“The old way of doing business, where a carrier has to commit to providing capacity (on a lane) for an entire year is not working anymore. There is a need for a nimble, continuous bidding process.” says Mike Mulqueen quoted in today’s Forbes article ‘Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics’ by Steve Banker.
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: February 28, 2022 Update
đź“ Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates OCEAN CONTAINER RATES (Asia to US) As we watch the global ocean container situation unfold, there are a few interesting backstories to keep an eye on: 1. End to End Solutions… Read More
Making the Right Technology Choices with Mike Mulqueen
In this Digital Dispatch podcast episode, Blythe Brumleve and Mike Mulqueen talk about the flood of technology that has hit the logistics market and how it can make or break a company should they choose the wrong provider. But how do you know what technology is right for your business? That’s what our guest Mike Mulqueen of JBF Consulting is breaking that all down today.
Mike Mulqueen with Chris Jolly on #The Freight Coach Podcast Episode #112
There is no shortage of tech options in our industry. The reality is, some will make it, and some won’t. Being able to decipher who is real and who is not is a key question! Check out this conversation with Mike Mulqueen and Chris Jolly aka #TheFreightCoach as they discuss freight tech trends. Mike shares insights on the largest TMS companies and some of the recent mergers and acquisitions.
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: October 1, 2021 Update
đź“ Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates DAT DRY VAN Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rate Trends DAT Freight & Analytics reports the national average spot and contract dry van rates in September converged at $2.83 / mile. When… Read More
Freight Tech Trends Interview with Mike Mulqueen
In this episode of The Logistics of Logistics Podcast, Mike Mulqueen and Joe Lynch discuss key trends in freight technology. Join them as they explore the evolution of TMS, the shift from on-premise to cloud solutions, the impact of mergers and acquisitions in the TMS market and more!
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: July 23, 2021 Update
đź“ Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates DAT DRY VAN Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rate Trends According to DAT, the average TL Dry Van contract rates rose to $2.72 / mile in June, while the spot rates… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: June 25, 2021 Update
đź“ Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates DAT DRY VAN Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rate Trends Source: DAT Dry van spot (excluding broker mark-up) and contract rates continue to hover around $2.70 / mile while reefer spot… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: May 28, 2021 Update
OCEAN CONTAINER RATES (Asia to US) Spot Rates – FEU Container Rates: Asia to US East & West Coast Source: Freightos Ocean spot rates continue to set records. Asia to west coast trade lane spot rates averaged $5575, while the… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: May 3, 2021 Update
May 3, 2021 Update â–ĽCLICK ON THE INTERACTIVE CHART TO VIEW DATAâ–Ľ DAT DRY VAN The latest numbers from DAT continue to paint a challenging picture for shippers. Spot rates (excluding broker markups) averaged $2.60 / mile for dry van,… Read More