Logistics Management

JULY 17, 2020

The June edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index, which was issued this week by DAT Freight & Analytics, picked up where May left off, as spot market rates and volumes, for the equipment types tracked by the firm, showing a return to typical seasonal trends, due to signs of improving economic demand.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 7, 2023

Most firms are still paying too much to contracted carriers and underutilizing much cheaper spot rates on many lanes. The reason they’re doing this is that they lack granular market data on contract and spot rates and prevailing service levels. National average spread between spot and contract linehaul rates in USD per mile.

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

Here are five trends that all shippers should be keeping an eye on as they plan their ocean freight movement in 2021: The container shortage is still in full force, but it may be easing somewhat. describes a balanced market, below 0.5 It’s a seller’s market out there right now. for standard 20-foot containers and 0.38

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Soft pricing, lower demand, and economic uncertainties are creating a complex landscape, and the shipping industry is gearing up to face these issues head-on. It’s like the industry is in a tough spot, and the reasons include having too much stuff in storage and people not spending as much money.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

more road transport capacity was available in October on the European spot market. The rising price trend that started in June and July with a short interruption in August, continued in October. The automotive industry continues its recovery, as shown by the rising prices on the spot market (+4.7%

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3PL Links

APRIL 29, 2024

Image source: Rawpixel | The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 Managing the market’s intricacies will call for a proactive approach that goes beyond simply responding to demands as the halfway point of 2024 draws near. Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 1.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Andrew earned a Bachelor’s degree in both Economics and Entrepreneurship from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. SaaS product, SONAR, is the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector.

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Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home August 29, 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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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More Resources Home November 7, 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. Indeed, Asia – N.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Typical contracts also include a Minimum Quantity Commitment (MQC) from each of the parties where one party commits to the other that a certain MQC number written on the contract will be honored regardless of the market situation. How these trends would affect the current state of the market is unknown.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In fact there are three trends we see that are important in 2023”. Rates, Fees & Capacity Trends. In October, the Wall Street Journal reported that the trucking spot market business on the West Coast had fallen to its lowest level since May 2020 and that demand in the Southeast was also waning. The Crystal Ball.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains | Image source: Flickr Understanding logistics trends is essential for business, and trend research may help organizations of all sizes predict changes, spot areas for innovation, and remain relevant in a market that is becoming more and more competitive.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2023

More Resources Home October 4, 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. America weekly prices were level at $1.67/kg.

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Coyote

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Find out current spot market trends, contract rate activity, and how an economic recession could impact the truckload market in the latest Coyote Curve update.

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Slow US economic growth has not dampened the forecasts for truckload pricing in the coming year. Both a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL) and a spot market load board operator have argued that the prices will experience a turnaround in 2020. A Market Rebound Is Predicted. Spot rates. Contract rates.

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Carter Logistics

MARCH 10, 2021

This current increase in employment should lead to a 6% US economic growth rate in 2021 and a 4% US economic growth rate in 2022, representing good growth in the US. covers 70 to 80 percent of the trucking market, and the “Spot” trucking market covers 20-25% of the trucking market.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

More Resources Home September 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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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2023

Ocean freight maven Lars Jensen of Vespucci Maritime encouraged attendees not to fear: He sees the last years as remarkable, but also views the current ocean environment as quite normal in that recognizable ocean freight market dynamics are back to determining the market’s trends. So, here are some of the highlights.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2022

For the first time, this edition offers a separate analysis of the evolution of spot and contract rates. The European spot road freight rate index also reached a record high of 134 points, up 11.8 France/Spain : This corridor has seen very significant increases in spot rates. points quarter-on-quarter and 13.1

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

The rest of the year could be characterized by relatively low rates and volatility Like it or not, freight market volatility is here to stay. transportation sector was experiencing an increasing amount of disruption in the form of natural disasters, macro-economic shifts, and increasing geopolitical challenges impacting supply chains.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The road freight transportation market emerged from the pandemic with strength, but things have not been “business as usual” ever since. Economic outlook on Europe. The largest threat comes from adverse developments on the gas market and the risk of shortages, especially in the winter of 2023-24,” the EC states. “The

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2020

Craig Fuller is CEO and Founder of FreightWaves, the only freight-focused organization that delivers a complete and comprehensive view of the freight and logistics market. FreightWaves’ news, content, market data, insights, analytics, innovative engagement, and risk management tools are unprecedented and unmatched in the industry.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home December 28, 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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Freightos

AUGUST 23, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home August 23, 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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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

As we begin 2019, what are the key lessons learned from last year, and what trends and factors should shippers keep an eye on to make sure they’re able to respond effectively to whatever happens in the transportation market in the weeks and months ahead? Economic factors impacting 2019 transportation. The labor market.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 5, 2023

It’s hard to find good data that provides a view into the next few months of consumer behavior and economic activity. Are the past few weeks of sales data an anomaly or part of a larger trend also experienced by competitors and other segments in the economy? But look at the first quarter of 2022, particularly the month of March.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2023

Inventory management technology and process automation has transformed supply chain operations, but recent economic uncertainties have illustrated that these practices aren’t enough to combat logistical challenges. Non-core back-office functions, like accounting systems, have typically been overlooked in their ability to boost efficiencies.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 22, 2023

The global market for polymers has been slow for some time, due to economic uncertainties, the Russia-Ukraine war, rising interest rates, and inflation being observed in every part of the world. We are seeing a different story in the past couple of months, with China’s elevated export market being a fact.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

2020 threw at us a potent concoction of virulent market conditions including a pandemic, skyrocketing freight rates, reduced availability of space and equipment on container ships, unprecedented demand and port congestions along with the usual documentation and visibility issues that we have been facing for years. Take the survey.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 17, 2021

During last week’s Market Insights Live! webinar, we provided an in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends in the North American freight market. This included our forecast of future market conditions, explanations of how the latest market changes impact supply chains, and answers to your most pressing questions.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 28, 2023

Data analysis: Software’s powerful algorithms and complex calculations make it easy to analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and correlations. Instead of relying on guesswork to determine the right inventory levels, data-centric solutions analyze variables including lead times and sales trends.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In the current landscape, numerous inefficiencies mar the transportation market. Idle assets, empty runs, static capacity, unwarranted waiting times, and isolated operations cast a substantial shadow on economic prosperity. However, it’s not all bad news and there are an array of solutions available to help reverse this trend.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The economic and operational effects of COVID-19 on the trucking industry have been challenging and devastating. Some fleets dedicated to hauling equipment for events have noted that economic hardship. DAT Solutions has noted that urgent retail orders continue to drive up spot rates for reefer and van equipment.

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

More Resources Home January 10, 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.

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FLS Transport

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The start-ups and new technology that dominate the media attention focus almost solely on spot-market applications. The logistics industry has funneled billions in venture capital into digitizing spot market and short-term freight solutions. Innovation needed on contract freight. And that’s a HUGE miss. Shippers beware.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Coming off the worst year for air cargo demand since the International Air Transport Association (IATA) began tracking such trends in 1990, the commercial air freight industry is slowing beginning to emerge from the debacle that was 2020 and find its way in the “new normal” operating environment. in 2020 compared to 2019. Preparing Ahead.

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