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Capacity Crunch Already Here, Say Logistics Experts

Flatbed capacity was tight this spring, according to speakers at a logistics conference. (Photo...

You'd never guess that economists disagree on the state of the economic recovery based on the capacity crunch being seen by transportation and logistics providers. The capacity crunch was a key topic of concern and conversation at this week's Eyefortransport 8th 3PL Summit in Atlanta

Volvo Skipper Denny Slagle Sees 2010 as a Game-Changer

Volvo Skipper Denny Slagle Sees 2010 as a Game-Changer

North American truck manufacturers have had their fiscal and engineering noses to the grindstone for much of the past decade. Three successive EPA emissions reductions deadlines in a compressed timeframe sucked a lot of resources out of each organization. Then the recession hit. Now the federal government is calling for significant improvements in heavy truck fuel efficiency. Volvo Trucks North America says it has weathered the storm, and it's looking forward to new challenges

After the Crisis: New Demands on Logistics

One trend faced by 3PLs is an increasing number of responsibilities and tasks customers demand.

Thanks to the trend of volatility that has emerged over the last few years in transportation and logistics, it's nearly impossible to make accurate forecasts based on historical data. One major global logistics supplier told logistics professionals Tuesday that their industry faces four new realities that will have a long-term impact on supply chain management

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