The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Ty Findley, managing partner of Ironspring Ventures, conducted a roundtable discussion titled The Next Chapter on Last Mile, with Penny Register-Shaw, chief strategy officer of The FRONTDoor Collective, and Bill Catania, founder and CEO of OneRail, on Tuesday during day two of FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event in Rogers, Arkansas.

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Envase Technologies

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Thank you to everyone who came by to get a sneak peek into our newest solutions, as well those who attended our post-event Drayage, Dining & Drinks receptions! Tired of calling and emailing to find capacity? DrayMaster’s Capacity Calendar can show a trucker’s current capacity when a rate is returned.

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Freightos

MAY 15, 2024

With capacity already tight due to Red Sea diversions, rates last week climbed to $4,151/FEU to N. Europe, this demand increase while capacity is already scarce is pushing transpacific rates up sharply with West Coast prices up 33% from the April floor to $3,873/FEU last week and East Coast rates up 19% compared to April to $5,093/FEU.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

CRITICAL EVENT CONDITIONS LIKELY TO CAUSE ROAD CLOSURES Analytic data insights also allow understanding of how critical events affect road conditions. After all, import activity is one of the leading indicators of added pressure on truckload logistics and sourcing capacity. Request a SONAR demo online today.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

And part of that includes recognizing when existing contracts fall short and when to re-enter mini-bids, significantly as capacity tightens, says the Loadstar. Companies that can accurately predict market volatility trends, using indices with reefer data analytics , can ensure that they remain prepared in the event of replenishment issues.

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Freightos

JULY 30, 2024

Asia and Africa lanes, which may likewise indicate that more capacity is becoming available across networks as a result of easing conditions on the main trade lanes. But the biggest contributor to easing rates may be the early start to peak season for North America and Europe.

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AIMMS

MAY 22, 2018

New import tariffs being introduced across the globe, extreme weather events, Brexit… The list goes on and on. Forward-thinking Supply Chain leaders can become more resilient if they try to anticipate future events, and have a contingency plan ready for when the event occurs. Let’s consider some examples.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 17, 2021

As dry van capacity has somewhat started to recover, reefer capacity has become even more scarce as national reefer rejection rates once again hit an all-time high, topping 50% this past week. Somewhat surprisingly, this capacity crunch is located largely in areas that the storm did not directly affect, such as Southern California.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2024

Alongside the ongoing, Iran-sponsored, attacks on Red Sea traffic, this event poses yet another potential challenge to the container industry. In air cargo, B2C e-commerce demand out of China continues to be the biggest driver of strong volumes, tighter capacity and upward pressure on rates to N.

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Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

Aimee Loshinsky January 25, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo In Freightos Q4 2023 KPI press release , we announced that the company surpassed one million bookings across the platform in 2023. She leads the logistics for all Freightos and WebCargo events.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

SONAR Lane Acuity Plus provides lane-level insight into market stability and rate benchmarking , helping participants identify freight rate and capacity risk on a lane. . The higher the stability score, the more consistent the rate and capacity are on a given lane, resulting in a consistently high rate of tender acceptance.

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AIMMS

MAY 22, 2018

New import tariffs being introduced across the globe, extreme weather events, Brexit… The list goes on and on. Forward-thinking Supply Chain leaders can become more resilient if they try to anticipate future events, and have a contingency plan ready for when the event occurs. Let’s consider some examples.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 30, 2021

In the coming days, we expect demand metrics and spot rates to hit fresh highs and we also expect a spike in tender rejection rates as capacity tightens. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Meanwhile, tender rejection rates have climbed 200 basis points since the beginning of August.

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Parade

JANUARY 18, 2022

While many brokerages struggle to find capacity for their current workload, now is a great time to begin expanding out your network to cover new lanes. The bare fact is that trucking capacity will continue to be very tight throughout 2022. Extreme Weather Extreme weather events have been , on the rise over the past 10-15 years.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Operators attribute some of this success to lessons learned during the pandemic – including increased warehouse capacity, better chassis management, and off-site container yards – which should allow them to handle a sudden volume surge reasonably well in the event of a strike.

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AIMMS

MAY 21, 2018

New import tariffs being introduced across the globe, extreme weather events, Brexit… The list goes on and on. Forward-thinking Supply Chain leaders can become more resilient if they try to anticipate future events, and have a contingency plan ready for when the event occurs. Let’s consider some examples.

