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C.H. Robinson is seeing increased trade with Mexico as nearshoring gains steam, so it is adding a new cross-dock logistics facility in Laredo to improve through-put times.
The proliferation of e-commerce and the imperative for an omnichannel fulfillment experience has culminated in the advancement of the final mile. But even that is now being disrupted by technology that puts the customer front and center in the supply chain.
The Services PMI—at 54.5 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—increased 1.8%, growing, at a faster rate, for the eighth consecutive month. ISM said that the services sector has seen growth in 38 of the last 39 months, with December 2022 being the one month with a…
Friday, September 1, 2023 · Michael Zimmerman, Korhan Acar and Ansley Marks
When it comes to freight pricing, there’s no excuse for shippers or carriers to fly blind. The capability exists to understand the factors that drive pricing and monitor them in real time.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 · Andrew Balthrop and Jonathan Phares
The trucking industry is strongly tied to overall economic performance, but the rigidity it faces from labor, equipment, and regulations make it difficult to scale up and down quickly, leading to boom-and-bust cycles.
A strong U.S. dollar, and COVID-related lockdowns in China, allowed the U.S. to generate more revenue from parcel shipments in 2022 than China, but overall parcel volume growth is slowing.
In today’s high-demand and increasingly digitalized supply chains even the most robust platforms don't have all the capabilities required to deliver the efficiency and insight businesses are seeking.
Shippers moving goods via UPS or Yellow LTL trucks are facing significant challenges as a strike looms at the parcel giant and a potential shutdown waits in the wings for Yellow.
Commerce reported that June retail sales, at $689.5 billion, rose 0.2% over May and saw a 1.5% annual increase. NRF reported that June retail sales, which does not include automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, were up 0.4%, from May to June and were up 3.3%…
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