With a 1.4-cent increase, the diesel average came in at $3.171, ahead of last week’s $3.157 average. What’s more, during this seven-week stretch of increases, the average has been above the $3 per gallon mark. And during that span the average has risen a cumulative 16.1 cents.
On one hand, there are carriers, shippers, and other industry stakeholders asking Congress to change the national twin trailer standard from 28 feet to 33 feet, saying that such a move would have myriad benefits along the lines of improving productivity and increased vehicle safety, among other benefits. And on the other hand, is the…
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Advancements in operational technology and robotics are becoming key differentiators for our nation’s leading ocean cargo gateways. At the same time, increasing numbers of port terminals are using higher levels of automation to improve productivity and efficiency. Top Ports by volume in 2017, United States Ports by Volume, Top US ports by TEUs, Busiest Ports…
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Logistics is more than getting freight in the right places at the right time. It is becoming a strategic corporate weapon to achieve market share advantages. That’s what one high-end appliance maker is proving. Miele Logistics Company Growth
Belief in the benefit of digital supply chains may be widespread, but it’s less clear how to create one. Fortunately for those seeking a path forward, there are methodologies for assessing which digital capabilities hold the highest value potential. Implementing Digital Supply Chain, Digitization in the Supply Chain,
Oil prices will continue to face upward pressure, and—perhaps even more importantly—oil prices will become even more sensitive to geopolitical disruptions. Oil and Gas Trends 2018, Energy Prices 2018, Supply Chain Fuel rates, Trucking Fuel
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI–dropped 2.0% to 56.8 (a reading above 50 indicates growth) in April. The April NMI is 0.08% below the 12-month average of 56.8.
In this webinar we’ve gathered four of our top technology analysts to offer their perspective on the latest tech buzz driving the next phase of the digital transformation.
Everywhere you look, the last mile delivery market seems to be heating up. And a report published by Reuters yesterday could be labeled as the latest example of that. The report indicated that UPS is currently in talks with Omaha, Nebraska-based truckload and logistics services provider Werner Enterprises to “launch launch an in-home delivery service…
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Rail carloads in April headed up 3.3%, or 34,020 carloads, to 1,051,026 carloads, compared to April 2017, and intermodal containers and trailers increased by 5.1%, or 103,650 units, to 2,150,026.