TFI International Acquisition of UPS Freight Raises Questions
There’s rarely a dull moment in the logistics industry these days, and this week is no exception with the breaking news of the UPS Freight...
The 2:00 Minute Warning
LTL Carriers Using Yield Management Techniques to Identify New Accessorial Charges
As we head in to 2021, shippers are not too optimistic about negotiating rates with their carriers.
Ocean Sector Shaping the Next Shipageddon
If you’re a shipper, it’s never good when a rep for an ocean carrier tells you, “You better sit down before you read this.”
Quantifying the Financial Impact of Code Red Conditions for Shippers
Now that 2020 is in the rear view mirror, shippers are being challenged by quantifying how conditions in the transportation marketplace are impacting...
Why You Need to Double Check Your 2021 Freight Budget
Learn why it's important to build big increases into your 2021 budget.
UPS temporarily suspending the pickup of some shipments is just the tip of the iceberg
For the past four months, our Two Minute Warnings have been addressing the fact that CODE RED conditions in the transportation marketplace will make...
The Right and the Wrong Way to Conduct RFP Sourcing Events
Candidly, some people don’t like hearing the truth, so they tell us that “this is the way we’ve always done it”...
A Holiday Shipping Season Like No Other!
Can you believe it? We’re almost at Thanksgiving and then Black Friday will be here before you know.
Tips on How to Manage Freight Costs in this CODE RED Environment
If you’ve been thinking there’s a theme to these Two Minute Warnings for the last several weeks, you’re right!
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