Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Editors Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, The State of Digitization in Freight Forwarding 2025. The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Magaya, highlights digitization trends and priorities in the freight forwarding industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

5 Trends Shaping Logistics with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. Learn More About the 5 Trends Shaping Logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss navigating the roller coaster freight market. Prior to joining Metafora, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight brokerage start-ups. About Ryan Schreiber Ryan Schreiber is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss the state of freight. As a collective voice for freight brokers, 3PLs, and other intermediaries, TIA plays a pivotal role in shaping industry policies and promoting best practices. Features 21 showcase presentations with innovations that will advance the industry. The Greenscreens.ai

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

Mike Wolf and Joe Lynch discuss why freight tech fails. Key Takeaways: Why Freight Tech Fails. In the podcast interview, Mike describes why freight tech fails and what can be done to improve the situation. JBF uses a proven framework for selecting, implementing, and maximizing the impact of freight technology.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Nathan Strang and Joe Lynch discuss the challenging shipping environment and why shippers need an ocean freight survival guide. Nathan also serves as Flexport’s ocean and intermodal operations expert, distilling complex market trends into actionable insights for Flexport’s internal teams and clients. About Nathan Strang.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 29, 2024

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss freight recession: opportunity or threat. Key Takeaways: Freight Recession: Opportunity or Threat Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss freight recession: opportunity or threat: Freight Recession Deepens: The initial predictions underestimated the severity and duration of the freight recession.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Top Trends in Supply Chain Tech with Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney and Joe Lynch discuss the top trends in supply chain tech. Charley is currently working on a number of freight-related projects including a stealth startup focusing on automating global trade and acquiring logistics business. About Charley Dehoney.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Feels like 2022 For the majority of this year, volumes have seen their traditional seasonal patterns and have been trending above 2023 levels. Figure 1.1

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2022

Trend #1: While route guides are performing better, inflationary and deflationary pressures on rates have never been more challenging to synthesize into a confident rate outlook. Read more 3 Freight Trends + Strategies Shippers Need to Know from Q2 2022. Read more 3 Freight Trends + Strategies Shippers Need to Know from Q2 2022.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2025

About Dan Lindsey Dan Lindsey is the Founder of the Broker-Carrier Summit, a conference and community designed to foster strong partnerships between freight brokers and trucking carriers, moving beyond basic transactional communication. Participants gain insights into operational strategies and industry trends, enhancing business operations.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2025

I recently participated in a webinar hosted by Magaya where Gustavo Gomez, Alfred Murgado, and I discussed some of the key findings from The 2025 State of Digitization in Freight Forwarding research report. Read more The post Freight Forwarders and Real-time Freight Visibility appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Samuel is Director of Product Marketing at DAT Freight & Analytics ‘ Shipper segment. DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. DAT iQ provides freight intelligence to inform your budget and procurement strategies so you can navigate market volatility with greater confidence and agility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2021

5 Trends Shaping Logistics with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. Learn More About the 5 Trends Shaping Logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Mike is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. Mike Baudendistel and Joe Lynch discuss the CPG supply chain.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. For logistics professionals, understanding how these changes impact freight networks is critical to staying ahead. Government Incentives for Reshoring The U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2024

Matt is Chief Technology Officer at Greenscreens.ai , a freight-tech company on a mission to rock the freight world through accurate predictions, actionable insights and cutting-edge technology. Future trends in transportation highlighting the growing significance of analytics and intelligent data use. About Greenscreens.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Space freight is becoming more accessible, offering a new dimension for logistics operations. For logistics professionals, the cost and limitations of space freight require careful evaluation to determine practical applications.

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Logistics Matter

JUNE 5, 2022

Trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics: that is what this blog is all bout. Therefore I periodically bring you an overview of the news on logistics start-ups and innovations below. Follow @LogisticsMatter on Twitter to stay updated with the latest news and the best background stories.

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Logistics Matter

JULY 21, 2022

Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. Developments and Challenges in Freight Forwarding Freight Forwarding has changed a lot […].

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Shipsta

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Uncover critical industry challenges, emerging trends, and actionable plans to transform logistics obstacles into competitive advantages for your business.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Since then, he has worked as a freight broker, operations manager, and business development leader in multiple segments of the industry. He is also the driving force behind the Broker-Carrier Summit, a semiannual event focused on creating closer cooperation between freight brokers and trucking companies. The Greenscreens.ai

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The freight shipping industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and shifting trade dynamics. As we approach 2025 and beyond, several key trends are shaping the future of freight shipping. Companies like GoShip are leveraging AI technology to improve freight matching and reduce inefficiencies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With over 25 equipment types, not just Dry Van, Reefer and Flatbed, Farelanes provides truckload freight data analytics services for North America. Founded in 2023, Farelanes is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2024

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “The Road Ahead: Key Trends and Capabilities Shaping the North American Freight Transportation Market.” Read more The post Preparing for What Comes Next In the Freight Transportation Market appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

About DAT DAT Freight & Analytics, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP), boasts the largest North American truckload freight marketplace, with data representing over 400 million freight matches and $150B+ in annual transaction data. Greenscreens.ai’s dynamic pricing infrastructure built to grow and protect margins.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 19, 2025

Understanding truckload freight rates can significantly impact your shipping budget and logistics strategy. Current Truckload Rate Trends The truckload shipping market continues to evolve in 2025, with several key trends emerging: National Averages: Dry van freight currently averages $2.65 and flatbed at $2.93.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 5, 2024

Since then, he has worked as a freight broker, operations manager, and business development leader in multiple segments of the industry. He is also the driving force behind the Broker-Carrier Summit, a semiannual event focused on creating closer cooperation between freight brokers and trucking companies.

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Bulk Connection

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In this article, we take a closer look at the trends we observed in Q4 and explain why now is the perfect time to strengthen partnerships with your bulk freight partners. While these factors contribute to a stable operating environment, they also bring challenges and uncertainties as we look ahead to Q1 of 2025.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2022

Based on various data trends, several industry analysts, including those on Wall Street, are predicting the U.S. is heading toward a freight recession — that is, a period of declining freight volume, declining spot/contract rates, and declining tender rejection rates. Read more Heading Toward a Freight Recession?

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Shipsta

APRIL 19, 2024

The once-traditional freight procurement function is now facing a tsunami of unprecedented change. And in its stead, embrace artificial intelligence (AI) platforms that automate freight procurement workflows and extract information to drive smarter decisions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

JW Surety Bonds is the largest writer of the BMC-84 Freight Broker Surety bonds and the largest privately owned surety agency in the country with over 70+ employees and 50,000 customers nationwide. As of October 1st, 2013, freight brokers and forwarders are required to secure a $75,000 freight broker bond. About JD Weisbrot.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Joe is Founder and CEO of The Logistics of Logistics , a media property that provides valuable insights from logistics and supply chain leaders on various topics related to the industry, such as innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. The first of the transportation trends is the network effect is at the heart of supply chain transformation. The second of the transportation trends is innovation in TMS. The Network Effect.

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

Here are five trends that all shippers should be keeping an eye on as they plan their ocean freight movement in 2021: The container shortage is still in full force, but it may be easing somewhat. Comparing that to March 2020’s prices, CNBC says freight rates from China to the U.S. rates are up 145% year over year.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This comprehensive resource examines the latest shipping rates and highlights the key factors shaping the freight industry today. Bank’s financial insights, the report delivers a balanced analysis of market trends. With FreightWaves’ advanced SONAR data, BlueGrace Logistics’ operational expertise, and U.S.

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