Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Consumer buying behavior has tightened capacity in all modes of transportation. What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. Leveraging different modes of transportation can support specific delivery expectations during times of tight capacity. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Some areas in Florida have shelter-in-place orders, likely limiting available trucking capacity and shipper operations throughout the end of the week. Since more out-of-state carriers are providing services and taking routes outside of their standard area, that takes capacity out of the market and can drive up prices, according to Williford.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

To reduce the risk of supply chain disruption , shippers need to know what it means for their operation going into the start of May and how to use the right services to find available capacity before the CVSA roadcheck storm arrives. Consolidate parcel and LTL freight to reduce wasted space and tap additional capacity.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Some observers anticipate that the strike will still lead to some capacity and equipment shortages at Asian origins in early November.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity? Below, Jason shares his insights and offers recommendations for what shippers can do to obtain capacity and plan for the coming months.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Nick ’s operational focus and capacity to find a path forward, no matter the challenge, make his skills indispensable when working on a project, problem, or idea. Create great content via articles, blog posts, videos, podcasts, etc. Leverage social media to communicate, connect, and persuade prospective customers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The SONAR Lane Score is now available in Descartes Macropoint Capacity. Direct access to SONAR Lane Score within MacroPoint Capacity helps brokers maximize efficiency by bringing in useful data into one platform. Descartes’ MacroPoint Capacity allows a broker to see assets throughout the U.S. freight markets by lane.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Together, they break down the latest shifts in rates, the current state of capacity, and how unexpected weather events , like the rare snowstorm in North Florida, are affecting shipments across the country.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A risk to that outlook is the potential for the Asian energy crisis to disrupt manufacturing capacity The truckload peak season starts later than the other modes and the recent decline in demand (from a very high level) at the beginning of the fourth quarter is seasonally typical. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Mexico trade is presenting both opportunities and challenges in infrastructure and capacity. This session dives into the tools, strategies, and market shifts that are transforming cross-border logistics, offering valuable insights into the future of the industry. Navigate the Growth in Nearshoring: Understand how the growth in U.S.-Mexico

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

Here are 10 shipper of choice tips to help enterprises secure capacity and improve relationships with carriers, not to mention transportation brokers. The post 10 shipper of choice tips to aid in securing capacity and carrier relationships appeared first on SONAR. Focus on dock experiences for drivers. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Navigate Operational Challenges: Gain a clearer understanding of drop trailer capacity, commodity trends, and lessons learned from recent market disruptions. Key Takeaways: Optimize Your LTL Experience: Discover actionable insights on adapting to evolving trends and improving efficiency based on expert advice and market shifts. We can help.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 28, 2023

Bringing Ups to The Down Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 28, 2023 BlueGrace Vice President of Carrier Sales, Raddy Velkov, talks about the importance of relationships and carrier management in a down market.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2024

Transloading can also open up more drayage capacity and reduce demurrage charges as local drivers can pull more containers from the port rather than spending time on the road. Efficient transloading speeds up container turnaround, reducing daily fees such as chassis and per diem charges.

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ECW

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Port of Philadelphia has initiated the Southport Berth Development project , constructing a new 1,033′ x 115′ multi-use wharf to enhance its capacity for diverse cargo types. Double-check documentation and ensure freight dimensions align with terminal capacity guidelines to avoid processing delays.

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ECW

MARCH 19, 2025

Ensure every outbound truck is loaded to maximize capacity to cut costs and lower emissions. East Coast Warehouse specializes in temperature-controlled cross-docking, ensuring that cold-chain products stay within their required temp range without unnecessary storage delays. Optimized Truck Utilization Empty space in a truck is wasted money.

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MercuryGate

AUGUST 6, 2024

The post Cold Chain Transportation Capacity Procurement and Management appeared first on MercuryGate International. Compared to incumbent TMS solutions, an enterprise TMS offers comprehensive features that can significantly improve resource management and overall operational efficiency.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Schedules were quickly disrupted and capacity shifted to China – Europe and North America lanes to accommodate the longer voyages. That reached air cargo quickly.

