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3PL/4PL
3PL Market Experiences Decline in Shipments, Invoice per Shipment and Total Revenue
Total shipments saw a 4.7% quarter-over-quarter decrease and an 8.9% year-over-year decline. Invoice amounts per shipment and total revenue also faced significant drops, indicating that the fourth quarter was the toughest of 2023.
3PL/4PL
BlueGrace Deepens Cloud-Based Technology with Acquisition of Evos Smart Tools Optimization Platform
Cold Chain
Cold Chain Boxing Service for Influencer Brands
Trucking
Logistics Confidence Index Signals Flat Shipper Confidence for Q2
Last-Mile
Why AI and Accuracy Are a Requirement for Optimizing the Last Mile
Trucking
Technology & Communication Lead to Improved Real-Time Visibility in Food Supply Chain
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3PL/4PL
Nominations Open for 2024 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award
3PLs and cold storage providers remain a key puzzle piece to building and nurturing partnerships, cultivating resilience and helping companies in the cold food space overcome supply chain disruptions. Submissions close March 22.
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June 4, 2024
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Register now to hear from experts about the State of Today’s Supply Chains through topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Electrification, Company Culture and more.
Supply Chain Visibility
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Disrupting Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply chain rock stars are the backbone of the cold food chain. Meet the winner's of this year's Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.
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Supply Chain Visibility
Manifest 2024: Automation, Robotics and Puppies, Oh My
The week of Feb. 5 in Las Vegas was ripe with lights, bells and tons of buzz, but it wasn't just because Super Bowl LVIII was to take place that weekend. It was because of Manifest 2024.
Emerging Technologies
Manifesting a Bigger, Bolder Space for Supply Chain
The 2024 Manifest Las Vegas event proved again to be a space where big ideas prosper in big ways.
Trucking
New Space Construction Experiences 50% Drop While Consumer Sentiment Remains Positive: Study
Despite inflation, holiday spending in 2023 outpaced the year before, and the annual growth of spending continues, but the rate of growth is slowing and returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from ITS Logistics.
3PL/4PL
Nominations Open for 2024 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award
3PLs and cold storage providers remain a key puzzle piece to building and nurturing partnerships, cultivating resilience and helping companies in the cold food space overcome supply chain disruptions. Submissions close March 22.
Supply Chain Visibility
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Disrupting Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply chain rock stars are the backbone of the cold food chain. Meet the winner's of this year's Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.
3PL/4PL
Impact of Advanced Logistics and Data-Driven Strategies on the Food Supply Chain
One of the keys to the transformation of the global food supply chain is data, and how the industry’s ability to harness, analyze, and translate data into comprehensive supply chain strategies has impacted the food supply chain.
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Trucking
Parts and Labor Costs up 1.9%
Parts and labor expenses rose 1.9% during Q3 of 2023, according to data released by the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) and Decisiv Inc.
3PL/4PL
Vizion Announces Global Trade Intelligence Solutions through Collaboration
The TradeView SaaS platform will provide live monitoring of over $7.5 trillion in goods powered by 130+ data sources covering over 60% of container shipments from origin.
Fuel Efficiency
Navigating the Diesel Price Surge
While the scale of food and beverage logistics networks makes diesel prices particularly impactful, exploring cost-competitive alternative fuels can provide network price stability and reduce emissions.
Cold Chain
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Fresh Freight's Matt Heroux Named Overall Top Shipper
Matt Heroux, president of Fresh Freight, was named an overall winner of the Top Shippers category for this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.
3PL/4PL
Index Reveals LTL and Truckload Q1 Expectations
The latest release of the index expects LTL rates to remain relatively flat with subtle fluctuations and truckload rates to continue hovering near the floor established in Q2 of last year.
3PL/4PL
Navigating Industry Shifts into the New Year
Here are projections for 2024 based on the events of the previous year and an outline of strategic moves that logistics companies can implement to fortify their businesses and maintain resilience in the evolving landscape.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Contract Logistics Providers Help Organizations Future-Proof Supply Chains
Contract logistics providers help with product development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales. Here's how.
3PL/4PL
Enhancing Warehouse Safety with 3PL Partnerships
3PLs play a pivotal role in enhancing warehouse safety for shippers.
Supply Chain Visibility
Supply Chain Industry Challenged by Volume and Variety of Disruptions
In an exclusive interview with Food Logistics, Tom Madrecki, VP, supply chain, Consumer Brands Association, details why the top supply chain challenge isn’t anything specific, but the sheer volume and variety of those challenges, all at the same time.
Emerging Technologies
Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2023
Thank you for your continued readership in 2023. Here are the Top 5 most viewed articles from the year.
Supply Chain Visibility
2024: the Year of the Rabbit
Here’s to a Year of Longevity, Peace and Prosperity. Here’s to a Year of Rebuilding Supply Chains and Embracing New Relationships. Here’s to Hope.
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Discover why the food industry has relied on Syfan for decades. Click this ad to see how we deliver every shipment fresh, on-time, and accurately for our customers.
3PL/4PL
What's Next: A 3PL Trends Outlook for 2024
If 2023 was the cusp of a transformation for 3PLs, 2024 will be the era of implementation. It's time for 3PL providers to decide what technology and strategy is going to propel them forward to a sustainable and efficient future.
Supply Chain Visibility
State of the Industry: Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024
With the help of some supply chain visibility, sustainable measures, more focus on people and the ability to pivot at a moment’s notice, 2024 is anyone’s and everyone’s game to succeed.
Cold Chain
Nominations Open for 2024 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award
NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories within the cold chain space, whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.
3PL/4PL
Key to Executing Digital Supply Chain? Develop Strong Partnerships with 3PLs, Carriers
In an exclusive interview with Food Logistics, Jeff Vaughn, chief commercial officer, Trailer Bridge, explains why it’s critical for a cold supply chain to develop strong 3PL and carrier partnerships.
AI/AR
5 Ways to Maximize Eco Savings with AI-Powered Logistics
Here’s five ways food manufacturers can use AI to operate supply chains more sustainably, adding a new meaning to “going green” — saving money while saving the planet.
3PL/4PL
3PLs Key Puzzle Piece to Digitizing Supply Chains
In an exclusive interview with Food Logistics, Kaitlin Mercier, VP of partnerships, Routeique, showcases why it’s important to consider a 3PL or transport partner as a strategic advantage for your business.
3PL/4PL
Southern Glazer’s Launches Logistics Arm
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits launched Ankaa Global Logistics, a new wholly-owned subsidiary and premier logistics service provider for the beverage alcohol industry.
Micro-Fulfillment
5 Indicators it's Time to go From In-House to Outsourced Fulfillment
Identifying the moment to pivot from in-house to outsourced order fulfillment isn't just about logistics — it's a strategic move to ensure a business's longevity and prosperity.
Fleet Management
Alexis Asks: Closures, Challenges and Changes Signal a 'Freight Recession'
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. With multiple closures of shippers and brokerages, and more expected, is this proof of a 'freight recession'?
3PL/4PL
70% of 3PLs Fighting Higher Labor Costs: Study
Results shows record fulfilment times (54% fulfilling in less than one hour), more available warehouse capacity (65% operating under 90% capacity), and a more tempered outlook for 2024.
Trucking
How Advanced Clean Fleets Rule Impacts Cold Food Chain
Fleet owners are projected to save an estimated $48 billion in their total operating costs from the transition through 2050. But how does this ruling impact how temperature-controlled foods and beverages move across state lines?