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Category: Seasonal
44 Results2018 Holiday Season Capacity Outlook
A strong economy has increased demand for truckload shipping across the country, but the surge is squeezing capacity hard. As the holiday season approaches, trucking conditions are expected to continue to favor carriers.
Read MoreCargo Theft Spikes During Holiday Season: How to Prepare
Whether it is Labor Day barbecues, Halloween trick-or-treating, or Thanksgiving turkeys, the holidays create an increased demand for food and beverage products. While there are many different commodities susceptible to cargo theft, the food and beverage category remains one of the most active, making up 19% of total cargo thefts.
Read More2018 Intermodal Crunch: Peak Season Advice for Shippers
Intermodal demand grew by 7.2 percent in the first quarter of 2018 due to tightened capacity in truckload shipping. Tight shipping capacity is always difficult to manage and the fact that intermodal is also constrained has shippers looking for ways to mitigate the impacts this peak season.
Read MoreBack-to-School: 3 Ways Shippers Make the Grade
Students across the United States are stocking up and heading back to the classroom. To successfully balance back-to-school supply with demand, shippers must carefully consider several factors, including current buyer preferences and, of course, logistics.
Read MoreInternational Roadcheck 2018: Brace for Inspections and Tight Capacity
Scheduled for June 5-7, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) annual Roadcheck event will affect commercial motor vehicles, carriers, and drivers across the continent.
Read MoreAre You Prepared for a Big Produce Season in 2018?
Even if you’re not in the produce industry, transportation issues that crop up during produce season from early spring through early summer can be thorny for many shippers. Tightened capacity, increased rates, and other issues affect all shippers, especially if you ship refrigerated products. Taking steps to protect your interests now can save you headaches and expense when peak season hits.
Read MoreLogistical Challenges: 7 Ways to Get Ahead of Winter Weather
The new year’s winter storms have put shipments and supply chains into a deep freeze throughout much of the country. The bomb cyclone and other January storms will leave a mark on US supply chains for some time, but these tips can help you prepare for the next one.
Read MoreYear in Review: Top Logistics and Supply Chain Stories of 2017
2017 was another transformative year for freight transportation, logistics, and the food supply chain. Here’s a look back at six things that shaped our year in a big way.
Read MoreContract Rates: What to Expect on 2018 RFP Responses
Because the freight market is in the midst of an inflationary period, shippers must plan carefully to avoid disruption as they head into the 2018 RFP season.
Read More2017 Holiday Season Capacity Outlook: 5 Tips for Controlling Shipping Costs
Truckload capacity has been tight for the past few months, and a strong holiday sales forecast will surely put even more pressure on shipping costs come November and December when the season hits its stride.
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