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Gary Frantz is a contributing editor for DC Velocity and its sister publication CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly, and 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.
Containership lines racked up record profits in 2021. Entering the second half of 2022, protecting those margins is job one, but as demand eases, a softer market may have other ideas. For the nation’s ports, congestion once again may raise its ugly head as the 2022 peak season swings into full gear.
Containership lines racked up record profits in 2021. Entering the second half of 2022, protecting those margins is job one, but as demand eases, a softer market may have other ideas. For the nation’s ports, congestion once again may raise its ugly head as the 2022 peak season swings into full gear.
Persistently high trucking rates are busting shipper budgets. At the same time, costs are escalating for all forms of packaging equipment and material. How can shippers and carriers manage these costs, while still delivering goods on time, intact, and claims-free?
Persistently high trucking rates are busting shipper budgets. At the same time, costs are escalating for all forms of packaging equipment and material. How can shippers and carriers manage these costs, while still delivering goods on time, intact, and claims-free?
Covid lockdowns in China. Moderating demand easing capacity constraints. Softening e-commerce sales as brick-and-mortar stores make a comeback. Is it just an early, temporary seasonal lull for parcel carriers or a harbinger of a shifting market?
Covid lockdowns in China. Moderating demand easing capacity constraints. Softening e-commerce sales as brick-and-mortar stores make a comeback. Is it just an early, temporary seasonal lull for parcel carriers or a harbinger of a shifting market?
The 3PL market has gone through unprecedented disruption over the past two years. Now, the easing of Covid restrictions is in sight, private equity cash is abundant, and low unemployment and a strong economy continue to drive seemingly unstoppable freight volumes. What did 3PLs learn?
The 3PL market has gone through unprecedented disruption over the past two years. Now, the easing of Covid restrictions is in sight, private equity cash is abundant, and low unemployment and a strong economy continue to drive seemingly unstoppable freight volumes. What did 3PLs learn?
Trucking operators of all types are coming off a record year, benefiting from soaring demand and tight capacity brought on by the e-commerce boom. Will the party continue through 2022?
Trucking operators of all types are coming off a record year, benefiting from soaring demand and tight capacity brought on by the e-commerce boom. Will the party continue through 2022?
Faced with unprecedented demands and unforeseen challenges, transportation management systems have struggled to keep shipper supply chains fluid and functioning. In a world of unrelenting e-commerce growth and rapidly shifting shipper needs, change can’t happen fast enough.
Faced with unprecedented demands and unforeseen challenges, transportation management systems have struggled to keep shipper supply chains fluid and functioning. In a world of unrelenting e-commerce growth and rapidly shifting shipper needs, change can’t happen fast enough.
An inexorable march of containerships arriving from Asia has stressed U.S. ports like never before, resulting in record peak-season cargo volumes. As the surge rolls on into 2022, what does the recovery roadmap look like?
An inexorable march of containerships arriving from Asia has stressed U.S. ports like never before, resulting in record peak-season cargo volumes. As the surge rolls on into 2022, what does the recovery roadmap look like?
This year’s peak season is proving to be one of unprecedented challenges for providers of “big and bulky” last-mile delivery services, who are struggling with capacity issues amid soaring demand. What’s the outlook?
This year’s peak season is proving to be one of unprecedented challenges for providers of “big and bulky” last-mile delivery services, who are struggling with capacity issues amid soaring demand. What’s the outlook?