Gary Frantz

Gary Frantz is a veteran communications executive with more than 30 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industries. He's served as communications director and strategic media relations counselor for companies including XPO Logistics, Con-way, Menlo Logistics, GT Nexus, Circle International Group, and Consolidated Freightways. Gary is currently principal of GNF Communications LLC, a consultancy providing freelance writing, editorial and media strategy services. He's a proud graduate of the Journalism program at California State University?Chico.

TRANSPORTATION

Parcel express: What will the “new normal” look like?

From skyrocketing demand for same-day delivery to enhanced safety protocols, Covid-19 has seriously upended parcel carriers’ operations. Now, carriers and their customers are trying to figure out how much of the change will stick.

May 22, 2020

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TRANSPORTATION

Private fleets and dedicated operations: A wider window of opportunity?

The desire for reliable, high-quality service has long been the basis of private carriage’s appeal. Pandemic-fueled disruptions and widespread market uncertainty will only up the ante.

April 24, 2020

Gary Frantz

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The desire for reliable, high-quality service has long been the basis of private carriage’s appeal. Pandemic-fueled disruptions and widespread market uncertainty will only up the ante.

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TRANSPORTATION

The rise of the next-generation 3PL

THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS

March 27, 2020

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Third-party service providers once traded largely on their deep transportation expertise and relationships with carriers. Now, they’re increasingly called on to be tech wizards as well.

Transportation

For U.S. truckers, more speed bumps ahead

Motor Freight

February 21, 2020

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Between softening demand, higher operating costs, and a stubborn shortage of qualified drivers, 2020 promises plenty of challenges for fleets. At least in the first half of the year.

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Air freight reinvents itself once again

January 21, 2020

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Airfreight industry players have spent years—if not decades—adapting to constantly changing market conditions. Between e-commerce, Amazon, global trade, and the march of technology, that's unlikely to change anytime soon.

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Maritime industry braces for sea-change

January 13, 2020

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For ocean carriers, 2020 will be a year of reckoning, as regulatory and market pressures force them to shelve expansion plans and slash costs. But over at the nation's ports, it's a different story.

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Tariffs, technology, slowing economy drive 3PLs to adapt — again

December 2, 2019

Gary Frantz

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2020 is shaping up as a uniquely challenging time for freight brokers and third-party logistics service providers. Those who can adapt may find opportunities aplenty.

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The changing face of parcel delivery

November 20, 2019

Gary Frantz

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Once upon a time, a parcel delivery company meant either FedEx or UPS (or maybe the U.S. Postal Service). Those days are gone.

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Clear track ahead or challenges around the bend?

October 3, 2019

Gary Frantz

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Intermodal service providers are finding that last year's stellar performance is a tough act to follow, as they face down challenges ranging from China tariffs to aging infrastructure to softening demand.

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How will 2019 stack up for truckers?

August 28, 2019

Gary Frantz

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Trucking companies owned the freight markets in 2018, setting new records for everything from tonnage to revenues. Matching that won't be easy.

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