Shippers

Is the market stabilizing? Shippers are optimistic

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 · Brian Straight
Even as new data suggests freight shipments continue to slide, shippers in BlueGrace Logistics Index are feeling better about the remainder of the year.

How to Create Real Retailer-Brand Loyalty

Monday, February 19, 2024 · Norman Katz
Supply chain execution, from one end to the other, is the new competitive edge, and this applies whether you are the brand or whether you are the retailer. Working collaboratively is the glue that holds it together.

Shippers, 3PLs Seek to Close Relationship Gap

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
A new study found both shippers and 3PLs are prioritizing ways in which their relationships can grow and improve, including data sharing and joint planning.

Environment for Shippers Starts to Show Deterioration

Friday, September 1, 2023 · SCMR Staff
FTR’s June Shippers Conditions Index has taken a step back, dropping in June from May’s 8.6 reading, although it still remains strongly positive for shippers.

Available Capacity, Stable Rates Among Shipper Expectations for Next 12 Months

Thursday, August 3, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new survey of 500 transportation leaders finds most expect stable, but slightly above normal rates and plenty of capacity over the next 12 months.

Shippers maintain upper hand according to FTR’s SCI

Monday, July 3, 2023 · SCMR Staff
FTR said a weaker environment for freight rates and carrier utilization offset slightly stronger freight demand and a deceleration of fuel cost decreases in April, and that the outlook is positive through mid-2024 for shippers.

AI ain’t ready for prime time in the supply chain

Friday, March 10, 2023 · Steve Knepp
There’s potential to develop solutions for the final mile, but we aren’t there yet.

CLDA appoints new interim executive director

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 · SCMR Staff
Mark McSweeney has served in CEO capacities for 29 years including national and international trade associations.

Freight index shows fuel surcharges, seasonal factors prop up Q3 transportation costs

Monday, July 18, 2022 · SCMR Staff
As demand softens and shippers take action to mitigate exposure to high costs, the July Cowen/AFS Index predicts moderate-to-declining quarter-over-quarter growth rates across modes, though year-over-year trends indicate sustained strength.
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