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Category: Seasonal
52 ResultsProduce Season Outlook: Trends to Watch as Capacity Tightens
Demand for refrigerated trucks cooled after the new year, but top trucking industry executives are predicting a dramatic shift beginning in April, largely due to favorable growing conditions for produce.
Read MoreReverse Logistics by the Numbers
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.
Read MoreSpring Awakening in the Supply Chain: 4 Rate Indicators to Watch
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.
Read MoreSuper Bowl Sunday is a Win for Retail No Matter the Outcome
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.
Read MoreHow to Describe Logistics to Your Family Over the Holidays
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.
Read MoreSeason of Giving: How the Transportation Industry is Giving Back
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.
Read MoreWest Coast Surge: More Disruption Ahead for Truckload Shipping
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.
Read MoreThe Cold Storage Shortage: A Critical Look Ahead for Shippers
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.
Read More2018 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 MoreHoliday Cargo Theft Spikes: How to Prepare
Whether it is Fourth of July 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 15% of total cargo thefts.
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