According to DC Velocity, cargo imports into the US are expected to climb to over 2 million units in May. This would be the first time since last fall that imports reach that mark.
May 10, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now
According to DC Velocity, cargo imports into the US are expected to climb to over 2 million units in May. This would be the first time since last fall that imports reach that mark.
Apr 30, 2024 / by Gary Kendle posted in Cold Chain Managment, Refrigerated Trucking, Temperature Controlled Warehousing, Food Logistics, Confectionery Logistics, chemical trucking, food and beverage
In the intricate world of temperature-controlled trucking, selecting the right provider is the key to ensuring the safety and quality of your products during transit. In this article, we cover 5 critical items to consider when choosing transportation providers for your temperature-sensitive logistics needs.
Apr 25, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now
Supply Chain Dive has developed a new cargo tracker on its website where users can track cargo activity at US ports and read the latest port-related articles. Recent additions to the page, for example, show that March cargo volumes increased 8% in Long Beach YOY and 19% in Los Angeles YOY.
Apr 18, 2024 / by Gary Kendle posted in Chemical Logistics, chemical trucking
Hazardous materials barreling down the highway in an 80,000-pound tractor trailer – what can go wrong?
Unfortunately, a lot can.
Apr 17, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now
According to an article in Supply Chain Dive, a new report shows that workers are less likely to leave their positions in the next 6 months. This report from Eagle Hill Consulting also shows that employee sentiment improved during Q1 2024 after declining in the last three quarters of 2023.
Apr 11, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now
According to the JOC, US retailers have significantly revised their import forecast for the first half of 2024 upwards. This upgrade is buoyed by ocean carriers expanding services across all coasts, signaling confidence against overcapacity concerns.
Apr 10, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now
An article in SupplyChainBrain identifies the strategies, tactics and technologies that will drive supply chain success in 2024 and beyond. These include ongoing concerns like tackling the labor shortage and longer-term initiatives like embracing sustainability.
Apr 4, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now
According to MarketWatch, a leading barometer of business conditions at U.S. manufacturers turned positive in March for the first time in 17 months. This is another sign that the industrial side of the economy is on the mend.
Apr 1, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in Happening Now
Supply Chain 24/7 has released its list of the top universities for studying supply chains. Six of these schools – including #1-ranked MIT – are in the US, while four are in Europe.
Mar 29, 2024 / by Weber Logistics posted in 3PL Outsourcing, Drayage, Distribution, supply chain cycle time
Some companies will choose to have their ocean carrier perform “port-to-door” drayage services. While this approach may be convenient, it can also be detrimental to your port-to-market distribution speed as it’s easy to become a small fish in a big ocean carrier pond. You are likely not a priority shipper to the steamship line, and your containers won’t be their first priority – especially in peak periods. When you choose the right asset-based carrier for drayage, its assets are as good as yours.
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