"The logistics sector has begun to enable changes which should benefit manufacturers, retailers and consumers alike," says the new State of Logistics Report — but it may be a bumpy road to get there.
Dedicated truckload capacity has been growing more than five times the rate of traditional dedicated contract carriage, according to Armstrong & Associates.
Supply chains have had to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and challenges. Has the logistics world achieved the ability to expand or shrink capacity depending on ever-changing variables? Check out this logistics data from HDT’s 2021 Fact Book.
Beyond simply scanning paper documents to circulate between the parties of a freight transaction, compiling digital load documents provides fleets with reams of useful data.
Uber Freight is acquiring third-party logistics company Transplace for approximately $2.25 billion, saying the move will create one of the leading logistics technology platforms.
Tapping digital technologies improves visibility for shippers and brokers and quality of life for drivers.
Booming e-commerce and other trends spell opportunities for last-mile fleets to work with shippers and 3PLs to successfully expand their businesses.
Cargo Chief recently announced the release of LaneMaster, a real-time full truckload (FTL) rating engine which gathers true freight pricing data through a consortium of transportation management software (TMS) and technology providers.
Whether you think they are a necessary evil or run a brokerage business yourself, there’s little doubt that freight brokers and third-party logistics providers are an integral part of the transportation and logistics industry.
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