Players in the FreightTech space have continued to thrive despite challenging market conditions. Second-generation FreightTech startup Emerge led the pack in growth and ingenuity throughout 2021.
With 2021’s elevated rates and strained capacity, many shippers are holding out hope for significant rebalancing in the new year. They may need to wait a little longer, however, as experts suggest current market conditions could last well into 2022.
Organic growth also has been key to the growth and continued success of LGSTX Services.
The stress of the pandemic made it crystal clear that supermarket supply chains will need to be streamlined and optimized to continue to meet strong consumer demand, especially during unpredictable and volatile times.
The major differentiator between PGT as a cross-border carrier and other carriers is its door-to-door operation.
New customs formalities will require companies moving goods between the U.K. and the EU to quickly become familiar with new systems and technologies to keep their shipments flowing.
Reducing empty miles will have a bigger impact on reducing carbon footprint compared to electrification and alternative fuels until 2034.
Many LTL carriers have lowered caps from 16 linear feet to 12 linear feet, either denying freight that exceeds those limits or instituting punitive pricing measures that make moving it unaffordable.
Gatego’s platform has an interface for both shippers and carriers that allows both parties to keep track of check-ins and yard inventory across multiple yards.
Locomation earned high marks on a third-party environmental impact report conducted by Boundless Impact Research and Analytics last month.
After a couple of oddball years, shippers and carriers alike are anxious to see how the market rebalances — or doesn’t — after the new year.
Full customs formalities will be required on goods moving into the U.K. from the EU after the new year. If you’re not prepared, expect congestion, delays and learning curves.
Relying on a single data source to predict pricing is risky in the best of times. Right now, brokers and shippers are already facing high — and highly variable — rates. A lack of true insight in the mix only makes the situation more chaotic.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels reacts to Central Freight’s closure and shares his thoughts on the drivers’ next steps on FreightWaves’ WHAT THE TRUCK?!?.
CCO Sean Burke shares results from Echo’s recent survey on shipper sentiment for the RFP season.
The COVID-19 response, labor shortages and strained capacity will continue into the New Year, but there is hope. Jim Monkmeyer, President of Transportation & LLP, DHL Supply Chain, shares some advice on how to retain talent, where to invest and how to stay positive during this unprecedented time.
It’s these kinds of advances that will push the industry toward complete visibility and decarbonization.
A strong freight market and manufacturer backlogs have ignited demand for leased equipment from fleets far surpassing supply. This extraordinary demand could continue to outstrip supply well into 2022.
It’s important for LSPs, cargo owners, warehouse operators and other stakeholders in the supply chain to understand their insurance programs, contractual agreements and best practices to properly protect their businesses.
TMS and flexible drop solution allow workers to easily find and manage capacity so they can focus on running the business
