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Retail slump? E-commerce sales still ‘stunning,’ clothing ‘crazy hot’
Retail sales are still up double digits compared to pre-COVID. Inventory-to-sales ratios have yet to fully recover.
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Why everyone is freaking out about Target’s inventory
Major retailers like Target, Walmart and Amazon are suddenly packed with inventories. It's a whiplash that's spooking investors.
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Blockbuster container shipping results collide with sinking sentiment
Zim continues to outpace growth rates of rival container shipping lines, but investor demand fears are on the rise.
Read More » - Supply Chains
Walmart rents space for pop-up container yards near major ports
Major retailers and suppliers reassured the White House they have a handle on supply chain volatility and can meet consumer demand.
Read More » - Chart of the Week
Increasing truckload length of haul suggests shippers have overordered
Long-haul freight typically shrinks around the holiday season as fulfillment becomes a priority. The exact opposite is occurring this season, which may be indicative of…
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CEOs meet with Biden on supply chain challenges
President Biden got input Tuesday from express carriers and large retailers on the supply chain crisis.
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First containers, then dry bulk, now LNG shipping rates are spiking
The ocean shipping boom is spreading across vessel types. Spot LNG shipping rates just topped $150,000 per day.
Read More » - Equipment
Feverish demand and lack of supply driving used truck prices skyward
A double whammy of few new trucks and fleets wanting upgraded equipment in a booming freight market is driving prices to a post-Great Recession peak.
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Time to start prepping for Christmas shipping capacity crunch
With the retail inventory-to-sales ratio still falling, U.S. importers are urged to move fast on their holiday import plans.
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April Class 8 truck orders: Too much of a good thing?
Microchip shortages and skyrocketing commodity prices make it unlikely that any of the 33,500 new Class 8 trucks ordered in April will be built this…
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