Disruptions Add More Stress to Already Strained Capacity Market
Already stressed capacity is facing new pressure as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic and demand increases.
May 13, 2021Trucking Surges as Capacity Tightens Amid Continued Pandemic
More than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic the trucking industry’s health is stronger than the U.S. economy, as segments used in final-mile delivery, e-commerce, and deliveries to grocery stores and hospitals thrive.
September 3, 2020Executive Perspective: Capacity Matching Hype vs. Reality
Last year, the first-ever capacity matching co-op was launched to empower Brokers and 3PLs with a new competitive advantage. The adoption, success and feedback’s a story you’ll want to hear. We’re inviting you to join Shawn McLeod from Axle Logistics and Brian Hodgson from Descartes as they discuss the value delivered from a capacity matching network.
March 27, 2019Get, Keep and Grow Capacity in 2018
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January 30, 2018Tight Capacity, ELD Mandate Send 3PL Rates Higher
The new year is bringing good news to third-party logistics firms as tight capacity sends the rates they charge shippers higher and their spot market business flourishes.
December 27, 2017US Ocean Imports Set to Grow Amid Glut in Container Capacity
While Asian-U.S. imports and exports are due to rise in 2017, an overcapacity of containerships will continue to create problems for the ocean freight industry this year.
April 10, 20172015 Preview: Freight Haulers to Remain Busy, But So Will Federal Regulators
The year ahead promises to be busy, with freight carriers poised for another 12 months of strong demand for shipping capacity and federal regulators continuing to push proposals aimed at making truck transportation safer and more fuel-efficient.
January 5, 2015Excess Truckload Freight Spilling Into LTL
Tight truckload capacity is driving up rates and boosting business for less-than-truckload carriers, with demand from shippers providing a lift that positions trucking for continued growth, industry analysts said.
November 17, 2014Truck Freight Capacity Dips in June
Truck freight capacity dipped in June, reflecting a relatively weak freight environment, according to the FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index.
August 20, 2013Two-Thirds of Carriers Expect to Boost Capacity, Survey Says
About two-thirds of motor carriers surveyed plan to increase capacity in the next 12 months, according to a second-quarter survey of trucking companies by Transport Capital Partners.
July 29, 2013