In 2019, many logistics and transportation trends center around increasing visibility and higher service levels — for both service providers and their customers. Click below to continue the story: Transcript: Welcome to the Transportation Impact Audio Blog. Our mission is…
Capacity in the freight market is tight due to a few factors, including a strong economy and strong freight demand. When these are coupled with the current truck driver shortage, it’s evident why space on trucks is at a premium.…
Most small parcel shippers are overpaying their carriers, and chances are, it’s by a lot. But there are things that can be done to get more competitive rates and prevent this from happening. For example, small parcel shippers who prepare…
Online shoppers have sky-high expectations for every purchase they make these days. This has made creating a flawless customer experience the necessary goal for most online retailers, and that includes shipping. These expectations are largely the result of what’s known…
The majority of B2B buyers now want the same purchasing experience that they get on the consumer side. And because transporting goods long distances in a B2B environment is far more cost-effective than the final leg of a shipment’s journey,…
On May 30th, FedEx announced a new plan offering 7-day-a-week Ground delivery. From the company statement: “FedEx Ground delivers 7-days per week during the holiday peak season, and beginning in January 2020, this service will continue year-round for the majority of…
One of the main reasons that online consumers shop on Amazon.com is for quick delivery. That, and the extensive selection of items. Amazon Prime members can get just about anything they want delivered within two days — a major perk…
FedEx and rival UPS are often looked at as leading indicators for global trade, as their delivery networks are such integral parts of international commerce. Both companies communicated in 2018 their expectations that growth might slow in 2019 with global…
With trucking rates continuing to decline, industry experts are wondering where the market will bottom out. In the article “Race to the Bottom as Long-Distance Trucking Rates Continue to Fall,” Ibrahiim Bayaan, Chief Economist at Freightwaves, explores that question. Data…
In 2019, many logistics and transportation trends center around increasing visibility and higher service levels — for both service providers and their customers. Better application of technology and digitization is the enabler making this possible. But, it is customer demand…
