Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

For LTL shippers and 3PLs, missed pickups can become an issue when a capacity crunch is on. How Freight Tech Can Help. 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. Give Carriers Extra Lead Time.

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Shipchain

MAY 3, 2019

The trucking industry moves more than 70% of America’s freight, and gross freight revenues from trucking exceeded $726.4 Today, shippers are demanding more availability, time and capacity, and truckers are struggling to meet these demands. billion in 2015, reports TechCrunch. Blockchain automates that process.

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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 Rising Cost Of Freight.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. And freight transportation is increasingly done “on the fly.” It can do so daily – which is a highly critical consideration to the majority of shippers (87%).”

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. We hope you enjoy!

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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.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 13, 2022

The benefits of these systems are managing transportation costs and navigating capacity crunches. What’s in this article: What are the benefits of using a TMS for LTL shippers of all sizes? How can a TMS help streamline operations for small to mid-size LTL shippers? The next step up is mid-sized shippers.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 21, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode we welcome Hannah Testani, Chief Operating Officer of Intelligent Audit , a global logistics and freight audit company. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” We hope you enjoy! Download eBook.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The biggest risk to that intermodal volume outlook is that shippers could get even more fed up with intermodal service levels and move more freight on the highway to get imported consumer goods to stores in time for holiday shopping. In this report, we discuss our outlook for the fall peak season for rail intermodal (p.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

For 2021, expect the Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight market to remain volatile due to the impact of COVID-19. Many LTL industry trends, such as capacity constraints , rising rates, and changing consumer buying patterns, will continue through 2021. Four LTL Industry Trends Shippers Should Prepare For in 2021.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 2, 2021

The benefits of these systems are managing transportation costs and navigating capacity crunches. Small shippers tend to range from 5 to 25 shipments a day. The next step up is mid-sized shippers. Typically, midsized shippers consist of a number of smaller shipping operations across smaller businesses and locations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

When leading a freight sales team, it is critical to recognize the importance of a sales representatives’ time management and where their attention is directed in order to get the best return on their efforts. Many freight sales professionals will tell you they landed a customer because they “called them at the right time”.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” Roger is on the front lines of learning the challenges of shippers & the industry at large, discussing solutions that shippers need to remain competitive. We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” We hope you enjoy!

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Volume increases in shipping can drive up rates and create challenging conditions in freight capacity. Under normal conditions, the strain on CPG shippers occurs tidally. Even if a carrier does not transport agricultural goods, the influx of produce to shipping can affect operations, capacity and costs.

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Shipchain

AUGUST 24, 2018

In the age of global transaction processing, blockchain is the undisputed leader in traceability and visibility, and as per FleetOwner magazine , shippers need to think about how blockchain and trucking can interact to move product faster, reduce costs, and create other huge benefits. Problems With Traditional Trucking Practices.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

For shippers, 2020 was like riding a roller coaster with no way to get off. In the first half of the year, panic buying drove supply and demand imbalance across the supply chain and caused truckload capacity to tighten. The e-commerce surge tightened truckload, LTL , and small parcel capacity, delaying deliveries, and driving up rates.

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Transporeon

MAY 8, 2018

The transportation capacity and truck driver shortage issues are affecting the bottom line of many businesses. Other businesses are citing higher shipping costs, driver shortages and decreased capacity as hitting their profitability as well, forcing them to increase prices to recover margins.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. We hope you enjoy! Download eBook.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Many freight brokers know the common phrase: April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? This time of year, carrier representatives prepare for the produce season, which typically runs in the United States from April to June. While a large amount of our produce comes from overseas, this is the time of year when the U.S.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 16, 2021

Shippers will need to take Roadcheck week into account when planning their freight movement. While Roadcheck week is an important safety measure to ensure unfit vehicles and drivers aren’t in operation (and a risk to the public) it does pose a serious issue in terms of how it affects the available capacity and market spot rates.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

