Hurricane Season 2023
TL;DR: (Hey, we know you’re busy. So here’s just the highlights) Hurricane season 2023 kicks off with Hurricane Lee, which poses a significant threat to North American supply chains. IN FULL: The upcoming hurricane season, particularly the intensifying Hurricane Lee, poses a significant threat to American supply chains. Hurricanes have historically caused massive disruptions, as […]
Embark on The View From Jamestown
TLC’s Jameson Mielde breaks down the state of logistics on The View From Jamestown, Podcast Edition: Our Special Projects Manager sits down with The Chemical Company’s Ben Sawicki to discuss the current state of logistics.
Amazon Facing Challenges
TL;DR: (Hey, we know you’re busy. So here’s just the highlights) Amazon’s expansion plans have faltered with multiple distribution centers canceled or delayed. Despite a 2.4% Q1 growth in U.S. e-retail sales, Amazon faces challenges from inflation and a brick-and-mortar resurgence. The company’s real issue lies in warehouse operations, not space. IN FULL: Amazon’s ambitious […]
Trucking Industry Set to Rebound
TL;DR: (Hey, we know you’re busy. So here’s just the highlights) The trucking industry is rebounding, evidenced by a six-month high in tender rejections at 4%. A steady rise in freight volumes and a sudden 26% uptick in rejected tenders signal fewer trucks are available to move goods. As carriers leave the industry due to […]
YRC (Yellow Corporation) Out Of Service
The sudden shutdown of YRC, one of the largest LTL providers in the USA, is sending ripples across the logistics landscape: Position in the Market – YRC was the third-largest LTL provider in the US last year. Rate Increases – The surge in market volume is pushing LTL carriers to hike rates on average 5 […]
