Trinity Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

It’s not a secret that capacity remains tight and freight rates stay high. Yet, produce shippers that take the time to think about the situation and what they can do to push through will have a better chance at finding capacity and keeping costs manageable. Even before produce season began, freight rates were trending upward.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

In fact, those events seem likely to produce some headwinds for air freight shippers in 2018 in locating available air capacity, especially during peak seasons. As in most industries, big data obtained in real time, from real events, combined with flexible management, is helping air carriers take a more […].

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Camelot 3PL Software

JANUARY 16, 2022

As we chug along into the first quarter of 2022, the trends we observed last year continue to play out. The impacts of these trends can be significant. In addition to quicker order processing times and more efficient picking processes, 3PL warehouses are now required to have more connected systems to manage orders and data.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

These seasonal trends can significantly impact freight rates. Global Economic Trends Impacting Freight Shipping Freight shipping rates are closely tied to global economic trends. These events can unpredictably alter demand, impacting the stability of truck freight rates.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With sky high rates, space and equipment issues and other unexpected events, we are about to close out 2021 which will go down in the history of shipping as one of the most chaotic, challenging, and troubling years ever. consumers and the other is the limited capacity to match it. In capacity terms, that translates to another 4.17

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

It can be a direct reflection of current market trends, as many publicly traded companies operate within the global supply chain. LLMs fueling data-driven decision-making LLMs have stormed the tech landscape in recent years, and their applications in supply chain management are nothing short of transformative. The answer lies in data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. 2021 was the trough with in-person events severely limited. Some provide what I consider to be the best content.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Machine learning analyses trends, recognizes anomalies and offers insights.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Machine learning analyses trends, recognizes anomalies and offers insights. Supply chain issues.

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Freightos

APRIL 9, 2024

More Resources Home April 9, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 13% to $3.66/kg

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home July 26, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. But, the same data can have a drastic impact on transportations planners and agencies around the globe. Today’s Status: Unfortunately, the capacity of 3D printers remains in infancy, capable of only producing simplified parts out of liquid polymers.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? That all changed with the summer of 2017. There are No Crystal Balls.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

However, even as retailers scramble to meet e-commerce consumer demands, and providers lean into the latest trends to get those packages to front doors, there is plenty going on behind the scenes. OneRail showcased its final-mile solution during a Monday demo session at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event. It can’t be manual.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

SONAR data show that the freight market for inbound Detroit loads is highly volatile based on auto production trends – inbound Detroit loads should be less expensive when OEMs are sourcing a lot of components as assembly volumes ramp up. The post Freight Market Data To Assist in Negotiations With Carriers appeared first on SONAR.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

FreightWaves scientific rates are predicting a return to a slow downward trend after the impacts of the past month’s winter storms recede. The winter weather events of early 2021 have aided in keeping spot rates elevated through what is normally a slow season for trucking. Trucking rates have been on a roller coaster since 2016.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity. A wide range of events could prevent your supply chain from operating normally, but not all events have an equal impact. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

With demand for drivers often exceeding availability, shippers find themselves forced to pay more to secure capacity and drivers across many industries. Leveraging a 3PL’s relationships, people, processes and technology helps businesses balance supply and demand volatility and secure reliable and consistent capacity.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2017

For those who keep a close eye on freight market trends and have lived through past capacity shortages, the signals arrived early this year that the freight market would quickly tighten, and that rates would soon spike. Devastating hurricanes in Houston and Florida, and the ongoing recovery efforts that will tie up capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

These major weather events affect transportation markets in the days leading up to the event and following the events in different ways. Major weather events hamper transportation markets from both the demand and supply sides of the market. The demand side of the market is an easier impact to understand.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. When an event occurs, the most important thing is to be able to bounce back.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In fact, the lack of any meaningful evolution predates events such as the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, and even the pandemic. Yet, these events have only highlighted the importance of seamless transportation to continue delivering goods globally. So why is it being neglected? So why is it being neglected?

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

Truckload pricing software is key to a broker’s ability to buy freight and sell capacity profitably in the daily spot environment. Meanwhile, the added data visibility allows brokers to forecast future contracted freight and plan accordingly. Here are a few beneficial types of data you can collect by using a truckload pricing tool.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

Truckload pricing software is key to a broker’s ability to buy freight and sell capacity profitably in the daily spot environment. Meanwhile, the added data visibility allows brokers to forecast future contracted freight and plan accordingly. Here are a few beneficial types of data you can collect by using a truckload pricing tool.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

Truckload pricing software is key to a broker’s ability to buy freight and sell capacity profitably in the daily spot environment. Meanwhile, the added data visibility allows brokers to forecast future contracted freight and plan accordingly. Here are a few beneficial types of data you can collect by using a truckload pricing tool.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

When looking at the market, technology is at the forefront of the major trends. Today, it’s all about the data. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive. Blockchain monitors have access to the temperature data and whether that changes between modes.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. Top causes of capacity constraints include: . Capacity constraints within truckload and parcel have led to spillover within the LTL market.?

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3PL Links

MAY 9, 2024

Smart warehousing is a sophisticated inventory management approach that maximizes the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods and materials within the company by utilizing data analytics and state-of-the-art technologies. It makes it possible to optimize storage capacity, making better use of the available physical resources.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

And part of that includes recognizing when existing contracts fall short and when to re-enter mini-bids, significantly as capacity tightens, says the Loadstar. Companies that can accurately predict market volatility trends, using indices with reefer data analytics , can ensure that they remain prepared in the event of replenishment issues.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If leveraged effectively, game-changing trends such as digitalization, e-commerce and the Belt and Road Initiative to increase infrastructure between China and the EU—the exact impact of which is yet to be fully understood—have the potential to add wind to the sails of global seaborne trade,” concludes Youssef. Pricing platforms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

When looking at the market, technology is at the forefront of the major trends. Today, it’s all about the data. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive. Blockchain monitors have access to the temperature data and whether that changes between modes.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 30, 2021

This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. In the coming days, we expect demand metrics and spot rates to hit fresh highs and we also expect a spike in tender rejection rates as capacity tightens.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

Slightly rosier than most recent supply chain-related news reports, this one points to fewer COVID-related factory closures, energy shortages and port capacity limits in Asia as a primary driver of the optimism. “In Speak with carrier reps to secure capacity and discuss your seasonal volume. “The In the U.S., Historic and Challenging.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

Advancements in tender data science and paid market data now power SONAR SCI (Supply Chain Intelligence) Lane Acuity Plus. SONAR Lane Acuity Plus provides lane-level insight into market stability and rate benchmarking , helping participants identify freight rate and capacity risk on a lane. . WHAT IS LANE ACUITY PLUS?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Whether it’s a pandemic, severe weather events, trade disputes and tariffs, economic upheaval, or even unexpected surges in customer demands, you can’t prepare for every eventuality. Utilize a TMS That provides real-time data to remain agile. Many companies rely on data that may lag several days.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 7, 2023

The reason they’re doing this is that they lack granular market data on contract and spot rates and prevailing service levels. Let’s look at some data. Unforeseen externalities like weather events, infrastructure issues or congestion in other modes can suddenly emerge to have an impact on rates and service.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 2, 2021

This year’s produce season is felt after a series of events impacting transportation. What’s more, is that these are likely not the last of the events to disrupt transportation. Lastly, we know this trend will continue, with 7 out of 10 consumers saying they will “stay online” with their grocery purchases, all this based on IRI data.

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