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December 7, 2020

TOP TEN TRUCKING INDUSTRY ISSUES

The American Transportation Research Institute (“ATRI”) released its 16th top industry issues report, “Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry –…

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November 13, 2020

Supply chain reports no disruption after StopTheTires2020 protest

Despite thousands of posts by members of a truckers’ group calling itself StopTheTires2020 promising to turn off their rigs Wednesday,…

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October 27, 2020

E-commerce explodes into holiday shipping season – pandemic pushes U.S. online sales to predicted 2030 level

Peak season e-commerce sales, turbocharged by an accelerated shift to online buying as consumers shy away from crowded stores during…

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October 12, 2020

Consensus for double-digit truckload rate increases forming

The expectation for truckload (TL) contractual rates to increase by double digits in 2021 is growing. In a Wednesday note…

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October 6, 2020

Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery Will Present Tough Challenge to Cargo Airlines

The pandemic has revealed shortcomings in global supply chains and forced business to make logistics a bigger strategic priority. Successfully…

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September 10, 2020

Container rate records are shattered as US imports surge

Just how high can Asia-U.S. West Coast spot rates go? They blew past $3,000 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) in early August…

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September 2, 2020

Transportation capacity near 2-year low; pricing surges

Logistics Managers’ Index climbs higher in July Supply chain data shows transportation capacity has declined to a 22-month low with…

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August 31, 2020

Incoterms® 2020 Explained – The Complete Guide

The International Chamber of Commerce have published new Incoterms® 2020 that have come into effect from the 1st of January 2020.  The…

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August 21, 2020

Full Truckload frenzy of 2020 is upon us

Load volumes: Absolute levels and momentum positive for carriers We are back within “broken record” territory, as we were at…

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August 12, 2020

UPS Plans Hefty Holiday Fees Amid Coronavirus-Related Shipment Surge

United Parcel Service Inc. plans to impose hefty fees on large shippers during the holiday season, reflecting the added complexity…

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