The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

With a real-time connected network of 12 million drivers, OneRail matches the right vehicle for the right delivery so brands lower expenses and increase capacity to rapidly scale their businesses. This people-plus-platform approach features a 24/7 USA-based exceptions team who maintain a 98% on-time delivery rate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2025

Capacity shortages, service unreliability, and inventory congestion threatened to disrupt VWs production flow and delivery commitments to U.S. Storage yards reached full capacity with finished vehicles waiting to be moved. and Canadian dealerships. In response, the company turned to Maersk Mexico to co-develop an alternative.

Inventory Reduction 105

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Optimization Modeling Supply Chains 105

Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Two reasons for the bullish outlook – dwindling capacity and tariffs (be it threat or real), simple supply and demand. INCHING CLOSER TO BALANCE On the capacity side, the spread between contract and spot rates, which was near $0.80 Where does shrinking capacity first show up? In the tender rejection rates.

Freight 118

Freight Purchasing Skills Capacity Production 118

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Network Analytics: Shippers gain granular visibility into capacity, helping them optimize sourcing and manage their transportation network more efficiently. RateView Analytics: DAT helps manage transportation costs with accurate market data, allowing shippers to set realistic budgets and adjust rates during volatile conditions.

Optimal Sourcing 322

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Sourcing Strategies Freight 322

Food Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Transportation capacity management is not just a tool for efficiency but a strategic asset for strengthening carrier-shipper relationships. By leveraging TMS, shippers can build trust, enhance collaboration and achieve cost efficiencies.

Capacity 104

Capacity Transportation Collaboration Tools 104

The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

From an industrial engineering standpoint, takt time is an expression of how much capacity you need. The whole goal of an ideal “Just-in-Time” system is that we have only the capacity required to meet the demand. If the system is even able to run faster than the takt time, we have excess capacity. Why Takt Time?

Capacity 360

Capacity Tools Examples Presentation 360

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

Flatbed Messenger eliminates empty miles by matching Home Depot’s dedicated capacity to Loadsmart shippers who need flatbed services. Enterprise brands looking to reduce empty miles from their dedicated/private flatbed capacity can reach out directly to flatbedmessenger@loadsmart.com for more information.

Price Reduction 369

Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 369

MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Two contracts for a total of 24 new container ships were signed by the German shipping company, Hapag-Lloyd, the fifth-largest container line in the world by capacity. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group will construct 12 of these new structures, each with a 16,800-TEU capacity. billion to 4.2 billion euros ($4.6 billion to $5.0

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Chris’ passion for understanding US Truckload Freight Market dynamics and predicting the direction of spot and contract rates stems from his work at Coyote over this period where long-term contract commitments were often made based on an expected long-term cost of capacity in the spot market. We always overdo it.

Price Reduction 367

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 367

Trux

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Hauling efficiency is key to maximizing profits. Every minute a truck is moving material instead of sitting idle increases your productivity. But when faced with rising demand, adding more trucks isn't always the best solution—it drives up costs, requires more drivers, and complicates management. The better solution?

Trucking 52

Trucking Capacity How To Material Savings 52

MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Moller-Maersk, the worlds second-largest ocean container carrier, has finalized agreements with three shipyards to build 20 new dual-fuel container vessels with a total capacity of 300,000 TEUs. Once phased in, they will replace existing capacity in our fleet, added Cristescu. TEU while focusing on sustainability.

Ordering 105

Ordering Capacity Maintainability Scenario Planning 105

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Emerge’s award-winning marketplace provides access to direct capacity and live market conditions helping shippers and carriers make the strongest, most beneficial decisions when procuring domestic freight. The freight transportation market is tight, however, the procurement process used by many shippers contributes to their capacity issues.

Procurement 370

Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Events 370

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Flatbed Messenger eliminates empty miles by matching Home Depot’s dedicated capacity to Loadsmart shippers who need flatbed services. Enterprise brands looking to reduce empty miles from their dedicated/private flatbed capacity can reach out directly to flatbedmessenger@loadsmart.com for more information.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 368

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Freight Price Reduction 368

Shipsta

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

With spot rates below the long-term prices, declining port congestion and surplus cargo capacity, shippers are sitting in the driver’s seat position this tender season. But going to market without locked capacity for the sake of getting lower prices is a risk not all shippers are willing to take.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

Highway provides brokers with comprehensive data on carrier equipment to supercharge their capacity sourcing and vetting efforts. Highway provides brokers with comprehensive data on carrier equipment to supercharge capacity sourcing and vetting efforts.

Sourcing Strategies 397

Sourcing Strategies Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 397

MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In addition to its large warships, the Chinese Navy has a significant capacity with smaller vessels and support ships. China’s Growing Port and Shipyard Capacity Chinese ports continue to increase their influence on global trade, as evidenced by their performance in the first three quarters of 2024.

Maritime 105

Maritime Modeling Software Sourcing Strategies Capacity 105

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 22, 2022

With the continuing rise in eCommerce sales, parcel shipping cost and capacity constraints have become big headaches for online sellers. Skyrocketing rates and volume caps may have you seeking alternatives to FedEx, UPS, and USPS – sometimes referred to as the “Big Three” in fulfillment circles.

