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Freight Recession Looming

Posted by Land Link Traffic Systems on May 4, 2022 8:48:28 AM

A waning demand for trucking services could be the early warning sign of a recession, data analysts and experts say. The trucking industry has long been an accurate measurement of the country’s industrial stability. When demand for trucking services is high, we are producing goods for transport at a strong level. When trucking demand falls, it means the economy’s slowing down. Coming out of the pandemic the trucking industry was strong suggesting a solid recovery. 2022 is suggesting the recovery may have stalled.

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, Third Party Logistics, Freight Bill Auditing, Intermodal Freight, Transportation News, Reducing Freight Rates, Maximizing Routing Efficiencies, Logistics News, Industry Trends, Technology, dimensional pricing

China In The Midst Of Another Covid Lockdown

Posted by Land Link Traffic Systems on Mar 30, 2022 5:41:15 AM

Just when you thought the pandemic was coming to an end Shanghai is in a strict lockdown attempting to contain a resurgence of Covid cases. Shanghai authorities began an immediate lockdown of the city’s 26 million residents late on Sunday after mass testing found "large-scale" COVID-19 infections throughout the financial hub. “Even a sporadic and short-live Covid resurgence could bring notable shocks to consumption and continue to weigh on consumer confidence for months after the Covid wave subsides,” Bank of America analysts wrote. With the exception of falling crude oil prices, all of the fallout will likely have negative effects worldwide.

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, Third Party Logistics, Freight Bill Auditing, Intermodal Freight, Transportation News, Reducing Freight Rates, Maximizing Routing Efficiencies, Freight Bill Audit, Shipping News, Logistics News, Industry Trends, Technology, dimensional pricing

Shippers Leasing Entire Ships To Ensure Delivery

Posted by Land Link Traffic Systems on Mar 16, 2022 7:42:37 AM

Super shippers are renting entire cargo vessels @ $200,000 per day to ensure seasonal deliveries.  Euroseas (NASDAQ: ESEA) confirmed this week that it chartered its 2009-built, 4,250-twenty-foot equivalent unit container ship Synergy Oakland for 60-85 days at a gross rate of $195,000-$202,000 per day starting in the second half of October.

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, Third Party Logistics, Freight Bill Auditing, Intermodal Freight, Transportation News, Reducing Freight Rates, Maximizing Routing Efficiencies, Shipping News, Logistics News, Industry Trends, Technology, dimensional pricing

Entering Post-Covid Supply Chain Planning

Posted by Land Link Traffic Systems on Feb 15, 2022 10:09:56 AM

The end of Covid may be in sight. With that in mind we must prepare for supply chain fluctuations as we emerge from this pandemic. Rarely have supply-chain leaders faced more complex, changing conditions than they have during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re in uncharted territory. Not only should our planning be focused upon post-Covid planning but to also must include future pandemic readiness planning. We were woefully unprepared for this one.

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Topics: Third Party Logistics, Intermodal Freight, Transportation News, Reducing Freight Rates, Logistics Business, Maximizing Routing Efficiencies, 3D Printing, Logistics News, Industry Trends, Technology

Canadian Truckers Alliance Protest Is Gaining Traction

Posted by Land Link Traffic Systems on Feb 9, 2022 9:59:20 AM

Canadian Truckers Alliance Protest Is Gaining Traction

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, Third Party Logistics, Intermodal Freight, Transportation News, Logistics Business, Maximizing Routing Efficiencies, Freight Bill Audit, 3D Printing, Shipping News, Logistics News, Industry Trends, Technology, dimensional pricing

5G Planned Deployment May Interrupt Airline Operations

Posted by Land Link Traffic Systems on Jan 18, 2022 9:49:45 AM

Cellphone providers are set to deploy 5G service in select areas this week. Airline CEO’s are warning 5G could affect airline operations. In a letter sent Monday to United States transportation and economic officials and obtained by NBC News, the CEOs of major carriers said that the launch could ground flights and leave "tens of thousands of Americans" stranded overseas. The airlines warned that the 5G signals risked interfering with safety equipment pilots rely on to take off and land in inclement weather.

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Topics: Third Party Logistics, Intermodal Freight, Transportation News, Reducing Freight Rates, Logistics Business, Maximizing Routing Efficiencies, 3D Printing, Logistics News, Industry Trends, Technology, Big Data

The Digital Revolution Is Upon Us

Posted by Land Link Traffic Systems on Dec 23, 2021 7:17:23 AM

We have been writing extensively on the topic of the digital supply chain revolution in recent blog posts. Digital transformation is now the overriding priority for most manufacturers and retailers, with the adoption of digital technologies aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in the shorter term while providing the opportunity to grow a leaner operational protocol in the future. The focus is definitely on the efficiency of operations relating to technological applications as we enter 2020. The big question is; are you ready? If not, perhaps we can help. Here are some interesting predictions from a reputable international research firm, IDC, which highlights key areas of technological applications regarding the impending digital revolution of the international supply chain.

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, Third Party Logistics, Intermodal Freight, Transportation News, Reducing Freight Rates, Maximizing Routing Efficiencies, Logistics News, Industry Trends, Technology, dimensional pricing

Transportation Evolution Will Rely Heavily On Technology

Posted by Land Link Traffic Systems on Dec 16, 2021 8:52:37 AM

To enlighten those less informed about the Transportation industry I routinely remind them that everything around their home, work and recreation areas spent some time on a truck at one time. The sheer size of the United States requires a reliable distribution infrastructure. Just consider what the railroad did for the opening up of the west and feeding the rest in the 1800’s. The need for transportation is much greater today. We built the national infrastructure. Now we must continuously support it; literally, every day.

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, Third Party Logistics, Freight Bill Auditing, Intermodal Freight, Transportation News, Reducing Freight Rates, Logistics Business, Maximizing Routing Efficiencies, Freight Bill Audit, 3D Printing, Shipping News, Logistics News, Industry Trends, Technology, dimensional pricing

Year End Supply Chain Planning and Review

Posted by Land Link Traffic Systems on Dec 9, 2021 7:30:18 AM

As the challenging year of 2021 draws to a close it may be useful to review some of your operational and freight payment protocols. With freight rates expected to continue their northbound trend and stressed equipment inventories at an all-time high, a year-end audit may be beneficial. Things are a little quieter this time of year and there is plenty of recent data to review. Typically, this is a no cost exercise provided by your 3PL so there is every reason to have the review done. If for no other reason than knowing your operational and freight payment protocols are working.

Verify Your Costs

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, Third Party Logistics, Intermodal Freight, Transportation News, Maximizing Routing Efficiencies, Logistics News, Technology

Container Management Severely Out of Balance on the West Coast

Posted by Land Link Traffic Systems on Dec 2, 2021 8:26:30 AM

One of the biggest challenges for logistics providers is balancing their equipment with demand. To maintain profitability as well as service, carriers try to minimize empty miles and non-usage. Empty miles for a trucking company represent the cost of repositioning equipment to meet demand. Non-usage, in the case of containers, represents a lack of outbound shipments in a specific area. In both cases these pure expenses will be reflected in the outbound rate.

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, Third Party Logistics, Intermodal Freight, Transportation News, Reducing Freight Rates, Logistics Business, Maximizing Routing Efficiencies, 3D Printing, Logistics News, Industry Trends, Technology