However, inconsistencies in service levels, including the use of inaccurate data, an economy that hinges on the state of foreign markets (think China), and changes to regulations and labor requirements are continuing to impact the capacity of the shipping industry. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While the industry moves toward more cohesive programs to track performance, including profitability per load, the need to boost benchmarking through freight KPIs is absolute. Tasks such as annual freight rate discussions and contract bids are more productive and accurate.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

Between hard to predict consumer behavior and the erratic flow of goods, outlooks on capacity continue to vary and become more heavily influenced by urgency. . COVID-19, which required government response worldwide, presented many barriers to the existing standards of freight. Impacts Of COVID-19. The Amazon Effect” and E-Commerce.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2018

Instead of throwing in the towel, shippers can leverage full truckload shipping to ship LTL shipments in the back of a full-size van or trailer. Unfortunately, the surrounding LTL shipping has resulted in an unusual problem; shippers are turning to LTL-exclusive shipments, which can significantly drive up freight spend.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. To successfully mitigate the potential setbacks from shipping capacity crunch, your organization understand more about its current and projected driving forces.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chains have fractured under the weight of recent maritime import demand, forcing shippers like Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) to find pricier alternatives in order to not miss their window of opportunity. The Ocean TEU Index measures booking requests for capacity, much like the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) does for domestic trucking.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2018

Cerasis is excited to announce & welcome listeners to the launch of the “The Freight Project Podcast!” You’ll hear from experts here at Cerasis but also experts in the fields of transportation technology, warehouse management, yard management, supply chain technology, carriers, shippers, and more!

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

However, the applications of real-time freight data remain disparate and lack value. Let’s give you the top 10 warehouse KPIs to track that will inevitably impact freight management. Since on-time delivery accounts for both inbound and outbound freight , it has a natural effect on the full supply chain. On-time deliveries.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The capacity crunch and extreme growth e-commerce are key drivers of LTL’s shipping development. If there are fewer trucks available for FTL, the extra freight will be consolidated to LTL loads when possible. According to sources, LTL is expected to reach $40 billion in value at the end of 2018. Better service.

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Shipchain

JANUARY 29, 2019

Essentially, blockchain makes it easier to work together by giving truckers, carriers and brokers peace of mind. Essentially, blockchain makes it easier to work together by giving truckers, carriers and brokers peace of mind. Blockchain restores control for drivers with their carriers, brokers, and shippers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2020

These companies are bracing for the massive capacity crunch, which could affect up to 7 million packages per day, between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The real question is whether or not logistics companies will have the necessary capacity to deliver all of these orders. All Hands on Deck at Amazon. population.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2023

So we built another fulfillment network and partnered with carriers to move products from [fulfillment centers] to customers’ homes. After all, when trucking carriers are rejecting just 3% of the shipments that shippers tender them, there are fewer fires to put out, and less pressing need for new digital capabilities.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The capacity crunch and extreme growth e-commerce are key drivers of LTL’s shipping trends. If there are fewer trucks available for FTL, the extra freight will be consolidated to LTL loads when possible. According to sources, LTL is expected to reach $40 billion in value at the end of 2018. Better service.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

It’s no secret that freight capacity is tight in 2018. A shortage of drivers is still making the largest impact on capacity. As you navigate this challenging market, however, you may be wondering what factors led us to where we are today. The driver shortage. The ELD mandate. The growth of online commerce.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

It’s no secret that freight capacity is tight in 2018. A shortage of drivers is still making the largest impact on capacity. As you navigate this challenging market, however, you may be wondering what factors led us to where we are today. The driver shortage. The ELD mandate. The growth of online commerce.

Capacity 48

Capacity Freight Construction Survey 48

CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

It’s no secret that freight capacity is tight in 2018. A shortage of drivers is still making the largest impact on capacity. As you navigate this challenging market, however, you may be wondering what factors led us to where we are today. The driver shortage. The ELD mandate. The growth of online commerce.

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Capacity Freight Construction Survey 48

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 are now on the 4th of our 5 main blog categories we will feature as we wind down the year. A Look To 2018 and Beyond.

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