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Reverse Logistics by the Numbers

May 20, 2019 LDL Voice

E-commerce returns are at an all-time high. The surge in online shopping, combined with increasingly generous return policies, is making reverse logistics a key issue for retailers.

Spring Awakening in the Supply Chain: 4 Rate Indicators to Watch

Mar 19, 2019 LDL Voice

Spot truckload volumes and rates are beginning to rise as spring approaches. While rate increases always depend on overall economic growth, and the interplay between supply and demand, understanding four specific areas that reflect springtime shipping patterns in the U.S. can help you gauge where capacity and rates are heading.

Super Bowl Sunday is a Win for Retail No Matter the Outcome

Jan 30, 2019 LDL Voice

Super Bowl Sunday is nearing and if there’s one thing fans of both teams can agree on, it’s that food is an important player in this game. While consumers are getting ready, manufacturers, retailers, carriers alike will be working hard to ensure fanfare reaches shelves on time.

How to Describe Logistics to Your Family Over the Holidays

Dec 6, 2018 LDL Voice

With the holiday season upon us and family gatherings in our future, we asked LoadDelivered team members to explain what it is we do each day to help you answer the inevitable question asked around the dinner table.

Season of Giving: How the Transportation Industry is Giving Back

Nov 21, 2018 LDL Voice

The holiday season is upon us. This special time of year is about giving back to those in need. There are many people who will go through this holiday season without food, shelter, proper clothing, and more. Now more than ever, it is important for companies to give back, as they have the means to make real change.

West Coast Surge: More Disruption Ahead for Truckload Shipping

Nov 15, 2018 LDL Voice

Go West! The West Coast “gold rush” in the truckload market is upon us, and shippers are feeling its effects. As an influx of consumer goods manufactured in Asia dock at West Coast ports and move eastward in time for the holiday season, higher-than-normal rates are typical. Let’s look at what we’ve seen so far this year.

The Cold Storage Shortage: A Critical Look Ahead for Shippers

Oct 31, 2018 LDL Voice

There is a pressing concern in the logistics industry: the cold storage shortage. Because demand for fresh and refrigerated groceries is exploding around the world, shippers need to plan carefully.

2018 Holiday Season Capacity Outlook

Oct 11, 2018 LDL Voice

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.

Cargo Theft Spikes During Holiday Season: How to Prepare

Oct 4, 2018 LDL Voice

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.

2018 Intermodal Crunch: Peak Season Advice for Shippers

Sep 6, 2018 LDL Voice

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.