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Future-Proofing Transportation Spend in Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. The need to blend operational efficiency with sustainability and fiscal prudence has organizations exploring innovative ways to help ‘future-proof’ transportation spending challenges.

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Transportation Cost and Capacity Trends

Now, That's Logistics

As shippers either figuratively or literally flipped the calendar page over to 2022, the hope was that at least some of the capacity crunches, driver shortages, labor issues and freight rate increases that took hold in 2021 would begin to heal themselves and create a more balanced transportation marketplace. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen.

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US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum

Blue Grace Logistics

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 7, 2023 ‘While Mexico Has Surpassed China as the United States’ No. While Mexico has surpassed China as the United States’ No.

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Navigating Trends and Projections in Logistics for 2024

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Image source: Flickr | Navigating Trends and Projections in Logistics for 2024 The logistics industry is always changing due to fluctuations in the market, technology advancements, and the never-ending quest for efficiency.

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2020 Trends in Freight Transportation, and the COVID-19 Impact

Logistics Bureau

Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. Postponing maintenance (a worrying trend in terms of aviation safety). The Freight Rate Roller Coaster.

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Understanding spot rate trends is like having a crystal ball

FreightWaves SONAR

Today’s transportation industry leaders are aware of the importance of staying up to date on market movements. The best way for people to gain the level of insight they crave is through high-frequency data, particularly insights into spot rate trends. Why should I track spot rates? Click here to schedule a demo.

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Embracing the Chill: How the Consumer Shift from Fresh to Frozen Effects Cold Chain Transportation

Blue Grace Logistics

Supply chain professionals in the cold chain space have observed the steady rise of this trend and are ready to heed the call. According to the Food Industry Association, 15 percent of consumers are buying more frozen meat and seafood products, and 21 percent are buying less fresh meat and seafood products.