While the United States warehousing market currently has quite a bit working in its favor in the form of things like tight vacancy rates, strong absorption rates, and rent levels, in some ways it is also a victim of its own success, due to the ongoing strength of e-commerce. That was one of the main…
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The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI––fell 0.7% to 58.8 in March (a reading above 50 indicates growth), which is slightly below February’s 59.5 and also below January’s all-time high NMI reading of 59.9.
Florida’s geography is convenient to global markets and serves as the perfect conduit for Asia-focused container trade. Florida Ports, seaport white papers, Benefits of using florida ports
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According to Fitch Ratings in its latest U.S. Transportation Trends special report, recent trade friction between the United States and China and the prospects for higher interest rates are not likely to affect growth for the major transportation segments for the foreseeable future.
With a 3.2-cent increase, the average price now stands at $3.042 per gallon, following last week’s 3.8-cent increase to $3.010 per gallon.
The air forwarders, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, drayage, warehouse and airport operators are experiencing a revolution well beyond the decade of security-focused investments that had captured so much attention. 3PL technologies for Air Cargo, Air Freight Technology Trends 2018
Total third quarter invoice revenue for all TIA member study participants—at around $2.8 billion—was up 17% percent annually, and total shipments—at 1,439,237—increased 7.8%. The average invoice per shipment of $1,951 rose 8.5%, with profit margin percentage down 100 basis points to 14.6 percent. Key fourth quarter metrics by mode included:Truckload: shipments up 7% annually at…
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The top trucking companies planning big investments and more strategic operations geared to serve shippers in a roaring freight environment—one that’s being driven by a booming economy and a tight labor market. Trucking top 50 2017, Top Motor Carriers by revenue, Highest grossing trucking companies 2017, Fedex Freight Revenues 2017
In his new book, MIT’s Sheffi argues that companies need to find the right balance between investments in sustainability and maintaining their competitive advantage. Corporate sustainability, carbon reduction and the supply chain.