Shopping for the lowest price seems like a no-brainer in any buying situation. But, how can seeking lower prices in the short term negatively impact your bottom line in the long term? We're talking about truckload and bulk shippers' use of annual…

Trucking companies will see higher rates in 2017. This may look good on the surface, but the challenges of balancing capacity against demand will likely become even steeper and more difficult to navigate. These tips will help you plan the right…

The forecast for 2017 is that truckload shipping rates will rise. What can shippers do to insulate themselves from such increases? The best tactic is to hope for the best but plan for the worst, and that means locking in contracts, building…

Let's take a look at projections for truckload shipping rates in 2017 and discuss some of the factors driving the changes.   Overall projection for truckload in 2017: Most indicators suggest shipping rates will rise.   Uncertainty about the transportation industry is…

It’s been a long election cycle, and everyone is ready to put Election Day in the rear-view mirror. The market is particularly concerned about how the next President of the United States might impact trade and the supply chain. A…

The modern marketplace hasn’t been kind to shippers. According to The 24th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation, transportation has been steadily increasing as a percent of sales since 2014, and the result has been enormous pressure to reduce costs. A whopping 75% of…

The Panama Canal expansion is impacting supply chains from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, and it’s poised to impact even companies not directly involved in the ports. Here’s everything you need to know.   Background: What expansion? After…