Sweet times for carriers hauling strawberries to the Big Apple
As temperatures warm, we transition from fruits and vegetables grown abroad in the southern hemisphere (and some warmer U.S. markets)
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4 trigger events for transportation mini-bids
Transportation mini-bids have grown in popularity in recent years. With sophisticated data analytics, these continuous procurement strategies are easier to
March’s freight trends throw seasonality out the window
The spot market rollercoaster ride is unprecedented in many ways, with 2021 already beating records set in 2020. March is
Rise of the Mini-Bid: How transportation procurement is changing
Mini-bids have been around for decades, but transportation procurement teams have used them more and more in recent years. The
What are transportation mini-bids?
In the volatile truckload freight marketplace, transportation costs can change rapidly. And when the spot market surges, like we’ve seen
What the Polar Vortex means for freight
Winter storms wreaked havoc on freight markets last week. Add to that the lack of snow removal and road-treating equipment
Freight Forecasting: How to account for every variable
Without a deep well of data, forecasting falls apart immediately. For example, in the transportation industry, some models attempt to
How Valentine’s Day freight can be a thorn in the side of some carriers
On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy and gifts in the name of St. Valentine.
4 keys to forecasting accurate, reliable freight rates
In pricing, there’s a “zone of indifference,” which is the range of price points where the buyer will not change
Christmas trees are on the move
Truckload capacity is already tight, but with such a short 35-day shipping season, peak Christmas tree harvest volumes will strain
What to expect in Q4 for freight markets
As retailers get ready for the holiday shopping season, a lot of the required inventory has already been hauled by
Spot rates still rising, but so are inventory levels
Several key factors cloud the current freight outlook: The possible end of the extended unemployment insurance program next week, COVID-19