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In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Tom Nightingale discusses the transportation industry and the advantages of being a 3PL.
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Tom Nightingale discusses the transportation industry and the advantages of being a 3PL.
It’s a mixed bag for truckers. Truckload spot rates continue to bounce along the bottom, while contract business is struggling to hold its own. And while Yellow’s bankruptcy boosted the LTL market for a time, last year’s freight recession continues to linger. Are there any green shoots out there?
It’s a mixed bag for truckers. Truckload spot rates continue to bounce along the bottom, while contract business is struggling to hold its own. And while Yellow’s bankruptcy boosted the LTL market for a time, last year’s freight recession continues to linger. Are there any green shoots out there?
Inflation and high interest rates have affected the transportation sector particularly badly. Will that continue? What can businesses do to lessen the pain? And: Research shows low AI use in logistics; the progress of digitalization in transportation.
Inflation and high interest rates have affected the transportation sector particularly badly. Will that continue? What can businesses do to lessen the pain? And: Research shows low AI use in logistics; the progress of digitalization in transportation.
Understanding the cyclical nature of the market, and where we currently are within that market, helps Shippers to make better predictions for the current quarter and into the new year.
Understanding the cyclical nature of the market, and where we currently are within that market, helps Shippers to make better predictions for the current quarter and into the new year.
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Geoff Muessig discusses the less-than-truckload market, choosing a carrier partner, and his company’s sustainability initiatives.
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Geoff Muessig discusses the less-than-truckload market, choosing a carrier partner, and his company’s sustainability initiatives.
By any measure, 2023 has been a difficult year for the trucking industry. Just how bad are market conditions, and when will trucking see a return to better times? Soleymani offers insights about the freight recession’s causes and how long it may last. Also: Cargo theft is on the rise; workers are being required to return to offices.
By any measure, 2023 has been a difficult year for the trucking industry. Just how bad are market conditions, and when will trucking see a return to better times? Soleymani offers insights about the freight recession’s causes and how long it may last. Also: Cargo theft is on the rise; workers are being required to return to offices.Just within the past two weeks, our nation has been rocked by two weather-related catastrophes. We talk about these disasters and how the logistics industry is coordinating relief efforts. Also: Drought in Panama limits canal shipping; wireless charging tech for material handling.
Artificial intelligence hold the promise of making life better in a number of ways. But how can AI be applied to the logistics industry? Our guest has some ideas. Plus: The logistics behind Mothers' Day; the top business challenges for the rest of 2023.
Artificial intelligence hold the promise of making life better in a number of ways. But how can AI be applied to the logistics industry? Our guest has some ideas. Plus: The logistics behind Mothers' Day; the top business challenges for the rest of 2023.