Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 22, 2024

Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 22, 2024 Brian Straight | Supply Chain Management Review May 21, 2024 More shippers are optimistic the market is stabilizing, even as new data suggests freight shipments continue to decline on a year-over-year basis.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

And it added that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, it provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect next quarter and how that reflects the freight market. READ THE FULL ARTICLE increase in neutral inventory sentiment, that translated into a 51.7%

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Freight Claims 101 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 20, 2023 Freight claims are an inevitable aspect of shipping cargo. What’s in the article: What is a freight claim?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Expanding Business In A Slow Economy Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 20, 2023 Logistics Firms Forced to Adjust Post-COVID Dan Ronan, Sr. READ THE FULL ARTICLE The research shows that happier people are going to produce more.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

When a business needs to get connected with shippers and freight service providers, they often rely on a freight broker to manage the logistics of that engagement. Freight brokers are often non-asset-based, meaning they don’t own their own equipment. Freight brokerage professionals are currently in high demand in the US.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

Three technologies have emerged as game-changers for third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain experts: large language models (LLMs), freight optimization platforms and no-code automation. Carrier selection: In times of market turbulence, freight rates can fluctuate dramatically.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 7, 2023 ‘While Mexico Has Surpassed China as the United States’ No. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

That typically means smaller orders and smaller shipments, with more freight moving to LTL providers, said Jason Lockard, senior vice president of managed logistics at BlueGrace. Market conditions pushing more freight to LTL carriers would exacerbate LTL price increases. READ THE FULL ARTICLE A ratio of 2.5 months of sales.

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MercuryGate

JUNE 13, 2023

This article explores current challenges to ocean freight visibility and the value of logistics visibility platform provides in navigating market volatility. The post The Ocean Freight Benefits of a Logistics Visibility Platform appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Even articles brashly proclaiming the return of the manufacturing sector sheepishly admit that the number of firms they have actually seen reshore is under 100 , many of which are small or mid-sized, or that job fluctuations due to offshoring and reshoring is about neutral. Louis, where he earned an M.A. in Economics and Political Economy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In this article, we will break down a major factor that affects transportation costs: the differences between less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) services. LTL has gained a reputation of being a more efficient, cost-saving method of transporting freight. At BlueGrace, we understand that every business has specific needs.We

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

Some more details from the article: In the spot market, where shippers hire trucks on short notice, there were about 10 loads waiting to be moved for every available truck in the week ending Jan. 20, compared with three in the same week last year, according to online freight marketplace DAT Solutions LLC.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 1, 2023

Dewart said some of the big drivers of freight are currently sectors such as automotive, home appliances, aerospace, pharmaceutical, HVAC, and food and beverage. “As With our expansion in Monterrey, we’re now able to service more cross-border freight.” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

TL volumes are barely above levels seen in the 2019 freight recession, and most experts believe we haven’t reached the bottom. Freight precedes the economy by six months, which means that if the market rebounds in the second half of 2023, one can expect to see an end to the recession shortly thereafter.

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Envase Technologies

DECEMBER 14, 2022

During the Case Study section of the show, Allen shared the story of Envase’s work with New Jersey-based Best Transportation. “The bulk of goods that are moved in and out of ports, at least in North America, are on the backs of very small owner/operators with one-to-four trucks,” Allen explained. “We We created Envase TMS for them.”.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

And it added that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, it provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect next quarter and how that reflects the freight market. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Freightos

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Article contributed by Batool Iqbal. The following article was contributed by Batool Iqbal, from Damco Pakistan – a subsidiary of Ap-Moller Maersk Group. Samsung provides a case study of control towers in action. Live market freight rates? What If Your Supply Chain Had A Control Tower? A little under 900,000.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

Case Study. ports are backlogged, taking weeks for vessels to dock and offload freight. Alternative transportation options haven’t helped, as restrictions on air travel continue to limit freight capacity on passenger airlines. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. Will Passage of the CHIPS Act Resolve Supply Chain Issues?

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: Port congestion. This limits the number of available containers and chassis and may potentially influence freight rates during the 2022 holiday shipping season. Freight Transit Times and Delays During the 2022 Holiday Shipping Season. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

An increasing number of shippers are moving towards logistics outsourcing to gain better visibility into their freight track and spend, two key factors in determining business vitality. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers. of domestic freight transportation, including raw materials for manufacturing, finished manufacturing, and retail goods. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics. Life just wouldn’t be the same without them. Keeping the Economy Running.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 29, 2020

Shipping companies are a particular subject of such sanctions, as they may not be direct entities of US or EU sanctions, although the aforesaid restrictions will anyway affect their interests, as shown in several case studies. Article by Mikhail Selivanov, associate attorney, and Taras Dragan, junior lawyer – Interlegal.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

Technology such as digital freight matching and artificial intelligence are some examples of what is now available to 3PLs. You are trained and given a login and password and gain exclusive access to Banyan’s Live Lane Specials and Ground Freight Pricing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

DOT Week 2023 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Jackie Syverson - May 3, 2023 Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration ( CVSA ) conducts its annual international road checks, also known as DOT Week or DOT Blitz.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Case Study. Learn the characteristics of the best freight shipping support teams. What’s in the article: What 3PL support teams need to know. Receiving excellent support from your freight shipping partner frees you to focus on other elements of your business while your 3PL attends to transportation details.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. Learn how shippers are rethinking LTL freight management. What’s in the article: How shippers are using technology. Rethinking LTL freight management. Rethinking LTL Freight Management. Rethinking LTL Freight Management. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shippers Navigate Stable Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 10, 2023 Many of the concerns from earlier this year have dissipated and shippers are beginning to look for lengthier contracts with stable rates.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Case Study. The difference between significant savings and moderate rate increases doesn’t depend on rates, but on how well LTL shippers forecast their freight demand and make their freight attractive to carriers, Blankenship said. They’ve done a good job over the last year of pricing out the freight they don’t want.”.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. Learn how shippers are rethinking LTL freight management. What’s in the article: Shippers’ sentiments and adjustments amid continuing market instability. Shifting market conditions have impacted the ways shippers choose to move their freight. Visibility of freight. Visibility of freight.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. Here’s what’s involved.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Case Study. What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. Steamship lines are racing empty containers back to Asia to pick up high-paying freight. That makes rushing empties back to Asia less attractive and steamship lines more likely to pick up export freight. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tech That Helps Small to Mid-Size Carriers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 23, 2023 With inflation continually driving costs up and demand for freight down, experts say growth in the freight market will be modest throughout 2024.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

Freight transport services: Shipping and air freight are among the services most badly affected by the Coronavirus epidemic, and Australia will not be able to avoid the knock-on effect. Diversification is the Key.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Freight Surges in Busy Holiday Shipping Season. A surge in freight tonnage in October set the stage for what economists believe will be a record-breaking holiday shipping season, according to Transport Topics. Read more about this article here. cents to $3.597, according to the U.S. Energy and Information Administration.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. Poorly optimized networks can have many undesirable outcomes, including loss of customers, runaway freight and labor costs, and siloed — rather than integrated — supply chain management. Improvement of the payments process starts with a freight audit by the MLP. freight industry. The Logistics Blog®.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 9, 2018

Related Articles. By Kim Link-Wills | Wednesday, May 09, 2018. During American Shipper’s free one-hour webinar, “Supply Chain Reaction: The Real Impact of Visibility,” we dive into a case study from BASF, a leading chemical company that overhauled its supply chain through a visibility initiative.

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