Cost Reduction 295

Cost Reduction Strategy eCommerce Capacity 295

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Some areas in Florida have shelter-in-place orders, likely limiting available trucking capacity and shipper operations throughout the end of the week. Since more out-of-state carriers are providing services and taking routes outside of their standard area, that takes capacity out of the market and can drive up prices, according to Williford.

Supply Chains 118

Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing 3PL Freight 118

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 3, 2021

Nick’s operational focus and capacity to find a path forward, no matter the challenge, make his skills indispensable when working on a project, problem, or idea. Capacity management tools like Freight Friend. In the podcast, Nick shares the technologies that 3PLs and brokers need to use to be competitive today. Automated tracking.

Freight 338

Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Buyer Training Tools 338

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market.

Supply Chain Design Software 369

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Freight 369

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 8, 2022

The world’s largest shippers and capacity providers use the Emerge Freight Procurement Platform daily, showing immediate ROI for procurement and saving valuable time in the process. Applications that may be integrated into a TMS include apps for visibility, dynamic pricing, capacity management, carrier licensing/insurance, etc.

Modeling Software 397

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Freight 397

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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 356

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ECW

APRIL 3, 2025

If drayage and warehousing teams are aligned on schedules, volumes, and receiving capacity, they can plan for efficient handoffs. Your drayage partner has visibility into warehouse capacity and congestion , so trucks arent dispatched into logjams. When a truck is forced to wait at the warehouse gate, detention charges follow.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

His primary goal has been leveraging Coyote’s proprietary technology, people, and capacity to solve pressing customer challenges. Coyote provides multi-modal solutions, including full truckload, less than truckload (LTL), intermodal and other capacity or asset solutions, to more than 15,000 shippers around the world.

Outsourcing 282

Outsourcing 3PL Trends Supply Chain Software 282

Freightos

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Recent research across 50+ procurement professionals found them most concerned with the impact of external factors on operations, with rising costs ( 55% ), geopolitical disruptions ( 45% ) and capacity constraints ( 38% ) at the top concerns. Why Rate Refresh?

Optimal Sourcing 114

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 114

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The platform boasts a network of over 15,000 vetted drivers who own and operate their own vehicles, utilizing their time and excess cargo capacity to earn extra income. FRAYT has a network of over 15,000 vetted drivers who own and operate their own vehicles, utilizing their time and excess cargo capacity to earn extra income.

Negotiating Skills 435

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Buyer Training 435

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 10, 2021

When capacity is low and demand high, carriers raise prices per market trends. All fulfillment operations use parcel carriers , making it hard to maintain strict control over shipping costs for eCommerce.

eCommerce 266

eCommerce Maintainability Trends Meeting 266

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Matt and his partner, Derek Loftus started popcapacity in 2021 with the goal of delivering frictionless 3PL warehousing and fulfillment capacity by leveraging marketplace style technology and AI. About p opcapacity. Popcapacity leverages technology to simplify the process of sourcing warehouse space.

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Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software 370

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 26, 2023

Bear Down Logistics utilizes its company-owned assets for drayage and delivery services throughout the State of Florida, while its brokerage division serves all states and excess capacity needs for its customers. Their brokerage division serves all states and their excess capacity needs for their customers.

Freight 370

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Over 1,300 shippers place their trust in DAT iQ’s rate and capacity analytics solutions, which empower confident decision-making and transportation planning and management. DAT.com provides real-time information on trucking rates, capacity, and market trends, allowing users to make informed decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 397

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 397

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Under that banner, the company provides capacity solutions to a wide customer base throughout North America. USA Truck provides comprehensive capacity solutions to a broad and diverse customer base throughout North America.

Operations 370

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Highway provides brokers with comprehensive data on carrier equipment to supercharge their capacity sourcing and vetting efforts. Highway provides brokers with comprehensive data on carrier equipment to supercharge capacity sourcing and vetting efforts.

Sourcing Strategies 367

Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Freight 367

Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Volumes were still elevated (certainly not like we saw in 2021) and capacity was inline. Many have commented that market balance will be driven more by carrier attrition versus an event that spurs freight volumes. 2022 was a pretty good year from an industry standpoint.

Freight 118

Freight Supply Chain Software Outbound Events 118

TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

Bipartisan Infrastructure Laws Impact The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is driving improvements in freight infrastructure, including: Expansion of port capacity to accommodate increasing container traffic. Labor and Capacity Shifts As more freight moves through regional networks, driver demand shifts accordingly.

Optimal Sourcing 67

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Cost Reduction Price Reduction 67

ECW

MARCH 19, 2025

Ensure every outbound truck is loaded to maximize capacity to cut costs and lower emissions. East Coast Warehouse specializes in temperature-controlled cross-docking, ensuring that cold-chain products stay within their required temp range without unnecessary storage delays. Optimized Truck Utilization Empty space in a truck is wasted money.

Inventory Reduction 195

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