Transportation TIP List: Week of October 14th, 2018
-It’s a thrilling time in sports, with baseball coming down the homestretch, football in full force and the basketball season tipping off. It’s also an exciting time in the shipping world, and for this week’s TIP List we’re highlighting some thrilling transportation trends. From ways shippers are game planning for trucking bids to the latest happenings in manufacturing – check out the full line-up of articles below!
Logistics Management Report: Making the Case for Managed Transportation Services
-Logistics Management Report: Making the Case for Managed Transportation Services In the current freight market, it truly is “survival of the fittest.” Industry challenges such as the driver shortage, capacity imbalances, government regulations and an overall robust economic condition are all creating havoc on transportation costs. Companies are grappling with new standards of velocity, market choice and cost for their…
Transportation TIP List: Week of October 7th, 2018
-This Monday, Canada observed Thanksgiving – an annual holiday that has taken place since 1879. And with that holiday top of mind, our TIP List this week showcases a generous portion of industry trends; including an update on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and a look at how technology will help retailers this holiday season. Dig into the full plate of stories below!
Letter from the CEO: Transplace’s Acquisition of Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal Operations
-Yesterday, Transplace was thrilled to announce that it acquired Yusen Logistics Americas’ intermodal marketing company/over-the-road freight brokerage group. A subsidiary of Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Yusen Logistics is a global logistics and transportation provider that established a strong, successful North American intermodal business. This acquisition expands Transplace’s intermodal and freight brokerage capabilities and better positions us to meet the supply chain needs of our customers.
Vertical Update: Manufacturing Day 2018
-It’s Manufacturing Day! This yearly celebration of modern manufacturing occurs on the first Friday of October, and strives to address common misperceptions about the industry and give manufacturers a day to showcase what they do and examine some of the most important aspects of their world.
Transportation TIP List: Week of September 30th, 2018
-Q4 of 2018 kicked off this week, and supply chains across North America are starting to gear up for the holiday rush. This week’s TIP List includes trends that will impact both shippers and carriers during this year’s peak holiday season and beyond. From the NRF’s projected Halloween spending to the latest on NAFTA renegotiations – check out all of the end-of-year updates below!
Logistics Alert: Update to International Chinese Shipping Tariffs
-It can be a confusing time for the international shipping community due to the U.S. government’s implementation of new tariffs on Chinese goods entering America. As these rounds of regulations have unfolded over the last few months, we’ve shared details around what products have been included in the first two waves of tariffed goods and what these changes mean for shippers. Recently, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the implementation of additional tariffs – which was included in a new third list. Below is a full timeline of events and a comprehensive list of the updated regulations.
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