goals. Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. However, capacity management is a little more complicated than that. Your capacity management provider should offer you success on your terms.

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Parade

JANUARY 27, 2022

One of the biggest benefits freight brokerages see from capacity management solutions is the ability to negotiate with their carriers for better rates on loads. In today’s , carrier-ruled market , where capacity is tight and rates are high, that’s more important than ever.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

To reduce the risk of supply chain disruption , shippers need to know what it means for their operation going into the start of May and how to use the right services to find available capacity before the CVSA roadcheck storm arrives. Consolidate parcel and LTL freight to reduce wasted space and tap additional capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

When the OTVI shows a higher reading year-over-year, it’s an indication of less capacity in the full truckload market, which indicates higher freight rates. That’s the value, and in fact, shippers that can predict rates by using SONAR can reduce costs, find freight capacity , and increase customer service in these three ways.

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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. 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. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Tips for Avoiding Missed Pickups.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity? Below, Jason shares his insights and offers recommendations for what shippers can do to obtain capacity and plan for the coming months.

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Kuebix

APRIL 6, 2020

The post Keeping Supply Chains Moving During Covid-19 Requires Digital Collaboration and Access to Capacity appeared first on Kuebix. Lockdowns of communities, counties, and states are causing backups and […].

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 10, 2021

FreightWaves SONAR is releasing new indices – Capacity Trend Market Scores and Capacity Trend Market Direction – to help shippers, carriers and brokers prioritize specific routes daily. Capacity Trend Market Scores Capacity Trend Market Scores are divided into two perspectives – shipper/broker and carrier.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity. The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity. With luck, the shipper may find and contract with another carrier that has available space despite the driver shortage and scarce capacity. Scarce available trucking capacity leads to higher shipping costs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A risk to that outlook is the potential for the Asian energy crisis to disrupt manufacturing capacity The truckload peak season starts later than the other modes and the recent decline in demand (from a very high level) at the beginning of the fourth quarter is seasonally typical. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

Parade’s new feature helps brokerages find carrier capacity in every quote, even the ones they don’t use. The New Parade Feature in a Nutshell The new feature focuses on showing customers not only capacity within their current network, but also other potential capacity our system has identified. There’s no shame in it.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

Parade’s new feature helps brokerages find carrier capacity in every quote, even the ones they don’t use. The New Parade Feature in a Nutshell The new feature focuses on showing customers not only capacity within their current network, but also other potential capacity our system has identified. There’s no shame in it.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The reasons for a carrier to reject the load tender are: 1) lack of trucking capacity; and 2) the rate is too low. A change in reefer trailer capacity can also help explain why capacity, in general, has changed, as those reefer trailers are not available for other types of freight. As load volumes increase, capacity tightens.

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MercuryGate

JUNE 30, 2022

And the dynamics affecting volatility in trucking capacity won’t be disappearing any time soon - from congestion at the ports and tender rejections to shortages in equipment and drivers. The post How MercuryGate helps Customers Manage Trucking Capacity appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

In each of the blog posts we will include the title, the brief excerpt, and then the link of the top 5 blog posts in that category by the amount of views. . The competition is fierce in each category, as so far this year we have published over 150 blog posts! 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

A massive underutilization of capacity that lead him to start Onward! Described as the OpenTable of the box truck industry, Onward leverages a series of final mile TMS integrations to understand the real-time driving direction, capacity and performance of the big and bulky providers in their network.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

These rates will have natural implications for smaller shippers seeking to lower overall transportation and freight spend, and paired with a “blurred lines between peak shipping and shopping seasons,” shippers will experience increasing trouble when trying to procure full truckload capacity. Download eBook. Fortunately, a solution exists.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

This means we help the team answer questions about global production footprint design, such as “where should we build our breweries,” “where should we invest in capacity,” “how much capacity should we build on which location,” “what kind of equipment should we invest in” and “when should we invest.”. a non-alcoholic beer).

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Shifts in freight volumes tend to cause changes in capacity, applying upward or downward pressure to carrier rates. An increase in freight volumes on a particular length of haul could tighten capacity for that lane, increasing carrier rates, whereas a decline in freight volumes could loosen capacity, causing carrier rates to fall.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

High demand and low capacity have made it a veritable “carrier’s market” allowing carriers to pick and choose the loads they wish to take. Historically speaking, the LTL market was seen as a way to mitigate the potential fallout from tight capacity in the truckload market. The LTL market, in particular, is becoming overwhelmed.

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Freightos

MAY 8, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Diversions and disruptions leading to tight capacity on the overall network level help explain the elevated rates observed even on non-Suez Canal lanes.

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Carter Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

Blog Topics. Capacity Issue Affecting Transportation in Supply Chain Management. Logistics capacity shortage has been a global phenomenon for years, and it is affecting everyone in the supply chain including retailers, distributors, suppliers, and manufacturers. What is Causing the Transportation Capacity Shortage?

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MercuryGate

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The post Securing Truckload Capacity with Rating API appeared first on MercuryGate International. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace.

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Transporeon

JANUARY 25, 2019

Carrier capacity fluctuations: What’s being done to help shippers? Imagine you could see which carriers have empty capacity close by on your day of loading. Shippers will have to wait at least until next year for this new, highly effective method of tackling the carrier capacity crisis.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Listen to this case study: As mentioned in the video, here are some links to the blogs that cover this topic: Warehouse Automation and Robotics with Mal Walker. and many more… Please click on the Blog tab to see more. Warehouse Automation & Robotics Part 2 with Mal Walker. Spotlight On: Additional Storage Media.

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MercuryGate

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The post Digital Freight Matching + TMS = Automation Power to Secure Capacity and Reduce Total Costs appeared first on MercuryGate International. The freight transportation and logistics market continues to undergo annual disruptions. Many of these changes […].

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 28, 2023

Bringing Ups to The Down Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 28, 2023 BlueGrace Vice President of Carrier Sales, Raddy Velkov, talks about the importance of relationships and carrier management in a down market.

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