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Parade

MARCH 8, 2022

While on the call with that carrier, the rep collects information like the carrier’s capacity in given lanes, the types of loads they like to take, the rates they would generally charge for that specific load, or even just that they have a backhaul in Atlanta every Tuesday morning. Take that backhaul in Atlanta we just talked about.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

When we see this index increase, the shipper is anticipating capacity issues. Leaders can take the OTLT index of a certain market and create a condition of that market’s OTLT percentage and value changes over a certain period of time (daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly) and receive automated emails of when that event arises.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

As asset utilization increases closer to 100%, it represents less capacity within an organization and an opportunity to expand the business. Schedule a SONAR demo online to learn more. Request a SONAR Demo. Asset utilization The asset utilization of any supply chain company is a critical factor in decision-making.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

Ocean freight is a major part of the modern shipping industry and plays a role in a large percentage of overall shipping capacity. And while COVID-19 was the significant disruption of 2020, the disruption that will shape 2021 was the Suez Canal event. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 19, 2021

After all, everyone is focused on keeping costs under control, maximizing use of assets and capacity, avoiding tender rejections and more. The d isruptions of the past year have proven yet again that disruption and black swan events can come from nowhere, and it’s that fact that drives market volatility. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

The Covid-19 uncertainty highlighted just how capacity-constrained the market is and how any regional disruption could set it off. However, because supply and demand can barely be predicted during this pandemic, shippers have been forced to rely on the spot market for flexibility and added capacity. Want a free BlueShip Demo?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

During periods with those characteristics, shippers often struggle to secure capacity and it is often a good idea for shippers to make sure routing guides are in order and to extend lead times to help secure capacity. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Source: SONAR). Source: SONAR).

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Qualitative factors: Add any qualitative forecasting factors into your data, such as sales promotions, competitor activity or external market events. The amount they reorder is usually either a fixed amount or variable to meet a minimum or maximum stock capacity. Schedule a Demo. Know your star products!

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AIMMS

JUNE 26, 2017

” Watch a demo to see an AIMMS-based Inventory Optimization App in action. Production Planning & Scheduling : is the “management and allocation of resources, events and processes to manufacture goods based on finite capacity and with the usage of heuristic solvers for optimization.”

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Trimble

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, there is an increase in general road toll tariffs, which varies according to the vehicle's weight capacity, number of axles, and emission class. To find how, request a demo today. Notably, zero emission vehicles are exempt from the truck toll until 2026. To find out more about New API parameter read release notes here.

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Locus

AUGUST 30, 2024

This becomes especially challenging during peak seasons or promotional events when order volumes spike, adding to the logistical complexities. Locus for Retail: Smart Tech’s Role in Empowering Workforce and Streamlining Capacity 5. Schedule a demo with us!

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AIMMS

JUNE 26, 2017

” Watch a demo to see an AIMMS-based Inventory Optimization App in action. Production Planning & Scheduling : is the “management and allocation of resources, events and processes to manufacture goods based on finite capacity and with the usage of heuristic solvers for optimization.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Moreover, the freight market’s worsening problems, including limited capacity, uncertainty over economic instability, growing demands of e-commerce, and other factors, will chip away at transportation brokers ’ profit margins. Remember to think about critical events. Click the button below to request a FreightWaves SONAR demo today.

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Transporeon

MARCH 22, 2018

Suppliers can use this new flexibility to integrate effects from enhanced capacity utilization or to optimize the routes of certain allocation scenarios in a price calculation. A single subsequent capacity restriction of a service provider can throw the complete results of an evaluation into question.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

The winter weather events of early 2021 have aided in keeping spot rates elevated through what is normally a slow season for trucking. This puts a large strain on the relationship between the buyers and sellers of capacity, meaning it is always tenuous. . Request a FreightWaves SONAR demo by clicking the button below to get started.

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EazyStock

MARCH 17, 2021

Black Swan Events. A black swan event is an unexpected event with severe consequences, like the Great Recession or the current COVID-19 pandemic. This category is sometimes lumped together with black swan events. You need to determine what your priorities will be in the event of a supply chain disruption.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Partners need to be empowered and have full visibility to shift suppliers, manufacturers or even global production locations based on uncontrollable events at a moment’s notice. Industry events, whether held online or in person, are also great opportunities to discover new partners and connect with new vendors outside your standard network.”.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Carrier Requirements: Carriers also have their own preferences and limitations regarding the load they can carry such as geographic coverage, equipment availability, capacity, specialized handling capabilities, and contractual obligations. This ensures efficient and safe transportation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In fact, more air capacity is already lowering the pressures on shipping rates. Unfortunately, that is not a reality for responding to a major disruptive event. Get access to the latest freight data to enable disruption-proof supply chain management strategies by requesting a demo of FreightWaves SONAR today.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

A series of unfortunate events. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Try a demo with Locus to achieve sustainability for your logistics. Schedule Demo. Both inbound and outbound delivery flows were affected.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

It is a 30,000 kg capacity low free-standing platform with a dual-directional motor-driven pulling mechanism, on which a steel sheet rests. The Combi-PPT, which won the Safety Category of the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2019, is a high performance pedestrian operated powered pallet truck, with capacities from 3,000kg up to 16,000kg.

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