Apparel companies shifting to air freight to offset congestion at ports
Shippers are facing supply chain challenges from all sides – sourcing, manufacturing, global shipping and domestic transportation networks. Domestic transportation networks receive a great deal of attention, but shippers are having to make expensive decisions before products even arrive on U.S. shores. As peak retail season approaches, shippers in the retail space are focused on […]
How freight markets react amid weather-related chaos
Major weather storms have been prevalent throughout the years and 2021 is no exception – the major winter storm that swept the nation in February, multiple hurricanes with the latest, Hurricane Ida, ravaging the Gulf Coast. These major weather events affect transportation markets in the days leading up to the event and following the events […]
Identifying freight market trends across all modes
Short-haul volume growth shines a light on current trucking trends Understanding freight trends from the beginning of the supply chain all the way through to delivery is important for all parties involved. Current market conditions are among the most difficult that the industry has faced in recent years. The capacity constraints across all modes haven’t […]