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For freight shippers, this increased demand may mean higher rates and tighter capacity. The surge in small parcel volume being moved to freight carriers means that capacity can become strained, which can lead to higher rates and reduced availability. The biggest impact of the strike will be felt especially in rural and remote areas.

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MercuryGate

OCTOBER 29, 2024

How would your business transform if you could guarantee on-time deliveries, maximize every truck's capacity, and have real-time insights at your fingertips? Freight optimization software is your ticket to making this happen.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Welcome to my blog series that dives deep into the ever-evolving world of ocean freight logistics! It looks like shipping lines are finally getting a grip on managing vessel capacity in the Asia-U.S. Yep, reduced vessel capacity is doing the trick. import bookings are still going strong, even surpassing pre-COVID levels.

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Locus

AUGUST 6, 2024

Peak and holiday seasons are typically when retailers have to scale their capacity to meet the demands. However, with large volumes of orders and manual capacity planning methods, decision making takes a hit and ultimately leads to unnecessary increase in vehicles to accommodate load which leads to increased cost.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

AI adds value by providing a greater degree of optionality to Loadsmart’s customers and allowing us to guarantee capacity. [08:12] It helps us make decisions to ensure capacity for our customers. [10:40] Loadsmart Blog. 08:12] Does AI enable your people to predict service failure? Erik Malin’s LinkedIn Profile.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 2, 2024

What Shippers Can Expect During this week, shippers can typically expect some impact on transportation capacity and pricing within the freight market. As a result, there could be a temporary tightening of capacity in the freight market as carriers prioritize compliance and may be more selective with the loads they accept.

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Freightos

MAY 8, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Diversions and disruptions leading to tight capacity on the overall network level help explain the elevated rates observed even on non-Suez Canal lanes.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Many were expecting rates on these lanes to have spiked, possibly to extreme highs, by now given the demand strength and strain on capacity seen even during the typical slow season this year. China – N.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

Companies may not be able to adequately ramp up capacity and lose sales. Capacity shutdown in S&OP Navigator. Study 5: Refine Capacity Smoothing (click to view demo and more information) . The post Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19 appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Bonnie Beckmann VP Promotion Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Bonnie Beckmann to Vice President of Commercial Operations and Audit TAMPA, FL (Feb.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Some carriers have announced blanked sailings in response to the congestion, but may also be adjusting capacity to the lower, post-peak season volumes.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Carriers will blank even more capacity – about 20% announced so far – in October to try and push rates back up even as volumes likely decline on this lane too. Freightos Air Index data show Asia – N.

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Freightos

JUNE 4, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The port is reactivating an out of use terminal to increase capacity and help get to the more than forty vessels currently waiting as many as seven days for a berth. America and Europe.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 19, 2025

Market Supply and Demand Current Market Conditions: With capacity utilization around 91%, carriers currently have stronger negotiating positions in many markets. Regulatory Impact: Recent hours-of-service and ELD regulations have effectively reduced available capacity by 3-5%, contributing to rate increases.

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Locus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Heres What Can Happen in The Coming Months Manufacturing Slowdowns: Major production hubs may face labor shortages, potentially causing factories to operate below capacity. The post From HMPV to Resilience: Why Future-Ready Supply Chains Are Critical Now appeared first on Locus Blog. Chat with our experts and book your demo now.

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Freightos

JUNE 4, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. With demand stable in those months though, carriers still had just enough capacity and equipment to keep the market balanced and rates elevated but level. But things started to change dramatically in May.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. If demand is easing as capacity continues to increase, carriers will face further challenges to keeping rates elevated. America Freightos Air Index rates to $4.78/kg kg since early August.

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Freightos

MAY 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. With capacity already tight due to Red Sea diversions, rates last week climbed to $4,151/FEU to N. America and $3.60/kg Europe last week – has been the surge in B2C e-commerce shipment volumes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

Additionally, capacity availability has improved, allowing businesses to secure reliable freight options without the extreme cost fluctuations seen in previous quarters. BlueGrace SVP of Managed Services Jason Lockard said that the 5.9% This combination of factors has bolstered revenue expectations despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

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